Codan Launches Envoy™ High Frequency, Software-Defined Radio

PARIS, June 11, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Eurosatory Trade Show, Hall 6, D630 -- Codan Radio Communications, a division of Codan Limited (ASX-CDA), announced today the launch of the Codan Envoy™, a software-defined HF radio platform.  The Envoy provides the advantages of software-defined radio – the ability to add new capabilities to the radio through software upgrades – in an affordable commercial platform. 

"The Codan Envoy is now the most advanced commercial HF radio in the world, and sets a new standard for HF radio.  The Envoy provides customers the peace of mind of future upgradeability as a software-defined radio, combined with legendary Codan performance, reliability and support," said Kevin Kane, president and general manager, Codan Radio Communications Division.

The Envoy provides users with advanced internal features such as automatic link establishment, encryption, high-speed data, GPS and IP interface. A true digital radio, the Envoy offers scalable solutions for mobile, deployed and base station requirements. 

The Envoy, with an icon-based user interface inspired by today's smartphones, incorporates an intuitive and simple to use, high resolution, colour, graphical user handset for radio operation and control.

"The state of the art user interface of the Envoy advances ease of use for an HF radio, while the IP capability allows customers to seamlessly integrate the radio into their communications networks, making HF more accessible," said Kane.

About Codan

Codan Limited designs and manufactures a diversified product range for the international high frequency radio, satellite and metal detection markets. Founded in 1959 in South Australia, Codan is a globally active company that employs 500 employees worldwide. Codan's products are sold into more than 150 countries with exports representing approximately 90% of revenues. Codan excels in customer service and support throughout the world via a network of dealers, distributors and agents. For more information about the Codan Radio Communications Division, visit: www.codanradio.com.

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SOURCE Codan Radio Communications