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McQ TNet Repeater and Base Station vs GS-20 Underground Sensor
Spec comparison for two products on Aviation Souk. Both compete in perimeter-security.
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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.
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GS-20 Underground Sensor
by vortex-systems
Buried seismic and magnetometer intrusion sensor with 5-Watt VHF reporting up to 35 miles line-of-sight
| Cost of ownership | McQ TNet Repeater and Base Station | GS-20 Underground Sensor |
|---|---|---|
| Price tier | — | — |
| Lead time (weeks) | ?–? | ?–? |
| Delivery | — | — |
| Install | — | — |
| GCC airports deployed | 0 | 0 |
| Certifications | 0 | 0 |
Specs
Technical specifications.
| Spec | McQ TNet Repeater and Base Station | GS-20 Underground Sensor |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | — |
| Power | BA-series battery; external power, AC or solar panel; built-in solar charge controller | 8-20 VDC |
| 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 | — |
| Sensing modalities | — | Internal seismic (pedestrian) + internal magnetometer (vehicle presence and travel direction) |
| External sensor inputs | — | PIR and contact-closure via configurable external connector |
| Sensor fusion | — | Up to 5 sensors |
| Radio | — | Built-in 5 W VHF, programmable RF output power, strong foliage penetration |
| Radio range | — | Up to 35 miles line-of-sight |
| Alarm codes | — | Up to 15 unique |
| Sensor address range | — | 1-9999 |
| Battery life | — | 1+ year (deployment 3 months to 1 year or longer depending on configuration) |
| Dimensions | — | 6.5 x 3 x 3 in |
| Enclosure | — | Watertight, corrosion-proof fiberglass-reinforced polyester with silicone foam gasket |
| Deployment | — | Buried (antenna only above ground) or above-ground |
| Output | — | Mechanical relay to trigger external devices (cameras, lights, sirens) |
| Security | — | Internal tamper switch |
| Timing | — | Real-time clock; programmable self-test messages and scheduled access windows |
| Networking | — | Stand-alone or networked; Coyote/Cub relay mode; compatible with legacy Vortex and Monitron systems |
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