Naval HF Products and Subsystems
www.thalescomminc.com
Introduction
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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
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• Table of Contents
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• HF Products and Subsystems
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• MSN8100 Series Software Defined Radio (SDR)
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• TMR8090 Series HF Transceiver
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• TMR3300 Series Automatic Link Establishment (ALE) Controller
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• TMR6490 Control Unit
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> Power Amplifiers
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• TMR1096 (125 W)
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• PA8100 Series (500 W & 1 kW)
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• Power Supply Units and Trays
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> Radios and Software
> Antenna Couplers and Antennas
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• ACU51 1 kW Narrowband Antenna Coupler
17
• TMR4095/4096 Series 125 W Antenna Couplers
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• CA6000 Series Broadband Transmit Antenna Combiner
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• MCU6400 Series HF Multicouplers
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• Thales Antennas
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• Third Party Antennas
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• Case Studies
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> Naval
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> U.S. Coast Guard
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> International
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• GLOSSARY
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Radios and software
Ra d io s a n d S of t war e
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Radios and software
MSN8100 Series Software Defined
Radio (SDR)
GENERAL
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 Inservice 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-188110A/B ° MIL-STD-188- 141A/B (App A) °
MIL-STD-188-203-1/1A
*modem and/or control functions provided externally
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
PS8100 Pre/Post-Selector
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
MSN8100 Software Defined Radio
4-Channel Transceiver
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
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MSN8100 HF Transceiver
Front View
• External Pre/Post-selector
Radios and software
TMR8090 Series HF Transceiver
GENERAL
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 computer
Synthesizer Tune Time
• < 20 ms
Remote 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
TMR8090 Single
Part Number 794052-001-XXX
TMR8091 Full Duplex
Part Number 794053-001-XXX
TMR8092 Dual
Part Number 794054-001-XXX
•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
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)
TMR8090 Transceiver with Optional
TMR6490 Local Control Unit
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)
The following products are variants of the
TMR8090 Series Transceiver:
EXCITER
TMR5090: Single Channel Receiver
(7990026-000-XXX)
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
TMR8090 Dual Transceiver
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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Radios and software
TMR3300 Series Automatic Link
Establishment (ALE) Controller
GENERAL
TMR3301 Single ALE
Part Number 799075-000-001
TMR3302 Dual ALE
Part 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)
• 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
ALE3300 Controller Software
Power
• 85-264 VAC, 47-63 Hz autoranging, 10 W maximum
Audio Level
• 0 dBm nominal
Audio Input Impedance
• 600 ohms
Control
• RS-232
System Block Diagram
TMR3302 ALE Controller Front View
TMR3302 ALE Controller Back View
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Radios and software
TMR6490 Control Unit
GENERAL
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 network
PTT
• Audio path tone keying or control path serial keying
External Key
• Audio path tone keying or control path serial keying
Local Squelch
• Syllabic
Microphone
• A microphone connector is provided.
•Two different input impedances may be selected
–– High Impedance Input: 5 kohm
–– Low Impedance Input: 300 ohm
TMR6490
Local Control Unit
Part Number 799070-000-004
TMR6491
Remote Control Unit with
External Power Supply
Part 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
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
TMR8090 Transceiver with TMR6490 Local
Control Unit
Options
• Power Supply for operation separate from radio: 90-270 VAC,
47-63 Hz, auto-ranging
TMR6490 Remote Control Unit with External
Power Supply
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Power Amplifiers
P o w e r Amplifie rs
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Power Amplifiers
TMR1096 (125 W)
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 duty
VSWR
• 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 tones
Harmonics
• 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
TMR1096 125 W Power Amplifier
Part 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
TMR1096 125 W Front View
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)
TMR1096 125 W Back View
Options
• TMR4095 and TMR4096 Digital Antenna Couplers
• Rack mount bracket kit for mounting separate from radio
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Power Amplifiers
PA8100 Series (500 W & 1 kW)
GENERAL
PA8105 500 Watt
Part Number 634797-00
PA8109 1 kW
Part 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
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
PA8105 500 W Power AMP Front Cover Panel
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 services
Humidity
• MIL-STD-810F
Vibration
• MIL-STD-167-1 (Ships) Type 1
Shock
• MIL-STD-901D, 30 g, 25ms (in a shock mounted cabinet)
EMC/EMI
• MIL-STD-461E
Size (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
PA8190 1 kW Power AMP Front Cover Panel
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Power Amplifiers
PA8100 Series (500 W & 1 kW)
PA8190 1 kW Power AMP Front without Cover
PA8105 500 W Power AMP Front without Cover
PA8190 1 kW Power AMP Rear
Power Amplifier Module
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Power Amplifiers
Power Supply Units and Trays
GENERAL
K647.1 440V Power Supply Module
Part Number 421202
R800.1 440V Power Supply Tray
Part Number 245830
XP Power / Schaefer per Thales
Specification RS809740
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.
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.
ENVIRONMENTAL/PHYSICAL
XP Power PSU Front View
XP Power PSU Back View
Temperature
• Operation: –5°C to +49°C with relative humidity up to 95% at
30°C per MIL-STD-810F
Altitude
• 6,500 ft (2000 m)
Vibration
• Per MIL-STD-167-1 (Ships) Type 1
Shock
• MIL-STD-810F
EMC
• MIL-STD-461E with Thales 189049 external filter kit
Size (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
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Power Amplifiers
Power Supply Units and Trays
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.
