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Better Communications Save Lives
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By linking soldier radios such as the SpearNet to sensors like the iAware night vision goggle, Exelis’ Individual Soldier System enables real-time two-way voice and video communications from command to soldier, from soldier to command and from soldier to soldier. (Exelis)
Almost 100 Years On, Better Communication Can Still Save Lives Although radio communication has made tremendous leaps in the 100 years since the outbreak of the First World War, many of the problems that designers, commanders and soldiers had to wrestle with as the conflict unfolded remain familiar, particularly weight, power supplies, robustness, interference and security.
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ireless communication was in use before the Great War, famously aboard the Titanic, but in 1914 mobile battlefield radios were scarce – and required horses to move them – with most data (Morse) and voice communications going via cable, backed up by runners, dispatch riders and carrier pigeons. I FROM MOLTKE TO OBAMA
The result was virtual blindness for high level commanders, particularly in the fastmoving early stages of the war. In his new book on the role of conflict in civilisation (War: What is it good for?), historian and archaeologist Ian Morris says that by 7 September 1914, with the German Army 20 miles from Paris, the Kaiser’s Chief of Staff Helmuth von Moltke was about to suffer
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what today would be called a serious lack of situational awareness. “His twentieth-century Leviathan had called up a million-man army, which was now spread across a hundred miles, but he only had nineteenth-century ways of communicating with it,” he writes. “Radios were rare and unreliable, telephones were worse, and there were virtually no spotter planes. Moltke had no idea what was actually happening in September 1914.”
“Were a similar operation to be conducted today, the Commander In Chief might be able to see a live video feed from a soldier’s night vision device or weapon sight from half way around the world.” Fast forward to the White House Situation Room on 1 May 2011 and the difference almost a century of technical progress had made is thrown into sharp relief. President Barack Obama was able to watch a live video feed beamed via satellite from a drone overhead as US Navy Seals entered that building in the Abbottabad compound in Pakistan and killed Osama bin Laden. Were a similar operation to be conducted today, the Commander In Chief might be able to see a live video feed from a soldier’s night vision device or weapon sight from half way around the world, thanks in large measure to further advances in the technology of tactical radio communications, a long process to which the First World War gave the initial impetus.
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way to communicate with troops on the move changed commanders’ minds. Lighter, more compact sets – relatively speaking – were in service in the trenches and aboard reconnaissance and artillery spotting aircraft from 1915, reliable vacuum tube valves enabled the construction of continuous wave (CW) transmitters, which soon began to replace spark transmitters. By the last year of the war significant numbers of radios had been fielded, helping to usher in an era of fast-moving combined-arms operations. Today, the technology combines solidstate components with digital computers and software defined waveforms to produce communication systems of unprecedented reach, interoperability, bandwidth and security. The drive is to provide every soldier with a radio, link all levels of command together and enable them to communicate by voice, data and video, call up mission-critical information whenever they need it and wherever they are and always to know their own whereabouts and those of their friends and foes. That is the purpose of Exelis’ Individual Soldier System, for example, which the company promoted for special forces at the 2014 Sofic exhibition Tampa, Florida, in May. The system teams the SpearNet radio with the iAware Tactical Mobility Night Vision Goggle, enabling commanders to see though their soldiers’ eyes and to send them
supporting information to help them interpret what they are seeing – confirming the identity of a suspect for example. The soldier can also call up an annotated map of a target area to the goggle display using Jagwire, which provides access to almost any type of geospatial data. I FALCON III ASCENDING
Harris has been racking up sales of its Falcon III family of next-generation HF, VHF and UHF vehicle, man-pack and handheld radios, which offer NSA Type-1 certified High Assurance Internet Protocol Equipment (HAIPE) encryption, the highest level of information assurance available to tactical units. Harris claims that more than 45,000 man-pack and handheld radio systems have been deployed to American forces as well as those of Canada, France, the United Kingdom, Germany, Italy, Australia, Poland and others. On 13 January, the company announced orders or AN/PRC-117G man-packs and AN/PRC152A handhelds worth US $21 million in total from an unspecified Nato country for its army and special forces. “Harris Falcon III wideband radio systems are delivering the tactical Internet to the battlefield,” said George Helm, president, Department of Defense business unit, Harris RF Communications. “This new network is opening up a world of new
I HORSE-DRAWN RADIO
According to author and historian Keith R Thrower, OBE, a former president of the Institution of Electronic and Radio Engineers, the only radios available to the British Army at the start of the war were a few 500 W and 1.5 kW spark transmitters and their crystal detector receivers. Thrower writes that the 500 W set could be packed on the backs of four horses, but the 1.5 kW Marconi Type F2 required two wagons, each drawn by four horses. Worried about the dangers of interception, Thrower argues, armies were slow to adopt radio, but the constant severing and enemy tapping of cables along with the realisation that radio was the only reliable
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SpearNet soldier radios form mobile ad hoc networks that transfer voice, integrated GPS position with situational awareness reporting and data transfer at rates between 100 and 1,500 kpbs across dismounted networks spanning six kilometres and remains connected even in tunnels, ship cargo holds, fast-moving vehicles and buildings. (Exelis)
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A US Marine monitors his Harris AN/PRC152 multi-band handheld radio while working with a Georgian liaison team during Operation Cyclone in Helmand province, Afghanistan in April 2014. The radio can cover frequencies from 30-520 MHz and 762-870 MHz. (US Marine Corps)
A US Army soldier positions a Harris AN/PRC117G line-of-sight radio at Fort Gordon, Georgia. The company has been racking up orders from American forces and export customers for the radio, which has recently added the Muos satcom waveform to its ANW2 and WNW capabilities. (US Army)
combat applications, such as collaborative chat, biometric enrolments, video conferencing and video ISR. These are nextgeneration capabilities, delivered today.” Announced on 20 May, one of the latest orders comes from the US Navy, which is to take delivery of its first AN/PRC-117G Falcon III multi-channel man-pack sets this autumn. This comes in the wake of a US $18 million order for these man-packs plus AN/PRC-152 handheld radios from Socom, which is extending the deployment of its wideband tactical communications network to enable special operators to exchange voice, video and data while maintaining interoperability through older narrowband waveforms. Covering frequencies from 30 to 2,500 MHz, the V/UHF two-channel man-pack can run all required US Government narrow- and wide-band SCA-compliant waveforms, including the Adaptive Networking Wideband Waveform (ANW2), the Wideband Networking Waveform (WNW) and the Mobile User Objective System (Muos) satcom waveform as upgrades. Harris has designed the radio to run Muos without the need for a separate power amplifier. It also supports multi-
channel cross-banding and needs just one battery, minimising size and weight. On 19 March the company reported completing initial Muos compatibility testing in the laboratory with the AN/PRC117G, proving its ability to run the waveform on unmodified hardware. The Muos is the next-generation military satcom system designed to provide cellular service through tactical radios. This follows last year’s successful on-air tests in Arizona and at the North Pole, clearing the way for a new
set of tests at Government Muos integration labs in Arizona. GD C4 Systems’ rival AN/PRC-155 manpack proved its ability to connect with the Muos in mid-October 2013 when the twochannel radio completed secure voice and data calls from Alaska and the Arctic Circle. GD reports that the demonstration included realistic operational scenarios that included fixed sites around Anchorage and Barrow and aboard aircraft flying throughout the Arctic Circle. GD points out that connecting
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General Dynamics C4 Systems AN/PRC-155 dual-channel man-pack has also successfully worked over the MUOS satcom network from inside the Arctic Circle and connected an AN/PRC-154 radio to it. The set also runs advanced and legacy waveforms, all in software. (GD C4 Systems)
station configurations. I HF CHALLENGES SATCOM
to the Muos at such high latitudes is challenging because the spacecraft are in geostationary orbit above the equator. Previous demonstrations included secure radio-to-radio voice and data calls through the Muos network and, in August 2013, successful connection of AN/PRC-154 Rifleman radio to a Muos spacecraft. I RUCKSACK SATCOM ANTENNA
Improving satcom capabilities for dismounted soldiers is the purpose of a new UHF antenna from Selex ES, the launch of which the company announced on 7 May. Weighing about one kilo, the 20W TacSat Razor antenna attaches to the side of a standard rucksack and both deployed and stowed by pulling on a strap. Alternative mounting options include a standard tripod, camera spike or vehicle magnetic mount. TacSat Razor is designed to reduce deployment time and the risk of snagging, eliminating down time incurred by less effective ergonomic designs, says the company. Environmentally qualified to Mil Std 810-G, Razor is also rated to IP68 against water ingress. The company planned to exhibit TacSat Razor along with its established PRR, which is in service with Jordanian forces, at the SOFEX 2014 exhibition in Amman in May 2014, along with the new Frontline Soldier Radio, which provides “allinformed” encrypted voice comms. On 1 April, Harris reported an order worth $49 million from an undisclosed Asian nation for Falcon III radios in the form of wideband high-frequency RF7800H and multi-band handheld RF-
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7850M sets to provide its security forces with secure line-of-sight and beyond-lineof-sight voice and data communications. On the same day, the company also announced a $82 million order from another anonymous buyer for a different combination of radios, this time consisting of the RF-7800H and the RF-7800V, a high performance VHF combat net radio in handheld, portable, vehicle and tactical base
Weighing around one kilo, the new TacSat Razor Antenna from Selex ES offers rapid deployment and a maximum 20W power output in the UHF TacSat band. It is designed specifically for physically demanding battlefield conditions, emphasising speed and ease of deployment. (Selex ES)
The RF-7800H, says Harris, is the first radio that enables users to send images and other battle management data over HF beyondline-of-sight links faster than they could via satcom. On 14 March, the company announced that it had used RF-7800H sets to create a tactical network that linked American military bases in four states and bettered both traditional HF solutions and existing satcom. From sites in Colorado, Kentucky, Florida and North Carolina, Special Operation Command personnel exchanged voice and data messages at the same time. “Socom forces obtained communications that met or exceeded capabilities offered by legacy tactical satellite systems during the demonstration,” said George Helm, president, Department of Defense business, Harris RF Communications. “Our nextgeneration HF radio provides an important
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alternative for connecting team members when it matters most.� The demonstration showed the RF7800H’s emerging ability to integrate seamlessly into ground tactical networks and deliver voice service along with text chat, email, position location/tracking, situational awareness and imagery. Harris says that the RF-7800H’s data rates are ten times greater than those of current HF manpacks in a lighter and more compact form factor. Spectrum sensing (a cognitive radio capability) automatically identifies those channels subject to the least interference. The company also puts Falcon III family radios together into packages such as its Integrated Tactical Area Communications System (ITACS), announcing an order from an Asian nation for its armed forces on 14 May. The ITACS is designed to deliver a fully integrated tactical internet to the mission area, providing services including Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP), teleconferencing, messaging and email, as well as battlefield management and common operational picture applications. The system includes a private tactical cellular service provided by Harris Fusion
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The RF-7800H, says Harris, is an HF radio that enables soldiers to send images and battle management data faster than they could with legacy satcom systems. It can work with other Falcon III family radios in the Integrated Tactical Area Communications System. (Harris)
4G LTE (Long-Term Evolution) base stations and rugged subscriber terminals. The Fusion system enables users to make mobile calls and access data services securely. It also includes the RF-7800W High-Capacity Line-
of-Sight Radio, a quick-to-deploy solution for long-range data communications, and the RF-7800M multi-band networking radio, which provides soldier- and vehicle-based Manet capabilities.
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GD C4 Systems won a US $59 million contract from the Army to provide Warfighter Information Network - Tactical vehicles and network equipment in the spring of 2014. The contract covers “Soldier Network Extension and Point-of-Presence” vehicles. (US Army)
Increment 2’s next development test is due as this Compendium goes to press, with follow on operational testing planned for NIE 15.1 in October and November. I LINKING DISMOUNTS TO VEHICLES AND BEYOND
I WIN-T SIMPLIFIED
Advancing soldier communications is the purpose of a $59 million contract that the US Army has awarded to General Dynamics C4 Systems for new Warfighter Information Network – Tactical (WIN-T) Increment 2 vehicles and network equipment, the company revealed on 01 May. The company says that soldiers’ learning experience at the LandWarNet School at Fort Gordon in California will be more intuitive, resembling the ways in which they interact with their computers and digital accessories at home. The new equipment includes Soldier Network Extension (SNE) and Point-ofPresence (PoP) vehicles. “Warrant Officers are trained as the technical experts who ensure the mobile, WIN-T Increment 2 network is operating as it should,” said Chris Marzilli, president of General Dynamics C4 Systems. “They and other soldiers training on Increment 2 will experience firsthand how operating the system is easier and more closely resembles the way they interact with their computers and digital accessories at home.” The latest increment 2 system has much simpler and quicker start-up, involving little more than switching on and logging in and bringing the system on line in under 5 minutes. This replaces a multi-step process that used to take about 12 minutes. Connecting to the radio gateway now simply requires the selection of an icon and takes seconds, again replacing a time-consuming
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process containing multiple configuration steps. Intuitive software tools also make troubleshooting much easier and faster, even for soldiers who are not highly trained signals specialists. The GD/US Army team made these improvements in response to feedback from soldiers returning from Afghanistan and comments that came out of Network Integration Evaluations (NIE). WIN-T
The effort to keep dismounts in touch with their vehicles and, through them, with wider networks took a step forward in April with the award of a series of contracts to Thales Defense & Security Inc, Harris, Exelis and General Dynamics C4 Systems for Soldier Radio Waveform Appliqué (SRW-A) sets. The requirement is for a single-channel vehicle radio running the SRW, one that can be installed in the Sincgars vehicle mount or in a stand-alone configuration. It acts as an independent conduit for voice and data between the dismounted soldier, mounted platforms, the unit and higher headquarters and allows soldiers to use US Government classified networks for operations at Secret and below. Thales DSI is to supply its AN/VRC-121
The SideHat is Exelis’ purpose-built SRW vehicle appliqué radio, one of a number ways of adding a second channel solution to vehicle Single Channel Ground and Airborne Radio Systems (Sincgars) installations. Harris, GD C4S and Thales DSI offer competing products, (Exelis)
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I DRIVING SDR PROGRESS
A National Guard Chief Warrant Officer 4 operates a Boeing Combat Survivor Evader Locator radio on a recent exercise. CSEL radios provide secure satcom, line-of-sight voice, GPS navigation, and beacon functions. Boeing won a contract for another 2,550 in early 2014. (Georgia Army National Guard)
Viper radio (Vehicle Integrated Power Enhanced Rifleman), which it developed cooperatively with Ultralife Corporation. Harris’ solution is based on a Falcon III wideband radio and a small form factor wideband power amplifier. Exelis’ offering is the SideHat radio it designed specifically to integrate with the Sincgars in tactical vehicles. Offering up to four channels (two SRW and two VHF) the SideHat/Sincgars combination enables voice and data communications among dismounted soldiers and those in vehicles connected to a larger network. The process of extending the Link-16 tactical datalink network to a wider range of new users took a step forward earlier this year with Rockwell Collins’ 9 January announcement that the TacNet Tactical Radio, the company’s smallest Link-16 terminal, had won its Top Secret ticket from the National Security Agency. Weighing less than 4.5 kg and occupying under 185 cubic inches (about three litres), the TacNet box brings data, imagery and Link-16 tactical voice capability to forward air controllers, vehicles, and mobile and transportable
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ground stations in addition to drones, helicopters and small maritime platforms that have never had access to the Link-16 common operational picture before. The US Air Force continues to procure Combat Search And Rescue (CSAR) radios, ordering another 2,550 Combat Survivor Evader Locator (CSEL) sets from Boeing for delivery this year and next under a contract announced on 3 February 2014. Pilots and other combat personnel in the US Air Force, Army, Navy and Marine Corps whose roles put them at risk of isolation in dangerous circumstances carry handheld CSEL radios that link them with rescue forces via satellite links, over-the-horizon relays and other equipment. Other elements of the system include a global base station network, for which Boeing has won separate contracts to improve capabilities and enhance information security. The company has delivered around 55,000 CSEL handsets to date. “CSEL radios have proven themselves to be instrumental in helping locate isolated personnel and getting them out of danger,” said Steve Capps, Boeing CSEL programme manager.
