Stratus Network
Codan Stratus is the first P25/LTE hybrid solution that leverages the strengths of both technologies to provide secure mobile and fixed voice networks. With the power of P25 and LTE, Stratus integrates a VHF/UHF/700-800 MHz P25 repeater, Universal Interface Card (UIC) and LTE modem, linking instantaneously into established networks or creating a new communications network without requiring a hard wired Ethernet connection
Stratus is available as a rugged Tactical Repeater or a Fixed Site solution. Housed in a rugged Pelican™ case, the deployable Stratus Tactical Repeater has the mobility of a subscriber unit in a lightweight, easily transportable infrastructure solution, ensuring complete system and network coverage from any location, whenever you need it. The Stratus Fixed Site solution is a 2RU unit that seamlessly integrates into a fixed network to save on costly leased lines and T1 connections.
In just minutes you can deploy a Stratus network solution consisting of a Stratus Repeater, Power Center and Rapid Antenna. The Stratus network automatically establishes connections with P25 subscribers, Smartphones (with the Stratus app), the Stratus Controller and P25 DFSI consoles ensuring your teams are all kept in the loop.
P25 & LTE Solution
Stratus is the first deployable P25/LTE hybrid solution that leverages the strengths of both technologies to provide secure mobile voice networks. With the power of P25 and LTE (3G/4G), Stratus has the mobility of a subscriber unit in a lightweight, easily transportable infrastructure solution, ensuring complete system and network coverage from any location, whenever you need it.
Secure wide area P25 coverage
Whitepaper & FAQs
Learn more about the power of Stratus communication with our product white paper and FAQs that detail the technical capability and benefits of a Stratus network solution.
P25 WIDE AREA COVERAGE
Provides reliable P25 network connectivity anywhere with cellular coverage on all major telecommunications networks, ensuring you’re never isolated from the network
P25 WIDE AREA COVERAGE
P25 INTEROPERABILITY
The open standard P25 interface ensures all P25 vendor subscribers are interoperable with the Stratus network and can connect instantaneously
P25 INTEROPERABILITY
PROPRIETARY NETWORK INTEGRATION
Integrates into any proprietary analog or P25 network with complete communications interoperability for instant expansion
PROPRIETARY NETWORK INTEGRATION
DOUBLE ENCRYPTION
Stratus network provides double encryption with P25 AES-DES and a highly secure VPN connection into your local area connection
DOUBLE ENCRYPTION
Stratus Radio Technology Comparison
Smash a Stratus
In addition to Stratus radio being optimized for transportability, the Stratus Repeater is tough. And when we say tough, we mean surviving been thrown off a roof, tumbling down stairs, dropped from a forklift, and more. Check out the Smash a Stratus YouTube channel for all the videos.
Stratus Repeater
Housed in a rugged Pelican case, Stratus repeater integrates a VHF, UHF, 700 MHz, or 800 MHz repeater, Universal Interface Card (UIC) and LTE modem, linking instantaneously into established communications networks without requiring a hard wired Ethernet connection.
STRATUS LITE REPEATER
The Stratus Lite provides a compact 30 Watt repeater/base station solution with an optional expansion to a full Stratus repeater for a P25/LTE hybrid solution that leverages the strengths of both technologies to provide secure mobile voice networks and integration into an existing P25 network.
Stratus Fixed Site
Stratus Fixed enables new and existing Codan Base Stations and Repeaters in a fixed configuration to utilise LTE cellular networks for backhaul into dispatch, replacing the need for costly leased lines and T1 connections. The network interfaces of Stratus Fixed have been optimized to provide a more robust connection over the cellular network ensuring a reliable connection at a fraction of the current costs.
STRATUS RAPID ANTENNA
The Stratus Rapid Antenna is a compact, lightweight and robust rapidly deployable antenna solution. The antenna is enclosed in a mast made of composite material that transports as a flat coil then rapidly expands into a rigid mast within seconds.
STRATUS POWER CENTER
The Stratus Power Center is a 35 A hour battery housed in a compact and rugged polypropylene transportable case for power support of the Stratus Repeater. The Power Center provides a 12 V DC power source to the Stratus Repeater and other Codan repeaters.
Stratus Tactical/Fixed Controller
Based on Codan Digital Link Controller (DLC) technology, the Codan Stratus Tactical or Fixed Controller may be situated anywhere in the world with an Internet/Ethernet connection to route calls between multiple Stratus Repeaters.
