HF radio control software that operates a Codan SDR HF transceiver from any PC or tablet, holding up to four control points across one network so command sits wherever the operator needs it.
Radio control no longer lives on a fixed panel. VCP turns any Windows PC or tablet into a full control point for a Codan SDR HF transceiver, replicating physical control point functionality through software alone. Teams running minimal kit stay operational: VCP performs on hardware as light as an Intel Atom at 1.33 GHz with 1 GB of RAM, and supports both touchscreen and physical keyboard. Familiar devices. Command where it's needed.
Across a base or a vehicle, VCP connects over wired IP or Wi-Fi to operate the radio at locations remote or local to the RFU. A single network can hold up to four control points on one transceiver or run several transceivers from one device, so a command post and a field operator can work on the same network without contention. When only one transceiver is in range, Auto Connect brings the operator online without manual setup. In an Envoy base system, laptops, desk PCs and tablets reach the remote RFU and antenna over IP; in a vehicle, a Codan SmartLink provides the Wi-Fi access point, extending control a considerable distance from the platform. VCP runs alongside other installed Codan applications, centralising network control for shared situational awareness across the deployment.
Access stays governed by the connected radio. Where a Codan transceiver carries a User PIN, VCP requires that same PIN before the application will operate, so control of the network follows the radio's own security policy. All audio, including incoming call notifications, routes through the connected PC or tablet, keeping voice traffic on the operator's hardware. Running on lightweight field devices, VCP holds full transceiver control without adding a separate point of failure to the radio system it serves.
Up to four control points on one transceiver, or several transceivers from a single PC or tablet.
Configurable IP and RFU alias operate a remote site over the network, wired or Wi-Fi.
Complete transceiver control from a desktop environment, working alongside other Codan applications.
Full touchscreen and physical keyboard support. Tablet ready for field use.
Connects automatically to an in-range RFU when one transceiver is present. Online without manual setup.
All audio, including incoming call notifications, routes through the connected device.
Where the radio carries a User PIN, VCP requires the same PIN before it will operate.
| Minimum CPU | Intel Atom, 1.33 GHz |
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| Minimum screen resolution | 1280 x 800 pixels |
| Minimum colour depth | 16 bit per pixel |
| Minimum RAM | 1 GB |
| Supported OS | Windows 10 Pro (32/64 bit), Windows 8.1 Pro (64 bit), Windows 7 Home Premium, Pro, Enterprise and Ultimate (32/64 bit) |
| Tablet ready | Yes |
| Connection | Wired IP or Wi-Fi |
| Control points | Up to four per transceiver, or multiple transceivers per device |
| Access control | User PIN, when set on the connected radio |
| Languages | English, Spanish, Dari, Russian, Arabic, French, Chinese, Pashto, Portuguese |
The Virtual Control Point (VCP) puts command of a Codan HF SDR network wherever the operator stands, on the PC or tablet already in hand. For military, maritime, public safety and commercial teams, it holds up to four control points on one transceiver, runs multiple radios from a single device, and keeps access governed by the radio's own security. VCP extends the reach of every Codan SDR HF system it touches, keeping you connected when it matters most.