RF13 - Transceiver
The RF13 transceiver with built-in digital scrambler is a portable VHF transceiver, which is used for tactical communication. It is carried and operated by one person. The set includes the transceiver and accessories for common use. These accessories can be carried in a bag together with the transceiver.
The transceiver set in the bag can be transported by train, car, in tracked vehicles and by air. The phonic operation of this transceiver in the frequency range 30.000 MHz to 87.975 MHz is interoperable with all VHF transceivers currently in use in modern armed forces worldwide.
NOTE
Other operating features include: whisper operation with increased microphone sensitivity, normal or subtone (150 Hz) inhibitable squelch, 9 preset channels storage, programming using fill gun or mutual programming of stations (cloning), priority scanning of 9 preset channels, selective calling, FLASH - 3 digits code quick transmission, switch for instant erasure of memory in case of emergency,
clear override operation, display backlight, voice encryption mode with individual choice of code number for each channel (2000.100.04 transceiver only), built-in test equipment (BITE). The electronic moduls - power supply, receiver, receiver synthesizer, transmitter synthesizer, transmitter, peripheral circuits, P control, AF and mother board - are mounted in a light alloy waterproof case. The transceiver´s color is olive green (other hues can be agreed upon). The VHF transceiver is the basic module of 30 MHz to 88 MHz frequency range communication systems, including mobile sets RF1305, RF1325 and RF1350.
| Frequency range | 30.000 MHz to 87.975 MHz |
|---|---|
| Channel spacing | 25 kHz |
| Number of channels | 2320 |
| Channel selection | digital, from transceiver keyboard |
| Operating modes | simplex or semiduplex telephony data transmission channel max. 16 kbit/s |
| Modulation | FM, max. deviation 5.6 kHz |
| RF power output | 0.2 W reduced, 5 W nominal |
| Receiver sensitivity | better than 0.5 μV at 12 dB SINAD |
| AF output power | controllable, min. 200 mW/4 Ω |
| Power supply voltage | 12 V |
| Power supply voltage range | 10 V to 15 V |
| Operating time from RF13.1 | min. 14 hours at 1 : 1 : 10 Tx/Rx/Standby ratio and nominal output power |
| Operating temperatures | -30 °C to +60 °C |
| Dimensions | W 204.5 mm x H 82.5 mm x D 174.5 mm |
| Weight | max. 2.7 kg |
| RF13 operating instructions | 2000.010.02 |
|---|---|
| RF13 brief operating instructions | 2000.011.02 |
RF13 - Portable transceiver set
Set consists of RF13 transceiver (with built-in digital scrambler) and accessories. The portable transceiver set is used for phonic communication...
| Type designation | Name | PN (RN) | KCM | NSN |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RF13 | Portable transceiver set | 2000.000.04 | 0061600202014 | 5820160020900 |
RF13.1 - Rechargeable battery pack
Battery pack for portable RF13 VHF transceiver. It contains a compact quick-charge NiCd batteries pack. The box contains an electronic...
AS1301 - Short tape antenna 0.5 m
Short-distance communication between RF20 or RF1301 transceivers. This antenna can also be used with the RF13 transceiver. The antenna proper...
AL13 - Long tape antenna 1.5 m
This is a basic type antenna for RF13 transceiver (VHF). It can be easily used instead of 1.5 m...
RF13.8 - Hang-up antenna
This antenna is used for operation of the RF13 transceiver from trenches, forests or from buildings. The antena consits of...
RF13.2 - Handset with control
The handset can be connected to any of the two audio connectors on the RF13 transceiver or to any transceiver...
RF13.13 - Rechargeable battery pack
Power supply for RF13 portable transceiver. It contains a set of LiIon batteries in serial-parallel connection with protective and diagnostic...
SZ13.2 - Power supply set
Set consists of SZ13.2 power supply and documentation. For basic operation no other components are required. SZ13.2 is...
RN13.1 - Quick battery charger set
Set consists of RN13.1 quick charger and documentation. For basic operation no other components are required. The quick charger...
NS13 - Standard battery charger set
Set consists of NS13 standard battery charger, mains connection cable and documentation. For basic operation no other components are required...
NK13 - Trickle charger set
Set consists of NK13 trickle charger and accessories. The charger is used for elimination of self-discharging of NiCd battery packs...
NU13 - Universal charger set
Set consists of NU13 universal charger and accessories. The charger features charging, charging with preliminary discharging, the measuring of battery...
AL13.1 - Whip antenna 2 m
The antenna may replace AL13 antenna in the basic configuration of RF13 VHF transceiver set.
PD13 - Long-wire antenna
RF13.3 - Handset
When connected to the audio connectors of the transceiver, the handset makes it possible to make radio phonic communication and...
Handset holder
PK20 - Fill gun set
The set is used for operation data programming of the RF13 (including RF1301) and RF20 transceivers. The set consists of...
RF headsets
The RF product line headsets are designed for RF20 and RF13 radio system transceivers.
| Type designation | Name | PN (RN) | KCM | NSN |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RF13.1 | Rechargeable battery pack | 7000.100.02 | ||
| AS1301 | Short tape antenna 0.5 m | 2038.100.01 | 0064681101058 | 5985160025492 |
| AL13 | Long tape antenna 1.5 m | 2039.100.01 | 0064685905834 | 5985160033179 |
| RF13.8 | Hang-up antenna | 2036.100.11 | 0064681101065 | 5985160024749 |
| RF13.2 | Handset with control | 2022.100.02 | 0064333000661 | 5965160034636 |
| Manpack bag | 2000.116.01 | 0064725000806 | 5820160034146 | |
| Light fabric cover | 2000.118.01 | 0064722003213 | 5820160034145 | |
| Carrying straps | 2000.117.01 | 0064701000990 | 5820160034144 | |
| Extension cable | 6000001104 | 0064301010948 | 5995160034140 | |
| Spare parts set | 2000.110.03 | 0064751000755 | 5820160021957 | |
| RF13.13 | Rechargeable battery pack | 7000.100.22 | ||
| SZ13.2 | Power supply set | 7026.000.02 | 0299012010785 | 6130160037708 |
| RN13.1 | Quick battery charger set | 7001.000.12 | 0299012009776 | 6130160034833 |
| NS13 | Standard battery charger set | 7003.000.02 | 0299012010792 | 6130160037709 |
| NK13 | Trickle charger set | 7002.000.02 | 0068600200031 | 6130160022128 |
| NU13 | Universal charger set | 7024.000.02 | ||
| AL13.1 | Whip antenna 2 m | 2039.100.02 | ||
| PD13 | Long-wire antenna | 2036.100.10 | 0064681101577 | 5985160038730 |
| RF13.3 | Handset | 2022.100.52 | 0064333000731 | 5965160034142 |
| Handset holder | 2026.700.01 | 0064662900760 | 5965160034225 | |
| PK20 | Fill gun set | 2320.000.02 | ||
| Cloning cable | 1050.618.01 | 0064301010917 | 5995160039621 | |
| RF headsets |
