VHF/UHF Radio Modem Comparison
| NL6000 | NL5500 | NL5000 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| RF Power Output | 1-6 Watt | 1-6 Watt | 1-6 Watt |
| Frequency Stability | 1.5 PPM | 1.5 PPM | 1.5 PPM |
| Max Data Rate 6.25 KHz | Special Order | Special Order | 4800 bps |
| Max Data Rate 12.5 KHz | 12,000 bps | 12,000 bps | 9600 bps |
| Max Data Rate 25 KHz | 22,000 bps | 22,000 bps | 19,200 bps |
| Bit Error Rate @ 12.5 Khz Channel Bandwidth | 1x10-6 at .4μV (12,000 bps) (-115 db) |
1x10-6 at .7μV (12,000 bps) (-110 db) |
1x10-6 at .8μV (9600 bps) (-109 db) |
| Bit Error Rate @ 25 Khz Channel Bandwidth | 1x10-6 at .8μV (22,000 bps) (-109 db) |
1x10-6 at 1.0μV (22,000 bps) (-107 db) |
1x10-6 at 1.0μV (19,200 bps) (-107 db) |
| Dimensions (L x W x H) Weight | 3.0" x 2.6" x 1.6" 6 oz | 3.0" x 2.6" x 1.2" 6 oz | 3.6" x 2.3" x 1.0" 6 oz |
| Forward Error Correction | Reed Solomon | Reed Solomon | Reed Solomon |