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Fixed Site & Vehicular

Sentry-H 5120-BM

SOFTWARE DEFINED RADIO

150W expandable to 500W/1kW. Three control points. Compact form factor. The Sentry-H 5120-BM delivers proven high-power voice and data communications for Public Safety base and mobile platforms where space is constrained and secure, long-range reach is essential.

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Public safety teams need high-power HF performance without unnecessary installation complexity. The Sentry-H 5120-BM delivers 150 W RF output in a compact rugged transceiver, with user-programmable power from 1 W to 150 W and expansion to 500 W or 1 kW through external amplifiers. Built on a proven software defined radio architecture, it supports future waveform and capability updates through software rather than hardware replacement.

Emergency communications need to work across agencies, regions, and legacy networks. The Sentry-H 5120-BM supports 3G ALE, FED-STD-1045 ALE, Selcall, digital voice, secure messaging, and remote operation through IP and Ethernet connectivity. Three control point options allow the same RF unit to support operations centres, mobile command vehicles, and temporary deployments without changing the core radio platform.

Space-constrained installations still need equipment built for harsh operating conditions. The Sentry-H 5120-BM operates from -30°C to +60°C, with strong frequency stability and receive sensitivity for long-range HF links beyond normal infrastructure. Its compact RF unit reduces cabling complexity and installation burden, helping public safety teams deploy reliable HF capability in vehicles, command centres, and rapid response sites.

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150W COMPACT POWER

User-programmable from 1W to 150W. Expandable to 500W or 1kW via external amplifiers. Delivered in the smallest form factor for space-constrained installations.

FLEXIBLE DEPLOYMENT

2320 Smart Handset, 2340 Control Head, or 2330 Desk Console. One RF unit across permanent operations centres, mobile command vehicles, and temporary deployments.

PROVEN SDR PLATFORM

Field-tested architecture with thousands of operational hours. Software-upgradable waveforms and capabilities ensure future sustainability without hardware replacement.

INTEROPERABLE NETWORKS

3G ALE, FED-STD-1045 ALE, SELCALL standards. Fast linking and secure messaging across Public Safety networks. Critical comms when infrastructure fails.

DIGITAL VOICE CLARITY

TWELP/MELPe at 2400/1200 bit/s. Digital voice message calls. Intelligible speech where analogue voice fails.

REMOTE OPERATION

IP/Ethernet connectivity. Virtual Control Point (VCP) compatible. Control from PC, mobile command centre, or remote location.

RUGGEDIZED RELIABILITY

Operational -30 to +60°C. Rugged and waterproof design. Compact dimensions (220 x 66.5 x 190 mm). Built for emergency response.

Frequency range (Tx) 1.6 to 30 MHz (optional: 1.5 to 30 MHz)
Frequency range (Rx) 250 kHz to 30 MHz
Power output 150 W PEP ± 1 dB (two-tone or voice), user-programmable in 1W steps (low/medium/high). Expandable to 500W/1kW via external amplifiers.
Channels Up to 1000 entries
Contacts Up to 500 entries
HF networks Up to 20 networks (simultaneous scanning)
Input voltage 13.8 V DC nominal, negative earth. Functional range: 10.8 V to 35.2 V DC
Frequency stability ±0.3 ppm from -20°C to +60°C
Supply current (Tx) Output power 150W, two-tone 11 A to 20 A CW or average speech 8 A for battery life calculations
Supply current (Rx) No signal <0.6 A typical, 0.9 A maximum
Programming TPS-M Radio Programming Software, USB flash drive
Language support English, Spanish, French, Arabic, Dari, Pashto, Portuguese, Polish
Compliance UKCA, CE compliance available, FCC Part 90, AS/NZS 4770, AS/NZS 4355, IC RSS-125
Modes SSB USB, LSB (J3E), AM (H3E), CW (J2A), AFSK (J2B), FSK (F1B), ISB (B7D or B2B), Software Defined
Duty cycle 100% voice and data
Receive sensitivity SSB: -125 dBm (0.12 µV) for 10dB SINAD
Selectivity >65 dB at -1 kHz and ±4 kHz SCF (USB)
Spurious/harmonic suppression >65 dB below PEP
Intermodulation products >31 dB below PEP
Digital voice TWELP, MELPe (2400/1200 bit/s)
Standards 3G ALE (STANAG 4538), FED-STD-1045 ALE, SELCALL, Digital voice message calls
RF Unit size 220 x 66.5 x 190 mm
2320 Handset size 67 x 210 x 72.5 mm
2340 Control Head size 46 x 218 x 102 mm
2330 Desk Console size 228 x 190 x 79 mm (approx)
Interfaces RFU: ATU control, GP Interface, Control Point interface (TCP/IP Ethernet), Fan control, GPS antenna (external). Handset: USB. Desk Console: USB, Ethernet, GP Interface.
Temperature range Operational at -30°C to +60°C; 95% RH maximum, non-condensing (-40°C to +70°C reduced performance)
Design Rugged and waterproof. Software Defined Radio architecture.
MISSION OUTCOME

The Sentry-H 5120-BM delivers 150W of secure, proven high-power voice and data communications on a compact HF transceiver for Public Safety organisations operating in space-constrained and emergency response environments. With proven field reliability, three control point options, expandable power architecture, and software-upgradable SDR design, the Sentry-H 5120-BM holds the link when infrastructure fails and normal communications cannot reach.