Naval HF Products and Subsystems
www.thalescomminc.com
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IntroductIon
All sales are subject to uS and/or uK Government export approval.
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IntroductIon
thales communications, Inc. is a pioneer in the development, manufacture, and support of innovative communications systems for warfighters and first responders, We serve the ground, naval, airborne, and homeland security domains, meeting the challenges and requirements of size-, weight-, and power-constrained environments. thales communications is part of the global thales group of companies, which, for over 50 years, has been a worldwide leader in delivering state-of-the-art communications suites for the demanding naval and maritime environments.
Since 2004, thales communications has been building on the thales legacy, delivering reliable High Frequency (HF) communications systems into both shipborne and fixed-station platforms used by the u.S. navy and u.S. coast Guard. We merged the existing commercial manufacturing capability of thales Mackay (based in raleigh, north carolina) with the HF “center of excellence” engineering expertise of thales in the united Kingdom (thales uK). our subsequent transfer of manufacturing from thales uK has become a proven success story demonstrating our long-term commitment to our navy and coast Guard customers.
In 2008, thales communications’ HF reputation continued to grow. We were down selected as the HF Program of record for the Airborne, Maritime, and Fixed Station (AMF) Joint tactical radio System (JtrS) program. Additionally, in a sole-source announcement by the coast Guard, our HF system was selected as the “Gold Standard” for future cutter acquisition programs. the name thales communications has become synonymous with shipborne HF in both the navy and coast Guard.
thales communications is a u.S. proxy company, 100% American and free of foreign ownership, control, and influence. While operating independently of corporate entities, we serve as a “gateway to technology” and are able to leverage resources from the wider thales organization as needed.
Headquartered in clarksburg, Maryland, thales communications has a state-of-the-art manufacturing plant and a 365/24/7 customer support department. We are certified to ISo 9001:2008 standards and have achieved the cMMI Level 3 rating.
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Table of Contents
tAbLe oF contentS
• IntroductIon 2
• tAbLe oF contentS 4
• HF ProductS And SubSySteMS 5
> Radios and Software 6
• MSn8100 Series Software defined radio (Sdr) 6
• tMr8090 Series HF transceiver 7
• tMr3300 Series Automatic Link establishment (ALe) controller 8
• tMr6490 control unit 9
> Power Amplifiers 10
• tMr1096 (125 W) 11
• PA8100 Series (500 W & 1 kW) 12
• Power Supply units and trays 14
> Antenna Couplers and Antennas 16
• Acu51 1 kW narrowband Antenna coupler 17
• tMr4095/4096 Series 125 W Antenna couplers 18
• cA6000 Series broadband transmit Antenna combiner 19
• Mcu6400 Series HF Multicouplers 20
• thales Antennas 21
• third Party Antennas 22
• cASe StudIeS 24
> Naval 25
> U.S. Coast Guard 26
> International 28
• GLoSSAry 30
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MSN8100 SoFTwARe DeFINeD RADIo (SDR)Part number 608800-01 (4 channel)Part number 608800-00 (3 channel)
• Multi-channel, Multi-mode operation• embedded Modem• open Standard, Menu-driven GuI• networked via SnMP over ethernet• Software configurable, ready for In-
service upgrade• Standard Interfaces Support Legacy
Integration• Supports Joint and coalition
Interoperability• Fully compatible with the Series 6000
range of naval Products
STANDARDS
the HF naval Sdr is compliant to and compatible with the following functional and performance standards: StAnAG 4197* ° StAnAG 4198* ° StAnAG 4203 ° StAnAG 4285 ° StAnAG 4529 ° StAnAG 4538 (rF reqs.) ° StAnAG 4539 Annex b ° StAnAG 5066 V1* ° StAnAG 5511* ed. 3 ° StAnAG 4415 ° StAnAG 4481 ed. 1 (Annex b/c) ° StAnAG 5031 ed. 1 ° StAnAG 5522* Annex 2 ° MIL-Std-188-110A/b ° MIL-Std-188- 141A/b (App A) ° MIL-Std-188-203-1/1A
*modem and/or control functions provided externally
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Stored Channels• 1-, 2-, 3-, or 4-channel variants• 1024 pre-sets per channel
Frequency Accuracy• 3 parts in 107 (0°c to 35°c)
external Frequency Input• 1, 5, or 10 MHz
Modes of operation• cW (A1A, A1b); McW (A2A, A2b); AM (H3e); FAX (F1G,
F3c); FSK (F1A, F1b, J2b); uSb/LSb (H2A, H2b, J2A, J2b, J3e, r2A, r2b, r3e); ISb (b7b, b8e, b9W); Link-11 tAdIL-A (G7b); Link-11 StAnAG (b7b, b8e, b9W)
• the Sdr is configurable to support both half duplex and full duplex operation (in data modes using a combination of two channels)
Tuning Time• <5 ms to within 20 Hz
eNVIRoNMeNTAL/PHYSICAL
Temperature• MIL-Std-810F. Methods 501.4 and 502.4
– operation: 0°c to +49°c – Storage: -30°c to +70°c
Humidity• MIL-Std-810F Method 507.4
Vibration• MIL-Std-167-1 (Ships) type 1
Shock• MIL-Std-901d 30g, 25ms (in a shock-mounted cabinet)
eMC/eMI• MIL-Std-461e