Digital Software-Defined Radio (SDR), the enabling technology behind today’s battlefield radios, still has room for improvement and the US Defense Advanced Projects Agency is driving developments in hardware and software. The agency is pushing for dramatic reductions in SWaP-C (a portmanteau expression for size, weight, power consumption and cost), to extend the range of frequencies it can handle and, on the software front, to develop smart spectrum sharing capabilities essential to future artificially intelligent “cognitive” radio systems. Late last year, the agency awarded Rockwell Collins separate contracts to address the first two issues. Under a $3.1 million contract awarded in September, the company is tackling the SWaP-C problem with new technology to eliminate bulky radio frequency filters. “Current designs use filtering to prevent unwanted signals, but it comes at the expense of a larger, more expensive and power consuming transmitter,” said John Borghese, vice president, Advanced Technology Center for Rockwell Collins. The new transmitter being developed will prevent unwanted harmonics from occurring in the first place. The key is a circuit topology that depends on Diverse Accessible Heterogeneous Integration (DAHI) foundry technology that will enable a wide array of materials and devices including multiple electronics and Micro Electro-Mechanical Systems (mems) technologies to be integrated on a single chip. This approach is needed to achieve the high levels of integration necessary for harmonic cancellation. Using this technique, the company says it plans to build a circuit that is very small while still providing high power and broadband operation. I A TO D CONVERSION BY LASER
This was followed in December by a $8.5 million, three-year contract under which Rockwell Collins will use new laser-based phontonic analog-to-digital-conversion technology that can handle 8 to 12 GHz (Xband) frequencies. Known as the Disarmer, for “direct sampling digital receiver”, the programme will apply technology developed under an earlier Darpa programme known as Rader, a contraction of “remote analog-todigital conversion with de-serialisation and reconstruction”. This used optical mode locked laser technology to overcome the timing jitter that fundamentally limits the accuracy of electronic ultra-wideband
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analog-to-digital converters. Through reduced timing jitter and elimination of the RF tuner, the Disarmer aims to demonstrate signal fidelity more than 100 times better than the state of the art. Benefits sought include very high bandwidth communications with greater resistance to interference, including jamming. I SPECTRUM SHARING AND DOMINATION
While the SWaP-C reduction and bandwidth expansion efforts depend on new hardware, the Defence Advanced Research Projects Agency’s Spectrum Challenge competition, the final of which took place on 19 and 20 March 2014, was focused on software. Given identical “source” and “destination” SDRs, teams competed to determine whose algorithms could first share and then dominate a 5 MHz block of UHF spectrum most effectively, the prizes being $50,000 for the winner and $25,000 for second place. A sharing competition is a difficult concept to start with and the Agency added a twist by banning any pre-planning or coordination between the three teams in each match before the radios raced to get their data
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packets from the source to the destination sets; the algorithms would have to learn how to play nicely together dynamically. The incentive to cooperate came from a scoring system that credited each team with the number of packets its own radios delivered in the allowed time plus the higher of the two competing teams’ scores. Tennessee Tech Telecom, a team from Tennessee Technological University won, with Efficient Spectrum, a team of individuals from Centreville, Virginia, coming second. Each match of the competitive tournament was a straight fight for spectrum dominance between two teams, the winner being the first to transmit all its files of random data, or to transmit the most packets in three minutes using the same 5 MHz block of spectrum. Teams had to develop and implement algorithms to enable their assigned software-defined radio to dynamically communicate at a high rate in the presence of competing signals. Efficient Spectrum won, and a team from Georgia Tech Research Institute took second prize. Of course, the stakes in wars are immensely higher, and Keith Thrower concludes his paper entitled “Army radio communication in
the Great War” by wondering how much shorter that conflict would have been and how many lives spared if wireless sets had been adopted in large numbers on the battlefield from 1916 when improved valves became available, enabling CW communication. Almost 100 years later, better communication can still save lives.
Note from the Editor or the cognoscenti, this Compendium on military radios has changed compared to the previous editions as it sweeps across a much wider range of radios. The small data boxes that hitherto spread over a four-page foldout table has had to be dispensed with in favour of a more thorough description encompassing three categories: Handheld, manpack and body worn radios – including Combat Search-and-Rescue types, Vehicle and Rack mounted, Headsets
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Handheld, manpack and body worn radios – including Combat Search-and-Rescue sets Aselsan
AT Electronic and Communication International PRC-9651 Power: 0.5, 1, 2.5, 4 Watts Frequencies/waveforms: 30–512 MHz, software architecture supports various waveforms. Security: Frequency hopping, direct sequence spread spectrum Weight: 1.4 kg Notes: Provides combat net radio, broad band packet radio, narrow band packet radio and single channel radio access functionalities, simultaneous voice and data at up to 64 kbps.
Soldier Radio Power: 125 mW Frequencies/ waveforms: 380–400MHz Security: Encryption optional Weight: less than 360g with antenna, battery Notes: Provides voice and data comms in programmable talk groups. Full duplex capability enables conferencing and VOX operation. Head set enables hands-free operation.
Platform Integrated Soldier Communication System Notes: PISC is a full duplex wireless conferencing system integrated into the platform communication systems. PISC consists of a Wireless Interface Unit (WIU) serving as an access point into the vehicle’s intercom and a radio for the dismounted crew or squad.
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PRR 1 Power: 100 mW EIRP max Frequencies/ waveforms: 2.4 GHz, spread spectrum Security: Time hopping, frequency hopping and OFDM provide high resistance to interception and jamming. Weight: 0.23 kg (radio), 0.22 kg (battery pack) Notes: Voice and data radio for units of up to 30 with rebroadcast option, suitable for communication among buildings and in open terrain at up to 1000 m.
PRR 1M Power: 100 mW EIRP max Frequencies/waveforms: 2.4 GHz, spread spectrum Security: Time hopping, frequency hopping and OFDM provide high resistance to interception and jamming. Weight: 1 kg Notes: PRR designed for operation within groups of up to 30 users allows for full duplex communication in ad hoc digital networks, needs no additional infrastructure. Barrett Communications 2090 HF manpack transceiver Power: 10–30 W PEP Frequencies/waveforms: 1.6–30 MHz, operates in J3E (USB, LSB), H3E (AM) J2A (CW) J2B (AFSK) modes Security: Secure Call narrowband voice encrypter, optional DES 56 with fall-back to analogue FFT scrambler. Weight: 3.9 kg (transceiver), 1.3 kg (battery pack) Notes: A lowcost, highperformance HF manpack, easy-to-use 2090 features 2G ALE.
Benelec BLD100 Tactical Radio Frequencies/waveforms: VHF 30–80 MHz Security: encryption options as required Weight: 0.295 kg Notes: Fixed frequency handheld radio in IP67 housing, complies with Mil Std 810C, D, E & F. Features built-in data modem with advanced modes. Boei PRQ-7 Combat Survivor Evader Locator (CSEL) Frequencies/waveforms: VHF, UHF, satcom Security: NSA certified encryption and decryption of OTH and LOS messages Weight: 0.9 kg Notes: When activated by the Isolated Person (IP), 6-channel CSEL handheld automatically transmits the IP’s GPS location and identification and enables the IP and rescue centres to exchange messages.
Cobham Eagle Close Combat Radio (CCR) Power: 100 mW Frequencies/ waveforms: 2.4 GHz Security: AES 128 encryption, frequency hopping and low output power Notes: Voice and data radio that enhances command and control at section/squad level through full duplex capability and seamless ad hoc networking; can be integrated through vehicle intercom systems. Codan Radio Communications 2110 Manpack (Military) Power: 5 or 25 W PEP Frequencies/ waveforms: 1.6 to 30 MHz Tx, 250 kHz to 30 MHz Rx
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Security: CES-128 & AES-256 voice encryption Weight: 2.6 kg Notes: 2110v provides basic voice only operations and the 2110 that is fully interoperable with military transceivers and offers advanced ALE options.
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networks including TRANSEC and COMSEC Weight: 0.85 kg (transceiver), 0.3 kg (LP1302 battery pack), 0.45 kg (LP20 battery pack) Notes: Handheld multiband transceiver with improved resistance to electronic warfare is designated for use at the lowest tactical command levels for all kinds of military units.
Dicom PR20 Power: 100 mW +0/-6 dB EIRP Frequencies/ waveforms: 24–2.4835 GHz, spread spectrum waveform Security: time hopping, frequency hopping and OFDM minimise risk of interception, jamming Weight: 0.23 kg (radio), 0.22 (battery pack) Notes: Personal role radio for groups of up to 30; also supports networks with unlimited number of participants), provided full duplex comms in ad hoc digital networks. RF23 EPM Multiband Handheld Transceiver Power: 2 W nominal, 0.2 W reduced, 5 W increased (FM), 1 W nominal, 0.1 W reduced (AM) Frequencies/waveforms: 25–145.9875 MHz Security: Emergency erasing of operational data in fixed frequency channels, including encryption unit codes and FH network data Weight: 0.85 kg (transceiver), 0.3 or 0.45 kg (battery pack) Notes: Voice and data transceiver for tactical command; features enhanced resistance to EW. Uses TNC connector to expand range of antennas; features inbuilt GPS receiver with location information distributed with voice or data as a part of the waveform. RF20 EPM Handheld Transceiver Power: 2 W nominal (FM), 1 W nominal (AM), 0.2 W reduced (FM), 0.1 W reduced (AM), 5 W extended (FM) Frequencies/waveforms: 25–145.9875 MHz Security: Emergency erasure of operation data on fixed frequency channels, including encryption unit codes and information for FH
EID Tactical Radio Systems TWH-101 and TWH-104 Personal Radios Power: 100 mW for TWH101R and 400 mW for -104R Frequencies/ waveforms: Operates in the 2.4 GHz ISM band with lowprobability-ofdetection TDMA waveform. Security: AES encryption, user downloadable keys Weight: 225–680 g including batteries Notes: Provides full-duplex audio conference, simultaneous data, dual PTT, stereo operation, VOX, whisper mode, voice prompt menus, automatic network management, embedded GPS/GLONASS. Elbit Systems of America Micom 3 Pathfinder Power: 25 W Frequencies/waveforms: 1.6–30 MHz HF-SSB Security: Digital AES vocoder encryption, internal modem with optional AES encryption Weight: 3.6 kg without battery Notes: Provides reliable long-range communications in a rugged backpack configuration. QuickNet – adaptive multiple networking expands the capabilities of net-based ALE mode. Elbit Systems Land & C4I Tadiran PNR-500 Personal Network Radio Power: >250 mW Frequencies/ waveforms: 380–430 MHz or 400–450 MHz UHF Security: AES encryption Weight: Under 430 g including battery Notes: Offers dismounts simultaneous voice
and data communication at ranges to 1,500 m. Network allows up to four combat units and six conference users to share a channel. PNR-1000A Personal Network Radio Power: 0.5 W, 1 W, 2 W adjustable Frequencies/waveforms: 225–512 MHz Security: AES 256 encryption based on FIPS 197 standards Notes: SDR for dismounts providing full-duplex voice, data and video, ad hoc networking and a 2–3 km line-of-sight range. Processor upgrade enables C4I capabilities. PRC-710 Power: 5 W, 20 W with amplifier Frequencies/ waveforms: VHF/FM Security: Voice and data encryption, advanced frequency-hopping synchronisation Weight: less than 750 g Notes: CNRcompatible handheld radio. Features synchronous/asynchronous data transmission, error correction coding, automatic data rate adaptation. Adding a power amplifier creates PRC-710HP. PRC-710MB Power: FM from 0.25 to 5 W, AM from 1 to 5 W Frequencies/waveforms: 30–512 MHz/FM and AM (voice) and FSK (data) Security: Digital COMSEC, orthogonal frequency hopping ECCM Weight: under 800 g Notes: Multiband radio with selective calling, auxiliary channel scanning and two-way hailing. Dynamic network synchronisation eliminates the need for a central control station.
