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HF-9000
HF Communication Transceiver


KEY OWNER/USER BENEFITS
  • Full-frequency HF system permits direct tuning of any of 280,000 frequencies between 2.0 and 29.9999 MHz in 100 Hz steps when operated in the discrete frequency mode
  • Rapid-tune antenna coupler with up to 40 ms computer tuning facilitates quick channel changes
  • Fiber optic technology is used to interconnect all system elements for reduced EMI and installation weight
  • 99 user-programmed half-duplex or simplex channels, 249 half-duplex ITU channels and six emergency channels may be called up by their channel numbers when operated in the channel mode
  • Discrete frequency mode provides USB, UD, AM equivalent, CW, LSB and LD operation. The 99 user-programmed channels may be programmed to operate in any of these modes
  • Selectable power outputs of 175, 50, or 10 W PEP (optional 200 W receiver/transmitter available)
  • BITE is utilized for diagnostic testing and monitoring
  • Control utilizes diachronic LCD for optimum readability in all lighting conditions

OVERVIEW

The leader in HF communications for five decades has developed one of the most modern and lightweight airborne systems available today. The HF-9000 High-Frequency Communications System offers unprecedented capability and reliability, combined with unequaled ease of operation for the aviation HF communications user. The HF-9000 system consists of a compact control unit, receiver/transmitter and an automatic antenna coupler.

The HF-9000 system is designed for use in both fixed-wing and rotary-wing aircraft. Operating throughout the standard HF radio spectrum, the HF-9000 system provides communications capability anywhere in the world.


DESCRIPTION

The HF-9000 system incorporates the latest in state-of-the-art technology that includes microprocessors, direct digital frequency synthesis and fiber optics as well as preplanned product improvement design philosophy. The HF-9000 system covers the 2.0 to 29.9999 MHz frequency range in 100 Hz steps. Communication is possible in both simplex and half-duplex in Upper Sideband (USB), Lower Sideband (LSB), Amplitude Modulation Equivalent (AME), Continuous Wave (CW) and optional Frequency Modulation (FM) mode. To minimize user workload, the HF-9000 system has the capability to store 99 user-programmed preset channels. The receiver/transmitter will store frequency data and RF emission mode for either simplex or half-duplex communication in nonvolatile memory. In addition, two emergency channel frequencies and all 249 half-duplex ITU maritime radiotelephone channels (public correspondence network) are preprogrammed into nonvolatile memory permitting phone patch capabilities over thousands of miles.

Built-In-Test Equipment (BITE) provides diagnostic testing and monitoring to determine if the system is capable of providing the specified performance. Should a fault occur, BITE will identify the specific unit, module/circuit card and the failed circuit. Frequencies and channels are selected with dedicated switches, and all knobs are sized and spaced to optimize ease of operation.

Pressurized automatic antenna couplers are available that provide high performance and installation flexibility. The antenna coupler tunes shunt antennas. The pressurized antenna coupler provides full operational capability and reliability at high altitudes and temperature extremes. The antenna coupler quickly matches the power amplifier in the receiver/transmitter to the antenna to maximize the radiated power. Each antenna coupler has the capability to learn and store tuning data for 99 preset channels as well as storing the last 50 manually tuned frequencies. This learning is accomplished during the first tune cycle and is then stored; upon recalling the preset channel or a previously used manual frequency, the antenna coupler tuning cycle time is nominally 40 milliseconds.

With the HF-9000 system, weight savings is enhanced by the use of fiber optic cables to transfer all control and status information between the system units. A fiber optic cable is much lighter while providing two additional advantages. First, fiber optic eliminates the electromagnetic interference to which copper cable is susceptible. Second, it is capable of handling large amounts of data within a very short period of time.

The flexibility of the HF-9000 system is clearly demonstrated by the various system configurations. The receiver/transmitter may be remotely mounted in the aircraft avionics bay and controlled by the control unit or controlled via a MIL-STD-1553B data bus, ARINC 429 data bus or some other control scheme. This flexibility of interface makes the HF-9000 system compatible with advanced flight deck management systems. Optional data bus configurations can also be implemented. Additional flexibility is provided by the modular design employed in the receiver/transmitter.

The HF-9000 system offers the user a variety of communication possibilities that include contact with air traffic control agencies over thousands of miles away, worldwide time and frequency standard broadcasts, Omega navigation station status reports, weather and marine storm warnings, radiotelephone service for personal messages and ARINC operational control services for messages relating to flying operations.


