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Transmission Modes WAVECOM Decoder W74PC, W-PCI/e, W-CODE, W-CLOUD Manual V9.1.0
Transmission Modes
ACARS
Aircraft Communications Addressing and Reporting System (ACARS) is a carrier sensing, multiple access
packet radio system for aircraft communications. ACARS operates in the VHF band, mainly around 130
MHz, using 2400 bps NRZI coded coherent audio frequency MSK (Minimum Shift Keying - a particular form
of FSK) on AM to make use of standard aircraft AM communications equipment.
Parameter
Value
Frequency range
VHF
Operation modes
CSMA/CD packet ARQ system
Modulation
AM, SUB FSK
Symbol rate
2400 Bd
Center frequency
1800 Hz
Shift
1200 Hz
Receiver settings
AM, BW = 3 kHz
Input format(s)
AF, IF
Additional Info
ITA-5 with parity and block coding
Frequencies Europe: 131.725, 131.525, 131.825 MHz
Frequencies USA: 131.550, 130.025, 129.125, 131.475, 130.450,
131.125, 136.700, 136.750, 136.800 MHz
Frequency Japan: 131.450 MHz
To receive ACARS an omni-directional 108-136 MHz antenna, a VHF AM receiver (scanner) with 13 kHz
channel bandwidth and a corresponding AF output is necessary. As the ACARS packets are very short, turn
the squelch of the receiver OFF.
Speed selection is not available for ACARS as only one speed is in use (2400 Baud).
Processing of ACARS Messages
It is possible to do some interpretation of ACARS messages. The following options are available:
Reassemble multipart messages
This setting enables the reassembling of bigger messages which are sent in several parts. Instead of
showing each part separately, the message is shown as one single message when the last part has been
received. The message header is still shown separately for each part.
Parse ADS-C messages
This setting enables the parsing of ADS-C messages (Automatic Dependent Surveillance - Contract). When
an ADS-C message is received, it is decoded and the additional information is shown in the output win-
dow.

Table of Contents

Questions and Answers:

Wavecom W74PC Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandWavecom
ModelW74PC
CategoryMedia Converter
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Setup

W-PCI/W-PCIe

Description of WAVECOM hardware decoders W-PCI and W-PCIe with two independent channels and their specifications.

W74PC

Description of W74PC hardware decoder with four independent channels and its capabilities.

W-CODE

Overview of the W-CODE application, its input devices, and frequency spectrum coverage.

First start

W-CODE First Start

Steps to start and configure the W-CODE decoder after software installation.

HF-Modes Menu

Details the organization and selection of HF protocols within the HF-Modes menus.

Demodulator Menu

Explains how to edit decoding parameters like baud rate, mode, shift, and center frequency.

Analysis Tools

FFT

Powerful real-time spectrum analysis tool using Fast Fourier Analysis (FFT) with 4096-point resolution.

Waterfall

Produces a 3D display of FFT spectra over time, frequency, and amplitude.

Sonagram

Displays amplitude and frequency values produced by FFT over time, using color for amplitude.

Oscilloscope

Used to measure voltage over time, displaying relative and un-calibrated values.

FSK Analysis

Tool to measure baud rate, frequency shift, and center frequency of FSK transmissions.

FSK Code Check

Identifies transmission mode, baud rate, frequency shift, and center frequency of FSK systems.

PSK Symbol Rate (HF, DIR, SUB and SAT)

Tool to determine characteristics of unknown PSK signals, providing spectrum display and symbol rate measurement.

Autocorrelation

Used for determining the periodicity of bit patterns and analyzing unknown modes.

Bit Length Analysis

Serves to determine baud rate distributions, tone duration, or bit length distributions.

SELCAL Analysis

Graphical display for analyzing analogue sequential single tone call systems.

Fundamentals of Radio Data Transmission

Channel Coding

Techniques for improving performance by providing error detection and correction for radio channels.

Modulation

Explains the process of superimposing digital baseband signals onto a carrier.

Transmission Modes

ACARS

Aircraft Communications Addressing and Reporting System, a packet radio system for aircraft communications.