P25 WIDE AREA COVERAGE
Provides reliable P25 network connectivity anywhere with cellular coverage on all major telecommunications networks, ensuring you’re never isolated from the network
P25 INTEROPERABILITY
The open standard P25 interface ensures all P25 vendor subscribers are interoperable with the Stratus network and can connect instantaneously
PROPRIETARY NETWORK INTEGRATION
Integrates into any proprietary analog or P25 network with complete communications interoperability for instant expansion
Fixed Site Savings
Save on the costs of leased lines and T1 connections for fixed site repeaters and base stations with the Stratus Fixed site.
DOUBLE ENCRYPTION
Provides double encryption with P25 AES-DES and a highly secure VPN connection into your local area connection
QUICK DEPLOYMENT
The Stratus Repeater, Power Center and Rapid Antenna are optimized for transportability, with a complete Stratus network deployable within five minutes
Stratus Tactical Repeater
Housed in a rugged Pelican™ case, the Stratus Tactical Repeater integrates a VHF/UHF/700-800 MHz P25 repeater, Universal Interface Card (UIC) and LTE modem, linking instantaneously into established networks or creating a new communications network without requiring a hard wired Ethernet connection.
Stratus Fixed Site
Stratus Fixed Site enables new and existing Codan Base Stations and Repeaters in a fixed configuration to utilise LTE cellular networks for backhaul into dispatch, replacing the need for costly leased lines and T1 connections.
STRATUS RAPID ANTENNA
The Rapid Antenna components are enclosed in the lightweight mast tube material that expands and compresses within seconds. Once expanded to the rigid mast form, guys and a guy collar are fixed and cables connected to complete setup within 2 minutes.
STRATUS POWER CENTER
The Stratus Power Center extends the availability of the Stratus Repeater with an internal battery charger and 35Ahr battery. It includes custom foam surrounds to take daily bumps, an on-board power battery percent status indicator and current meter for quick heads up battery management.
STRATUS TACTICAL/FIXED CONTROLLER
Always available and accessible, the Stratus Controller will route calls between multiple Stratus Repeaters. The Controller receives the digital audio and control signals from the VHF/UHF repeaters via the IP link and routes the P25 communications within the network, with all encrypted calls routed transparently. Available as a mobile tactical or fixed site server.
STRATUS STORM APP
The Stratus Storm Mobile app enables interfacing to a LMR P25 network from any smartphone. Each smartphone running a security code authorized instance of the Stratus Storm Mobile app can be configured to act as a P25 subscriber unit.
Stand Alone Base Station and/or Repeater
Stratus is fully operational as a standalone base station and repeater for standard communications requirements. The VHF/UHF/700 – 800 MHz P25 repeater housed within the Pelican case is fully functional as an Analog or P25 Digital base station and repeater without needing to use the cellular and UIC connections. The Stratus has the full operational capacity of competitor transportable repeaters on the market.
Connect Stratus to a P25 DFSI Console
The Stratus repeater can be quickly connected to a P25 DFSI console without any setup required by the user. A Stratus will automatically connect into a Local Area Network over the 3G / 4G LTE connection and establish a link with the P25 DFSI dispatch console. The Sierra Wireless cellular modem within the Stratus connects to the network using Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) over a cellular 3G or 4G Long Term Evolution (LTE) network, through the Internet, back to the Local Area Network (LAN), where a P25 DFSI compliant console resides. The console ties into all radio communications on-scene at the Stratus repeater location, allowing a dispatcher to listen and talk to the tactical team at the remote site, virtually anywhere in the world.
Stratus Network with multiple repeaters and consoles
A Stratus Network that includes a Stratus Fixed Site or Tactical Controller allows for the routing of P25 digital audio, data, analog communications and control signals between multiple Stratus repeaters and DFSI consoles within the network. Through leveraging existing 3G/4G LTE cellular networks and Ethernet connections, a Stratus Network extends the coverage area for communications to virtually anywhere in the world.
Upgrade fixed radio systems to Stratus
Existing Codan MT-4E fixed site installations can be reconfigured and fully integrated into an existing Stratus Network. With the addition of a few control modules, an MT-4E fixed site will no longer require expensive leased lines or satellite connections; through the Stratus 3G/4G LTE connection, the fixed site can communicate directly into any established P25 network. With the addition of a Stratus Console Gateway, fixed endpoint devices, such as VoIP telephony devices, legacy tone remote consoles and other radio systems can communicate on the Stratus Network.
Downloads
To find out more about Stratus, please view the PDF publications on your right.