TYPICAL SYSTEM

HF-9000 System 
Type Qty Description Part Number 
HF-9031A
 
1
 
HF Receiver/Transmitter
 
822-0101-002
 
HF-9041
 
1
 
HF Antenna Coupler
 
622-8114-002
 
RTU-4210
 
1
 
Radio Tuning Unit
 
822-0836-214
 

HF-9200B Pressurized System 
Type Qty Description Part Number 
HF-9010
 
2
 
HF Comm Control
 
622-8111-005
 
HF-9030
 
2
 
HF Receiver/Transmitter
 
622-8112-003
 
HF-9041
 
2
 
HF Antenna Coupler Pressurized
 
622-8114-002
 
MT-9030A
 
2
 
Mount, Shock-isolated, HF-9030
 
622-8116-001
 
MT-9042A
 
1
 
Mount, Shock-isolated, Dual HF-9041
 
622-8124-001
 
 
2
 
Grounding Ring Adapter Kit
 
685-0349-001
 

ARINC 429 Pressurized System with HF Comm Control 
Type Qty Description Part Number 
HF-9010
 
1
 
HF Comm Control
 
622-8111-005
 
HF-9034A
 
1
 
HF Receiver/Transmitter
 
822-0102-001
 
HF-9041
 
1
 
HF Antenna Coupler Pressurized
 
622-8114-002
 
MT-9030B
 
1
 
Mount, Shock-isolated, HF-9034A
 
822-0594-001
 
MT-9041B
 
1
 
Mount, Shock-isolated, HF-9041
 
822-0596-001
 

ARINC 429 Pressurized System with Radio Tuning Unit 
Type Qty Description Part Number 
RTU-4210
 
1
 
Radio Tuning Unit
 
822-0836-214
 
HF-9034A
 
1
 
HF Receiver/Transmitter
 
822-0102-001
 
HF-9041
 
1
 
HF Antenna Coupler Pressurized
 
622-8114-002
 
MT-9030B
 
1
 
Mount, Shock-isolated, HF-9034A
 
822-0594-001
 
MT-9041B
 
1
 
Mount, Shock-isolated, HF-9041
 
822-0596-001
 

Note(s):
See Installation Hardware table for connectors
Refer to RTU-4200 section for detailed performance regarding Radio Tuning Units
 


SPECIFICATIONS

Certification 
 Control (HF-9010) Receiver/Transmitter (HF-9031A / 9034A) Antenna Coupler (HF-9041) 
FAA TSO
 
-C31d,-C32d
 
-C31d,-C32d
 
-C31d,-C32d
 
FCC
 
Parts 80, 87 and 90
 
Parts 80, 87 and 90
 
Parts 80, 87 and 90
 
Environmental
 
DO-160B
 
DO-160B
 
DO-160B
 
 
F2/B/A/PKS/E1/ WXDFSZAA/ AZ/Z/AZ/AZ
 
F2/B/A//E1/ XXDFSAAA/ AZ/Z/AZ/AZ
 
HF-9040
C2/B/A// XWXDFSZAA/ AZ/ZZ/AZ
HF-9041
F2/B/A//E1/ WXDFSAAA/ AZ/Z/AZ/AZ
 
EUROCAE
 
ED-14B
 
ED-14B
 
ED-14B
 

Physical Characteristics 
 Control (HF-9010) Receiver/Transmitter (HF-9031A / 9034A) Antenna Coupler (HF-9041) 
Height
 
66.7 mm (2.63 in)
 
193.7 mm (7.625 in)
 
HF-9041 192.0 mm (7.56 in)
 
Width
 
146.0 mm (5.75 in)
 
141.0 mm (5.55 in)
 
HF-9041 103.1 mm (4.06 in)
 
Length
 
148.6 mm (5.85 in) (measured from rear of front panel to rear of case)
 
320.0 mm (12.60 in)
 
HF-9041368.3 mm (14.50 in)
 
Weight
 
1.2 kg (2.5 lb)
 
8.6 kg (18.8 lb)
 
HF-90414.9 kg (10.8 lb)
 

Environmental 
 Control Control (HF-9010) Receiver/Transmitter (HF-9031A / 9034A) Antenna Coupler (HF-9041) 
Temperature
 
-55 to + 71°C
 
-55 to + 71°C
 
-55 to + 71°C
 
Altitude
 
55,000 ft
 
55,000 ft
 
HF-9041 (55,000 ft)
 