MTBF• MIL-Hdb K-217F at 25°c nS > 4000 hours
Size (H x w x D)• 7 x 19 x 19.5 in (178(4u) x 483 x 495 mm)
weight• 37.5 lbs max (17 kg) (depending on configuration)
ReCeIVeR
Frequency Range• 10 kHz to 30 MHz in 1 Hz steps
Sensitivity• LSb, uSb, ISb; a signal of -113 dbm (1µV emf) in a 3 kHz
bandwidth gives a (S+n)/n of 10 db• A high sensitivity position is provide
eXCITeR
Frequency Range• 1.5 MHz to 30 MHz in 1 Hz steps
Carrier Suppression • >60 db
Unwanted Sideband Suppression • >60 db
Spurious emissions • better than -80 db at all frequencies removed by more than
5% from the tuned frequency (with PPS)
oPTIoNS
• external Pre/Post-selector
MSN8100 SeRIeS SoFTwARe DeFINeD RADIo (SDR)
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PS8100 Pre/Post-Selector
MSn8100 Software defined radio4-channel transceiver
MSn8100 HF transceiverFront View
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• companion 125 W, 1 kW, or 5 kW LPA • JItc-certified MIL-Std-188-141b
(App A) (ALe) • tAdIL-A/LInK-11 (A and G) • two channel ISb • Full bIte, Local, or remote to Lru • configuration Flexibility
TMR8090 SINGLePart number 794052-001-XXX
TMR8091 FULL DUPLeXPart number 794053-001-XXX
TMR8092 DUALPart number 794054-001-XXX
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Stored Channels• 1000 programmable
Frequency Stability • ocXo: 0.01 PPM, 0° to +50°c
Modes of operation• uSb/LSb/ISb/cW/AM/AMe• A1A, A1b, b7b, b8e, b9W, F1A, F1b, F1c, F3c, H2A,
H2b, H3e, J2b, J3e, r2A, r2b, r3e• Simplex, Half duplex, or Full duplex operation
Tuning• direct frequency or channel entry from keyboard or keypad
on Lcu, rcu, or computerSynthesizer Tune Time
• < 20 msRemote Interfaces
• rS-232 or rS-485 (up to 1.3 km)Line Input/output
• two independent channels• -20 dbm to +10 dbm• 600 ohm balanced audio
Voltage Requirements• universal Input: 90 to 270 VAc, 47 to 400 Hz single phase
BITe• Auto test to board/module level on power up • re-test at user command
eNVIRoNMeNTAL/PHYSICAL
Temperature • operation: -5°c to +55°c• Storage: -40°c to +70°c
Shock/Vibration• MIL-Std-810e
weight• 21.2 lbs (9.6 kg)
Size (H x w x D)• 7 x 19 x 15 in (178 x 483 x 381 mm)
ReCeIVeR
Frequency Range• 10 kHz to 30 MHz in 1 Hz steps
Sensitivity• 10 db SInAd in 3 kHz bandwidth• SSb: 0.5 µV (-113 dbm)• cW: 0.5 µV (-113 dbm)• AM: 3 µV (reduced below 500 kHz)
eXCITeR
Frequency Range• 1.5 MHz to 30 MHz in 1 Hz steps
output Power• 50 mW
oPTIoNS
• Internal Pre/Post-selector • rack Mount Kit • tMr6490 Local control unit
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TMR8090 SeRIeS HF TRANSCeIVeR
tMr8090 transceiver with optional tMr6490 Local control unit
tMr8090 dual transceiver
The following products are variants of the TMR8090 Series Transceiver:
TMR5090: SINGLe CHANNeL ReCeIVeR (7990026-000-XXX)
TMR5091: DUAL CHANNeL ReCeIVeR (799027-000-XXX)
TMR6790: SINGLe CHANNeL eXCITeR (795037-000-XXX)
TMR6791: DUAL CHANNeL eXCITeR(795038-000-XXX)
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TMR3300 SeRIeS AUToMATIC LINk eSTABLISHMeNT (ALe) CoNTRoLLeR
TMR3301 SINGLe ALePart number 799075-000-001
TMR3302 DUAL ALePart number 799075-000-002
• 1u/19-Inch rack Mounted Single or dual ALe System
• ALe to MIL-Std-188-141b App A with Link Protection to App b Level 2
• u.S. Government JItc certified• ALe System configuration and control
established with rack Mounted Laptop computer and ALe3300 ALe controller Software
• control Also Available from tMr6490 Local or remote control unit (Lcu/rcu)
GeNeRAL
• Automatic best channel selection, based on current conditions
• Automatic initialization at power-up to user configuration• extensive diagnostics and error recovery• detailed log reports of system activity and diagnostic
operations
eNVIRoNMeNTAL/PHYSICAL
Temperature• MIL-Std-810F methods 501.4 and 502.4
– operation: -6° c to +49° c – Storage: -33° c to +71° c
Humidity• MIL-Std-810F method 507.4
Vibration• MIL-Std-167-1 (Ships)
Shock• MIL-Std-901d (in a shock-mounted cabinet)
eMC/eMI• MIL-Std-461e
Size (H x w x D)• 1.75 x 19 x 10 in (44 x 483 x 254 mm)
weight• Single ALe: 7 lbs (3 kg)• dual ALe: 9 lbs (4 kg)
eLeCTRICAL
Power• 85-264 VAc, 47-63 Hz autoranging, 10 W maximum
Audio Level• 0 dbm nominal
Audio Input Impedance• 600 ohms
Control• rS-232
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System Block Diagram
ALe3300 controller Software
tMr3302 ALe controller Front View
tMr3302 ALe controller back View
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TMR6490 CoNTRoL UNIT
TMR6490 LoCAL CoNTRoL UNITPart number 799070-000-004
TMR6491 ReMoTe CoNTRoL UNIT wITH eXTeRNAL PoweR SUPPLYPart number 799072-000-004
• controls up to 49 radios• Master/Slave Functionality• 160º Field of View eL display• rS-485 control up to 1.3 km• Initiates/Monitors bIt of controlled
Systems• Local Front-Panel Mount or remote
Mount options
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Graphical User Interface (GUI)• the monochrome ¼ VGA display screen allows a 160°
viewable area. dimming from 100% to 5% brightness is provided as well as screensaver timer and display on/off control.
