RO® Tactical Radio

Manufacturer : L3Harris Technologies, Inc

Model : 8241799G8

  • Provides Push-To-Talk (PTT) Netted Communications

  • DoD-owned and Operated Secure Gateway

  • Comms on-the-move (OTM)

  • Over-the-air (OTA) Rekeying

  • Remote Management via DTCS Web Portal

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L3Harris RO Tactical Radio Product Image

RO® Tactical Radio


Manufacturer : L3Harris Technologies, Inc

Model : 8241799G8

  • Provides Push-To-Talk (PTT) Netted Communications

  • DoD-owned and Operated Secure Gateway

  • Comms on-the-move (OTM)

  • Over-the-air (OTA) Rekeying

  • Remote Management via DTCS Web Portal

When Instant Communications are Required

The RO Tactical Radio uses the Distributed Tactical Communications System (DTCS) provided by the AFSF Enhanced Mobile Satellite Service (EMSS) office. Its design is simple for operators to use and is similar to a secure “walkie-talkie” in that it does not require ground infrastructure. The talker can reach thousands of other RO Tactical Radios within a 100-250 mile range anywhere in the world with line-of-site to the sky.

Communication occurs over a distribution of secure nets. Each radio may be a registered member of up to ten nets. Secure voice communication is available to any registered RO Tactical Radio in the net that is also within the 100-250 mile range of the talker. The talker selects the net using the band knob and secure voice communications occur when a talker joins the selected net via the Push-to-Talk (PTT) button. Pressing the PTT button establishes a control and broadcast channel for the selected net. The channel setup occurs and crystal clear voice communications can be heard in less than two seconds from PTT and is indicated by a single audible tone. The call is ended and channel resources are released when the PTT button is released. Three short tones indicate the end of the transmission. Secondary nets may be monitored simultaneously while maintaining the ability to talk on a selected net.

Equipped with an embedded GPS receiver each radio transmits and receives voice and GPS over a single antenna. Encrypted PLI is transmitted with flexible configurable options to meet operational requirements PLI can be sent upon release of the PTT as well as configured for time interval (e.g. every five minutes) or movement intervals (e.g. one kilometer). These settings are available for two types of PLI transmissions: global PLI and regional PLI. The global PLI type transmits the PLI data from anywhere in the world securely over the satellite constellation to the DoD gateway. The encrypted data is then sent from the DoD gateway to the mission management center (MMC) and into a format compatible with the Global Command and Control System (GCCS).

Regional PLI is transmitted and may be collected locally with a RO tactical radio configured to operate in data collector mode. This feature provides local personnel awareness of friendly force positions within the operating range and enables the radio to initiate and receive voice communications. The collector also receives PLI data from other RO tactical radios on the nets it is monitoring and is registered to. RO tactical radio registration includes net assignments, encryption keys and PLI settings and data collector operation is managed by a DTCS Net Manager.

Fast. Foward.

  • VOICE QUALITY
  • Crystal clear voice communications
    Fast real-time connections without noticeable delays

  • SECURE
  • NIST certified AES 256 voice and data encryption, (can be used by coalition troops)
    Local zeroizing

  • SMALL AND RUGGED
  • Handheld and lightweight
    Aluminum enclosure
    Immersion and dust protected

  • MULTI-CHANNEL OPERATION
  • Up to ten (10) unique nets
    Prioritization with primary and secondary nets

  • SIMPLE
  • PTT with one to many
    Automatic walkover protection
    Simultaneous voice and position
    Off-the-shelf headsets, handsets and batteries

  • INTERFACES
  • RS-232 for data
    Built-in speaker, up to 84 dBA
    Built-in microphone
    LED with variable brightness

  • NO GROUND INFRASTRUCTURE NEEDED
  • No central antennas needed
    No backup power needed
    Interoperability with terrestrial networks and equipment

Product Specifications and Certifications

Technical Specifications

Mechanical
Dimensions (L x W x H) 142.2mm x 76.2mm x 43.2mm
Weight 510 g
Environmental
Operating Temperature Range -30 to +71 ℃
Durability Standard MIL-STD-810G: Temperature Shock, Humidity, Salt Fog, Sand and Dust, Immersion, Vibration and Sshock
Ingress Protection IP67
Battery
Battery Life, Talk Time 14 hr
Battery Type CR123A

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Fact Sheet
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Size
Document Name
Iridium Enhanced Mobile Satellite Services - Fact Sheet
File Name
FS_Iridium EMSS_Fact Sheet_082322.pdf
Vendor
Iridium
Description

Fact Sheet of Iridium Enhanced Mobile Satellite Services (EMSS) contract.
Updated: August 23, 2022

File Type
PDF
File Size
1.07 MB
File Version
3.0
Version Date
August 23, 2022
Applications
Blue Force Tracking, Command & Control, EMSS, Future Air Navigation System (FANS), Personal Tracking, Secure Communications, Security, SOS, Surveillance, Tactical Communications, Tracking
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Document Name
Iridium for DoD & U.S. Government - Fact Sheet
File Name
FS_Iridium_DoD And US Government_Fact Sheet_082322.pdf
Vendor
Iridium
Description
By maintaining a partnership with the U.S. Department of Defense for over 20 years, Iridium has been able to provide robust, secure, and affordable voice and data connections. Learn more about how Iridium supports U.S. Armed Forces and the U.S. Government in this fact sheet.
File Type
PDF
File Size
759.52 KB
File Version
1.0
Version Date
August 23, 2022
Applications
Command & Control, EMSS, Personal Tracking, Primary Communications, Secure Communications, Security, SOS, Surveillance, Tactical Communications, Tracking
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