M6 OEM Radio Modem (VHF & UHF)
Compact 2W embedded radio modem designed for integration into SCADA systems, telemetry devices, and wireless products—delivering long-range communication with ultra-low power consumption.
M6 OEM RADIO MODEM
OVERVIEW
The M6 OEM Radio Modem is a rugged, single-board wireless solution built for seamless integration into industrial and commercial systems. Supporting both VHF and UHF frequency bands, it enables reliable long-range communication in a compact, low-power form factor.
Designed for embedded applications, the M6 is ideal for Automatic Meter Reading (AMR), SCADA systems, telemetry networks, and custom wireless devices. It is fully over-the-air compatible with Raveon’s higher-power M7 and M8 radio platforms, allowing it to operate within larger network deployments.
CORE CAPABILITIES
WHY M6 (OEM POSITIONING)
- Single-board design (61mm x 37mm)
- Direct integration into custom hardware
- Ideal for OEMs and system designers
- OTA compatible with M7 and M8 radios
- Deploy in mixed-power networks
- Scale from embedded nodes to wide-area systems
- Supports large device counts
- Built-in addressing, filtering, and repeating
- Ideal for nationwide or distributed deployments
FREQUENCY OPTIONS
UHF Configuration
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Band: 450–470 MHz
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Better performance in dense environments
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Ideal for embedded urban deployments
VHF Configuration
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Band: 150–174 MHz
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Superior range and terrain penetration
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Ideal for rural or wide-area systems
INTERFACES & INTEGRATION OPTIONS
Direct Module Interface (Onboard)
- TTL Serial (TX/RX)
- 20-pin interface header
- GPIO + Analog I/O capability
Tech Series Enclosure Compatibility
The M6 can be installed in M21 / M22 Tech Series enclosures, enabling modular interface expansion:
Model & Interface Mapping (Tech Series)
| Code | Interface Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| S | RS-232 Serial | Standard serial communication |
| U | USB | Direct PC/device connectivity |
| T | Tech Series RS-485 | Multi-drop industrial communication |
| F | Tech Series RS-422 | Long-distance communication |
| G | GPIO | Monitoring and control applications |
HOW IT WORKS
The M6 transmits and receives serial data over RF, acting as a transparent wireless link between embedded systems and remote devices.
It can be used in:
When paired with GPIO or Tech Series enclosures, it can function as a wireless remote terminal unit (RTU).
PERFORMANCE & CAPABILITIES
- 10+ miles point-to-point
- Extended range using repeaters
- Wide-area coverage with omni antennas
- OTA rates: 1200 – 19,200 bps
- <3ms TX/RX switching
- Up to 50 transmissions per second
- Receive: <58mA
- Transmit: <620mA @ 2W
- Sleep Mode: <45mA
- FCC compliant (12.5kHz / 25kHz channels)
- 4FSK modulation
- Optimized bandwidth usage
NETWORKING & CONTROL
- 16-bit addressing (65,536 devices)
- ID filtering and masking
- Repeating by ID
- Packet-based communication
- AT command interface
- Remote command execution
- Ping by ID
- Network diagnostics and monitoring
SCADA & CONTROL FEATURES (KEY DIFFERENTIATOR)
The M6 includes built-in SCADA functionality, eliminating the need for external controllers in many applications.
- Digital input/output monitoring
- Remote control of outputs
- Event-triggered transmissions
- Fail-safe state management
- Automatically mirrors inputs to remote outputs
- No external software required
- Real-time device control over RF
- Input monitoring (GINP)
- Output control (SBIT / CBIT / TBIT)
- Timed output switching
- Trigger-based automation
GPS & TRACKING OPTION (-GX)
- Real-time AVL tracking
- TSPI reporting
- Motion and status monitoring
- Track thousands of devices simultaneously
- Collision-free communication
- Fast and reliable update rates
- Location (lat/long)
- Speed and heading
- Altitude and time
- IO status and system data
POWER & ENVIRONMENT
HARDWARE & INTEGRATION
Platform Compatibility
Pin-compatible with:
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M8
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M50
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Z50
Enables multi-technology designs:
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Cellular
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LoRa (915 MHz)
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VHF/UHF radio