Communication Control Interfaces• rS-485 global bus communication control• rS-232 maintenance control
Communication Control Baud Rates• 300, 600, 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600, 19200 or 38400
Control Capability• Any combination up to 49 radios and control units on the global
bus networkPTT
• Audio path tone keying or control path serial keyingexternal key
• Audio path tone keying or control path serial keyingLocal Squelch
• SyllabicMicrophone
• A microphone connector is provided. • two different input impedances may be selected
– High Impedance Input: 5 kohm – Low Impedance Input: 300 ohm
eNVIRoNMeNTAL/PHYSICAL
Temperature• operation: -5°c to +55°c• Storage: -40°c to +70°c
Shock/Vibration• MIL-Std-810e
eMC/eMI• MIL-Std-461
Size (H x w x D)• 7 x 19 x 3.86 in (178 x 483 x 98 mm)
weight• 7.6 lbs (3.5 kg)
Power Requirements• receives power from the host radio when mounted on chassis
oPTIoNS
• Power Supply for operation separate from radio: 90-270 VAc, 47-63 Hz, auto-ranging
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tMr6490 remote control unit with external Power Supply
tMr8090 transceiver with tMr6490 Local control unit
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PoWer AMPLIFIerS
PoWer AMPLIFIerS
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TMR1096 125 w PoweR AMPLIFIeRPart number 796012-000-001
• Full bIte, Local or remote, to Lru• Power output Adjustable from 1 W to
125 W in 3 db Steps• Ac Input 85-264 VAc, Auto-ranging, or
dc Input 20-32 Volts, Auto changeover• MIL-Std-188-141b (App A) and
tAdIL-A/LInK-11 compatible• Fully compatible with tMr4095/4096
digital Antenna coupler (no control cable)
• VSWr, temperature and over current Protection
GeNeRAL
Frequency Range• 1.5 to 30 MHz
RF output Power (Class AB Mode)• 125 W ±1 db average or PeP into 50 ohm load• Selectable reduced power level: 62, 31, 16, 8, 4, 2, and 1 W
± 1 db, continuous dutyVSwR
• Full power output up to 1.3:1 VSWr• Automatic output power derating for load VSWr > 1.3:1
Input RF Drive• 50 mW
Intermodulation Distortion• class Ab Mode, 125 W PeP
– IMd3 = -28 db typical below tones – IMd5 = -38 db typical below tones – IMd11 and higher order products = -67 db typical
below tonesHarmonics
• All harmonics at least 63 db below fundamental.Protection Mechanisms
• over temperature Protection• output Load Mismatch Protection• over current Protection
Voltage Requirements• Input Voltage
– 85 - 264 VAc, single phase, 47-63 Hz, autoranging – 20 - 32 Vdc reserve battery, auto changeover
• Input Power Factor – 0.98 @ 90 VAc and 125 W cW output power
• Power consumption – 530 VA maximum
Control Interface• Local bus
– rS-232 diagnostic and rS-485 control from – Series 5000 exciter
eNVIRoNMeNTAL/PHYSICAL
Temperature• operation: -5°c to +49°c• Storage: -31°c to +71°c
Humidity• MIL-Std-810e
Vibration• MIL-Std-167-1 (Ships) type 1
Shock• MIL-Std-810e
eMI/eMC• MIL-Std-461d
Dimensions (w x H x D)• 19 x 7 x 4 in (483 x 178 x 95 mm)
weight• 20 lbs (9 kg)
oPTIoNS
• tMr4095 and tMr4096 digital Antenna couplers• rack mount bracket kit for mounting separate from radio
TMR1096 (125 w)
PoWer AMPLIFIerS
tMr1096 125 W Front View
tMr1096 125 W back View
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PA8105 500 wATTPart number 634797-00
PA8109 1 kwPart number 608690-00
• rugged design Incorporating MoSFet Amplifiers
• Ideally Suited to naval co-site environment
• Service Information Available via diagnostic Port
• easy Access for Maintenance and Servicing
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Frequency Range• 1.5 MHz to 30 MHz
RF output Power (Class AB Mode)• 1 kW Amplifier: 1 kW ± 1 db into <1.2:1 VSWr, >600 W
into 2:1 VSWr • 500 W Amplifier: 500 W ± 1 db into <1.2:1 VSWr, >300 W
into 2:1 VSWr • Power reduction down to 1 W in 1 db steps
Harmonics• All better than <-63 dbc
Forward Intermodulation Products• >38 db (typically >43 db below PeP)
Required Power (48 VDC)• 1 kW: 3600 W typical, 4800 W max• 500 W: 2000 W typical, 2400 W max
eNVIRoNMeNTAL/PHYSICAL
Temperature• MIL-Std-810F
– operation: -5°c to +49°c – Storage: -30°c to +71°c
• operation to +55°c at reduced duty cycle or AM servicesHumidity
• MIL-Std-810FVibration
• MIL-Std-167-1 (Ships) type 1Shock
• MIL-Std-901d, 30 g, 25ms (in a shock mounted cabinet)eMC/eMI
• MIL-Std-461eSize (H x w x D)
• 1 kW 14 x 19 x 22 in (355 (8u) x 483 x 560 mm)• 500 W 10.5 x 19 x 22 in (267 (6u) x 483 x 560 mm)
weight• 1 kW: 143 lbs (65 kg)• 500 W: 88.2 lbs (44 kg)
oPTIoNS
Receiver/exciters• MSn8100 Series Software defined radio• tMr5000/6000 Series receiver/exciter
Transmit Antennas/Antenna Coupling Units• Whip Antennas via Acu51 fast antenna tuning unit• AS6000 loop antennas• broadband antennas via cA6000 broadband combiner
system
PA8100 SeRIeS (500 w & 1 kw)
PoWer AMPLIFIerS
PA8105 500 W Power AMP Front cover Panel
PA8190 1 kW Power AMP Front cover Panel
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PA8100 SeRIeS (500 w & 1 kw)
PoWer AMPLIFIerS
PA8105 500 W Power AMP Front without coverPA8190 1 kW Power AMP Front without cover
PA8190 1 kW Power AMP rear Power Amplifier Module
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PoweR SUPPLY UNITS AND TRAYS
k647.1 440V PoweR SUPPLY MoDULePart number 421202
R800.1 440V PoweR SUPPLY TRAYPart number 245830
XP Power / Schaefer per thales Specification rS809740
GeNeRAL
AC Power Input Supply• rated Voltage: 382V – 475V Ac phase-to-phase, 47 – 63 Hz • rated current: 9A per phase at 382V Ac input voltage and
48V/100A output• Power consumption: <6.5 kVA
DC output Supplies• the power supply output has the characteristics listed in the
table below.
