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Frequently Asked Questions

This page contains answers to some of the most basic questions people ask when looking at a radio modem. Application specific information and "How-To" documents are found under our Applications section.

 

We have answers to your questions...
bulletAre Satel radio modems capable of "Store & Forward"?
bulletWhich is a base and which is a remote radio?
bulletWhat frequency bands do Satel radios operate in?
bulletWhat are the power supply requirements?
bulletWhat about antennas and accessories?
bulletCan I use these radios with my existing radio network?
bulletAre the radios compatible with...?

   

Are Satel radio modems capable of "Store & Forward"?

Yes, both the 3AS and the EPIC radio modems are capable of "store & forward." When the radio modems are set in repeater mode, messages up to 1 Kb are relayed to outlying remote sites upon receipt from another radio. For more details visit our repeater page.

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Which is a base and which is a remote radio?

The 3AS and EPIC radio modems are completely interchangeable functioning as a base, remote or repeater as the network dictates. It is the power or reception requirements that dictate which model of radio will be necessary, not the location function.

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What frequency bands do Satel radio modems operate in?

In the United States, Satel radio modems are capable of sending and receiving messages at any frequency between 380 and 475 MHz. Typically the band from 450-470 MHz is used, however we can accommodate any request in the stated range.

For international use, other frequency bands and radio models are available. Please contact us directly for assistance with these types of applications.

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What are the power supply requirements?

Any 9-10 volt DC power supply will work, but it is important to have enough power available to satisfy the Volt/ Amp requirements of the radio modems when transmitting.

The 3AS requires 5.5 VA when transmitting, and the EPIC is 25 VA. This requirement is tremendously reduced in receive and stand-by modes. Overall, Satel modems have a low power consumption and are perfectly suitable for installations relying on solar or battery power.

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What about antennas and accessories?

The 3AS and EPIC radio modems feature a TNC female connector to allow for the secure, direct connection of smaller local antennas or connection to standard N type surge protection, antennas and cables using a pigtail adapter.

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Can I use these radios with my existing radio network?

No. Radios for data communication manufactured by different companies cannot generally communicate with each other over the air, however Satel radio modems will usually replace other radio modems without any changes to the connected device.

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Are the radios compatible with...?

Yes, we are most likely compatible. Satel radio modems are generally invisible to the devices that they are connected to. The only key considerations is that the data speed and message parity of the radio modem's data port matches the device it is locally connected to. Please visit our applications page for more details about connecting to specific items.

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