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Security: Encrypted individual identification code assigned to each user; LPI/LPD Weight: 0.87 kg Notes: ASARS- and NATO-compatible radio featuring automatic activation transmission of GPS location data and digital emergency messages.
SDR-7200HH Power: 5 W (handheld), 50 W high power Frequencies/waveforms: 30–512 MHz narrowband, 225–512MHz wideband Security: AES256 encryption and Elbit algorithm, synchronous orthogonal frequency hopping Weight: 650 g without battery Notes: Designed to SCA 2.2 software communications architecture, streams voice, video on the same network channel simultaneously. Features 7.1 cm colour display, ad hoc networking.
Exelis Bastion VHF Handheld Power: 0.5 W, 1.5 W Frequencies/waveforms: 30–88 MHz Security: AES 256-bit encryption or voice inversion Weight: 0.408 kg Notes: Member of a family of tactical radios that also includes VHF and HF vehicle and base station sets with the emphasis on costeffectiveness and simplicity.
operator can reach thousands of other RO tactical radios within a 100–250 mile range anywhere with sight of sky.
Soldier Radio-Multifunctional (SR-M) Power: 5 W (VHF), 2 W (UHF), 2 W (L-band) Frequencies/waveforms: 30–88 MHz (VHF), 225–450 MHz (UHF), 1,250–1,390 and 1,710–1,850 MHz (L-band), SRW, JBW Security: Embedded AARIS-777 Weight: Radio 0.66 kg, battery 1.02 kg Notes: SCA 2.2.2 compliant multi-band wearable ad hoc networking radio capable of simultaneous voice, data and video operation in extreme environments. Connects soldiers, vehicles, aircraft, unmanned systems and ships.
Elbit Systems SAR and Data Links - Elisra PRC-434G/SV Power: 0.95 W (UHF beacon and voice modes), 0.1 W (121.5 MHz), adaptable for data transfer Frequencies/ waveforms: 225–299.975 MHz, 121.5 MHz, provision for 406.025 MHz COSPAS-SARSAT protocol Security: Communications secured by encoding and encrypting the data with an individual identification code assigned to each user; LPI/LPD Weight: 0.85 kg Notes: ASARS and NATO-compatible radio with automatic activation, indication of response to interrogations, waypoint navigation mode. PRC-434G/CS Power: 1 W (UHF voice), more than 0.2 W (UHF beacon), more than 0.05 W (121.5 MHz), adaptable Frequencies/ waveforms: 225–299.975 MHz + 121.5 MHz, enhanced multi-mode STANAG 7007 waveform
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Centaur VHF Manpack (VM) Power: 5/16 W Frequencies/waveforms: 30–88 MHz Security: AES 256 bit encryption plus fixed frequency, frequency hopping and free channel search modes Weight: 3.4 kg Notes: Software-programmable radio that supports situational awareness, integration of vehicles and dismounts, features embedded GPS and IP router, interoperable with analogue radios, air, ground and sea applications.
Soldier Radio-Rifleman (SR-R) Power: 2 W Frequencies/waveforms: 225–450 MHz (UHF), 1,250–1,390 and 1,710–1,850 MHz (L-band), SRW Security: Embedded AARIS-457 Weight: 0.93 kg with battery Notes: Designed to provide soldiers with reliable, high capacity intra-squad voice and data communication. With ad hoc networking, SR-R delivers SRW capabilities plus position location. SpearNet Team Member Radio Power: Up to 600 mW Frequencies/waveforms: 1.2–1.4 GHz tuneable Security: Customer-specific, AES 256-bit encryption
RO Tactical Radio Security: NIST certified AES 256 voice and data encryption Weight: 0.510 kg Notes: Using Distributed Tactical Communications System satcom service,
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Weight: Less than 700 g including battery Notes: Mobile ad hoc networking radio system designed to provide voice, integrated GPS with SA reporting, and data across dismounted networks spanning 6 km. Works within tunnels, ship cargo holds, fast moving vehicles, buildings. Spearhead VHF Radio Power: 100 mW, 2 W, 5 W Frequencies/waveforms: 30–88 MHz Security: Country-specific, Exelis transmission and encryption security, clear or secure frequency hopping Weight: less than 1.2 kg, including battery and antenna (VHF + GPS) Notes: Provides dismounts with secure voice/data communications and situational awareness in a handheld radio interoperable with Exelis’ SINCGARS RT-1702 system. General Dynamics C4 Systems AN/PRC-112G Transceiver Power: 1 W (UHF), 100 m W (VHF), 5 W min (406 SARSAT), 5 W +/- 2dB (UHF satcom) Frequencies/ waveforms: 121.5 and 123.1 MHz, 225–320 MHz and 406 MHz SARSAT4, Hook 2 waveform Security: 256 bit AES encryption, low probability of interception/detection through encrypted two-way burst data transmission Weight: 766 g with battery, 431 g without Notes: Position accurate to 25 m, automatic response to interrogation; uses canned, preprogrammed, free-format and situation report encrypted messages. Provides TAC/TAG. (US Air Force Picture) AN/PRC-154 Rifleman Radio Power: Selectable up to 5 W Frequencies/waveforms: 225–450 MHz,
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1250–1390 MHz, 1,755–1,850 MHz, SRW and future waveforms Security: Programmable COMSEC and TRANSEC, Type 1, Type 2 Weight: 766 g with battery, 431 g without Notes: Small handheld networking radio providing secret or sensitive-but-unclassified communication for leaders or squad members in a single non-CCI device. Compatible with Sidewinder vehicle mount.
AN/PRC-155 Two-Channel Manpack Radio Power: 20 W max Frequencies/waveforms: 2 MHz–5 GHz, including 121.5 MHz VHF and 243 MHz UHF guard channels/MUOS, SINCGARS, EPLRS, SATCOM, HF SSB with ALE. Security: COMSEC and TRANSEC (Types 1 & 2) Weight: less than 4.08 kg or 6.35 kg with battery Notes: Software defined ad hoc networking radio with embedded encryption and GPS; designed to be reconfigurable and interoperable with current and future radio platforms; extends classified network beyond vehicles. Harris Tactical Communications
AN/PRC-150(C) HF Manpack Radio Power: 20 W max Frequencies/waveforms: 1.6 to 60 MHz, multi-waveform modem and 600/2,400 bps vocoders Security: US Type-1 and coalition encryption, enhanced frequency hopping Weight: 7.8 kg with battery box and two BB590/U batteries Notes: Features ALE, data rates up to 9,600 bps, MELP digital voice, built-in IP interface. Removable keypad/display enables operation with the transceiver in backpack.
AN/PRC-152A Wideband Networking Radio Power: 250mW to 5W, 10W satcom mode Frequencies/waveforms: 30–870 MHz, narrowband, extended narrowband, P25 and AM/FM, wideband. Narrowband waveforms: AM/FM line-of-sight, SINCGARS, HAVEQUICK I/II, HPW & HPW IP, APCO P25. Wideband waveforms: SRW, ANW2 compatibility, ANW2 30-node. Satcom waveforms: MIL-STD-188-181B, MIL-STD188-181C, 183B IW Phase 1, HPW Security: Sierra II programmable crypto, secret or sensitive but unclassified Weight: 1.22 kg max with GPS, battery and antenna Notes: Wideband networking software defined handheld radio that provides simultaneous voice and high-speed networked data, including video. AN/PRC-117G Wideband Multi-band Multi-mission Radio Power: Narrowband (NB) 10 W, satcom 20 W; wideband (WB) 20 W peak, 5 W average Frequencies/ waveforms: 30 MHz–2 GHz. NB: VHF low, VHF high, UHF low; satcom: UHF low; WB: UHF/L-Band. Provides SINCGARS, Havequick II, VHF/UHF AM and FM,DAMA, 181B Dedicated Channel TACSAT, High Performance Waveform (HPW), Integrated Waveform (IW), Soldier Radio Waveform (SRW), Harris Adaptive Networking Wideband Waveform (ANW2). Security: Sierra II Type-1 encryption, KY-57, KYV-5, KG-84, HAIPE, AES Weight: 3.7 kg without battery, 5.44 kg with Notes: Software defined tactical radio focused on wideband data, interoperability with fielded waveforms. (US Air Force Image) Falcon III Multi-Channel Manpack Radio Power: Narrowband: 10 W, SATCOM: 20 W; Wideband: 20 W Frequencies/ waveforms: 30 MHz–2.5
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GHz/NB: VHF low 30–90 MHz, VHF high 90–225 MHz, UHF low 225–512 MHz; WB: UHF 225–512 MHz, 764 MHz–2.5 GHz. NB waveforms: AM/FM, VHF/UHF LOS, SINCGARS, Havequick, (SATURN, APCO P25 capable) ; WB waveforms: SRW (WNW, ANW2 capable) Notes: Each channel can be used to transmit and receive simultaneously, using different frequency bands and/or waveforms. Can run MUOS satcom without changing power amplifier.
RF-310M-HH Type-1 Suite B Handheld Multi-band Radio Power: 250 mW to 5 W 4 W max 762–870 MHz Frequencies/waveforms: 30–512 MHz or 30–520 MHz; 762–870 MHz with extended range hardware option. VHF/UHF AM and FM waveforms, APCO P-25, VULOS 16K retransmit Security: Suite B compatible cryptography and key management, Harris Sierra IIB programmable encryption, AES keying standards for voice and data Weight: 1.22 kg with battery Notes: Designed for homeland security; supports secure communications between US DoD agencies, emergency first responders, and state and local agencies.
RF-5800H-MP HF Manpack Radio Frequencies/waveforms: 1.6–60 MHz; multiwaveform modem, 600/2,400 bps vocoder Security: Citadel encryption for voice and data; ECCM based on serial-tone frequency hopping Notes: Features ALE and third generation ALE. MELP technology and serial tone modem maximise quality and range. Software-defined platform enables waveform upgrades, new features or custom encryption. RF-7800H-MP Power: HF: 1, 5, 20 W PEP; VHF: 1, 5, 10 W FM Frequencies/waveforms: 1.5–59.999 MHz; high speed wideband HF waveform
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Number of channels: 75 fully programmable net presets Security: AES, Citadel I; serial tone ECCM Falcon II Interoperable frequency hopping Weight: 3.9 kg without batteries Notes: RF-7800H-MP manpack provides wideband data performance and interoperability with fielded Falcon II HF radios. Embedded third generation ALE per STANAG 4538.
RF-7800M-HH Handheld Radio Power: 250 mw to 5W Frequencies/waveforms: 30–512 MHz and 225–450 MHz; supports narrowband (25 kHz or less) waveforms from 30–512 MHz, and wideband (1.2 MHz) waveforms from 225–450 MHz, including Harris ANW2 Security: AES and Citadel encryption with 256-bit key Weight: 1.22 kg with GPS, battery, antenna Notes: Interoperable with Harris’ RF-7800MMP wideband manpack, it transmits voice, data and video in the most challenging urban environments.
RF-7800M-MP Multi-band Networking Radio Power: 10 W (PEP) narrowband, 20 W (PEP) or 5 W (average) wideband Frequencies/waveforms: 30 MHz–2 GHz. Waveforms supported: ANW2, ANW2C (voice and IP data up to 2 Mbps); LOS (AM/FM), (voice and SYNC Data up to 16). Waveform upgrades: ROVER L-Band Receiver, Havequick ECCM, TALON CUID ECCM
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Security: 128/256 bit AES, 128/256 bit CITADEL I/II, Quicklook ECCM Weight: 3.6 kg without battery box Notes: CNR-sized, software-defined radio to SCA 2.2 providing mobile ad hoc networking, high data rates and programmable cryptography.
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platoon-wide full duplex audio, multiple, concurrent talk-groups with multiple PTT operation, stereo audio, selectable PTT activation, simultaneous voice, position reporting and IP data up to 1 Mbps. Kannad
RF-7800S-TR Secure Personal Team Radio Power: 2 W, adjustable to 1W, 0.25W Frequencies/waveforms: 350–450 MHz Security: Selectable FIPS-197 AES 256-bit Citadel 256-bit encryption Weight: 0.3 kg Notes: Pocket-sized digital team voice and data radio with hands-free operation, seamless integration with upper-echelon networks, fullduplex voice for multiple speakers.
SARBE G2R Power: 500 mW at 282.8 MHz Frequencies/ waveforms: 121.5MHz and 243 MHz SAR homing/voice, 406 MHz digital data transmission Security: Encrypted data communication Weight: 0.78 kg Notes: Software defined dual role SAR/CSAR personal locator beacon with pull-pin activation. Short, randomised burst data transmission and on-demand stop-start ensure LPI/LPD in CSAR mode. Kongsberg Defence Systems
RF-7800V Handheld VHF Tactical Radio Power: 0.25, 1, 2, 5 and up to 10 W Frequencies/waveforms: 30–108 MHz, TDMA Networking Waveform (TNW) Security: Citadel I & II and AES, Quicklook 1A, 2 and 3, Quicklook Wide ECCM Weight: Less than 1.1 kg with battery Notes: Software-defined handheld CNR interoperable with the Harris Falcon II family of HF, VHF and multi-band radios. RF-7850S Secure Personal Radio Power: 3.2 W Frequencies/ waveforms: 225 MHz to 2.0 GHz with flexible talk-groups, next-generation soldier waveforms. Security: 256-bit Citadel algorithm, 256-bit AES algorithm Weight: 0.775 kg with standard battery Notes: RF-7850S enables networked
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SR600 UHF Soldier Radio Power: 10 mW to 1 W Frequencies/waveforms: 225–400 MHz Security: Embedded AES256 encryption Weight: 0.7 kg Notes: Softwaredefined, IP-based SR600 connects all soldiers within a squad while offering full integration into the platoon/company network. Allows the squad leader full intraand inter squad radio communication with a single radio. Also features high data capacity to share video over realistic combat distances. MH300 Handheld Multi-Role Radio (MRR) Power: 15 mW, 1 W Frequencies/waveforms: 30.000–87.975 MHz Security: Built in Encryption, up to secret level. Combines NBDS with adaptive frequency hopping Weight: 1.055 kg Notes: Software configurable MRR suited to CNR voice and advanced data networks. Features include tactical SMS with free-text or predefined messages (individual or group), “grab and run” from vehicle installation.