eNVIRoNMeNTAL/PHYSICAL
Temperature• operation: –5°c to +49°c with relative humidity up to 95% at
30°c per MIL-Std-810FAltitude
• 6,500 ft (2000 m)Vibration
• Per MIL-Std-167-1 (Ships) type 1Shock
• MIL-Std-810FeMC
• MIL-Std-461e with thales 189049 external filter kitSize (H x w x D):
• Module: 5.00 x 8.0 x 24.0 in (127 x 203 x 610mm)• tray: 5.25 x 19.0 x 25.0 in (133 x 483 x 635mm)
weight: • Module: 38 lbs (17 kg)• tray: 22 lbs (10 kg)
oPTIoNS
• Mechanical Installation Kit• empty Slot blanking Plate
PoWer AMPLIFIerS
oUTPUT MAXIMUM RIPPLe
NoMINAL VoLTAGe
MAXIMUM LoAD
1 250mVp-p† 48V ± 3% 100A
2 100mVp-p† 12V ± 0.5V 500mA
† ripple and noise in the range 10 Hz to 20 MHz.
XP Power PSu Front View
XP Power PSu back View
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PoweR SUPPLY UNITS AND TRAYS
SP2040 PoweR SUPPLY MoDULe Part number 421233
SP2050 PoweR SUPPLY TRAYPart number 245889
ceLAb / Murata per thales Specification rS824126
GeNeRAL
AC Power Input Supply• rated Voltage: 90 - 264V, 47-63 Hz, 1-phase or 3-phase, 3/4
wire Plus Protective earth (Pe)• rated current: 32A single-phase or 15A per phase, 3-phase• Power consumption: < 5.5 kVA
DC output Supplies• the power supply output has the characteristics listed in the
table below.
eNVIRoNMeNTAL/PHYSICAL
Temperature• operation: –5°c to +49°c with relative humidity up to 95% at
30°c per MIL-Std-810FAltitude
• 6,500 ft (2000 m)Vibration
• Per MIL-Std-167-1 (Ships) type 1Shock
• MIL-Std-810FeMC
• MIL-Std-461eSize (H x w x D):
• Module: 5.25 x 8.0 x 20.0 in (133 x 203 x 508mm)• tray: 5.25 x 19.0 x 23.0 in (133 x 483 x 584mm)
weight: • Module: 20 lbs (9 kg)• tray: 22 lbs (10 kg)
oPTIoNS
• Mechanical Installation Kit• empty Slot blanking Plate
PoWer AMPLIFIerS
oUTPUT MAXIMUM RIPPLe
NoMINAL VoLTAGe
MAXIMUM LoAD
1 250mVp-p† 48V ± 3% 100A‡
2 100mVp-p† 12V ± 0.5V 500mA
† ripple and noise in the range 10 Hz to 20 MHz.‡ 60A when input is below 155Vac (nom).
ceLAb PSu Front View
ceLAb PSu back View
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AntennA couPLerS And AntennAS
AntennA couPLerS And AntennAS
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AntennA couPLerS And AntennAS
ACU51 1 kw NARRowBAND ANTeNNA CoUPLeRPart number 602229-01
• 1.5 to 30 MHz coverage• <50 msec tuning from Memory• 99 channel Memory• Full bIte at PA and radio• no coupler control cable required• Ideal for MIL-Std-188-141b (App A)
operation• robust, rugged naval coupler design• Suited for both tx only (Acu50) or tx/
rx via a Single Whip Antenna (Acu51)
GeNeRAL
Frequency Range• 1.5 MHz to 30 MHz
Power Input• 1000 W, cW, 100% duty cycle
Tuning Time• normal
– 3 s typical, 7 s maximum• Preset
– < 50 msTune Power
• 10 W + 3 dbTuning Accuracy
• 1.5:1 VSWr or betterPower Supply
• Voltage: 28 Vdc + 4 V• Max current: 3 A
eNVIRoNMeNTAL/PHYSICAL
Temperature• operation: -40°c to +55°c• Storage:-40°c to +70°c MIL-Std-810e and neS1004
Humidity• MIL-Std-810e, Method 507.3
Vibration• MIL-Std-810e, Method 514.4 cat 9 random
Shock• MIL-S-901d (on shock isolators)
MTBF• >12,600 hrs
MTTR• <30 minutes
Size (H x w x L)• 33 x 16 x 13.5 in (845 x 411 x 341 mm)
(including insulator and stud) weight
• 116 lbs (53 kg)
oPTIoNS
• electrical Installation Kit–contains electrical connectors
ACU51 1 kw NARRowBAND ANTeNNA CoUPLeR
Acu51 1 kW narrowband Antenna coupler
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TMR4095/4096 SeRIeS 125 w ANTeNNA CoUPLeRS
TMR4095 125 wATTPart number 798011-000-004
TMR4096 125 wATT NVISPart number 798013-000-002
• Antenna Matching capability− 9’ and 16’ Vehicular Whips− 23’ to 150’ Whips and Long Wire
base Station Antennas− Line Flattener for broadband
Antennas• no control cable required• Sealed construction• remote capability - up to 328 ft
(100 m) Separation from Amplifier
GeNeRAL
operation Frequency Range • 1.5 to 30 MHz
Rated Input Power • 125 W PeP and Avg
Antenna Matching Capability • 10 ft (3 m) whip antennas above 1.8 MHz• 13 ft (4 m) whip antennas above 1.7 MHz• 23 ft (7 m) whip antennas 1.5 to 30 MHz• Wire Antennas up to 150 ft (45 m)• broadband dipoles and nVIS antennas (use as a line flattener)
Tuning Time • Less than 5 ms from memory• 300 ms typical, 600 ms maximum rF tune
Tune Power Required • 4 W minimum• Power Input requirement: 22 to 30 Vdc supplied through
coaxial cable from amplifierTuning Accuracy
• 1.5:1 VSWr or betterRemote Capability
• up to 200 ft (60 m) separation from transmitter with rG-213• up to 328 ft (100 m) with rG-218
eNVIRoNMeNTAL/PHYSICAL
Temperature • operation: -30°c to +55°c • Storage: -40°c to +85°c
Humidity • MIL-Std-810e, Method 506.2 and 507.2
Immersion • MIL-Std-810e, Method 512.2
Vibration • MIL-Std-810e, Method 514.3
Shock • MIL-Std-810e, Method 516.3
Size (H x w x D) • 8 x 7 x 14 in (203 x 178 x 356 mm)
weight• 16.5 lbs (7.5 Kg)
AntennA couPLerS And AntennAS
tMr4095 coupler Front View
tMr4095 coupler back View nVIS Antenna with tMr4096 coupler
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CA6400 4-wAY CoMBINeRPart number 604442-14
CA6500 5-wAY CoMBINeRPart number 604441-14
CA6800 8-wAY CoMBINeRPart number 602803-10
• Scalable 2 to 8 PAs into 1 broadband antenna
