SOUTH S6 External UHF Radio

User Manual

SOUTH SURVEYING & MAPPING TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.

 Content

1. Introduction ............................................................................ 2
2. Components and Accessories ..........................................3
2.1 Components ................................................................... 3
2.2 Panel and Ports ..............................................................4
2.3 Accessories: .....................................................................6
2.4 Interface ........................................................................... 7
2.5 Wireless Transmission ................................................. 7
2.6 Protocol, Custom Frequencies and Baud Rate
Configuration ........................................................................ 9
2.7 Check List ...................................................................... 12
3. Technical Specifications ................................................... 14

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1. Introduction
Utilizing a new generation of design, SOUTH S6 external UHF

radio is a high-power and high-speed data communication

device with various transmission formats. It applies a

brand-new radio frequency circuit design with excellent heat

emission ability, a concise GUI and v smart controlling

modes. This radio utilizes advanced radio frequency

identification (RFID), digital processing technique, and

baseband processing technique to ensure its lasting reliable

performance. The transmission speed of S6 can reach 9600Bps.

Equipping with a 19200 high-speed wireless modular radio, S6

thus has a relatively high radio frequency transmit power. It

applies 2GFSK/4FSK modulation(data speed: 9600Bps,

19.2KBps), which has a high transmission speed together with

a low error rate. S6 supports most of the commonly used

protocols both at home and abroad. Additionally, it supports

the emerging Farlink protocol. It works with high efficiency

pairing up with RTK to conduct surveys. Its radio frequency

covers bands from 410MHz to 470MHz. S6 contains up to 120

channels that can be configured flexibly. Meanwhile, it can

operate easily with in-built Bluetooth and support wireless

transmission.

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 2. Components and Accessories
2.1 Components

LCD

Control Panel Indicators

Bluetooth

Those components indicate working status and data.

In addition, you can configure the radio with the components.

Hook

Radiator

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  Radiator: When the radio is sending signals, it will produce

a large amount of heat while the radiator stops it from

getting too hot.

 Hook: It hangs the radio on a tripod or other braces.

Warning: Do not place anything on the radiator,

otherwise the radio will be overheated hence
damage or danger.
2.2 Panel and Ports
Control Panel

LCD

UP/DOWN Button
Protocol Indicator

LEFT/RIGHT Button
Bluetooth Indicator

SELECT/CHANGE Button Data Transmission Indicator

Power Indicator

POWER Button Control Panel

 UP/DOWN Button: Switch digits from up and down

 LEFT/RIGHT Button: Configure radio settings, switch digit

number between left and right

 LCD: Display channel information

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 SELECT/CHANGE Button: Switch protocol. S6 supports three

protocols: SOUTH, FARLINK and Trimtalk.

 POWER Button: Turn on/off the radio. Press the button for 2

seconds to turn on/off the radio. When the radio is on, you

can press the button for about 1 second to search for a

Bluetooth connection.

 (BT) Bluetooth Indicator: Bluetooth has connected to the

radio when this indicator flickers.

 (DATA) Data Transmission Indicator: A flickering indicator

means the radio is sending data.

 (PWR) Power Indicator: It denotes whether the radio is

on/off.

 Protocol Indicator: 1) Green light: Farlink; 2) Red light:

SOUTH; 3) Blue light: Trimtalk.

 5-pin Port: You can connect S6 to an RTK receiver to

transfer data or connect it to a power supply through this

port.

 Antenna Connector: Install an antenna here

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 2.3 Accessories:
1 ） Radio Antenna: The UHF antenna is designed for the

outdoors, whose frequency is 450MHz-470MHz, with

several merits such as compact, aesthetically pleasing and

durable.

Port

2 ）Data and Power Cord: It connects the radio and transmitter.

This cord can transmit data or supply power.

Radio Port (Black)

Receiver Port (Red)

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2.4 Interface

Channel: 5

Farlink protocol: Green light

Power Indicator: It flickers

when the voltage is lower

Display Channel than 10.8V

2.5 Wireless Transmission

S6 supports wireless transmission, that is to say, radio and

receiver can transmit data without wires.

When you turn on the radio, press the POWER button for

about one second to enter the searching mode.

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 LCD Screen: "188" and "000" flicker
alternatively

Flickering white light: It means the

radio is already in searching mode.

When the radio finish searching, the LCD screen will display the last two

digits of the machine code.

For example:
If RTK "SG70A314800341" works as a base to
conduct wireless transmission, the radio LCD screen
will display the last two digits of the machine code,
which in this case is: 41.

If it does not show up the number "41", you can use

the UP/DOWN button to look for it.

When it is correctly selected, after 5 seconds the

radio will automatically connect to the machine;
meanwhile, the machine will automatically set to
base mode.

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2.6 Protocol, Custom Frequencies and Baud Rate
Configuration

You can connect to S6 on the software EGStar through

Bluetooth. Choose the correct radio and connect to it. It is

shown in the following pictures.

Select "Internal UHF" and then "Radio frequency setting" after

connecting to S6. It is shown in the following pictures.

Technicians can configure based on the display information.

There are 120 channels available.