MP300 Power: 10 mW, 0.5 W, 5 W, 50 W Frequencies/waveforms: 30–87.975 MHz Security: Built-in COMSEC; electronic protective measures including NBDS in fixedfrequency operation, frequency hopping, multi-hop packet radio service with automatic routing, multipath integration. Notes: Software upgradable manpack for CNR and advanced data network services. Features up to 19.2 kbps data with forward error correction, voice, transparent and packet data, interference cancelling. L-3 Communications/Silvus Technologies Mesh ROVER Handheld Notes: Handheld/body-worn video transceiver designed to provide mesh networking capability in a small form factor to support dense urban and in-building operations. Described as a truly “one network” high bandwidth communication device, it is designed for diverse tactical operations while reducing soldier’s need to carry multiple radios. Multiple Input Multiple Output (MIMO) supports squad to brigade operations, air and ground networks, highbandwidth ISR over long ranges with voice, data and video. COFDM works through buildings, ship hulls. Soldier ISR Receiver (SIR) Tactical ROVER Notes: SIR is a small, light, power-efficient secure digital and analog device that provides multi-band ISR video directly to the dismounted user for realtime situational awareness. Designed for ease of integration, it features a variety of interfaces to connect it to virtually any soldier system, existing display device, computer and power source. Motorola Solutions SRX 2200 Combat Radio Power: 0.25–2.5 W (700 MHz band), 0.25–3W (800 MHz band), 1–6 W (VHF), 0.25W, 1–5 W (UHF range 1) Frequencies/waveforms: 700 MHz band, 800 MHz band, VHF, UHF range 1 Security: 256 bit AES encryption, Tactical and P25
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Weight: 3.4 kg Notes: CNR-IP manpack operates with all members of the Thales PR4G family; simultaneous, voice and data transmissions use single channel; data rates reach 42.66 kbps/s; STANAG 4591 MELP vocoder boosts voice quality. Reutech
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Handheld Radio 3501 Power: 3/1/0, 1 W Frequencies/ waveforms: 30,000–87,975 MHz Security: Analogue and digital scramblers, 10 user-selected encryption keys Weight: 0.940 kg Notes: R3501 advanced set features a built-in FFSK or 4LFSK modem with multiple data rates, includes forward error correction; STANAG 4204 interoperability Personal Radio 35010 Power: 10 mW, 100 mW, 400 mW Frequencies/ waveforms: 2,405–2,480 MHz (ISM band) Security: AES encryption Weight: 0.27 kg without batteries Notes: R35010 connects team members in small radio networks. Range in open areas is several hundred metres. Features wireless PTT, optional built-in GPS and conferencing.
MCR3005 Manpack Power: 10 W max Frequencies/waveforms: 118–400 MHz V/UHF Security: User definable tamper proof QCMR module for full INFOSEC and TRANSEC autonomy, LPI via DSSS Notes: LANDSEC HMI features integrated texting from front panel. Has CNIS Link-ZA compliant tactical data link, Bluetooth for peripherals, automatic GPS position reporting, local/networked remote control, Li-ion battery with gauge.
MCR2005 Manpack Power: 10 W max Frequencies/ waveforms: 30–88 MHz Security: User definable tamper proof QCMR module for full INFOSEC and TRANSEC autonomy Notes: LANDSEC HMI features integrated texting from front panel. Has CNIS Link-ZA compliant data link, Bluetooth for peripherals, auto GPS position reporting, local/networked RC, built-in antenna tuning, Li-ion battery with gauge. MCR1025 Manpack Power: 30 W Frequencies/waveforms: 1.6–30 MHz, HF Security: User definable tamper proof INFOSEC, TRANSEC module
RRC 9210 VHF Manpack Power: 0,5 W; 5 W; 10 W Frequencies/waveforms: 30–87,975 MHz Security: COMSEC keys for voice, data encryption, frequency hopping ECCM
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Notes: Features integrated texting from front panel, CNIS Link-ZA compliant data link, Bluetooth for peripherals, auto GPS position reporting, ALE to MIL-STD-188-141A, APP A, data to MIL-STD-188-110A and STANAG 4285 local/networked RC, built-in antenna tuning, Li-ion battery with gauge. PCR4001 Security: Antijamming, LPD waveform Notes: LANDSEC family personal role networked radio for short-range intra-team communications with integral GPS position reporting. Provides multiple talker capability with PTT priority override and access to two external CNRs. Offers simultaneous voice, data and image transfer, built-in rebroadcast and gateway functions. PTT keys access four independent networks. Hot-swappable battery lasts up to 18 hours. TR620 Frequencies/waveforms: 30–88 MHz FM ground-to-ground and 118–137 MHz AM groundto-air communications. Security: Analogue voice scrambling compatible with the TR610 and TR6000 in FM mode; provides AES 256 encryption for secure FH voice. Notes: Handheld transceiver based on flexible DSP/SDR technology that allows configuration flexibility and an upgrade path; qualified to MIL-STD-810F TR2000 Manpack/Vehicle set Power: 25 W on internal battery or 100 W on 26 V vehicle battery Frequencies/waveforms: HF Security: ECCM for voice and data Notes: Part of tactical HF product range for modern battlefield; offers ALE to MIL-STD188-110A, built-in GPS, Bluetooth connectivity for peripherals. Micro DSP technology allows configuration flexibility and provides upgrade path.
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TR2400 Manpack/Vehicle set Power: 25 W on internal battery or 100 W on 26 V vehicle battery Frequencies/waveforms: HF Security: ECCM for voice and data, userdefined digital encryption Notes: Configurable as manpack, vehicle and fixed-installation HF radio. External colocation filter enables multi-transceiver operation. Features ALE to MIL-STD-188110A, embedded STANAG 5066 data link protocol. Environmental & EM compliance to MIL-STD-810E and MIL-STD-461C
TR6000 Manpack/Vehicle set Power: 10 W on man-portable battery, 40 W on 27 V vehicle battery typical Frequencies/waveforms: Low band VHF ground-to-ground, ATC band ground-to-air Notes: Can be used as vehicle transceiver without need for external power amplifier. Features wireless peripheral connectivity via Bluetooth, GPS position reporting. Micro DSP technology allows configuration flexibility, upgrade path.
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Sapura Thales Electronics (STE) St@r Mille-S Power: 2 W nominal, 400 mW (nominal option), 1 mW low power mode Frequencies/waveforms: 325–470 MHz Security: AES256 encryption Weight: 0.37 kg Notes: Handheld software-defined intrasquad radio reaching 1.5 km in open terrain and up to 500 m in town. Includes simultaneous voice, GPS and data handling, conference mode, handsfree, dual PTT, high data rate, automatic relay, IP networking.
Rohde & Schwarz MR3000P tactical handheld transceiver Power: 0.1 to 5 W Frequencies/ waveforms: 25–146 MHz / SECOM-P, AM, FM Security: Embedded COMSEC Notes: Optional GPS reporting, 8.33 KHz ATC channel spacing, DFF, radio network management system MR300xH multiband tactical radio Power: 0.5 to 20 W (with external amplifier up to 150/500W) Frequencies/waveforms: 1.5–108 MHz / ALE 2G/3G, SECOM-H, ST4285, ST4529, ST4539, ST4415, AM, FM, SSB
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Security: Embedded COMSEC, 256-bit key Notes: Vocoders adapted to mode of operation and bandwidth, GPS reporting and message services, IP over air capability, SIP-based remote voice operation, wide range of accessories, radio network management system
TRC 5100 VHF Handheld Radios Power: 0.2 and 2 W Frequencies/waveforms: 30–88 MHz. Security: Protected initial data loading, protected communication in analogue mode, ciphered communication in digital mode, free-channel search for jammer avoidance. Weight: less than 0.6 kg without battery Notes: Variants include TRC 5101 (analogue voice), TRC 5102 (digital voice and data, ciphered), TRC 5103 (voice and data)
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Selex ES Personal Role Radio (PRR) Power: 50 mW Frequencies/ waveforms: 2.4 GHz direct sequence spread spectrum modulation Security: Encryption optional Notes: Compact and lightweight PRR with a typical operating range of 500m in open terrain, and through three floors of a building, features wireless press to talk with up to 2m range, operates independently of any infrastructure, interfaces with combat net radios. Enhanced Personal Role Radio (EZPRR) Power: 100 mW Frequencies/ waveforms: 2.4 GHz direct sequence spread spectrum modulation Security: Encrypted Notes: Typical operating range is 800m in open terrain, and through three floors of a building; wireless Press To Talk (PTT) with 2 m range; features interchangeable switch pack, tailorable audio ancillaries; independent of infrastructure.
SWAVE HH Power: 5W peak Frequencies/waveforms: 30MHz–512MHz; supports EPM waveforms, such as Selex ES proprietary FFH SelfNET EASY II and wideband networked waveforms including Selex ES SelfNET SBW. Security: COMSEC via AES-256 crypto engine Weight: less than 1 kg with battery pack Notes: SCA-compliant Software defined handheld radio that provides wideband secure voice/data services for demanding tactical needs. Can support legacy and new waveforms, operates with fielded radios, C4I systems.
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Soldier System Radio (SSR) Power: 500 mW Frequencies/waveforms: 350–450 MHz or 856–900MHz Security: Optional AES encryption Weight: 0.3 kg Notes: With at least twice the range of the PRR, the SSR is offered for extended section (squad) operations. Supports networking for soldiers, offers independent voice and data, voice interrupt, automatic relay, enhanced data, remote control, power flexibility. Soldier System Radio Plus (SSR Plus) Power: 2 W Frequencies/ waveforms: 350–400 MHz, 400–450 MHz Security: AES 256 Weight: 0.3 kg Notes: Developed to support both section and platoon level communications up to company level, SRR Plus can operate without infrastructure on 256 nets, two simultaneously and each with up to 32 members. Range of more than 2 km claimed. Automatic relay mode identifies members who are out of coverage and retransmits voice and data to them. Frontline Soldier Radio (FSR) Frequencies/waveforms: 350–450 MHz for SBW and SNW and 2.4 GHz for PRR waveform; also supports user-defined waveforms Security: All-informed, independent encrypted voice and data Notes: Small, lightweight section/platoon radio offering: dual net operation, automatic position reporting, ad hoc networking, wireless remote control, voice interrupt, embedded GPS, relay capability, in-ear hearing protection.
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Turma Manpack Power: 25 W (HF/SSB), 10 W (VHF/FM) Frequencies/waveforms: 1.6 MHz to 59.9750 MHz Security: TRANSEC and COMSEC via internal crypto module, frequency hopping Weight: 3.7 kg Notes: Offers integrated CNR interface without extra hardware, enables communication with other mobiles and fixed users of the strategic network, data and voice services for selective calls or secure or clear broadcast, radio localisation and email on HF. Thales Defense & Security AN/PRC-148 JEM Power: 0.1, 0.5, 1.0, 3.0 and 5.0 W user selectable (waveform dependent) Frequencies/waveforms: 30–512 MHz contiguous. Implemented and planned waveforms and modes include: AM/FM, Havequick I/II, MIL-STD-188-241-1/-2 (SINCGARS), MIL-STD188-181B (56 kbps), MILSTD-188-181C, -182B, 183B (SATCOM IW), ANDVT, Project 25, Over The Air Cloning (OTAC), retransmission Security: Programmable encryption engine supports NSA crypto modernization requirements, certified by NSA. Weight: 0.867 kg Notes: An evolution of the combat- proven AN/PRC-148 MBITR, the JEM is a JTRSapproved production radio, is part of a complete communications system for mounted and dismounted operations. AN/PRC-148B MBITR2 Power: 5 W for UHF and L-Band Frequencies/waveforms: 30 MHz–512 MHz, Soldier Radio Waveform (SRW), MIL-STD-188241-1/-2 (SINCGARS Standard/ FH2 EOM), MIL-STD-188-181C, 182B, -183B (SATCOM IW), HAVEQUICK I and II, ANDVT (LPC10, MELP) Security: Programmable encryption engine supports NSA crypto
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modernisation requirements, certified by NSA. Weight: 2.41 lb (1.09 kg) Notes: Combines AN/PRC-148 and AN/PRC-154 wideband tactical handheld radio capabilities to integrate dismounts into the wideband tactical IP and voice network via the SRW, simultaneously connecting with older nets via narrowband. AN/PRC-6809 Multi-Band Inter/intra Team Radio Power: 5 W Frequencies/waveforms: 30–512 MHz contiguous, Havequick II frequency hopping ECCM waveform, countryspecific ECCM waveforms Security: Type 3 DES (optional), 256-bit AES (optional) Weight: 0.867 kg Notes: Non-Type 1 version (without NSA approved cryptographic algorithms) of the AN/PRC-148 compatible with all MBITR family products and available to US, allied and coalition forces. AN/PRC-154 Rifleman Radio Power: User selectable up to 5 W Frequencies/waveforms: 225–450 MHz (UHF band), 1,250–1,390 MHz, 1,750–1,850 MHz (L-band); supports Soldier Radio Waveform (SRW) Security: Programmable Type II COMSEC and TRANSEC Weight: 0.771 kg with battery Notes: Also manufactured by GD C4 Systems, the Rifleman Radio is a low-cost, body-worn radio that transmits voice and data simultaneously using the SRW, and enables team leaders to track individual soldiers. AN/PRC-154A Rifleman Radio Power: User selectable up to 5W Frequencies/waveforms: 225–450 MHz (UHF band), 1,250–1,390 and 1,750–1,850 MHz (Lband); supports SRW Security: Programmable COMSEC and TRANSEC NSA certified for Type 1 secret and below, non-CCI. Weight: 0.771 kg with battery
Notes: Low-cost, body-worn radio that transmits voice and data simultaneously using the SRW, bringing secure secret and below squad-level communications to the soldier at the tactical edge, enables situational awareness and blue force tracking. Thales Group BCC 67 Panther V-VHF Manpack Radio Power: 100 mW or 5 W at 12 V DC, 100 mW, 5 W or 20 W at 24 V DC Frequencies/ waveforms: 30–108 MHz Security: High level digital stream cipher encryption covering all media transmissions, frequency hopping around 4/ 16/ 256 user-specified frequencies, 256-channel orthogonal hopping, 256-channel narrow band hopping in nine bands. Weight: 4.4 kg Notes: Co-site capability enables operation in multi-radio locations including in a vehicle clip-in configuration. St@r Mille Handheld Power: 2 W Frequencies/waveforms: UHF 310–470 MHz supports squad, platoon and weapon system waveforms Security: Embedded AES256 encryption Notes: Light and compact, the softwaredefined ST@R Mille enables simultaneous voice and data communications featuring automatic position reporting. Features standard V24, USB and Ethernet interfaces. Also available in a high-power version.