• Passive hybrid combiners provide a very linear combination of transmit lines minimizing receive channel blockage
• Simple architecture provides ease of maintenance and low repair time
• optional FPMu allows coherent combination of transmit channels for higher single channel power
• Interfaces to two part antennas via optional diplexers with standard crossovers of 6, 8, or 9 MHz
• can operate into broadband antenna VSWrs of 4.5:1 with each PA at full 1 kW power
• Power monitor senses forward/reverse power into antenna and cuts PA power by 3 db under high reverse power conditions
• Integral high power test load allows system test without external load
CA6000 SeRIeS BRoADBAND TRANSMIT ANTeNNA CoMBINeR
GeNeRAL
Frequency Range• 1.5 MHz to 30 MHz
Input Power• 1 kW nominal per transmitter input, maximum 1.2 kW
Insertion Loss• combiner: ≤1 db• Flexible Power Management unit: 0 db ±2 db
Input/output Impedance• combiner Array: 50 ohm, unbalanced, VSWr <1.2:1, with
50 ohm source and terminations.• FPMu: 50 ohm, unbalanced, VSWr <1.2:1, with 50 ohm
source and terminations.Port-Port Isolation
• combiner Array: >25 db min, typically 30 db with 50 ohm source and termination
• FPMu: ≥40 db min, typically 50 db with 50 ohm source and termination
Power Supply• 115/230 V, 50-60 Hz, ±10%
Power Requirement• Heaters 110 W nominal (per cabinet)
eNVIRoNMeNTAL/PHYSICAL
Temperature• operation: -5ºc to +55ºc• Storage: -30°c to +70°c MIL-Std-810 e and neS1004
Vibration• MIL-Std-810e, Method 514.4, cat 9 random
Shock• MIL-S-901d; 30g, 25 ms (per neS1004) (with cabinet shock
mounts)Size (w x H x D)
• Height (34 u cabinet): 64.125 in (1630 mm)• Width: 23.625 in (600 mm)• depth: 31.50 in (800 mm)
weight
ADDITIoNAL
• Interoperable with thales Series 6000 and Series 8000 HF systems
• electrical Installation Kit: contains electrical connectors.• Mechanical Installation Kit: contains shock mountings and
hardware to interconnect cabinets.
AntennA couPLerS And AntennAS
cA6400 Series 4-way transmit combiner
cA6800 Series 8-way combiner with optional FPMu & diplexer
4-way 5-way 8-way
<420 VA <tbd <770 VA
CABINeT(S) FPMU DIPLeXeR
2-4 way (single) 220 kg 5 kg 6 kg
5 way (single) 250 kg 5 kg 6 kg
6-8 way (dual) 500 kg 10 kg 6 kg
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Configuation• Mcu6402: 4 antenna inputs with 2 outputs per input• Mcu6403: 4 antenna inputs with 3 outputs per input• Mcu6412: 4 inputs to 12 outputs via non-blocking switch
matrix (any receiver output can be connected to any antenna input)
Frequency Range• 10 kHz to 30 MHz
Noise Figure• Mcu6402/6403: 9.5db with 50 ohms source and
termination over the frequency range 60 kHz to 30 MHz• Mcu6412: 16 db with 50 ohms source and terminations
over the frequency range 60 kHz to 30 MHzIntermodulation Products
• between 1.6 MHz and 30 MHz for two equal signals, the 3rd order intercept point is +50 dbm typical, +47 dbm min
Input and output Impedance• 50 ohms nominal
Remote Control• Mcu6402/6403:
– no functions to control; only status information provided – bIte/status reported via discretes to Mcu6412
• Mcu6412: rS-232 asynchronous interfaceFront Panel
• Mcu6402/6403: Power on/oFF indication and Led status indication for each output
• Mcu6412: Indication by Leds of the input selected for each output and of potential faults
Power Supply• 115V / 230V Ac ± 10%• 50-60 Hz ± 10%
eNVIRoNMeNTAL/PHYSICAL
Temperature • MIL-Std-810e, Methods 500.3, 501.3, 502.3• operation: -5°c to +50°c• Storage: -30°c to +70°c
Humidity• MIL-Std-810e, Method 507.3 88% at 40°c
Vibration• MIL-Std-810e cat 9 random
Shock• MIL-Std-901d, 30g 25 ms (in a shock-mounted cabinet)
eMC/eMI• MIL-Std-461/462
Size (H x w x D)• Mcu6402/6403: 5 x 19 x 12.4 in
(133 (3u) x 483 x 315 mm)• Mcu6412: 5 x 19 x 18.5 in
(133 (3u) x 483 x 470 mm)weight
• 6402/3: 18 lbs (8kg) • 6412: 22 lbs (10kg)
MCU6400 SeRIeS HF MULTICoUPLeRS
MCU6402 Part number 604325-02
MCU6403 Part number 604325-00
MCU6412 Part number 604324-01
• Wideband receive Multicouplers• 10 kHz to 30 MHz• designed for use in close Proximity to
transmitters• For use with AS200 Active and Passive
receive Antennas• excellent Intermodulation Performance• High Power Handling capability• Powered Via rF cable• designed for use in Harsh naval
environments
Mcu6403 receive Multicoupler
AntennA couPLerS And AntennAS
Mcu6412 receive Multicoupler
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NVIS ANTeNNAPart number 700100-398-001
the thales Maritime nVIS Antenna is a robust nVIS specific antenna designed for use with the thales tMr4096 125 W Antenna coupler. developed in cooperation with the u.S. coast Guard, this antenna has been deployed on all 378-foot, 270-foot, and 210-foot cutters as well as the new SentIneL-class Fast response cutter. the radiating element is constructed from 4-inch od aluminum tubing for mechanical strength and uses the ship’s deck as the reference ground plane to improve efficiency at lower frequencies. the antenna insulated deck mount houses the antenna feed point and is designed to allow installation of the tMr4096 antenna coupler below the mount to minimize the cable length between the coupler and antenna feed point.