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Stratus Network Brochure (English)
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Stratus Repeater Datasheet (English)
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Stratus Fixed Site (English)
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Stratus Rapid Antenna Datasheet (English)
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Stratus Power Center Datasheet (English)
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Stratus Tactical/Fixed Controller Datasheet (English)
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Stratus Product White Paper (English)
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Stratus FAQs (English)
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Stratus Product White Paper (French)
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Stratus Repeater Datasheet (Arabic)
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Stratus Tactical/Fixed Controller (Arabic)
STRATUS REPEATER SPECS
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Repeater bands
136-174, 380-520, 768-869, 896-960 MHz
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Encryption
DES-OFB / AES-256 (FIPS certified)
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Modes of operation
Analog, P25, Mixed Mode, LTE, 3G
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Size & weight
19.2ʺ L x 15.2ʺ W x 7.3ʺ D
(48.8 cm L x 38.6 cm W x 18.5 cm D)
32 lbs (14.5 kg) -
Operating temperature
–40°C to +60°C (100% Duty Cycle-lid open)
–40°C to +40°C (100% Duty Cycle-lid closed)
+40°C to +50°C (50% Duty Cycle-lid closed) -
Over temperature alarm protection
Turn Off Radio at +67°C, Turn On Radio at +64°C
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RF power outputs
Low Power Switching (VHF / UHF only):
12 to 30 W adjustable (15 W standard)
25 W (700 MHz / 800 MHz) -
DC power inputs
10 to 16 V DC
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AC power inputs
110/220 VAC (auto-switching) external power supply
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Current draw
750 mA ±10% (VHF/UHF)
7.0 A ±10% (VHF/UHF) -
Voltage protection circuit
Shut-off at 9.0 V DC, turn on at 11.0 V DC
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Internal duplexer frequency separation
136–174 MHz VHF: 4.5 MHz separation
400 MHz UHF: 5.0 MHz separation
700 MHz UHF: 30 MHz separation
800 MHz UHF: 45 MHz separation -
LTE modem options
700 MHz Band 13 LTE with fallback to 800/1900 MHz EV-DO
700 MHz Band 17 LTE & AWS Band 4 LTE with fallback to 850/1900 MHz HSPA+ -
Carrier approvals
Approved for deployment by Verizon, AT&T, Sprint, Rogers, Bell, Telus, Telstra
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Additional ethernet ports
2 RJ45 Ethernet ports
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VPN/security
IKE Encryption – AES-256 capable
IPsec, SSL, and GRE VPN Client
Up to 5 VPN Tunnels
Trusted IP
MAC Address Filtering -
Environmental
MIL-STD-810
IP65
STRATUS RAPID ANTENNA DATASHEET
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Frequency range
VHF (138–174 MHz)
UHF (406–470 MHz)
UHF (700/800 MHz) -
Height
3 m (expanded with cage)
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Expanded tube size
2″ diameter
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Weight
25 lbs (estimated)
11.3 kg (estimated) -
Material
Thermoplastic composite
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Colour
Black
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Environmental
MIL-STD-810G
STRATUS POWER CENTER SPECS
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Size
21.7ʺ L x 14.1ʺ W x 8.9ʺ D
(55.1 cm L x 35.8 cm W x 22.6 cm D) -
Weight (fully equipped)
48 lbs (21.8 kg) (fully loaded)
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Operating temperature
–30°C to +60°C
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Power center output
20 A @ 12 V DC
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Power center charging inputs
External 110/220 V AC
External 8 to 16 V DC power (nominal 12V DC) -
Battery life
Stratus Repeater: 20 hours @ 10% duty cycle
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Standard accessories
Cables for direct connection to the Codan transportable radio repeaters
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Optional external power adaptor
Input 110/340 V AC, 3.5 A, output 15 V DC, 19 A max
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Optional solar panel
6ʹ x 4ʹ solar panel that folds up to 8ʺ x 10ʺ for storage in top lid folder.
Rated for 60 W with a 3.6 A output. Includes Tent pegs to secure the solar panel to the ground.
STRATUS FIXED/TACTICAL SERVER SPECS
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Encryption
DES-OFB / AES-256 (FIPS certified) via VPN
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Modes of operation
LTE, 3G
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Tactical Server size & weight
14.2ʺ L x 11.4ʺ W x 6.5ʺ D
(36.1 cm L x 28.9 cm W x 16.5 cm D)
15 lbs (6.8 kg) -
Fixed Server size
Industrial PC in a 1U package
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DC Power inputs
10 to 16 V DC
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AC Power inputs
110/220 VAC (auto-switching) external power supply and/or 12 VDC
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Current draw
1.5 A ±10%
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LTE Modem options
700 MHz Band 13 LTE with fallback to 800/1900 MHz EV-DO
700 MHz Band 17 LTE & AWS Band 4 LTE with fallback to 850/1900 MHz HSPA+ -
Carrier approvals
Approved for deployment by Verizon, AT&T, Sprint, Rogers, Bell, Telus, Telstra
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Additional ethernet ports
2 RJ45 Ethernet ports
IKE Encryption — AES-256 capable