The DTCS Radio Only (RO) is a handheld push-to-talk (PTT) satellite communications device offering a two second PTT set up. The RO handset uses multicast architecture and operates similar to terrestrial-based tactical radio (walkie-talkie), with a single talker and multiple listeners, but delivers a 250 mile range and OTH/BLOS capabilities.
DTCS RO Accessories
- Tactical headset
- Handset
- Pouch
- Data Cable
- AC power cable
- Vehicle power cable
- Auto Accessory Adaptor
- Batteries
- Handheld C2 Platform
- Portable & Mounted Antennas
- Tactical Operations Center Kit
- Standard vehicle kits
- Tactical vehicle kits
DTCS RO Tactical Radio Specifications
| Environmental |
- Operating temperature: -30°C to 71°C (-22°F to 160°F)
- Meets IP67 and MIL-STD-810F: Temperature shock,
humidity, sand and dust, immersion, vibration and shock
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| Physical Characteristics Without Antenna |
- Size: (with connectors) 5.6 in (142.2 mm) x 3.0 in (76.2 mm)
x 1.7 in (43.2 mm) - Weight: 18 oz. (.51 kg)
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| Coverage |
- 100-250 mile (160.9-402.3 km) range
- Pole to pole with any line of sight to the sky (no need to locate
a geostationary satellite) - On-the-Move, Over-the-Horizon, Beyond Line-of-Sight
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| Position Location Information (PLI) |
- Built-in commercial GPS receiver
- Simultaneous voice and data
- Modes of Transmitting: Time, Distance and PTT
- Modes of Receiving
- Regional, RO can be connected to a PC to collect the location of all the radios in the same satellite beam
- Global, the position of all radios can be located from anywhere
in the world via the Mission Management Center
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| Voice Quality |
- Clear voice communications
- Near-real-time voice with less than ~2 seconds delay
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| Simple |
- PTT with one-to-many
- Automatic walkover protectionSimultaneous voice and position
- Off the shelf headsets, handsets and batteries
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| Secure |
- NIST certified AES 256 voice and data encryption (can be used by coalition troops)
- Local zeroizing
- Encryption keys load over-the-air every 24 hours and have the ability to be manually changed within minutes in the event of a compromised radio
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| Multi-Channel Operation |
- Up to 15 unique nets
- Prioritization with primary and secondary nets
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| Interfaces |
- RS-232 for data
- Built-in speaker, up to 84 dBA
- Built-in microphone
- LED with variable brightness
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| No Ground Infrastructure Needed |
- No central antennas needed
- No backup power needed
- Interoperability with terrestrial networks possible with additional, third-party equipment
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