Power Requirements 
 Control Control (HF-9010) Receiver/Transmitter (HF-9031A / 9034A) Antenna Coupler (HF-9041) 
 
28 V DC, 0.6 A
 
Receive 28 V DC ,1.1 A
 
28 V DC, 2.1 A
 
  
Transmit 28 V DC, 14.2 A
 
 

Duty Cycle 
 HF-9031A HF-9034A 
USB/LSB
 
1 min xmt, 4 min rcv to +25°C
 
1 min xmt, 0.3 min rcv to +25°C
 
 
1 min xmt, 9 min rcv to +55°C
 
1 min xmt, 2 min rcv to +55°C
 
 
30 s xmt, 9 min rcv to +71°C
 
1 min xmt, 8 min rcv to +71°C
 

Frequency 
280,000 distinct frequencies spaced every 100 Hz throughout the range of 2.0 to 29.9999 MHz
 

Number and Type of Channels 
99 user-programmed half-duplex or simplex channels and 249 programmed ITU half-duplex channels and six emergency channels
The user-programmed channels can operate in USB, UD, LSB, LD, AM equivalent or CW mode
 

Tuning Time 
Learned preset: 40 ms
New Frequency: 1 s nominal, 6 s max
 

Tuning Capability 
 Grounded Wire Antenna Grounded Tube Antenna Shunt Antenna 
HF-9041
 
min length 3.05 m (10 ft)
max RP at 2.0 MHz of 18 kilohms
 
min length 3.35 m (11 ft)
min XL of 36 ohms
max  RP at 2.0 MHz of 18 kilohms
 
min length 2.44 m (8 ft)
min XL at 2.0 MHz of 20 ohms
max RP at 2.0 MHz of 18 kilohms
 

Antenna Coupler Tuning Power 
50 W
 

Antenna Coupler Input Impedance 
50 ohms (tuned)
 

Receiver Sensitivity 
SSB/CW
 
NMT 0.5 microvolt (-113 dBm) for 10 dB (s+n)/n
 
AME
 
NMT 3 microvolts (-97.5 dBm), 30% modulation, 1 kHz, for 10 dB (s+n)/n
 

Transmit Spurious Suppression 
66 dB down min
 
*The use of lower sideband is not authorized for airborne HF use in some countries
 

RF Output 
10, 50, 175 watts PEP, operator selectable via control head
 

Audio Output 
Voice
 
100 mW, 600 ohm balanced;150 ohm center-tapped
 
Data
 
1 mW, 600 ohm balanced; 150 ohm center-tapped
 
SELCALTM
 
1 mW, 600 ohm unbalanced
 

Audio Input 
Voice
 
-10 to +10 dBm, 600 ohm balanced; 150 ohm center tapped
 
Data
 
0 dBm ± 1 dB, 600 ohm balanced; 150 ohm center tapped
 
Carbon Mic
 
0.25 V rms, 82 ohm, bias voltage provided
 

SELECTION GUIDE

Controls 
 Panel   
 Lighting  Color Knob Color  
Type NVG Green BL/WH Gray Black Gray Black ALE Part Number 
HF-9010
 
X
 
  
X
 
X
 
  
622-8111-004
 
  
X
 
X
 
  
X
 
 
622-8111-005
 
  
X
 
 
X
 
X
 
  
622-8111-006
 
  
X
 
X
 
 
X
 
  
622-8111-007
 

Receiver Transmitter Selection Guide  
  Filter Control 
Type Number Part Number Narrow Band (1) Multi Port ARINC 429 Manual 
HF-9030 822-0101-002 
HF-9034A 822-0102-001 

Note(s):
  1. Required for FCC Type Acceptance Under Parts 80,87, 90 and FAA Certification
 

Receiver Transmitter Selection Guide (Continued) 
  Features 
Type Number Part Number ALE ISB MIL-STD -810D MIL-STD -461D MIL-STD -188-203-1ACompatible ARINC 714-6 SELCAL MIL-STD - 188-110A Data Modem 
HF-9030 622-8112-003        
HF-9031A 822-0101-002        
HF-9071 622-8129-003       
HF-9034A 822-0102-001        
HF-9087 F 822-1634-002 
HF-9087D 822-1069-002 

Note(s):
  1. C: Compatible with ALE Function; Must Include 309M -1 ALE Processor Unit
  2. E: Embedded function
 

Receiver Transmitter Selection Guide (Continued) 
  Power Output 
Type Number Part Number 175W pep/50W AVG 175W pep/100W AVG 
HF-9030 622-8112-003  
HF-9031A 822-0101-002  
HF-9034A 822-0102-001  

