RFD900X 915MHz Ultra 40km Long Range Telemetry Radio Modem with Antenna for APM PIX Flight Controller

FeaturesThe RFD900x is a high performance 900MHz, ISM band radio modem covering the 902 – 928 MHz frequency band. It is designed for long range serial communications applications requiring best in class radio link performance.   Product DetailsNew Features for the X series:New Processor, ARM 32 bit core.Air data rate: 500kbit/s.AES Hardware accelerated encryption. *Fully working*RC PPM Passthrough with telemetry at the same time.GPIO Pin Mirroring – see datasheet for more.Original SiK point to point firmware implemented.Asynchronous multipoint firmware, *Beta release*Key Features:Long range >40km depending on antennas and GCS setup2 x RP-SMA RF connectors, diversity switched.1 Watt (+30dBm) transmit power.Transmit low pass filter.> 20dB Low noise amplifier, high IP3.RX SAW filter.Passive front end band pass filter.Fully ESD protected + filtered – Every IO port is protected and filtered.Re implemented SiK and Multipoint SiK firmware, field upgradeable, easy to configure.Small, light weight.License free use in Australia, Canada, USA, NZ.Note: Not air-compatible with older “+” series modems with current software.Compliance:The RFD900 is designed to be compliant with the following standards: FCC Part 15.247 (Frequency hopping and digitally modulated intentional radiators)AS/NZS 4268:2012 (Radio equipment and systems – short range devices)Specifications:Frequency Range: 902 – 928 MHz (USA) / 915 – 928 MHz (Australia) / 868 – 870 (European Band)Output Power: 1W (+30dBm), controllable in 1dB steps ( +/- 1dB @ <20dBm, +/- 0.5dB >=20dBm typical )Air Data transfer rates: 4, 64, 128, 250, 500 kbit/sec ( 64k/128k default )UART data transfer rates: 2400, 4800, 9600, 19200, 38400, 57600, 115200 baud , and higher. ( 57600/115200 default )Receive Sensitivity: >121 dBm at low data rates, high data rates (TBA)Size: 30 mm (wide) x 57 mm (long) x 12.8 mm (thick) – Including RF Shield, Heatsink and connector extremitiesWeight: 14.5gMounting: 3 x M2.5 screws, 3 x header pin solder pointsPower Supply: +5 V nominal, (+3.5 V min, +5.5 V max), ~800 mA peak at maximum powerTemp. Range: -40 to +85 deg C, tested operational from -73 to +123 deg C.Interfaces:RF : 2 x RP-SMA antenna connectors – it is OK to have only one antenna connectedSerial: Logic level RS232 (+3.3v nominal, +5v tolerant)Power: +5v, ~800mA max peak (at maximum transmit power)GPIO: 6 General purpose IO (Digital, ADC, PWM capable).The following cable from FTDI is compatible with the RFD900 modem. Pin 1 of the FTDI cable connects to Pin 1 of the RFD900 header. To power the modem from the +5V USB power, a jumper is needed between pins 4 and 6.To power the modem from an external +5V supply, connect power to pins 2 and 4.   Your Purchase Includes:RFD900x Modem Telemetry x 1 set