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 Appendix: 120 Default SOUTH Channels
Channel 1 463.125 Channel 41 440.125 Channel 81 420.125
Channel 2 464.125 Channel 42 441.125 Channel 82 421.125
Channel 3 465.125 Channel 43 442.125 Channel 83 422.125
Channel 4 466.125 Channel 44 443.125 Channel 84 423.125
Channel 5 463.625 Channel 45 444.125 Channel 85 424.125
Channel 6 464.625 Channel 46 445.125 Channel 86 425.125
Channel 7 465.625 Channel 47 446.125 Channel 87 426.125
Channel 8 466.625 Channel 48 447.125 Channel 88 427.125
Channel 9 460.125 Channel 49 448.125 Channel 89 428.125
Channel 10 160.625 Channel 50 449.125 Channel 90 429.125
Channel 11 461.125 Channel 51 440.625 Channel 91 420.625
Channel 12 461.625 Channel 52 441.625 Channel 92 421.625
Channel 13 462.125 Channel 53 442.625 Channel 93 422.625
Channel 14 462.625 Channel 54 443.625 Channel 94 423.625
Channel 15 467.125 Channel 55 444.625 Channel 95 424.625
Channel 16 467.625 Channel 56 445.625 Channel 96 425.625
Channel 17 468.125 Channel 57 446.625 Channel 97 426.625
Channel 18 469.125 Channel 58 447.625 Channel 98 427.625
Channel 19 468.625 Channel 59 448.625 Channel 99 428.625
Channel 20 469.625 Channel 60 449.625 Channel 100 429.625
Channel 21 450.125 Channel 61 430.125 Channel 101 410.125
Channel 22 451.125 Channel 62 431.125 Channel 102 411.125
Channel 23 452.125 Channel 63 432.125 Channel 103 412.125
Channel 24 453.125 Channel 64 433.125 Channel 104 413.125
Channel 25 454.125 Channel 65 434.125 Channel 105 414.125
Channel 26 455.125 Channel 66 435.125 Channel 106 415.125
Channel 27 456.125 Channel 67 436.125 Channel 107 416.125
Channel 28 457.125 Channel 68 437.125 Channel 108 417.125
Channel 29 458.125 Channel 69 438.125 Channel 109 418.125
Channel 30 459.125 Channel 70 439.125 Channel 110 419.125
Channel 31 450.625 Channel 71 430.625 Channel 111 410.625
Channel 32 451.625 Channel 72 431.625 Channel 112 411.625
Channel 33 452.625 Channel 73 432.625 Channel 113 412.625
Channel 34 453.625 Channel 74 433.625 Channel 114 413.625
Channel 35 454.625 Channel 75 434.625 Channel 115 414.625
Channel 36 455.625 Channel 76 435.625 Channel 116 415.625
Channel 37 456.625 Channel 77 436.625 Channel 117 416.625
Channel 38 457.625 Channel 78 437.625 Channe118 417.625
Channel 39 458.625 Channel 79 438.625 Channel 119 418.625
Channel 40 459.625 Channel 80 439.625 Channel 120 419.625

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2.7 Check List

 Nominal Voltage: 12-15V (typical voltage: 13.8V);

 Radio-frequency Emission Power: 25W;

 Rated Current: 6.0A.

 Radio-frequency Emission Power: Emission power is relevant

to voltage. Please check the voltage before using it.

 High/Low Power: Please use Low Power (L) when it is

sufficient for surveying. High Power (H) will multiply power

consumption; moreover, overuse of High Power (H) will

reduce battery lifespan. Please set the radio on high terrain

as possible. A suitable height would be beneficial to signal

transmission.

 Ripple Factor (RF): RF should be smaller than 40mV. A

smaller RF has less influence on radio frequency and higher

communication quality.

 Power Connection: Please ensure connecting to power

supplies with anode and cathode properly.

 Electromagnetic Environment: Please monitor the

electromagnetic environment before the survey to avoid a

communication blind district.

 Choosing Antenna: There are several basic parameters for

choosing a suitable antenna such as frequency bandwidth,

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 operating frequency, transmission gain, directivity,

impedance and standing-wave ratio(SWR). Usually, the

effective bandwidth of an antenna is 20MHz. You can

choose antennas based on the intended using frequencies.

If you intend to transmit from a far distance, our suggestion

is to choose directive antennas or high-gain antennas. In

addition, please check whether the impedance of antennas

and feeders can match the impedance of the antenna

connector(50Ω).

Our Suggestions:

 We suggest using 12V/40Ah power supplies. While using

power supplies, the regulated current needs to be kept on

10A.

 We suggest recharging your power supplies on time.

Overuse of power supplies may reduce battery lifespan.

 We suggest replacing the power supplies after using them

for about half a year or one year to ensure the radio

transmission distance.

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3. Technical Specifications

Frequency Range 410MHz-470MHz

Operating System NULL

Modulation GMSK/4FSK

Channel Bandwidth 500KHz@farlink 、

25KHz@other

Channels 120

SOUTH
UHF
TrimTalk

HUACE

Protocols Hi-Target （ ZHD ）

Satel

KOLIDA

Farlink

Air Baud Rate 9600/19200

Serial Port RS-232

Data
Bluetooth Bluetooth2.1
Communication
WiFi Not supported

Nixietube Three 7-Seg LED Nixietube

Interactive LED Protocol, Bluetooth, data,

Interface power

Push Buttons 4 buttons

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 Bluetooth Supported

Configuration

TNC Antenna Connector

External Port 5-pin LEMO 5-pin LEMO external power

port +RS-232

Power Input 9-16V

Reverse Polarity Supported

Electrical
Protection
Characteristics
ESD Protection Supported

Power Port 5-pin LEMO

Waterproof/Dustproof IP67

Environmental Operation Temp -30 ℃ -60 ℃

Design Storage Temp -40 ℃ -85 ℃

Vibration Test MIL - STD- 810F

Weight 1.35KG
Physical
Size 144mm*174mm*65.9mm

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