Rainier Lamers
Well Known Member
MGL Avionics's entry into the RF avionics market is finally in production after a long 7 year development cycle. This first product, a VHF transceiver, is fully based on modern digital technology and boasts an impressive array of features at an even more impressive low price:
6W TX carrier power (unmodulated)
108.00 to 117.75 MHZ navigation channel RX (sound only, no navigation functions)
118.00 to 136.75 MHZ coverage (RX and TX)
Large sunlight readable LCD display
100 channels with alpha-numeric frequency name and function
Active and standby frequency/channel selection system or direct entry modes
Dual scan with priority on active using single transceiver
Dual watch with priority on active using two transceivers connected to each other (one for active, one for standby frequency, full redundancy operation possible) - no audio panel required.
Comprehensive dual communication links for fully redundant remote control from two independent EFIS panels
SL40 and SL30 communications compatible with MGL extentions to enable full remote control of entire transceiver with status feedback
Fully digital audio subsystem using 18bit resolution CODEC for excellent dynamic range
Dual circuit digital intercom system (Pilot and passenger circuit)
User selectable ambient noise suppression system and VOX modes:
a) Traditional VOX with adjustable level and soft mute
b) Traditional VOX with adjustable level, soft mute and audio delay path
c) MGL Avionics propriety VOGAD ambient noise ellimination system. The best ever. Period.
Switchable voice band filter for extremely high noise environments
Auxilary audio input for EFIS or music systems (two inputs)
Adjustable microphone levels with bargraph display of levels - easily adjust for best performance
Pilot and passenger PTT circuits
Pilot and passnger PTT join or isolate
Audio output drives 8ohm speaker or 600 ohm headsets
Fully digital class-D modulator for best in class power efficiency during transmit. Very low audio distortion on TX and deep modulation for extra range
Excellent TX sound quality with digitally controlled modulation
Highly accurate and stable fully digtal PLL frequency source operating at 5GHZ (DPLL)
Dual superhet receiver with 45Mhz 1st IF and 455Khz 2nd IF
Bargraph display of received signal level
Bargraph display of transmited audio level - see how well your TX carrier is modulated (visual sidetone)
Field updatable software (requires PC with RS232)
PC based interface and simulation application available free. Maintain your frequency databases on your PC and upload if you prefer (requires Rs232 port or USB to Rs232 converter)
Wide voltage range operation - 10V to 28VDC
Super low power consumption: RX 120mA, TX 1.2A (at 13.8V DC)
Large keys, no knobs - possible to operate with gloved hands, ideal for open cockpit aircraft
Fits standard 3 1/8" hole (3.5" between mounting holes diagonal)
Very low weight: 250grams (~1/2 lbs)
Very small mounting depth, only 5.5cm (2.2") plus connectors
No mounting tray required, easy and quick installation
Zero internal adjustment and calibration during either production or service, no adjustable inductors, capacitors or anything else for long stability and service life
Low cost - best "bang for the buck" airband radio ever created
The VHF-10 opens the game for MGL Avionics with some 8 different RF products in development ranging from navigation receivers (VOR/ILS/GS), VHF tranceivers in various forms to a low cost mode-S transponder.
For more information and pictures, have a look at www.MGLAvionics.co.za
Rainier
CEO MGL Avionics
6W TX carrier power (unmodulated)
108.00 to 117.75 MHZ navigation channel RX (sound only, no navigation functions)
118.00 to 136.75 MHZ coverage (RX and TX)
Large sunlight readable LCD display
100 channels with alpha-numeric frequency name and function
Active and standby frequency/channel selection system or direct entry modes
Dual scan with priority on active using single transceiver
Dual watch with priority on active using two transceivers connected to each other (one for active, one for standby frequency, full redundancy operation possible) - no audio panel required.
Comprehensive dual communication links for fully redundant remote control from two independent EFIS panels
SL40 and SL30 communications compatible with MGL extentions to enable full remote control of entire transceiver with status feedback
Fully digital audio subsystem using 18bit resolution CODEC for excellent dynamic range
Dual circuit digital intercom system (Pilot and passenger circuit)
User selectable ambient noise suppression system and VOX modes:
a) Traditional VOX with adjustable level and soft mute
b) Traditional VOX with adjustable level, soft mute and audio delay path
c) MGL Avionics propriety VOGAD ambient noise ellimination system. The best ever. Period.
Switchable voice band filter for extremely high noise environments
Auxilary audio input for EFIS or music systems (two inputs)
Adjustable microphone levels with bargraph display of levels - easily adjust for best performance
Pilot and passenger PTT circuits
Pilot and passnger PTT join or isolate
Audio output drives 8ohm speaker or 600 ohm headsets
Fully digital class-D modulator for best in class power efficiency during transmit. Very low audio distortion on TX and deep modulation for extra range
Excellent TX sound quality with digitally controlled modulation
Highly accurate and stable fully digtal PLL frequency source operating at 5GHZ (DPLL)
Dual superhet receiver with 45Mhz 1st IF and 455Khz 2nd IF
Bargraph display of received signal level
Bargraph display of transmited audio level - see how well your TX carrier is modulated (visual sidetone)
Field updatable software (requires PC with RS232)
PC based interface and simulation application available free. Maintain your frequency databases on your PC and upload if you prefer (requires Rs232 port or USB to Rs232 converter)
Wide voltage range operation - 10V to 28VDC
Super low power consumption: RX 120mA, TX 1.2A (at 13.8V DC)
Large keys, no knobs - possible to operate with gloved hands, ideal for open cockpit aircraft
Fits standard 3 1/8" hole (3.5" between mounting holes diagonal)
Very low weight: 250grams (~1/2 lbs)
Very small mounting depth, only 5.5cm (2.2") plus connectors
No mounting tray required, easy and quick installation
Zero internal adjustment and calibration during either production or service, no adjustable inductors, capacitors or anything else for long stability and service life
Low cost - best "bang for the buck" airband radio ever created
The VHF-10 opens the game for MGL Avionics with some 8 different RF products in development ranging from navigation receivers (VOR/ILS/GS), VHF tranceivers in various forms to a low cost mode-S transponder.
For more information and pictures, have a look at www.MGLAvionics.co.za
Rainier
CEO MGL Avionics