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OMNIQUEST MODEL ST251 BY MITSUBISHI

The OmniQuest Model ST251 is a light weight mobile satellite communication product. Weighing about 5 pounds, it provides dependable coverage, anytime and anywhere, throughout North America, Central America and the Caribbean. With a push-to-talk (PTT) microphone the OmniQuest provides wide area dispatch capability. The following fixed and mobile antenna options enhance its stand-alone portability.

Designed for quick and easy operation, the OmniQuest has an easy-to-read signal strength display which simplifies pointing the unit. Color LEDs indicate the status of batteries and chargers. For wide area dispatch, as many as 10,000 field units in up to 15 configurable talk groups are linked any where in the coverage area. Users can access public or private networks and e-mail at 4800 baud.

STANDARD MAIN FEATURES:

  • Base Unit: Transceiver, integral antenna( lid) and NiMH battery
  • Handset and detachable cradle
    • Speed dialing (3 one-touch and 99 memory locations
    • Any-key answering
    • Call barring/restriction
    • Call in absence indicator
  • AC adapter/charger
  • Carrying case (holds all standard components)
  • Ruggedized compass
  • Quick reference card

OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES

  • TransMobile Unit (TMU)
  • Mobile dome antenna (mid or high gain)
  • Flat panel external antenna (usable for fixed-site applications)
  • Beam steering unit (BSU)
  • Push-to-talk (PTT) microphone
  • Channel / speaker ID
    • Autoscan
    • Priority (emergency) feature
    • Net locking
  • Cigarette lighter adapter charger
  • Handset cradle (includes junction box for permanent vehicle installation)
  • Spare NiMH batteries and extended life battery
  • Junction box (necessary for PTT microphone/hands free- use)
  • Hands-free speaker/microphone
  • Rugged and other cases

 

Technical Specifications:

Communication Modes

Voice

  • Full duplex digital - voice activated

Dispatch

  • Half duplex digital (option)

Data

  • 1200 bps/2400bps/4800bps
  • RS-232C, AT Command set
Fax
  • RS-232C, AT Command set Group III facsimile (optional)

System

Transmit Frequencies
  • 1626.5 -1660.5 MHz
Receive Frequencies
  • 1525.0 - 1559.0 MHz
G/T
  • -14.6 dB/K (25 to 60 degrees elevation)
EIRP
  • 12.5 - 16.5dBW (25 to 60 degrees elevation)
Polarization
  • Right-hand circular
Channel spacing
  • 6 kHz

Interface

Voice
  • RJ45, proprietary protocol
Data
  • DB25, RS232C, AT command set
Fax
  • DB25, RS232C, plus optional Group III Conv.

Power

Internal
  • Removable / rechargeable battery,
  • 8 hour standby,
  • 1 hour transmit (at 25 degrees C, sleepy mode enabled, backlight off)
  • An optional extended life battery increases talk time to 6 Hrs and standby time to 48 Hrs
External
  • 9.6V DC nominal (9.2V-10.2V DC range)

Physical

Base Unit Size
Weight

  • 11.3"W x 2.0"H x 8.3"D
  • 5.3 lbs
Handset Size
Weight
  • 8.0"W x 2.2"H x 1.3"D
  • 0.7 lbs
AC Adapter/Charger Size
Weight
  • 4.0"W x 2.5"H x 7.5"D
  • 1.7 lbs
Soft Carrying Case Size
Weight
  • 16.3"W x 12.5"H x 3.3"D
  • 2.2 lbs

Operating Temperature

With AC Adapter/Charger

  • -13F to122F (-25C to +50C)

With Standard Battery

  • +32F to + 104F (0C to +40C)
Storage Temperature
  • -31F to +185F (-35C to +85C)
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