THALeS ANTeNNAS
GeNeRAL
Frequency Range• 10 kHz to 30 MHz
output Impedance• 50 ohms unbalanced with a VSWr of 1.3.1
effective Height• 0.3 m (±20%)
Linearity• In a two tone test, the 3rd order intercept point is typically
+50 dbmNoise Factor
• 19 db (2 MHz) to 16 db (30 MHz)Polarization
• Vertical (omni-directional)Maximum Input Signal
• An unwanted signal of 40 V/m will reduce a wanted signal of 2.5 V/m by less than 1 db
Power Supply• 52 V dc nominal via rF coax cable 115/23oV Ac ±7%,
45-65 Hz
eNVIRoNMeNTAL/PHYSICAL
Temperature• operation: -30°c to +70°c• Storage: -30°c to +70°c
environmental• MIL-Std-810 e and neS1004 standards
whip Height• 5.25 ft (1.6 m)
AS200 ACTIVe ReCeIVe ANTeNNAPart number 604818-00
AS200 PoweR SUPPLYPart number 601042-00
GeNeRAL
Frequency Range• 1.8 MHz to 30 MHz
Power Handling• >125W (antenna coupler dependent)
Size (L x w x H) • 125.25 x 18.0 x 61.75 in (3.18 x 0.46 x 1.57 m)
weight• <200 lbs
AS200 receive Antenna
AntennA couPLerS And AntennAS
nVIS Antenna with tMr4096 coupler
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AntennA couPLerS And AntennAS
AS-3771 B/U 14 FooT BRoADBAND RX wHIP (LCS)
the AS-3771b/u 14-foot aluminum whip receiving antenna is designedand built to meet the u.S. navy requirements for shipboard antennas, such as MIL-S-901 Grade A for shock and MIL-Std-167 for vibration. the antenna is used with general HF communications equipment and provides vertically polarized, omni-directional azimuth reception from VLF to 30 MHz. www.valcom-guelph.com/products/AS-3771_BU.html
AS-2537C/SR 35 FooT NARRowBAND TX wHIP (U.S.NAVY)
Valcom’s AS-2537c/Sr 35-foot whip transmitting antenna was designedand built to meet the u.S. navy requirements for shipboard antennas.the mechanical strength is achieved with a patented process using highstrength filament fiberglass and epoxy resin. the base section acts as aninsulator as the feed-point is 12” from the bottom. the base section isan integral part of the antenna thus giving maximum strength. electricalstability is obtained by employing multiple beryllium copper conductorsembedded in the epoxy fiberglass. A specially designed bronze ferrule isused to join the two sections together. the antenna is used with generalHF communications equipment and provides vertically polarized, omnidirectional azimuth reception from 1.6 to 30 MHz. www.valcom-guelph.com/products/AS-2537C_SR.html
VBBA2-30 35 FooT BRoADBAND TX wHIP (LCS, TYPe-45)
the Valcom model Vbb A2-30 is a 35-foot, broadband HF tactical whipantenna intended for use in high-power electronic counter measures (ecM)and HF transmit systems. the Vbb A2-30 exhibits a nominal input impedance of 50 ohms over the HF frequency band of 2 MHz to 30 MHz providing a maximum VSWr of 2:1 and a maximum average power of 3000W, all without the use of an external tuner. Lightning protection is provided by a dc short at the input of the antenna. the antenna is used with HF broadband power combining equipment and provides vertically polarized, omni-directional azimuth transmission from 2 to 30 MHz.www.valcom-guelph.com/products/VBBA2-30.html
4328 28 FooT NARRowBAND TX wHIP (FRC-B)
For HF/SSb communications, the 28-foot Model 4328 is a whip antenna with conductors running full length and no loading coil. It is designed for large vessels requiring the highest HF band performance. the two-piece antenna easily accommodates input up to 1 kilowatt. It is Shakespeare white and has a built-in anodized aluminum flange base for mounting as a self-supporting antenna. the center fittings are chrome-plated brass, and it has a side feed termination band. the antenna is used with general HF communications equipment and provides vertically polarized, omni-directional azimuth reception from 2 to 30 MHz. www.shakespeare-military.com/milantennashow.asp?product=4328
THIRD PARTY ANTeNNAS
VALCoM
Shakespeare
AS-3771-b/u AS-2537c/Sr
VbbA2-30 4328
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THIRD PARTY ANTeNNAS
AntennA couPLerS And AntennAS
229-B 35 FooT NARRowBAND TX wHIP (USCG CUTTeRS)
the 35-foot Model 229-b antenna is constructed entirely of corrosion resistant, non-ferrous materials, ideally suited to shipboard and fixed station applications requiring non-magnetic antennas. the top section is made with parallel beryllium copper ribbon, embedded in Shakespeare fiberglass for maximum tip capacitance. the lower half of the antenna employs tubular copper conductors secured in the center of tapered fiberglass with polyurethane foam and terminating in a fiberglass mounting flange. the bottom-fed Model 229-b needs no costly porcelain insulators, and its base protects all electrical connections from exposure to weather. It can be bolted directly to the deck or platform, eliminating vulnerable insulators. the antenna is used with general HF communications equipment and provides vertically polarized, omni-directional azimuth reception from 2 to 30 MHz. www.shakespeare-military.com/milantennashow.asp?product=229-b
120-60 32 FooT NARRowBAND TX wHIP (SPAwAR TSC)
the Model 120-60 transportable Ground Stake Antenna Kit is a vertically erected ground station antenna developed with the highly versatile Model 120 Antenna System. the Model 120-60 utilizes the eight section At-1011/u whip, adding a ground stake base assembly, guy rope assembly, and ground plane wires. It comes with a canvas carrying case for safe transport of the antenna kit. the antenna is used with general HF communications equipment and provides vertically polarized, omni-directional azimuth reception from 2 to 30 MHz. www.shakespeare-military.com/milantennashow.asp?product=120-60
BwDS-90N 90 FooT BRoADBAND FoLDeD DIPoLe ANTeNNA (SPAwAR TSC)
the bWdS series of patented broadband folded dipole antennas gives rear tactical and base units the full HF communications capability they need. A wide variety of missions can be handled with this one antenna. they offer fully automatic, low SWr operation over the entire HF band without need for an antenna tuner/coupler. they are frequency agile and will operate continuous ALe or secure frequency hopping. they will propagate excellent nVIS, medium or long distance. www.bwantennas.com/pro/fdipole.pro.htm
Shakespeare
Barker & williamson
bWdS-90n
229-b
120-60
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cASe StudIeS
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BACkGRoUND
the u.S. navy’s AVenGer-class Mine countermeasure Ships
(McM-1) had a critical space and weight issue. the navy
approached thales communications to develop a solution
for a state-of-the-art HF communications system that would
improve performance over their legacy systems, while
also reducing weight and minimizing space requirements.