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TC9210 PR4G VHF Manpack Radio Power: 0.5, 5 W Frequencies/waveforms: 30–88 MHz, Security: High grade built-in encryption and advanced protection schemes including Fast Frequency Hopping (FFH), Free Channel Search (FCS) and mixed FH and FCS modes Weight: 3.4 kg Notes: An advanced combat net radio with simultaneous voice and IP capabilities.
TRC 3700 HF Manpack Radio Frequencies/waveforms: 1.5–30 MHz Security: Built-in digital encryption for voice and data and wide band hopping on the move, automatic hop band selection, intelligent frequency hopping with spectrum cleaning. Notes: This digital HF software defined radio handles digital ciphered voice and high speed data based on multiple waveforms; features fast 2G and 3G automatic link establishment. TRC 9110 PR4G VHF Handheld Radio Frequencies/waveforms: 30–88 MHz Security: High grade built-in encryption, and advanced protection schemes including Fast Frequency Hopping (FFH), Free Channel Search (FCS) and mixed FH and FCS modes Notes: Handles simultaneous voice and data and features a built-in IP router. Capabilities include automatic data relay, dynamic voice/data allocation to boost data rate. TRC 9105 VHF Handheld Radio Power: 2 W Frequencies/waveforms: 30–88 MHz Security: High grade built-in encryption, advanced EPM including Fast Frequency Hopping (FFH), Free Channel Search (FCS) and mixed FH and FCS modes Notes: Handles simultaneous voice and data with, for example, a SuperMux mode with a throughput of 21.6 kbps and features a builtin IP router. Capabilities include automatic data relay, dynamic voice/data allocation to boost data rate.
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F@stnet Twin Frequencies/waveforms: VHF and UHF Notes: F@stnet Twin keeps infantry leader in touch with soldiers through the embedded UHF soldier channel while being continuously in touch with the commanding level thanks to the embedded VHF channel. Designed for interoperability with legacy waveforms; handles simultaneous voice and data.
Security: Built-in encryption for voice and data; with encryption, range falls from at least 1.2 km to 1 km Weight: 1.5 kg Notes: Connects company and platoon commanders, squad leaders, soldiers. Voice prompt reports channel number, encryption operation and operating modes in darkness. Replaces R-168-0.1U and Barmitsa-RS.
Yaroslavl Radioworks R-168-1KE (KvartzN) handheld HF radio Power: 4 W Frequencies/ waveforms: 1.5–9.999 MHz Security: Offers clear and secure communications Weight: 0.85 kg Notes: Designed by the Sozvezdie JSC for both urban conditions and broken terrain with limited signal propagation plus long-range communications of up to 300 km. Offers USB/LSB operation, compatibility with older radio types.
R-168-5KNE HF manpack Power: 8 W max, 1 W reduced Frequencies/waveforms: 1.5–29.9999 MHz Security: Built-in encryption, 256 hop frequencies, 20 hops/sec hop rate Weight: 3 kg plus battery Notes: Operates in simplex, dual-frequency simplex, FH, adaptive communication and listening watch modes. Also employs frequency telegraphy for automatic reception.
R-168-0.1UM1E VHF handheld Power: 2 W min Frequencies/waveforms: 44–56 MHz Security: built-in encryption for analogue data; digital data from external data terminal. Weight: 1.5 kg Notes: Connects company and platoon commanders, squad leaders, soldiers. Covert voice prompting, modular for ease of repair, automated fill, sealed alloy case. Replaces R147, P-162-0.1B, R-163-0.5R, R-163-1U, R168-0.1U, R-168-0.5U, Barmitsa-RS.
R-168-0.1UME VHF handheld Power: 0.15 W min Frequencies/waveforms: 44–56 MHz
R-168-0.1UME VHF monoblock handheld Power: 1 W nominal, 5 W max Frequencies/waveforms: 33–56 MHz Security: Built-in encryption for voice and data; with encryption, voice range falls from at least 3 km to 25 km, data transmission range 2 km. Weight: 0.3 kg Notes: Monoblock radio connects company and platoon commanders, squad leaders,
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soldiers. Provides FM voice or 16 kb/s secure voice, data rates of 2.4 or 16 kb/s via RS-232 interface.
R-168-0.5MKME VHF handheld Power: 1 W min Frequencies/waveforms: 30–80 MHz Security: Built-in encryption of voice and data, FH Weight: 0.9 kg Notes: Provides single- and multi-channel clear and secure tactical comms. Features rechargeable battery, two antenna types, microphone headset. Range for simplex and double-frequency simplex operation 3 km with ASP-1.5 antenna, 1.5 km with ASP-1.0 antenna or 2 and 1 km with FH. R-168-0.5UDE VHF Power: 1 W nominal, 5 W max Frequencies/waveforms: 146–174 MHz Security: Encrypted voice and data, whisper mode Weight: 0.3 kg Notes: Enables clear and secure comms with R-168 system on coincident frequencies, connects company and platoon commanders, squad leaders, soldiers; allows them to communicate with aircraft, warships. Range up to 5 km.
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Security: clear and secure analogue via built-in ciphering unit; digital data from external data terminal Weight: 10.5 kg with battery Notes: Provides platoon, company, battalion comms. Offers simplex or two-frequency simplex at any of six preset frequencies, remote control at up to 500 m, emergency data erasure. Replaces heavier R-159, R159M, R-163-10U. R-168-0.5UDE UHF monoblock radio Power: 1 W nominal, 4 W max Frequencies/waveforms: 390–440 MHz Security: 16 kb/s secure voice, built in encryption for analogue data, digital data from external terminal Weight: 0.3 kg Notes: Connects company and platoon commanders, squad leaders, soldiers through tactical command link; allows them to communicate with aircraft, warships, rest of R-168 system at coincident frequencies. Range is up to 5 km.
Vehicle- and rack-mounted radios Aselsan GRC-5218 Band III+ 8Mbps Frequency Hopping Radio Link Power: 5 W max Frequencies/ waveforms: 1,350–2,690 MHz (NATO BAND III) Security: Full-band frequency hopping, frequency diversity, automatic frequency escape, automatic power control Weight: 39.5 kg Notes: Provides network centric tactical communications with efficient co-site and collocation properties in a waterproof, compact, rugged unit.
HF Software Defined Radios Power: 20–150 W PEP in vehicles, 30–1,000 W in fixed station or naval applications, 30–150 W airborne Frequencies/waveforms: 1.6–29.999 MHz Security: Built-in encryption for voice and data, frequency hopping Notes: Family of HF radios in multiple configurations
R-168-5UN-1E VHF manpack with digital display Power: 1 W low, 8 W high Frequencies/waveforms: 30–87.975 MHz R-168-0.5UDE UHF portable radio set Power: 1 W nominal, 4 W max Frequencies/waveforms: 390–440 MHz Security: analogue secure data protected with built-in encryption unit; digital data delivered from external data terminal, encrypted whisper mode Weight: 1.5 kg Notes: Connects company and platoon commanders, squad leaders, soldiers; allows comm with aircraft, warships. Input of modes, frequencies, keys automated. Offers 10 hours continuous operation.
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PRC/VRC-9661 VHF/UHF Software Defined Radio Power: HF: 20 W (PEP) vehicular, V/UHF: 50 W (Max), HF: 100 W (PEP) Frequencies/waveforms: 2–30 MHz HF, 0–512 MHz V/UHF, supports various tactical waveforms Security: Encryption, frequency hopping, direct sequence spread spectrum, burst
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transmission, adaptive filtering Notes: Provides strategic long range communications (HF), Combat Net Radio, Broad Band Packet Radio, Narrow Band Packet Radio and Single Channel Radio Access functionalities.
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Frequencies/waveforms: WNW/SRW Security: Type II and Type I up to top secret Weight: 29.6 kg Notes: Light, compact, power efficient, fourchannel mid-tier networking vehicular radio designed for secure, jam-resistant communications. Browser interface retains existing displays.
BAE Systems Barrett Communications
2062 HF-VHF/UHF Crossgate Weight: 180 g Notes: Extends the line of sight reach of conventional VHF/UHF networks by linking them to a HF network using a Barrett HF transceiver. Designed to give field operators with VHF/UHF handheld radios access to HF network when away from vehicles. Codan
Phoenix SC Power: 386 W typical, 757 W peak, features dual 50 W power amplifier Frequencies/waveforms: SINCGARS, WNW/SRW Security: Type II and Type I up to top secret Weight: 30 kg Notes: Light, compact, power efficient twochannel (SINCGARS plus either WNW or SRW) mid-tier networking vehicular radio designed for secure, jam-resistant communications. Browser interface retains existing displays.
PRC-2091 HF Tactical Mobile Package Power: 125 W PEP Frequencies/waveforms: 1.6–30 MHz continuous coverage Security: DES56 bit and AES256 bit digital encryption, scrambling and advanced frequency hopping optional Notes: Tactical mobile package upgrades the PRC-2090 by providing a vehicle docking station and transmitter power amplification to 125 W PEP. Options include 12 VDC or 24 VDC power supply and the flexibility of dismounted use.
NGT MR HF Transceiver Power: 125 W PEP Frequencies/ waveforms: 1.6–30 MHz (transmit), 250 kHz to 30 MHz (receive), supports FED-STD-1045 and JITC certified MILSTD-188-141B ALE and MIL-STD-188-110A/B data waveforms Security: CES-128, 97 programmable 16-digit keys, 4-digit PIN; AES-256, 256 programmable 256-bit keys; FH at 6, 12 or 25 hops per second. Weight: RF unit 3.3 kg, handset 0.3 kg Notes: More affordable than manpack-based solutions while delivering the same critical HF needs. Dicom
Phoenix 2C Power: 370 W typical, 739 W peak, features dual 50 W power amplifier Frequencies/waveforms: WNW/SRW Security: Type II and Type I up to top secret Weight: 21.5 kg Notes: Light, compact, power efficient, twochannel mid-tier networking vehicular radio designed for secure, jam-resistant communications. Browser interface retains existing displays. Phoenix 4C Power: 632 W typical, 1,299 W peak, features two features dual 50 W power amplifiers
PRC-2092 HF Tactical Base Package Power: 125 W PEP Frequencies/waveforms: 1.6–30 MHz continuous coverage Security: DES56 bit and AES256 bit digital encryption, scrambling and advanced frequency hopping optional Notes: Tactical base package provides PRC2090 with a docking station and power amplification to 125 W PEP as well as the flexibility of dismounted use. It can be installed in temporary base and fixed command configurations powered from a variety of AC and DC power sources. A range of antenna options are available.
RF20M MultiBand Mobile Package Power: 5 W nominal, 0.2 W reduced (FM), 1 W nominal, 0.1 W reduced (AM) Frequencies/waveforms: 25–145.9875 MHz Security: Erasure of operation data on fixed frequency channels, including encryption unit codes and information for FH network data Notes: Designed for use in wheeled vehicles and with an external antenna, the package consists of an AT RF20 ECCM handheld transceiver, AT MA1302 vehicle mount and other accessories. RF23M – Mobile Set Power: 2 W nominal, 0.2 W reduced, 5 W increased (FM), 1 W nominal, 0.1 W reduced (AM) as per RF23 EPM handheld Frequencies/waveforms: 25–145.9875 MHz as per RF23 EPM handheld Security: Emergency erasing of operational data in fixed frequency channels, including encryption unit codes and FH network data Weight: 1 kg max
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Notes: MA1302 vehicle support supplies RF20/23 transceivers with power and charges battery packs in 12 V or 27 V vehicles. When removed with the battery pack from the holder, the transceiver becomes portable and capable of normal operation. RF2050 MultiBand Mobile Transceiver Power: 50 W nominal, 5 W reduced (FM), 15 W nominal, 2 W reduced (AM) Frequencies/waveforms: 25–145.9875 MHz Security: Erasure of operation data on fixed frequency channels, including encryption unit codes and information for FH networks Weight: 8.5 kg Notes: RF20 family transceiver for installation in tracked and wheeled vehicles offered with and without co-site filter, built-in modem enables participation in MIL-STD-188-220B IP networks. RF2350 – EPM Mobile Transceiver Power: 50 W (FM nominal), 15 W (AM nominal), 5 W (FM reduced), 2 W (AM reduced) Frequencies/waveforms: 25–145.9875 MHz Security: Compatible with RF20, RF23 and RF2050 in simplex and semi-duplex frequency hopping channel; secures data in fixed frequency channels according to MILSTD-188-220 standard (NET modem). Weight: 9 kg Notes: Multiband transceiver with increased resistance against radio-electronic warfare intended for installation in all tracked and wheeled vehicles and base stations. RX2050 – EPM Receiver Frequencies/waveforms: 25–145.9875 MHz Security: Emergency erasure of operating data on fixed frequency channels including encryption unit codes and information for FH networks, including TRANSEC and COMSEC Weight: 6.5 kg Notes: Ensures reception of RF signals from transceivers operating in 25–146 MHz fixed frequency band. Transceiver modulation in 30–108 MHz band meets the requirements of STANAG 4204 standard.
