RF13 - Portable transceiver set
Set consists of RF13 transceiver and accessories. The portable transceiver set is used for phonic communication or data transmission in 30 MHz to 88 MHz frequency range. It also features voice encryption mode, selective communication, broadcasting of short encoded messages, up to 9 preset channels, automatic preset channels scanning, and controlling of most functions from the handset. The supplied types of antennas and adjustable output power make it suitable for use in many situations. Both rechargeable battery packs secure a standard round-the-clock operation. All components of the set are placed in a bag. The set is carried and operated by one person. For more details on RF13 transceiver and other set components see relevant pages of this website.
| Frequency range | 30.000 MHz to 87.975 MHz |
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| Channel spacing | 25 kHz |
| Number of channels | 2320 |
| Channel selection | from transceiver keyboard |
| Operating modes | simplex or semiduplex telephony or data transmission to 16 kbit/s |
| Voice encryption | through internal digital scrambler |
| Modulation | FM, max. deviation 5.6 kHz |
| RF power output | 0.2 W reduced (± 2 dB) |
| 5 W nominal (+1.5 dB/-1 dB) | |
| Receiver sensitivity | better than 0.5 µV at 12 dB SINAD |
| Effectively transmitted frequencies range | |
| for F3 operation | 300 Hz to 3400 Hz |
| for data transmission | 150 Hz to 9000 Hz |
| AF power output | controllable, min. 200 mW/4 W |
| Nominal power supply voltage | 12 V |
| Power supply voltage range | 10 V to 15 V |
| Operation time from RF13.1 battery pack | minimum 14 hours at 1 : 1 : 10 Tx/Rx/Standby ratio and nominal output power |
| Current consumption | max. 2 A in transmission mode at nominal output power |
| max. 0.6 A in transmission mode at reduced output power | |
| max. 0.2 A in reception mode | |
| max. 0.12 A in standby mode | |
| Operating temperature | -30 °C to +60 °C |
| Transceiver weight | max. 2.7 kg (no battery pack or accessories) |
| Battery pack weight | max. 2.5 kg |
| Dimensions of transceiver with battery pack | W 205 mm x H 83 mm x D 252 mm |
| Weight of complete set in bag, including a spare battery pack | max. 11.5 kg |
| Dimensions of complete set in bag | 250 mm x 380 mm x 450 mm |
| Average range at nominal output power in medium-wooded and medium-undulated terrain: | |
| - with 0.5 m short tape antenna | 1 km |
| - with 1.5 m long tape antenna | 8 km |
| - with hang-up antenna | 15 km |
| - with 30 m long-wire antenna | 15 km |
| RF13 operating instructions | 2000.010.02 |
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| RF13 brief operating instructions | 2000.011.02 |
RF13 - Transceiver
The RF13 transceiver is a portable VHF transceiver, which is used for tactical communication. It is carried and operated by...
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
| Type designation | Name | PN (RN) | KCM | NSN |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RF13 | Transceiver | 2000.100.01 | 0061600201213 | 5820160015666 |
| RF13.1 | Rechargeable battery pack | 7000.100.01 | 0063821000703 | 6130160020367 |
| 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 | 2022.100.01 | 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 |
