Envoy HF radio upgrades and antenna options

Codan has announced a capabilities upgrade to its Envoy HF smart radio, enabling the transceiver and control point to be located separately and linked over IP, without the need for external RoIP hardware.

The upgrade means the Envoy transceiver can be situated where there is optimal RF performance, and the handset or console located with the user in their area of deployment, linking over IP with the simple attachment of an ethernet cable to the handset or console.

The IP linking technology also enables remote control of an Envoy, enabling configuration and profiling of the radio from any location, even a different country, eliminating the need for HF radios to be returned to a customer service centre for an update.

Codan has also announced extra antenna options for Envoy. A dual antenna option allows for two antennas to be simultaneously connected, resulting in optimal coverage as the radio will use the antenna which provides the best voice quality. Also available is a compact antenna solution, the 3048 Tuned Dipole Antenna, dubbed ‘cat’s whisker’ for its unique shape and flexible capability. The 3048 can be erected in confined areas where space is limited, allowing for HF base-station antennas to be located anywhere, from a rooftop to an oil rig.