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Weight: 5.9 kg Security: Measures include frequency hopping Notes: Software defined radio covering HF, VHF and UHF bands in one AP-525V 50W VHF Power Amplifier Power: 50 W Frequencies/waveforms: 30–108 MHz, supports all VHF PRC-525 and R&S M3TR waveforms Weight: 4.2 kg Notes: Docks with MT-525 radio stations, boosts output power of the PRC-525 CNR to 50 W over 30–108 MHz. SA-525/20 HF Antenna Tuning Unit Power: 25 W PEP, CW Frequencies/waveforms: 1.5–30 MHz Weight: 2 kg Notes: Features automatic matching of electrically short HF antennas, as found in vehicle applications, for up to 20 W RF power with frequency hopping. Elbit Systems of America
Micom 3F Power: 125 W PEP average Frequencies/waveforms: HF 1.6–30 MHz Security: Secure voice and data, interface for VP116 secure voice device Weight: 5.7 kg Notes: Front mount HF SSB transceiver for fixed or mobile applications featuring ALE to MIL-STD-1045 & MIL-STD-188-141B standards.
Micom 3 Carry On Power: 125 W PEP average Frequencies/ waveforms: 1.6–30 MHz Security: Secure voice and data Notes: Selfcontained HF SSB transceiver package in rugged carry case designed for rapid deployment. Micom RM125 Power: 125 W PEP average Frequencies/ waveforms: 1.6–30 MHz Security: Secure voice and data with interface for VP116 secure voice unit Weight: 16 kg Notes: Rack Mount HF SSB transceiver with ALE to MIL-STD-1045 & MIL-STD-188-141; provides very long-range for fixed/mobile base-stations.
Micom RM500 Power: 500 W Frequencies/waveforms: 1.6–30 MHz Security: Secure voice and data, interface for VP116 secure voice unit Weight: 16 kg Notes: HF SSB transceiver provides very long range for ground-to-ground, ground-to-air and ground-to-sea voice and data applications.
EID Tactical Radio Systems PRC-525 Combat Net Radio Power: HF 1 mW, 500 mW, 1, 2, 5, 10, 20 W; VHF 1 mW, 500 mW, 1, 2, 5, 10 W (PRC-525HV). 1mW, 500 mW, 1, 2, 5, 10 W (PRC-525VU) Frequencies/waveforms: 1.5–512 MHz. Available waveforms include: SECOM H, SECOM V, HAVE QUICK II, STANAG 4285, STANAG 4539, STANAG 4529 (HF), OFDM 72 kbps (VHF, UHF, FF) for data transmission, FED-STD-1045/1046/1049 for 2G ALE, MILSTD-141B, STANAG 4538 for 3G ALE
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Micom 3 Ranger Power: 125 Watt PEP average Frequencies/waveforms: 1.6–30 MHz Security: Secure voice and data Weight: 5.9 kg Notes: Fixed/mobile HF Single Side Band transceiver with ALE to MIL-STD-1045 & MIL- STD-188-141B standards.
Military IP Radio (MIPR) Power: up to 10 W Frequencies/waveforms: L-Band with optional bands – U/S/C , QAM4, QAM16, QAM64 and GMSK modulation Number of channels: varies with configurable
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channel bandwidth of 400 kHz to 4 MHz Security: Advanced encryption algorithms (utilizing AES-256), jammer rejection, bit spreading, frequency-hopping Notes: Next-generation software-defined tactical IP radio for high-speed broadband voice, data and video.
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Incidence Skywave (NVIS) antennas for vehicles, ships and fixed installations enable high speed data and FH.
Elbit Systems Land & C4I Tadiran
TADIRAN THF-6000 Power: 20 W (VRC-6020), 125 W (VRC-6200) Frequencies/waveforms: 1.5–30 MHz Security: Digitally encrypted or scrambled voice, digitally encrypted data and burst communications. Full-band FH with automatic synchronisation. Notes: Multi-adaptive family of HF radios in manpack, vehicle and fixed-station versions. Features MIL-STD-188-141B ALE, AutoCall and selcall.
Centaur Enhanced High Capacity Data Radio (EnHCDR) Power: Adaptive up to 20 W Frequencies/waveforms: 225–450 MHz Security: Embedded COMSEC to UK or export standard, embedded TRANSEC, AES 256 encryption Weight: 14 kg Notes: Intelligent, self-managing, self-healing ad hoc network UHF radio providing secure data backbone, wide area networking between mounted/dismounted HQ and troops. Delivers simultaneous voice and data with full motion video.
Exelis TADIRAN CNR-9000 Power: 0.25 W, 5 W, 50 W Frequencies/waveforms: 30 to 88/108 MHz Security: Digital COMSEC with very long non-linear white sequences; synchronous orthogonal frequency hopping over entire frequency band. Notes: CNR-9000 is a tactical VHF/FM radio system, providing 2320 channels over the 30 to 88 MHz frequency band for voice and data communications. Available in man-pack, vehicular and fixed station configurations, all configured around the common RT-9001 receiver-transmitter unit.
TADIRAN THF-8000 Power: 125 W Frequencies/waveforms: HF Security: advanced ECCM and COMSEC features include digital encryption, scrambling and FH per STANAG 4444 Notes: Adaptive tactical HF SSB/2-ISB radio system with 3G and 2G ALE to STANAG 4538 and MIL-STD-188-141B. Near Vertical
Bastion HF Vehicular and Base Station Power: 5, 25, 50 W selectable Frequencies/waveforms: 1.8–30 MHz Security: AES 256-bit encryption or voice inversion scrambler card Notes: Features ALE to MIL-STD 188/141A with selcall. Family of secure tactical radios that eschew complicated waveforms, simplifying training.
Bastion VHF Vehicular and Base Station Power: 10 or 25 W selectable Frequencies/ waveforms: 30–88 MHz Security: Secure AES 256-bit encryption or voice inversion scrambler card Weight: 1.7 kg Notes: Family of secure tactical radios that eschew complicated waveforms to simplify training. Features user-selectable analogue and digital voice and data modes.
SideHat Power: 23.4 W UHF, 28.0 W L-Band programmable Frequencies/waveforms: UHF 225–450 MHz, L-band 1,250–1,390 MHz and 1,710–1,850 MHz / SRW V 1.1.1.1: all modes including EW, CC and all domains inc SS and teleops Security: NSA certified to secret and below Weight: 2.67 kg Notes: Supplementary soldier radio transceiver that attaches to vehicle SINCGARS installations; enables mounted and dismounted soldiers to exchange voice and data (including video and position location information) simultaneously in real time.
SINCGARS RT-1523 VHF Radio Power: 1 mW, 100 mW, 5 W dismounted, 50 W mounted options Frequencies/waveforms: 30–88 MHz Security: incorporates NSA-approved secure software programmability Weight: 3.5 kg with battery Notes: SINCGARS transceiver for US forces. Works with the Exelis internet controller in mounted role to provide robust MANET data services.
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adaptive FH automatically removes jammed frequencies from hop set; minimises power to avoid detection, evades interference, protected from pulse jammers Weight: 20 kg Notes: Provides secure communication with high-capacity TDM and IP interfaces in a hostile EW environment.
SINCGARS RT-1702 VHF Radio Power: 100 mW, 5 W, 10 W dismounted, 50 W mounted options Frequencies/waveforms: 30–88 MHz Security: Exelis SINCGARS transmission and encryption algorithms provide countryunique security. Weight: 3.5 kg with battery Notes: SINCGARS transceiver for international customers. Works with internet controller in mounted role to provide robust MANET data services.
RL542A – Tactical Radio Link Power: +36 dBm (3.98 W) in CPM mode Frequencies/waveforms: 4.4–5.0 GHz Security: Conventional and adaptive FH, automatic power control, automatic frequency evasion, pulse jammer protection Weight: 13 kg Notes: Provides up to 100 Mbps, reliable communication despite hostile EW.
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Mid-Tier Networking Vehicular Radio Power: 10 W (NB), 20 W (satcom), 20 peak and 5 W average (WB) Frequencies/waveforms: 30 MHz to 2 GHz Security: Sierra II Based Type-1 encryption with KY-57, KYV-5, KG-84, HAIPE, AES modes Weight: 3.72 kg without battery, 5.44 kg with Notes: Based on Harris’ Falcon III wideband networking technology. Provisional specifications from AN/PRC-117G(V)1(C).
MV300 Power: 10 mW, 0.5 W, 5 W, 50W Frequencies/waveforms: 30.000–87.975 MHz Security: COMSEC, EPM modes include fixed frequency, FH, free channel search Weight: MV300: 18.8 kg with 50W and cosite filter Notes: Software configurable radios suitable for CNR and advanced data network services; handle data at up to 19.2 kbps data with FEC.
RL532A Tactical Radio Link Power: 5 W (+37dBm) Frequencies/waveforms: 1,35–2,69 GHz [PLEASE CHECK THIS] Security: FH for data rates up to 2 Mbps,
WM600 Tactical Broadband Wireless Module Power: 10 mW to 5 W Frequencies/waveforms: 225–400 MHz Security: Embedded AES256 encryption Weight: 4.1 kg Notes: IP based UHF radio provides
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L-3 Communications/Silvus Mesh ROVER Freqencies/waveforms: legacy voice, SRW and WNW waveforms Notes: Low SWaP mesh transceiver that integrates aerial layer with ground networks. Combines ROVER technology with SILVUS mesh network; provides multi-modal, highbandwidth dissemination of voice, data and video; can interface with disparate mobile ad hoc networks, SRW and 802.11 wireless. Comes in vehicle mount package. Supports Multiple Input Multiple Output (MIMO) and Combined Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing (COFDM). Micro-CDL Power: depends on radio front end Frequencies/waveforms: UHF, L-, S-, C-, X-, Ku-, and Ka-bands / supports US Government CDL waveforms, commercial and international waveforms Weight: less than 142 g Notes: Miniature, software defined radio that securely interoperates with Common Data Link (CDL), Bandwidth Efficient CDL (BECDL) and ROVER compatible air and surface systems. Designed for integration into many diverse platforms, it consists of a miniature modem with interchangeable RF front ends. Radmor
RRC 9310AP Power: 0.5 W, 5 W and 50 W Frequencies/waveforms: 30–87.975 MHz Security: Encrypted using COMSEC keys. Notes: New generation F@stnet transceiver with high rate data transmission and high level of ECCM protection. Works with PR4G family, consists of a RRC 9210 manpack radio and a WZM 126AP power amplifier.
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broadband communications within HQs and CPs, between vehicles and between vehicles and dismounts.
V3501 Vehicle Set Power: up to 50 W with optional power amplifier Frequencies/ waveforms: 30.000–87.975 MHz Weight: 1.5 kg
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Notes: V3501 set is an R3501 handheld radio installed in a vehicle with a 3521 transceiver, 0526 vehicle adapter, 0529 active speaker and vehicle antenna. Reutech VCR4001 Frequencies/ waveforms: UHF Security: antijamming, LPD waveform Notes: Vehicle base station for personal radio network. Provides multiple talker access with PTT priority override and access to two external CNRs. Features multiple data interfaces, GPS position reporting, simultaneous voice, data and image transfer, built-in rebroadcast and gateway functions. Auto-configuration of cell members.
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Notes: VHF transceiver for co-located communications in vehicles. Features integrated text messaging from front panel, “excellent” co-location performance, CNIS Link-ZA tactical data link, multiple digital interfaces, local and networked RC, position reporting, wide band range optimisation.
Rockwell Collins VCR1100 Power: 25 W or 125 W Frequencies/waveforms: 1.6–30 MHz HF Security: User definable module for INFOSEC, TRANSEC autonomy Notes: Supports MIL-STD-188-110A and STANAG 4285ALE and MIL-STD-188-110A and STANAG 4285 data. Features integrated texting, multiple control interfaces, high colocation performance, auto GPS position reporting, local and networked RC, CNIS Link-ZA datalink. Rohde & Schwarz
VCR3020 Power: 5 W or 20 W Frequencies/ waveforms: 118–400 MHz Security: User definable tamper proof QCMR module for INFOSEC and TRANSEC autonomy, LPI capability through DSSS Notes: V/UHF transceiver for co-located comms in vehicles. Features LANDSEC HMI with integrated texting, CNIS Link-ZA compliant tactical data link, digital control interfaces, local and networked RC, Ethernet switch.
VCR2050 Power: 50 W or 5 W selectable Frequencies/waveforms: 30–88 MHz Security: User definable module for INFOSEC, TRANSEC autonomy
vehicular and semi-mobile communications. SCA 2.2.2, full IP capability with HDR waveform family, high collocation performance, two voice channels supported, voice and data in parallel, embedded GPS, MELPe vocoder, radio network management system, security management system.
