10 Clear-Com FreeSpeak
BELTPACK-TO-BASE STATION TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
FREESPEAK BASE STATION
Base-to-Beltpack
Frequency Response
100Hz – 7.1kHz
No. of Beltpacks
Per Base Station
20
No. of Transceiver/
Antennas Supported
by Base, Basic Base
10
No. of Active
Antenna Ports
2
PC Programming Port DB9
Relay Port DB9
Partyline Intercom
A and Intercom B (each)
XLR-3F with XLR-3M loop
through, on/off termination
switch (via software)
Four-Wire/Matrix
Connection
4 RJ-45 (Intercom 3 – 6)
Program Input XLR-3F, transformer
isolated, line-level input
Stage Announce Output XLR-3M, transformer
isolated, line-level output
Front-Panel Headset 4-pin male connector with
2-channel capability and
individual talks and listens
Front-Panel Display 254 x 32 dot-graphic VFD
Front-Panel Indicators 2 Talk LEDs for front-panel
headset, CH A and CH B
party-line enable LEDs,
Program Input enable
LED, 10 individual
antenna LEDs
Base Station
Programming/Editing
Push-to-enter
rotary encoder
Dimensions 1RU unit, 1.75 x 19.0 x
12.5in (44 x 483 x 312mm)
(HxWxD)
Weight 10.8lbs (4.9kg)
BELTPACK
Audio Bandwidth 100Hz – 7.1KHz (G.722)
No. of Pages 3
No. of Full-Duplex
Audio Paths
Up to 6 with individual
level control (3 pairs)
Mode of Operation Full-duplex on all routes
Level/Talk Controls 2 top-mounted push-to-
talk rotary encoders
“Page”/Menu
Scroll Buttons
2
Enter/Answer-Back
Button
1
Frequency Spectrum 1.88GHz – 1.93GHz* DECT
Cellular auto-roaming
technology
RF Output 200mW Burst,
17mW average**
Range Up to 800ft (50 – 150m
typical) in good radio
frequency conditions
Battery 4 AA Alkaline cells
Rechargeable:
4 AA Ni-MH cells
Battery Charging In unit, via external
power supply connected
to beltpack
Battery Life 8-10 hours with 4 x Ni-MH
– also accepts 4 x Alkaline
AA cells
Headset Connector 4-pin male,
Clear-Com standard
Microphone Type Electret and Dynamic,
selectable in
beltpack menu
Microphone Level
and Headset Limiter
Selectable in
beltpack menu
Headset Limiter Selectable from
beltpack menu
Environmental -67°F to +158°F
(-55°C to +70°C)
Dimensions Tapered design at largest
points approx.
1.5 x 3.5 x 5.75in (38 x 87
x 144mm) (dwh)
Weight 8.8oz (0.25kg) excluding
batteries
12.4oz (0.35kg) including
batteries
ACTIVE ANTENNA
Beltpacks Supported
per Active Antenna
5
Active Antenna
Transmission Range
Up to 800ft (50 – 150m
typical) to beltpack
(50 to 150m typical)
Active Antenna Output 200mW burst,
80mW average**
Maximum Distance,
Base to Antenna Via
Transceiver Port
3,200ft (1,000m)
on 4-pair CAT-5 or
better cable
Maximum Distance,
Antenna Powered
by Base
975ft (300m) on CAT-5
or better cable
Local Powering 24VDC power supply
Connection to
FreeSpeak Base
RJ-45
Antenna Connector Type Reverse Polarity SMA, two;
supplied omnidirectional
whip antennas
Mounting Via integral tabs with
holes for screws
Dimensions 1.5 x 5.0 x 6.1 in (38 x
125 x 153mm) (HxWxD)
Weight 14oz (0.4kg)
ACTIVE SPLITTER
No. of Antennas 5
No. of Splitters per Base 2
Connection Between
Base and Splitter
CAT-5 or better cable
with RJ-45
Connection Between
Splitter and Antennas
CAT-5 or better cable
with RJ-45
Powering of Splitter Locally powered via
supplied external
power supply
Weight 16oz (0.45kg)
TRANSMISSION METHOD
Method of RF Operation Uses two slots per
beltpack for wider
frequency response
Modulation QPSK
Frequencies of Operation from 1.8 – 1.93GHz*
(restricted by software)
RF Output 250mW burst, average as
new FCC level 2 – 4mW
*Exact frequency range depends upon country.
Japan: 1.893GHz - 1.906GHz
**Japan: 8mW average
