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Spectre 100 ATAN115 Wireless Audio Transmitter
The MAXSUR Spectre 100 is a stamp-sized NFM wireless audio transmitter for authorized law-enforcement and government operations. At only 0.19 inches thick, it provides exceptional concealability without sacrificing the voice clarity, operating time or RF output required for practical covert audio surveillance.
Mission Advantages
Spectre 100 keeps the body-worn equipment simple and discreet, making it a strong fit when concealment, long runtime and compatibility with a conventional NFM monitoring workflow matter most.
The transmitter measures approximately 0.66 x 1.38 x 0.19 inches. Its stamp-sized footprint and ultra-thin profile help reduce visible bulk beneath clothing and inside purpose-built concealments.
A Knowles-brand omnidirectional microphone provides high-quality voice pickup for properly authorized undercover and confidential-source operations.
Low published current consumption supports more than 15 hours of operation from three readily available AAA batteries under stated conditions.
The included 4.5 VDC AAA battery holder incorporates an on/off switch, giving the field user a direct and uncomplicated way to power the transmitter.
The published operating range covers 150 to 174 MHz. MAXSUR can provide an agency-specified frequency based on operational, authorization and licensing requirements.
NTIA-compliant narrowband FM transmission supports straightforward monitoring with a properly configured compatible receiver and antenna system.
Operational Workflow
MAXSUR matches the Spectre 100 frequency and compatible monitoring equipment to the agency's approved operational requirements.
Place the ultra-thin transmitter, Knowles microphone, battery holder and wire antenna in the appropriate body-worn or mission-specific concealment.
Authorized personnel receive the live NFM audio through a compatible receiver and antenna configuration selected for the operating environment.
Undercover Applications
The Spectre 100 can support appropriately authorized missions such as:
Analog Simplicity
Spectre 100 is intentionally straightforward. It transmits live narrowband FM audio on a configured VHF frequency without adding complex controls to the deployed transmitter. For agencies with compatible receivers, established procedures and a preference for simple field-replaceable batteries, that familiar architecture can remain valuable.
Range and Antenna Planning
The specification sheet publishes a maximum range of up to approximately one mile under favorable line-of-sight conditions using rubber whip antennas. The transmitter uses a 15-inch wire whip antenna, while the receiving side should be configured for the assigned frequency and mission.
Actual performance varies with transmitter and antenna placement, body loading, buildings, vehicles, terrain, interference, receiver sensitivity and local RF conditions. MAXSUR can help select the compatible receiver and antenna configuration for the intended deployment.
Technical Overview
The specifications below are based on the supplied Spectre 100 documentation. MAXSUR will confirm the current frequency, receiver compatibility, included accessories and warranty in the official quotation.
| Specification | Published Detail |
|---|---|
| System model | Spectre 100 ATAN115 |
| Primary function | Ultra-small wireless audio transmitter / analog body wire |
| Standard frequency | 168.365 MHz |
| Available frequency range | 150 to 174 MHz; agency-specific configurations available |
| Modulation | Narrowband FM (NFM) |
| Compliance | Published as NTIA compliant |
| RF output power | 100 mW |
| Published maximum range | Up to approximately 1 mile line of sight under favorable conditions |
| Microphone | Knowles-brand omnidirectional microphone |
| Antenna | 15 in. (381 mm) wire whip |
| Power requirement | 4.5 VDC |
| Standard power source | Three AAA batteries in included holder with on/off switch |
| Current consumption | 63 mA at 4.5 VDC |
| Published operating time | More than 15 hours under stated conditions |
| Transmitter dimensions | 0.66 x 1.38 x 0.19 in. (17 x 35 x 3 mm) |
| Transmitter weight | Approximately 0.8 oz. (23 g) |
Specifications are subject to change. Published range and runtime are not guaranteed in every deployment. The supplied sheet contains conflicting one-year and two-year warranty references; MAXSUR will confirm the current warranty in the official quotation.
Included Equipment
Buyer Questions
Its primary advantage is physical size. The transmitter measures approximately 0.66 x 1.38 x 0.19 inches, making it exceptionally thin and easy to conceal. It also combines simple on/off operation, a Knowles microphone, 100 mW RF output and more than 15 hours of published runtime from three AAA batteries.
Spectre 100 is an analog narrowband FM transmitter. Agencies requiring encrypted digital transmission or onboard recording should consider another MAXSUR body-wire configuration such as Hornet.
The supplied specification sheet lists the transmitter, Knowles microphone, AAA battery holder, carrying case and operating manual. It does not list a monitoring receiver as standard equipment. MAXSUR can confirm compatible receiver options and the final package in an official quotation.
Yes. The published frequency range is 150 to 174 MHz, with 168.365 MHz identified as the standard frequency. Final availability and configuration depend on agency needs, authorization and applicable licensing requirements.
The published runtime is more than 15 hours from three AAA batteries under stated conditions. Actual runtime varies with battery chemistry, battery condition, temperature and operating circumstances.
The specification sheet publishes up to approximately one mile under favorable line-of-sight conditions using rubber whip antennas. Actual operational range varies with body loading, concealment, receiver and antenna configuration, structures, terrain, vehicles and local RF interference.
No onboard recorder is identified in the supplied Spectre 100 documentation. It is designed to transmit live analog NFM audio. Choose Hornet when the mission requires simultaneous transmission and recording at the body-worn transmitter.
The Spectre 100 is intended for authorized law-enforcement, government and qualified public-safety customers. MAXSUR will confirm customer eligibility, operating frequency and the final system configuration before sale.
Agency Pricing and Configuration
Tell the MAXSUR team about your agency, operating environment, required frequency, monitoring equipment and concealment needs. We will help confirm the appropriate Spectre 100 configuration and provide an official quotation.