MR300xU multiband tactical radio Power: 0.5 to 10W (with external amplifier up to 50W) Frequencies/waveforms: 25–512 MHz / SECOM-P, SECOM-V, SECOS, HAVE QUICK II, AM, FM Security: Embedded COMSEC, 256-bit key encryption Notes: Vocoders adapted to mode of operation and bandwidth, GPS reporting and message services, IP over air capability, SIPbased remote voice operation, V/UHF modem up to 72 kbit/s, 8.33 KHz ATC channel spacing, wide range of accessories, radio network management system SDTR VR5000 [Picture: SDTR VR5000.jpg] Power: 0.5 to 50 W Frequencies/waveforms: 30–512 MHz / HDR-waveform family (HDR-WB, HDRAJ-WB, HDR-AJ-NB), SECOM-P, SECOS, HAVE QUICK II, AM, FM Security: Embedded COMSEC Notes: Software defined tactical radio for
AN/VRC-100 Power: 175 W pep (100 W average), 50 W avg or 10 W avg Frequencies/waveforms: 2.0000–29.9999 MHz in 100 Hz steps Weight: 40 kg Security: Secure voice and data compatible with KY-100 (AIRTERM), USC-43 TACTERM Notes: Multifunction HF system for TOCs, ATC, vehicles.
FlexNet One Power: 50 W VHF and UHF Frequencies/waveforms: 30–512 MHz, FlexNet, PR4G/F@stnet, MIL-STD, STANAG and national waveforms Security: Embedded or external high grade encryption including customer specific encryption Notes: Compact vehicular wideband SDR connecting HQs and small units with better voice (digital or VoIP), data (short messages, formatted messages, file transfer), imagery and video. FlexNet Four Power: 50 W VHF and UHF, open in HF Frequencies/waveforms: 2 -2,000 MHz, complies with SCA 2.2, supports standard legacy
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Weight: 4.53 kg (without radio), 6.8 kg with SINCGARS adapter tray and cabling Notes: LPVA chassis provides interfaces for power sources, antennas, intercoms, and data devices. Internal battery charger enables users to dismount the radio within two seconds, fully charged and operational.
waveforms, notably PR4G and F@stnet, MILSTD, STANAG and national Security: Embedded or external high grade customer-specific encryption Notes: Compact vehicular wideband SDR offering improved voice (digital or VoIP), data (short messages, formatted messages, file transfer), image and video transmission; provides networking and cross banding functions. Security: Encryption optional Notes: Connects dismounts and supporting vehicles; integrates with existing vehicle C2 and intercoms.
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SWave VQ1 Wideband Multirole, Multichannel Vehicle Radio Power: 5 W (max peak) 30–470 MHz embedded, 100 mW 2–30 / 470–2000 MHz embedded, 50 W (max peak) 30–470 MHz with power amplifier, 20 W (max peak) 470–2000 MHz with power amplifier Frequencies/waveforms: 2–2,000 MHz; complies with SCA and ESSOR architecture, can support legacy and emerging waveforms Security: Programmable Type1 encryption Weight: 45 kg with shock mounting base Notes: Vehicular SDR providing wideband secure voice/data services for current and future tactical communications.
20-Watt Vehicle Adapter Power: 20 W over entire frequency range Frequencies/ waveforms: 30–512 MHz contiguous Security: As per installed AN/PRC-148 JEM or PRC6809 radios Weight: 5.9 kg Notes: VA chassis provides interfaces for power sources, antennas, intercoms, and data devices; includes integral battery charger that enables the user dismount it immediately, fully charged and operational.
AN/VRC-111 Vehicle Adapter Amplifier Power: 20 W, 50 W optional Frequencies/waveforms: 30–512 MHz Security: As per AN/PRC-148 MBITR Weight: 17.23 kg Notes: Consists of two AN/PRC-148 radios, two vehicle adapters and interface tray; installs in existing SINCGARS mounting tray. AN/VRC-111 is available in single- and dualchannel versions. Vehicle Integrated Power Enhanced Rifleman (VIPR) Power: 20 W Frequencies/waveforms: UHF band 225–450 MHz, L-Band 1,250–1,390 MHz, 1,750–1,850 MHz , supports Soldier Radio Waveform (SRW) Security: Type I or II encryption, depending on the installed radio Notes: Vehicle mounted SRW radio extends range of the SRW network; provides “jerk and run” access to an installed Rifleman Radio. Thales Group
Turma Family Power: Vehicular installations 25 W average and PEP (SSB), 10 W (FM), fixed installations 125 W average and PEP (SSB), 50W (FM) Frequencies/waveforms: 1.6–59.9750 MHz Security: EPM protection through TRANSEC and COMSEC, FH (for voice and data), internal crypto module Weight: 3.7 kg Notes: Secure HF/VHF CNR with extended frequency range offered in manpack, vehicular and fixed configurations. Vehicle Integrated Personal Role Radio (VIPRR) Power: 50 mW Frequencies/waveforms: 2.4 GHz spread spectrum
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50-Watt AN/VRC-113 Cradle Vehicle Adapter (CVA) Power: 50 W from 30 to 512 MHz, 20 W from 89 to 512 MHz Frequencies/waveforms: 30–512 MHz contiguous Security: As per installed AN/PRC-148 MBITR Weight: 3.62 kg (power amplifier), 1.36 kg (cradle without radio) Notes: CVA chassis provides interfaces for power sources, antennas, intercoms, and data devices. Internal battery charger enables users to dismount the radio within two seconds – fully charged, and operational. 50-Watt Low Profile Vehicle Adapter (LPVA) Power: 50 W from 30 to 88 MHz, 20 W from 89 to 512 MHz Frequencies/waveforms: 30–512 MHz contiguous Security: As per installed AN/PRC-148 MBITR
FlexNet One Compact Vehicular Wideband V/UHF SDR Power: 50 W VHF and UHF Frequencies/waveforms: 30–512 MHz; SCA compliant radio supports FlexNet, PR4G, PR4G F@stnet waveforms Security: high grade encryption including customer specific Notes: NB and WB SDR that supports highdata-rate ad hoc networking, multimedia
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services at up to 6 Mbps including voice, data, image and video. FlexNet products are joint Rockwell Collins/Thales developments.
FlexNet Four Versatile Multi-Channel Vehicular SDR Power: 50 W VHF and UHF Frequencies/waveforms: 2 MHz-2GHz; supports FlexNet high-data-rate networking waveform and standard legacy waveforms such as PR4G and PR4G F@stnet, SCAcompliant Security: high grade encryption including customer specific Notes: Provides MANET functions: selforganising, self-healing, automatic routing. FlexNet products are joint Rockwell Collins/Thales developments.
St@r Mille Vehicular Version Power: 5 W Frequencies/waveforms: UHF 310–470 MHz; supports intra-squad, intra-platoon and weapon system waveforms Security: Embedded AES-256 encryption Notes: Vehicle integrated version of handheld soldier radio. VRQ-327 Panther V-VHF Vehicle Station Power: 20 W Frequencies/waveforms: 30–108 MHz Security: digital stream cipher encryption with more than 1022 keys Weight: 4.4 kg Notes: Panther V transceiver can be installed as a dedicated vehicle radio in land based tracked and wheeled vehicles, airborne and naval platforms. Yaroslavl Radioworks R-168-100KAE HF vehicle set Power: 10 W, 100 W Frequencies/waveforms: 1.5–29.9999 MHz
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Security: Encrypted voice and data, FH1, FH2 frequency hopping Weight: 56 kg Notes: Offers SSB simplex, two-frequency simplex, adaptive communication for armoured vehicles. Weight includes shockmounted transceiver, power supply, antenna matching unit. RS-232 interface. Range 25–60 km with Ash-4 antenna, 350 km with mast.
R-168-100KBE HF vehicle set Power: 10 W, 50 W Frequencies/waveforms: 1.5–29.9999 MHz Security: Encrypted voice and data Weight: 40.3 kg Notes: Designed for armoured cars and command tanks. Weight includes shockmounted transceiver, power supply, antenna matching unit. Range is at least 60 km with Ash-4 antenna, 350 km with dipole on R168MK mast, total weight 40 kg.
R-168-5UN-1E VHF fixed-site radio set Power: 1 W, 8 W Frequencies/ waveforms: 30–87.975 MHz Security: Analog data secured by built-in ciphering unit; digital data from external data terminal Weight: 14 kg Notes: Designed for ease of use by operators of different qualification levels, the set is intended to replace the R-159 (16 kg), R-159M (16 kg), R-163-10U (14 kg) sets. R-168-5UN-1E VHF vehicle set Power: 1 W, 8 W Frequencies/ waveforms: 30–87.975 MHz Security: handles encrypted data at 1.2 to 16 kbps Weight: 18 kg Notes: Designed to provide a tactical command link under “severe” operating conditions. Full operational set weighs 15.5 kg, offers remote operation at up to 500 metres.
Headsets Atlantic Signal MH series Bone conduction headsets intended for ground operations with immersion limited to three feet for 30 minutes. MH180V offers four sizes of vertical steel frame, noise cancelling boom mike can be on left or right. MH180H features a horizontal steel frame, rubberised rear stabiliser strap, nylon/Velcro vertical strap. Amphibious AA) variants are submersible to 20 Assault (A m. MH180S is a sniper headset with low profile stabiliser bar on non-microphone side to avoid rifle stock. MH3 offers vertical and horizontal adjustment, adjustment of rear head frame radius and transducer side piece housings, fully adjustable nylon/Velcro head strap. All feature custom cable lengths, optional PTT assemblies, remote switches, remote volume controls, etc. Gladiator series Gladiator V/H are variants of the MH180V/H (above) incorporating US military approved fourth-generation earplugs. Design enables operator to engage and disengage hearing protection without affecting communications. Earplugs maintain situational/directional awareness yet react instantly to hazardous noise peaks, providing NRR of 23. ComTac III ACH series Designed by Peltor, ComTac III features an ear cup profile developed for the US Advanced Combat Helmet (ACH), offered in many combinations of single- and dualcomm, single- and dual-downlead, vertical and horizontal frames. Ear cups feature ambient amplification, electronic hearing protection and two-way radio RX. Boom mike can be worn on right or left. Accessory Rail Connector (ARC) variant allows mounting on Ops-Core FAST, other helmets. For ComTac IV products see Peltor.
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TACS1 Headset Lightweight, single-ear, single-comm headset with earphone speaker and a dynamic element microphone that is fitted to an articulated boom. Mesh and nylon front, rear and overhead straps secure it to the head. Can be customised with PTT assemblies, remote switches and volume controls, etc. Amphibious variant submersible to 20 m. Ultralight Headset Rugged lightweight headset with a noise cancelling microphone on articulated boom. Miniature speaker encapsulated in single earpiece which hangs from the ear and surrounds it from top to lobe. Can be worn alone or with adjustable cloth headband. Can be customised with PTT assemblies, remote switches and volume controls, etc. Cobra Headset Headset built around housing that accepts microphone and single earpiece mounted on flexible booms, and the down lead. Components changeable without tools. Mounting options include: adjustable horizontal head strap that can be worn with a helmet, a clip that attaches it to the side of a helmet and an adjustable spring band. Accepts PTT assemblies, remote switches and volume controls, etc. X-22 Headset Low-profile singleear headset that fits under most ballistic helmets. Protective ear cup has a vented rear housing for better frequency response and a comfort pad for extended use. Single down lead, can be hard wired to a PTT and fitted with a quick disconnect. Accepts PTT assemblies, remote switches and volume controls, etc.
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Lo-Vis-R23 Rugged 2 Wire Kit Discreet, rugged submersible earpiece. Speaker housing and microphone are IP67 rated, circuitry is sealed in epoxy, black stainless steel clips hold equipment on clothing. Can be customised with PTT assemblies, remote switches and volume controls, etc. Frontier 1200 In-TheEar Headset Rugged, lightweight, low-profile dual-sided headset enables user to monitor and key single-channel comms via a soldier radio, provides up to 40 dB of passive hearing protection for dismounted or medium-noise wheeled vehicle use. In-ear microphone picks up voice from ear canal. Custom ear moulds optional. MICH Alternative Headset Kit Alternative to Sordin MICH system developed for US SOF. Features waterproof Peltor ComTac III ACH headset with ARC rail attachment or vertical head frame, plug and play ambidextrous boom microphone, waterproof in-line quick disconnect, dual shrouded PTT switches. Available in singleor dual-comm configuration. Dominator II Suite Dominator II combines a waterproof, noise cancelling boom mike for TX and both bone conductors and electronic earpieces for radio RX. Bone conductors and earpieces can work independently or, when hearing protection is required, together. Earpieces can be magnetically stowed. Accessories include PTT, low-vis kit and cable kits.
Bose Combat Vehicle Crewman Headset Acoustic noise cancelling improves speech intelligibility to 95% at noise levels of 115 dBA compared with 80% in conventional sets, says Bose. Provides good attenuation at critical lower frequencies. User can talk through and monitor the ambient sound when needed and can disconnect from intercom without removing helmet. T5 Tactical Headset Offering seamless transition between mounted and dismounted operations, rugged T5 provides clear comms via radios, intercoms, fits under combat helmets. Binaural talk-through enables user to monitor ambient sound, volume control allows concentration on quieter sounds in lower noise environments. Dualcomm versions available. TriPort Tactical Headset Series 2 Designed for wheeled armoured vehicle use, active cancellation offers full-spectrum noise reduction, increasing safe exposure time tenfold over passive systems, says Bose, and features the same talk-through and ambient noise monitoring as the two above. Compatible with CBRN protective clothing and features ambidextrous boom mike. CJ Component Products CJ-1220 Tactical Headsets Lightweight (292 g) rugged headsets for use with Falcon I, II and III, MBITR, similar military radios. All feature low-profile, adjustable gooseneck, noise-cancelling microphones, plastic mesh headbands and withstand six hours immersion at three metres. HS001, HS002
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feature flanged sound-attenuating rubber ear cover and in-line PTT, HS002 adds sniper PTT. HS003 and HS004 feature small earphone woven into headband leaving ear exposed to maximise peripheral hearing. Secure during extreme physical exertion. Both feature in-line PTT, HS004 adds sniper PTT. HS005 and HS006 use a single vinyl ear pad with polyester foam inner lining for comfort and noise attenuation. Both feature an in-line PTT, HS006 adds sniper PTT. CJ-1216 Patrol Headsets Lightweight (191 g) rugged patrol headsets for use with soldier radios such as RF7800S, PRR, Eagle and 2500 XTS Squad Radio. All feature low-profile, gooseneck, noise-cancelling microphones, plastic mesh headbands and withstand six hours immersion at three metres. Single vinyl ear pad with polyester foam lining improves comfort and noise attenuation. HS001 and HS002 feature flanged ear cups, HS002 adds in-line PTT. HS003 and HS004 feature small earphone in headband leaving ear exposed, HS004 adds in-line PTT. HS005 and HS006 have foam filled vinyl ear cups, HS006 adds in-line PTT. CJ-1323 Falcon Military Headsets Lightweight headsets that use bone conduction transducers that transmit sounds to the inner ear through the bones of the skull, leaving the ears free to pick up environmental sounds. HS001 features an in-line PTT only, HS002 also includes fingeractuated PTT. CJ-2013 Falcon Tactical Headsets Lightweight headsets with bone conduction transducers that transmit sound via skull, leaving ears free. HS001 features in-line and finger actuated PTT, HS002 features in-line and wireless finger actuated PTT and in-ear bone conduction earphone. Both have over-the-ear supports and a Velcro adjustable over-the-head strap.
