GK615 | GK616

Portable VHF Stations

The GK615 & GK616 Portable VHF Stations are robust, maintenance-free communication solutions designed for air traffic services and airport authorities. Featuring 6W or 10W RF power, 25/8.33 kHz channel spacing, and a large, dazzle-free LCD display, they offer extensive setup options, dual-watch functionality, and 99 editable memory channels. Ideal for mobile, backup, or emergency use, they are compliant with ETSI standards and available with EASA/FAA-certified transceivers.

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  • Robust and field-proven design
  • No forced cooling
  • No ventilation slots
  • Maintenance-free
  • User-friendly HMI
  • Large, clear and dazzle-free LCD display
  • Extensive setup possibilities
  • Main control elements easily accessible from the front panel

Compact and robust, the GK615 and 616 portable VHF radios offer a smart and easy solution for mobile and backup communications for airport authorities and air traffic services. Available in several RF power output variants with assorted accessories.

Air traffic services require efficient, reliable and user friendly communication equipment. Assembled with quality-proven components, engineered with state-of-the-art technology and driven with a customer-centric philosophy, our radio-communications solutions are meant to be flexible and scalable.
Designed for operations at airfields and airports in a very demanding environment, the GK615 and GK616 portable VHF stations offer latest technology and support all frequency channels in the aeronautical frequency range, adjustable in 25 kHz and 8,33 kHz steps. The user friendly operator menu and the extensive setup possibilities allow a very personal setup for the user. The large, clear and dazzle-free LC display shows the active frequency and either the standby frequency or memory channel.
With an output power of 6W or 10W, the transmitter is strong enough for medium range communications, ensuring a low cost of ownership for the customer. The robust aluminium case includes dry-lead–acid battery technology, charging can be easily accessed via a socket located on the front panel.
The GK615 and GK616 transceivers are also available with an EASA/FAA certified aircraft radio, ideally suited for hot air balloons or as emergency aircraft radios.

 

Features

  • 6 W and 10 W RF-power variants
  • Battery power supply: 12/24 VDC (maintenance-free, rechargeable)
  • Channel spacing: 25 and 8.33 kHz
  • Frequency range: 118.000-136.990 MHz
  • Socket for battery charging on front panel
  • Dual watch function (monitoring two frequencies during TX/RX)
  • Selectable and adjustable squelch levels
  • Parameter setting via user menu
  • 99 free editable memory channels
  • Non-volatile memory
  • Emergency mode
  • 4 fully configurable audio outputs
  • Compliant with ETSI standards and type approved for ATM applications
  • Available with an EASA/FAA Certified transceiver for airborne usage
Specification Airborne Application Ground-Based Application
GK615 GK616 GK615-E GK616-E
Supply Voltage External 10…32 VDC via charging device for 115/230 VAC, DC power source (car battery)
Frequency Range 118.000…136.9916 MHz
Channel Spacing 8.33 / 25 kHz
Number of Channels 760 (25 kHz mode), 2280 (8.33 kHz mode)
Frequency Stability < 5 ppm < 5 ppm < 1 ppm < 1 ppm
Storage Temperature -55…+85 °C
Operating Temperature -20…+55 °C
Maximum Altitude 35,000 ft 35,000 ft N/A N/A
Transmitter Output Power: ≥ 6 W @ 50 Ω
≥ 10 W @ 50 Ω @ 24 VDC
Type of Modulation: A3E (amplitude modulation)
Modulation: ≥ 70%
Modulation Input: Dyn. Microphone
Output Power: ≥ 6 W @ 50 Ω
≥ 10 W @ 50 Ω @ 24 VDC
Type of Modulation: A3E (amplitude modulation)
Modulation: ≥ 85%
Modulation Input: Dyn. Microphone
Receiver Sensitivity: < -101 dBm for (S+N)/N ratio of 6 dB
Squelch: Trigger level is adjustable
Audio Output: ≥ 4 W into 4 Ω
> 100 mW into 600 Ω
Dimensions (HxWxD) 85 × 165 × 277 mm 85 × 165 × 277 mm 85 × 165 × 277 mm 85 × 165 × 277 mm
Weight < 4 kg < 6.5 kg < 4 kg < 6.5 kg
Standards Based on AR6201:

ETSO-C37e, ED-23B Equip. Class D, 4
ETSO-C38e, ED-23B Equip. Class E, 6
EUROCAE/RTCA ED-14E/DO-160E
ED-12B/DO-178B

Based on AR6201:

ETSO-C37e, ED-23B Equip. Class D, 5
ETSO-C38e, ED-23B Equip. Class E, 7
EUROCAE/RTCA ED-14E/DO-160E
ED-12B/DO-178B

Based on GT6201:

ETSI EN 300 676
ETSI EN 301 489
EN 62311, 1999/519/EC
IEC 60950-1

Based on GT6201:

ETSI EN 300 676
ETSI EN 301 489
EN 62311, 1999/519/EC
IEC 60950-1