Antenna Couplers 
 Antenna  Altitude (Ft)   
Type Ground ed Wire/ Tube Shunt Press urized 55,000 Notes Part Number 
HF-9041
 
X
 
X
 
X
 
X
 
 
622-8114-002
 
HF-9041
 
X
 
X
 
X
 
X
 
1
 
685-0350-002 
 

Note(s):
  1. HF-9041 (622-8114-002) with Grounding Ring Adapter Kit (685-0349-001)
 

OPTIONS

Type Description Part Number 
FL-9001
 
Feedline, RF (CL-601-3A, RJ)
 
685-0326-001
 
FL-9002
 
Feedline, RF (G-IV)
 
822-0089-001
 
FL-9003
 
Adapter Kit, HN Connector (Helicopters)
 
685-0355-001
 
FL-9004
 
Adapter Kit, Wire/Strap, Dual Mount (RJ)
 
751-9650-001
 
FL-9005
 
Adapter Kit, Wire/Strap
 
685-0364-001
 
 
Clamp, Feedline
 
139-0924-010
 
 
Adapter Kit, Grounding Ring
 
685-0349-001
 
 
Interface Module, MIL-STD-1553B
 
751-0039-001
 
 
Isolator Kit - A (Single Mount)
 
751-9401-001
 
 
Isolator Kit - A (Dual Mount)
 
751-9401-002
 
 
Isolator Kit - B
 
751-8666-001
 
FL-9006
 
Feedline (RJ)
 
988-8095-001
 

INSTALLATION HARDWARE

HF-9010 
Type Qty Description Part Number 
 
1
 
Connector Kit (Crimp)
 
751-0236-002
 

HF-9031A / 9034A 
Type Qty Description Part Number 
MT-9030
 
1
 
Mount (Rigid)
 
622-8115-001
 
or
 
   
MT-9030A
 
1
 
Mount (Shock-isolated) Low-profile
 
622-8116-001
 
or
 
   
MT-9030B
 
1
 
Mount (Shock-isolated)
 
822-0594-001
 
 
1
 
Connector Kit (Crimp)
 
751-0237-002
 


HF-9000 System 
Type Qty Description Notes Part Number 
 
1
 
Connector Kit, System (Crimp)
 
1
 
            751-0238-002
 

Note(s):
  1. Includes one each of 751-0236-002, 751-0237-002 and 685-0360-002
 

HF-9041 (Single) 
Type Qty Description Notes Part Number 
MT-9041
 
1
 
Mount (Rigid)
 
 
622-8121-001
 
or
 
    
MT-9041A
 
1
 
Mount (Shock-isolated) Low-profile
 
 
622-8122-001
 
or
 
    
MT-9041B
 
1
 
Mount (Shock-isolated)
 
 
822-0596-001
 
 
1
 
Connector Kit (Crimp)
 
 
685-0360-002
 
FL-9003
 
Opt
 
Adapter Kit - HN Conn
 
1
 
685-0355-001
 
or
 
    
FL-9005
 
Opt
 
Adapter Kit - Wire/Strap
 
1
 
685-0364-001
 

Note(s):
  1. Optional item, select only one of these two items
 

HF-9041 (Dual) 
Type Qty Description Notes Part Number 
MT-9042
 
1
 
Mount, Dual (Rigid)
 
 
622-8123-001
 
or
 
    
MT-9042A
 
1
 
Mount, Dual (Shock-isolated) Low-profile
 
 
622-8124-001
 
 
2
 
Connector Kit (Crimp)
 
 
685-0360-002
 
FL-9001
 
1
 
Feedline - RF
 
 
685-0326-001
 
 
2
 
Clamp
 
 
139-0924-010
 
 
2
 
Adapter Kit - Grounding Ring
 
 
685-0349-001
 
 
Opt
 
Cap Assembly - Antenna Port
 
1
 
752-5579-001
 

Note(s):
  1. Optional item, one required when using a single system in a dual mount
 

HF-9000 Fiber Optic Cable/Connector 
Type Qty Description Notes Part Number 
 
A/R
 
Cable, Fiber Optic (Crimp)
 
 
216-0029-010
 
 
Opt
 
Fiber Optic Install Kit (Crimp)
 
1
 
247-0029-020
 
 
Opt
 
Cable Splice, 200 Micron
 
 
246-0277-010
 

Note(s):
  1. Recommend purchase of fiber optic install/repair kit 752-5993-004