AIS

Universal Automatic Identification System for ship collision avoidance and navigational advice.

APCO-25

Standards for digital radio communications for public safety, security, and commercial applications.

ATIS

Automatic Transmitter Identification System used in VHF-UHF radio systems on the river Rhine.

BAUDOT

Common telegraph code, base for many codes on radio circuits.

BIIS

ETSI-standard for signaling information transmission.

CLOVER-2

Adaptive modulation system with ARQ and FEC using Reed-Solomon coding.

CLOVER-2000

Adaptive modulation system with ARQ, uses Reed-Solomon coding.

CLOVER-2500

Similar to CLOVER-2000 with different baudrate, spacing, and center frequency.

CODAN-3212

HF transmission mode developed by Australian company.

CODAN-9001

Asynchronous adaptive ARQ system using 16 tones.

CODAN-SELCAL

Mode developed by Australian CODAN PTY., similar to GMDSS/DSC.

DGPS

Differential Global Positioning System data, correction signal for GPS receivers.

DMR

Two-channel digital TDMA system for voice and short text messages.

dPMR

Digital Private Mobile Radio, ETSI standard for digital radio protocol.

ERMES

Europe-wide high speed paging system.

FELDHELL

Synchronous picture telegraph system invented in the 1930s.

FLEX

Pager transmission mode, often combined with POCSAG and GOLAY/GSC.

FMS-BOS

Radio signaling system for security authorities and organizations.

GMDSS/DSC-HF

Global Maritime Distress and Safety System with DSC on HF band.

GOLAY/GSC

Pager system originating in USA, based on binary code.

G-TOR

Operates at radio channel rate of 100, 200 or 300 Bd.

GW-FSK

Used by Globe Wireless on the Maritime Data Network.

GW-OFDM

HF data-transmission system operated by GlobeWireless.

GW-PSK

Used by Globe Wireless on the Maritime Data Network, adaptive system.

HF-ACARS

HF Data Link protocols defined in ARINC Specification 635-3.

HNG-FEC

Uses 15 bit code with 10 bits for error detection and correction.

ICAO SELCAL

Selective call system defined by EIA standard RS-220.

LINK-11 (CLEW)

Transmission mode in HF band for tactical digital information network.

METEOSAT

Software tailored for meteorological satellite transmissions.

MFSK-8 and MFSK-16

Multi-frequency shift keying digital transmission modes.

MIL-188-110-16Tone, (MIL-188-110A/B Appendix B)

Non-mandatory part of MIL-STD-188-110 military standard.

MIL-188-110A

Popular mode in long-haul HF data modems, specified by US Dept. of Defense.

MIL-188-110A-MOD

Modified version of MIL-188-110A mode.

MIL-188-110B (Appendix C), STANAG 4539

Defines 3G HF radio technology and high performance data link protocols.

MIL-188-141A

Standard for Automatic Link Establishment (ALE).

PACTOR

Frequent visitor in amateur radio bands, with multiple variants.

PACTOR-FEC

Bit synchronous simplex system based on PACTOR.

PACTOR-II

Modern, narrow-band, reliable two-channel PSK mode.

PACTOR-III

Adaptive transmission mode providing higher throughput and improved robustness.

PACTOR-4

Adaptive transmission mode for higher throughput and improved robustness.

POCSAG

Pager services standard used by PTT administrations.

SAT-AERO-P, SAT-AERO-R, SAT-AERO-T

Carries digital voice, fax and low speed data.

STANAG-4285

NATO standard for HF radio links.

TETRA

Digital voice and data system for public safety and civilian PMR.

TETRAPOL

Digital voice and data system for public safety and civilian PMR.

Modem and FAX Modes

Decoding

Describes fax and modem decoding features and software modules.

Additional Functions

License System, Software and Options

Information on license system, software updates, and available options.

Alarm Monitor

Component for monitoring data output and producing alarms for user-configured messages.

WAVECOM Data Formats

Appendix

License Terms

Outlines terms for software licensing, protection, and usage.

Glossary of Terms

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