Additionally, the new upgrade, as always, needed to comply
with stringent naval requirements on environmental,
vibration, and heavyweight shock.
SoLUTIoN
In 2004, thales was awarded a 5-year Indefinite delivery
Indefinite Quantity contract to modernize communications
aboard the McM-1 Minesweepers with the thales
An/urc-143, single-rack HF system. the An/urc-143 HF
radio suite is a state-of-the-art system specifically suited
to small-to-medium ship applications requiring newest
generation, automated, HF waveforms and remote control
applications. the radio system is a 2-channel 500 watt
transmit, 6-channel receive system supporting Automatic
Link establishment (ALe) to MIL-Std-188-141b. Specifically
designed for the most demanding applications, the system
meets all requirements on environmentals, vibration, and
heavyweight shock to MIL-S-901d. replacing a legacy
system of two half racks and two full racks with a single,
An/urc-143 rack of equipment, thales communications
has resolved the critical space and weight issue. thales
delivered and installed all 14 shipsets, completing the
contract on-time and on-budget. this program demonstrated
that the An/urc-143, a robust maritime HF system, is
suitable for small and medium applications.
nAVAL
UPGRADING U.S. NAVY MINeSweePeRS wITH THe AN/URC-143 HF SYSTeM
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BACkGRoUND
the u.S. coast Guard is considered the 12th largest “navy”
in the world, yet some of the ships date back to World
War II. the average age of a coast Guard cutter is 25
to 30 years old. the coast Guard needed to upgrade its
270-foot Medium endurance cutter (WMec) fleet to meet
new waveform standards including MIL-Std-188-141b
Automatic Link establishment (ALe). In summer 2005,
thales was awarded a $32 million, 10-year Indefinite
delivery Indefinite Quantity contract to upgrade all existing
coast Guard cutters in the legacy fleet. thales completed
the installations aboard the 270-foot WMec fleet, 378-foot
High endurance cutters (WHec), 210-foot WMec fleet,
and ocean-going Icebreakers.
SoLUTIoN
to upgrade the coast Guard fleet, thales delivered its
tMr8090 HF system. this upgrade provides the coast
Guard maximum flexibility with the latest integrated and
networked shipborne HF technology supporting the newest
generation waveforms, including MIL-Std-188-141b
Automatic Link establishment (ALe). thales’ modularly
designed, dual channel HF radios provide size and weight
reductions over legacy equipment and, with a variety of
control applications, allow the coast Guard the ability
to remotely control the thales HF system from multiple
locations, maximizing operational flexibility and reducing
workload. the HF system includes transceivers, power
amplifiers, couplers, ALe modems, and associated spares.
thales is the only HF provider to offer a near Vertical
Incident Skywave (nVIS) solution for the coast Guard—a
fundamental requirement. In 2008, the coast Guard
selected the thales HF system for incorporation into new
cutter acquisition contracts for the next five to seven
years. the system is being integrated on the Sentinel-class
Fast response cutters (Frc) and offshore Patrol cutters
(oPc) as well as other cutter and shore communications
acquisition programs with medium-powered (up to 1 kW)
HF and HF-ALe requirements. the coast Guard deemed
the thales HF system to be the “Gold Standard” and a
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u.S. coASt GuArd
proven, “extremely capable, highly reliable and easy to
maintain radio that exceeds coast Guard requirements.” In
early 2009, thales received the initial order for the Frc-b
(SentIneL-class), the coast Guard’s new patrol boat for
the 21st century.
