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Pathfinder Receiver (Base Station Kit) vs McQ TNet Repeater and Base Station
Spec comparison for two products on Aviation Souk. Both compete in perimeter-security.
perimeter-security
Pathfinder Receiver (Base Station Kit)
by ara
MIL-STD-810-rated base station that turns Pathfinder ground sensors into a live intrusion-alert network
perimeter-security
McQ TNet Repeater and Base Station
by mcq
Self-forming 900 MHz sensor mesh that relays UGS alarms and images beyond line of sight to any IP network, with built-in LTE backhaul.
| Cost of ownership | Pathfinder Receiver (Base Station Kit) | McQ TNet Repeater and Base Station |
|---|---|---|
| Price tier | — | — |
| Lead time (weeks) | ?–? | ?–? |
| Delivery | — | — |
| Install | — | — |
| GCC airports deployed | 0 | 0 |
| Certifications | 2 | 0 |
Specs
Technical specifications.
| Spec | Pathfinder Receiver (Base Station Kit) | McQ TNet Repeater and Base Station |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions (H x D x W) | 2.1 x 7.2 x 8.4 in | — |
| Weight | 3.76 lb | — |
| Environmental rating | MIL-STD-810: Method 506.4 Procedure I (rain); Method 510.4 Procedures I and II (blowing dust and sand) | — |
| Operating temperature | -32 to +49 C (-25 to +120 F) | — |
| Storage temperature | -33 to +71 C (-28 to +160 F) | — |
| Connectors | 2x MIL-style bayonet (power, RS-232 serial); 1x waterproof RJ-45 Ethernet; 1x TNC female antenna | — |
| Power | 100-240 VAC, 47-63 Hz line power providing 12 VDC | BA-series battery; external power, AC or solar panel; built-in solar charge controller |
| Sensor link range | typically up to 10 km, terrain dependent; elevating the receiver antenna greatly increases effective range | — |
| Kit contents | Base station with Pathfinder software installed, waterproof Ethernet receiver, antenna, 10 ft antenna cable, antenna mounting hardware, installation tools, user manual, quick-reference cards | — |
| Standard sensor pairing | Kits normally include 60 Mini or 30 XL sensors; individual quantities customisable and expandable | — |
| Deployment | User-friendly, ready to use in minutes; no internet, gateways or relay infrastructure required | — |
| Export classification | ECCN 6A999.a under US Export Administration Regulations; export licence may be required depending on destination, user and end use | — |
| RF data modem | — | UHF 900 MHz spread spectrum |
| Network channels | — | 10 separate channels (one selectable per sensor network) |
| Network type | — | Self-forming; automatic neighbour recognition and message routing with guaranteed delivery |
| Alarm delivery | — | Inbound target detection messages delivered instantaneously through the repeater chain; outbound C2 messages with acknowledgement |
| Encryption | — | Available |
| Base Station I/O | — | Ethernet TCP/IP, RS-232 serial, built-in cell LTE modem, external power connector |
| Repeater I/O | — | External power connector, RS-232 serial connector, AC or solar panel (relay-only unit; no Ethernet/LTE) |
| Data formats | — | TCP/IP message protocol; CDIF binary sensor message format; XML, CoT, JSON or CDIF output to other systems |
| GPS | — | Internal GPS receiver with external antenna |
| Tamper | — | Selectable tamper report configurations |
| Configuration | — | Configured over the network or locally |
| Form factors | — | Outdoor rugged units and rack-mount units |
| Size (Base Station / Repeater) | — | 8 x 6 x 3.75 in |
| Weight (including one BA-series battery) | — | 5.5 lb |
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