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CJ-8420 heavy duty headsets Rugged heavy duty headsets weighing 861 g and featuring dual foam-filled ear cups, dynamic noise-cancelling microphones, inline PTTs and adjustable over-the-head suspension. HS001 is designed for military vehicle applications and withstands two hours immersion to one metre, features a pivot adjustable mike boom and U-229/U termination. HS002 designed for tactical operations, sealed to IP67, features multi-flex adjustable mike boom, custom termination. CJ-1820 series Headsets with four-position PTT switches. Both feature dynamic noise cancelling microphones on adjustable wire booms, foam-filled ear cups and adjustable, cushioned metal over-the-head bands. Both withstand two hours immersion to one metre. HS001 is a single-ear cup device for tactical use, HS002 a dual-ear cup device for heavy duty use. CJ-8413 series Heavy-duty headsets for vehicle, command post and shelter applications. Both feature noise cancelling microphones on adjustable wire pivots, inline PTT1204 U94A/U switches and foam filled, thumb locked ear cups on cushioned adjustable metal headbands and withstand one metre immersion for two hours. HS161 has two ear cups, HS182 has one.
They also provide passive hearing protection when dismounted or travelling in low-tomedium-noise wheeled vehicles. Against weapon discharges and explosions they provide more than 40 dB(A) of protection; in vehicles they deliver a signal-to-noise ratio in excess of 24 dB(A) with talk-through. Frontier 1000 uses one AAA battery, models 1200 and 1400 draw power from radio.
RA140 Secrette Robust, single-side headset designed to combine stability, comfort, excellent audio. One-piece soft neoprene moulding encloses tropicalised earphone. Helmet-compatible, it stays on through strenuous physical activities, rolls up to fit a pocket. Designed for wearing over left ear with a boom microphone; earphone only and throat mike versions can be worn over right ear. Switches, amplifiers, cable terminations available. RA3185 Cobra/CobraPLUS Modular infantry headsets with offear earphone for better situational awareness. Mounting options include head strap, headband ear cushion kit and helmet clip, enabling use with a wide range of headgear and ballistic helmets including the Mk6, Mk7, ACH, MICH and PASGT. Withstands one hour immersion to two metres. CobraPLUS is tougher and more stable for the most physically active operations. Switches, amplifiers and cable terminations also available. Medium/High Noise Headsets
Esterline RA5500 Frontier series Dual-sided, lightweight, rugged in-ear headsets developed by Racal Acoustics that enable the wearer to monitor and key singlechannel communication via soldier radio.
RA108 Slimgard II Medium-/high-noise headset designed to meet hearing protection and comms needs of troops in tracked IFVs, Slimgard II is compatible with a variety of ballistic helmets, available with passive and active noise
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binaural sound on intercoms and radios, talkthrough capability, level-limited audio. Can be donned and doffed without removing helmet, integral ANR optional. Chest-worn switch box.
MDH-A Weighing less than 227 g, MDH-A fits under PASGT, ACH and SOHAH helmets. Features universal size adjustment and can be worn with one or two ear cups. Noise-cancelling microphone mounted on flexible boom. ANR and talk-through capabilities included.
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RA195 Combat ANR Headset With noise attenuation exceeding that of some combat vehicle crew helmets this dualear headset can be used as with new generation headgear such as the ACH. Features include a talk-through circuit, adjustable noise cancelling boom mike with voice activation option, comfortable and secure neckband. In service with British forces. Gencom Lightweight headset with dual radio/intercom capabilities permitting simultaneous, split earphone reception using two radios or radio and intercom. Talk-through electronic hearing capabilities improve situational awareness, limits noise to 85 dB, 21 dB NR rating. Low-profile ear cup improves fit with ballistic headgear including Gentex TBH-II, TBH-II side cut, TBH-II army, law enforcement, lightweight US Marine Corps and PASGT helmets.
M3 Universal fit in-ear tactical headset for highnoise, extreme environments secured by overthe-ear cable retainer, soft spring. Provides total noise elimination, discreet design, whisper functionality. Bone conduction microphone picks up voice from jaw bone. Weighing 5 g, M3 is compatible with helmets, gas masks and circumaural headsets. Features M30 finger-mounted PTT.
RA195 i-Combat Improved RA195 modified for Bowman radio. Dual-ear headset features voice operated switch, new ear cushion materials for greater comfort, more robust and flexible mike boom, better noise-cancelling mike insert, new ANR offering 2-3 dB improvement and better speech intelligibility, less noise fatigue. RA5000 Raptor Rugged, EMChardened circumaural medium-/highnoise headset offering continuous and impulse noise protection for mounted and dismounted roles. Offers clear, monaural or
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Gencaps Headset with talk-through feature that amplifies lowlevel sound, limits louder sounds to 85 dB. Can be donned and doffed without removing helmet. Microphones and PTTs available for a variety of radios and intercoms. Slim ear cups make it compatible with helmets including Gentex TBH-II, ACH, LWH, SOHAH, PASGT.
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M3s Submersible in-ear headset that enables communication as deep as 60 m. Secured by over-the-ear cable retainer and soft spring. Bone conduction microphone picks up voice from jaw bone vibrations. Provides total noise elimination for “crystal clear� communication, discreet design, whisper mode, choice of PTTs. Weighs less than 5 g.
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earplugs provide protection to an SNR of 32, integral microphones enable hear-through for full SA, low profile ensures compatibility with helmets, gas masks, circumaural headsets. Bone conduction microphone picks up voice from jaw. X5 weighs 5 g per side. X6 is custommoulded version.
V30 All-in-one headset system designed for easy, intuitive operation and to provide soldiers the highest level of hearing protection and communication clarity on the battlefield. Single Radio configuration has a hard wired primary radio cable; dual Radio configuration has a hard wired primary radio cable and a modular input for a secondary radio/device/ICS. V30 control unit weighs 145g without headset.
X50 Tactical Communication and Protective System Digital in-ear bone conduction headset control unit providing hearing protection, hear-through capability and control of two communication devices. User can control hear-through volume with “super-enhanced� hearing, comms volume. Radio/intercom sensing enables hot swaps with no loss of SA. Operates in half-duplex radio and full-duplex intercom modes. X5, X6 dual headsets designed for X50, S10.
MSA SupremeMil CC Single or dual comm headsets designed for connection to PTT. Waterproof, level-dependent microphones reduce peak sounds to safe level. Amplifies quiet sounds. Each ear cup has two speakers, one connected to level-dependent system, one directly to radio. Features noise-cancelling boom mike. Offered in headband (394 g) or neckband (346 g) version for helmet compatibility. (Mobile Team image) Supreme Pro CC Single-comm protective headset that connects to PTT, one radio. Features one speaker in each cup, amplifies weak sounds, flex-adjustable boom for noise-cancelling mike. Cups shaped to fit both left-and righthanded shooters. Shielded microphones in ear cups provide directionality. Offered in headband (374 g) or neckband (326 g) versions for helmet compatibility. Supreme Pro WW WW version adds wireless two-way comms with Bluetooth-enabled devices including some radios to the features of the Supreme Pro. Offers hands-free operation, transmission range of around 10 m, transmits in the unrestricted 2.45 GHz band. Weighs 340 g.
V60 In-ear hearing protection and communication system with electronic hearthrough and impulse noise protection. Control unit can interface with different headsets types along with up to four com sources simultaneously, including radios, intercoms, mobile phones and computers. Submersible up to 20 m. Control unit measures 70 x 63 x 25 mm and weighs 145g.
Lightweight Sensory Headset Single- or dual-comm bone conduction headset with transducers mounted in front of the ears and featuring flex-adjustable noisecancelling mike, enables user to hear clearly even when wearing earplugs. Can be connected to various PTT systems. Frame goes over ears and behind head.
X5/X6 Dual in-ear hearing protection headset with full situational awareness for use with X50 and X10 systems (see below). Replaceable foam
S10 Hearing protection, communication system with full situational awareness designed for use with a single radio without external power socket, powered by one AA battery. On/off button controls hear-through function. Supports existing squad radios. Weighs 5 g. X5 and X6 dual headsets are designed for use with S10 and X50.
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adjustable boom. Secured by washable mesh headband and Velcro strap. Withstands 30 minutes under one metre salt water. Available with body-worn PTT.
OTTO Engineering Tactical I Single-sided waterproof headset that clips securely to a helmet, fits easily under protective headgear. Quick cable disconnect allows it to remain on doffed helmet. Boom mike attaches to chin strap or gas mask with Velcro strap. Barrel PTT features protective cover. Tactical II Single-sided headset designed to fit under helmet or cap. Large ear cup blocks unwanted noise. Noisecancelling microphone on flexadjustable boom. Washable Velcro head strap, elastic headband secure fit. Withstands two hours immersion in one metre of salt water. Available with body-worn PTT. Tactical III Single-sided headset designed to fit under headgear. Combination speaker and boom microphone that slide into Velcro pocket secured with Velcro strap. Noise-cancelling microphone on flex-adjustable boom. Secured by washable mesh over-the-head strap and elastic headband. Withstands two hours under one metre salt water. Available with body-worn PTT. Tactical IV Single-sided headset designed to fit under helmet or cap. Combination speaker and boom microphone slide onto headband. Noise-cancelling microphone on flex-
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Tactical V Single-sided headset designed to fit under helmet or cap. Features full-size soft padded ear cup for noise reduction with speaker. Noisecancelling microphone on flex-adjustable boom. Secured by washable mesh over-thehead strap and elastic headband. Withstands two hours under one metre salt water. In-line PTT clips to belt.
ComTac IV Hybrid Headset Combines traditional architecture, in-ear hearing protection, detachable flexible-boom mike and ear buds. Headband stabilises ear buds, cuts risk of cable snags, dislodgement. Level-dependent function enhances SA. Electronics contained in headset, eliminating control box. Weighs 238 g. Tested to military standards. Rugged single- and multi-PTT adapters available. Savox
3M Peltor HP-150 Earpac In-ear headset with impulse hearing protection. Boom mounted noise-cancelling mike, dual speakers for binaural radio inputs, foam and custom-moulded earpieces offered. Features dual peripheral awareness microphones and speakers, Kevlar cable. Compatible with most military radios. Designed for tactical shooters operating near medium noise level vehicles.
ComTac XP Headset Electronic level-dependent headset offering SNR of 28 dB. Offers external input, release time, balance, plug, equalizer and external mute modes. Independent dual earphones in slim cups enable talk through and carry external radio signal. Compatible with most ballistic helmets, offered with over-the-head or neckband. Boom mike is standard but bone conduction microphone for Selex radios, Harris 7800 is available. Single- and multiPTT adapters available.
HP-300 Earpac In-ear headset for tactical firearms use with impulse hearing protection and ambient peripheral awareness. Features in-ear microphone and dual speakers for binaural radio inputs, dual peripheral awareness microphones and speakers, Kevlar lined cable. Compatible with most military tactical radios.
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HP-200 Assault Headset Tactical over-ear headset with hearing protection, peripheral awareness and ambient talk-through. Compatible with ballistic helmets; ear cups suit leftand right-handed shooters. Optional boom mike can mount to either ear cup. Shielded mikes optimise spatial awareness. High amplification and natural sound reproduction without chopping. Waterproof version available. Weighs 310 g. HC-700D Tactical Headset General purpose lightweight dualsided tactical headset with flexible boom microphone, user replaceable ear cushions. Submersible to one metre. Options: direct radio connection, custom cable lengths, wind noise protection, dynamic or electret microphones, PTTs, gel ear cushions.
Selex ES WACH 900 Noise Reduction Headset Passive and active noise reduction headset developed with Sennheiser for mounted infantry and light reconnaissance vehicle crews. Provides stereo talk-through, left/right side noise-cancelling microphone. Ear cups fit under PASGT, MICH, other helmets. Optional neck and headbands. Pressel box powers ANR outside vehicle. Weighs 454 g.
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Clarus Dual-sided lightweight in-ear headset with PTT on miniature control unit, flexible boom mike. Provides impulse and steady state noise protection, electronic hear-through. Designed for intercom interoperability, clear communications, and sound localisation for full SA. Control box weighs 115 g, headset 41 g. Withstands one metre immersion for 30 mins.
Maximus Dual-sided lightweight in-ear headset with miniaturised remote control box that simplifies access to dual wireless PTTs. Duallead configuration draws small current from primary radio. Provides passive and active noise reduction, radio, intercom capability, sound localisation for full SA. Control box weighs 202 g, headset 116 g, wireless PTT 60 g. H2OPS Immersible headset providing full-spectrum ANR, multi-platform intercom compatibility, enhanced hear-through and sound localisation, auto whisper mode, enhanced
hearing. Ops Core chinstrap boom mike disconnects for low-vis ops using in-ear mike. Features dual wireless PTTs. Powered by MBITR/JEM and PRC-152. Control box weighs 236 g. Xacore
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