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Power Distribution Assembly (PDA)
PA81091 kW PA
PA81091 kW PA
SP2050Dual 3U PowerSupply Chassis
OFF
SDC1
OFF
FANS
OFF
SDC2
OFF
MCU
OFF
PA1440V AC
OFF
PA2
Receive Multicoupler Unit MCU6412
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2
3
4
Rx 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 121 2
MCU6412
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M I C
O F F
VO LUM E
S Q U E L C H
S P E A K E R
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4 5 6
7 8 9
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TMR 8092Dual Transceiver with TMR 6490 Control Panel
T XR X
D A T A
A L E M O D E M 1
T XR X
A U D IO
T XR X
D A T A
A L E M O D E M 2
T XR X
A U D IOP O WE R P O WE R
TMR3302 ALE Ctrl
DC OUTPUT
CURRENT
FAULT
AC I NPUT
WEIGHT9kg
DC OUTPUT
CURRENT
FAULT
AC I NPUT
WEIGHT9kg
Power Distribution Assembly (PDA)
OFF
PA1
OFF
PA3
OFF
SDC2
OFF
FANS
OFF
PA2
OFF
SDC3
OFF
SDC1
TMR 8092Dual Transceiver
TMR3301 ALE Ctrl
Dual TandemTMR 1096
125W LPAs
T XR X
D A T A
A L E M O D E M 1
T XR X
A U D IOP O WE R
M I C
O F F
VO LUM E
S Q U E L C H
S P E A K E R
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4 5 6
7 8 9
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TMR 8092Dual Transceiver with TMR 6490 Control Panel
T XR X
D A T A
A L E M O D E M 1
T XR X
A U D IO
T XR X
D A T A
A L E M O D E M 2
T XR X
A U D IOP O WE R P O WE R
TMR3302 ALE Ctrl
TMR 1096125W LPA
RF I NPUT
J6
J5 EXCITER J4 RS 232 LBUS(EXCI TER )
REC O UT
J7
(RECEI VER )
RF I NPUT
J6
J5 EXCITER J4 RS232 LBUS( EXCI TER )
REC O UT
J7
( RECEI VER )
P o w e r ( W)
x3 0
x1 0
x1 0 0
F a u lt
R e a d y
B u s y
P o w e r PA 8109 H
0 1 00 .3 1 3 6 1 2
F o rw a rd
03 0 0 1 05 01 0 02 0 0
R e v e rs e
P o w e r ( W)
x3 0
x1 0
x1 0 0
F a u lt
R e a d y
B u s y
P o w e r PA 8109 H
0 1 00 .3 1 3 6 1 2
F o rw a rd
03 0 0 1 05 01 0 02 0 0
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InternAtIonAL
BACkGRoUND
In addition to the various u.S. navy and coast Guard
programs, thales has delivered HF communications
solutions into several international programs. these
contracts were either directly awarded by prime
contractors or via a u.S. Government-sponsored Foreign
Military Sales (FMS) program.
SoLUTIoNS
thales has successfully delivered HF solutions for many
FMS cases including various new construction shipbuilding
programs and ship transfers. As a u.S.-based thales
company, thales communications is well-suited to
compete and win various FMS and Foreign Military
Financing programs.
building on the thales solution for the u.S. navy tactical
Support centers (tSc), one key FMS case is providing
HF ground communications to support the sale of excess
P-3c orion maritime patrol aircraft to the South Korean
government. Starting in 2006, thales has been working
with the u.S. navy to develop a Series 5000/8000 hybrid
solution (tMr8090/PA8109) to upgrade the several
tSc sites globally to support u.S. navy P-3c operations.
this common system solution has been directly adopted
by the South Korean military for use in their operations by
SPAWAr via a nAVAIr-sponsored FMS case.
these HF solutions allow both the u.S. navy and the FMS
customer to replace obsolete equipment with cutting-edge,
ALe-supported systems to support both aircraft and
ground stations.
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GLoSSAry
GLoSSAry
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µ Micro
A A Ampere
Acu Antenna coupling unit
ALc Automatic Level control
ALe Automatic Link establishment
AMF Airborne, Maritime, and Fixed Station
(JtrS)
An/urc Army/navy utility radio communications
ArQ Automatic Repeat request
B bcS broadband combining System
ber bit error rate
bFeM battle Force e-Mail
bIt built-In test
bIte built-In test equipment
C cAW common Aerial Working
cMMI capability Maturity Model Integration
cW continuous Wave
D db decibel
dbm decibel relative to 1 Milliwatt
dc direct current
dMr digital Modular radio
e ecM electronic counter Measures
eccM electronic counter-counter Measures
(frequency hopping)
eMc electromagnetic compatibility
eMI electromagnetic Interference
F FAX Facsimile
FMS Foreign Military Sales
FPMu Flexible Power Management unit
Frc Fast response cutter
FSK Frequency Shift Keying
G GuI Graphical user Interface
H Hz Hertz
HF High Frequency
HPF High Pass Filter
I IP3 3rd-order Intermodulation Product
ISb Independent Side band
ISo International organization for
Standardization
J JItc Joint Interoperability test command
JtrS Joint tactical radio System
k kg Kilogram
kHz Kilohertz
kVA Kilovolt-Ampere
kW Kilowatt
L Led Light emitting diode
LPF Low Pass Filter
Lru Line replaceable unit
LSb Lower Side band
GLoSSAry
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M m Meter
mA Milliampere
McM Mine countermeasures
Mcu Multicoupler unit
McW Modified continuous Wave
MHz Megahertz
MIL-S defense Military Specification
MIL-Std defense Military Standard
mm Millimeter
MoSFet Metal oxide Semiconductor Field-effect
transistor
ms Millisecond
MtbF Mean time between Failures
Mttr Mean time to repair
mVp-p MilliVolts peak-to-peak
N nAVAIr naval Air Systems command
nF noise Figure
nVIS near Vertical Incident Skywave
o od outer diameter
oPc offshore Patrol cutter
PA Power Amplifier
P PeP Peak envelope Power
PPM Parts Per Million
PPS Pre/Post Selector
PSu Power Supply unit
Ptt Push to talk
R rF radio Frequency
rx receive
S Sdr Software defined radio
SPAWAr Space and naval Warfare Systems
command
SSb Single Side band
StAnAG Standardization Agreement
SWr Standing Wave ratio
T tAdIL tactical digital Information Links
tcP/IP transmission control Protocol / Internet
Protocol
tx transmit
U u unit - rack height measurement equal to
1.75 inches
uScG uS coast Guard
urt utility radio transmitter
uSb upper Side band
uSn uS navy
V V Volts, Voltage
V/m Volts per meter
VA Volt-Ampere
VAc Volts Alternating current
VGA Video Graphics Array
VSWr Voltage Standing Wave ratio
w W Watt
GLoSSAry
Thales Communications, Inc.
22605 Gateway center drive
clarksburg, Md 20871
Phone: 1-240-864-7000
toll Free: 1-800-258-4420
email: [email protected]
www.thalescomminc.com
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