RHOTHETA Elektronik System / Package
RT-800 Wide-Band VTS Radio Direction Finder
IALA A-Class coastal direction finder identifying VHF-transmitting ships for VTS centres, with 2° RMS accuracy and COSPAS/SARSAT decoding.
Description
The RT-800 is a radio direction finder for stationary coast surveillance and identification of ships transmitting on VHF. At a VTS centre, bearings can be correlated with radar targets and AIS positions, and two or more units can triangulate a ship's position.
Key features
- A-Class system per IALA Guideline No. 1111
- Doppler bearing, accuracy 2° RMS
- Marine channels 0-28 and 60-88
- Decodes and bears all 19 COSPAS/SARSAT channels; scans up to 8 frequencies
- Compact, maintenance-free antenna with no moving parts
- Remote operation via RS-232, Ethernet and LAN; 115 to 230 VAC, nominal 30 W
Applications
Vessel traffic services, coast surveillance and SAR coordination.
Specifications
| Method of bearing | Doppler principle |
|---|---|
| Bearing accuracy | 2° RMS |
| Marine channels | 0-28 / 60-88 |
| Power supply | 115 to 230 VAC |
| Power consumption | Nominal 30 W @ 230 VAC |
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