OUTPUT
MAXIMUM
RIPPLE
NOMINAL
VOLTAGE
MAXIMUM
LOAD
1
250mVp-p†
48V ± 3%
100A‡
2
100mVp-p†
12V ± 0.5V
500mA
SP2040 Power Supply Module
Part Number 421233
SP2050 Power Supply Tray
Part Number 245889
CELAB / Murata per Thales Specification
RS824126
† Ripple and noise in the range 10 Hz to 20 MHz.
‡ 60A when input is below 155Vac (nom).
ENVIRONMENTAL/PHYSICAL
Temperature
• Operation: –5°C to +49°C with relative humidity up to 95% at
30°C per MIL-STD-810F
Altitude
• 6,500 ft (2000 m)
Vibration
• Per MIL-STD-167-1 (Ships) Type 1
Shock
• MIL-STD-810F
EMC
• MIL-STD-461E
Size (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)
CELAB PSU Front View
CELAB PSU Back View
Options
• Mechanical Installation Kit
• Empty Slot Blanking Plate
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Antenna Couplers and
Antennas
A n t e n na C o uple r s a n d A n t e n n as
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ACU51 1 kW Narrowband
Antenna Coupler
Antenna Couplers and
Antennas
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 ms
Tune Power
• 10 W + 3 dB
Tuning Accuracy
• 1.5:1 VSWR or better
Power Supply
• Voltage: 28 VDC + 4 V
• Max Current: 3 A
ACU51 1 kW Narrowband
Antenna Coupler
Part 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)
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)
ACU51 1 kW Narrowband Antenna Coupler
Options
• Electrical Installation Kit–contains electrical connectors
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Antenna Couplers and
Antennas
TMR4095/4096 Series 125 W
Antenna Couplers
GENERAL
TMR4095 125 Watt
Part Number 798011-000-004
TMR4096 125 Watt NVIS
Part 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
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 amplifier
Tuning Accuracy • 1.5:1 VSWR or better
Remote Capability
• Up to 200 ft (60 m) separation from transmitter with RG-213
• Up to 328 ft (100 m) with RG-218
ENVIRONMENTAL/PHYSICAL
TMR4095 Coupler Front View
TMR4095 Coupler Back View
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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)
NVIS Antenna with TMR4096 Coupler
Antenna Couplers and
Antennas
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)
4-way
5-way
8-way
<420 VA
<TBD
<770 VA
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
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
CA6400 4-way Combiner
Part Number 604442-14
CA6500 5-way Combiner
Part Number 604441-14
CA6800 8-way Combiner
Part 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
CA6800 Series 8-way Combiner with Optional
FPMU & Diplexer
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.
CA6400 Series 4-way Transmit Combiner
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Antenna Couplers and
Antennas
MCU6400 Series HF Multicouplers
GENERAL
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
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 MHz
Intermodulation 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 interface
Front 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
MCU6412 Receive Multicoupler
MCU6403 Receive Multicoupler
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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)
Antenna Couplers and
Antennas
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 dBm
Noise 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
AS200 Active Receive Antenna
Part Number 604818-00
AS200 Power Supply
Part Number 601042-00
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 Receive Antenna
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
NVIS Antenna
Part 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, 270foot, 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.
NVIS Antenna with TMR4096 Coupler
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Antenna Couplers and
Antennas
Third Party Antennas
VALCOM
AS-3771 B/U 14 foot Broadband RX Whip (LCS)
The AS-3771B/U 14-foot aluminum whip receiving antenna is designed
and 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 designed
and built to meet the U.S. Navy requirements for shipboard antennas.
The mechanical strength is achieved with a patented process using high
strength filament fiberglass and epoxy resin. The base section acts as an
insulator as the feed-point is 12” from the bottom. The base section is
an integral part of the antenna thus giving maximum strength. Electrical
stability is obtained by employing multiple beryllium copper conductors
embedded in the epoxy fiberglass. A specially designed bronze ferrule is
used to join the two sections together. The antenna is used with general
HF communications equipment and provides vertically polarized,
omnidirectional azimuth reception from 1.6 to 30 MHz.
www.valcom-guelph.com/products/AS-2537C_SR.html
AS-3771-B/U
AS-2537C/SR
VBBA2-30 35 foot Broadband TX Whip (LCS, Type-45)
The Valcom model VBB A2-30 is a 35-foot, broadband HF tactical whip
antenna 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
Shakespeare
4328 28 foot Narrowband TX Whip (FRC-B)
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VBBA2-30
4328
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, omnidirectional azimuth reception from 2 to 30 MHz.
www.shakespeare-military.com/milantennashow.asp?product=4328
Antenna Couplers and
Antennas
Third Party Antennas
Shakespeare
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, omnidirectional azimuth reception from 2 to 30 MHz.
www.shakespeare-military.com/milantennashow.asp?product=120-60
229-B
Barker & Williamson
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
BWDS-90N
120-60
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case studies
Case S t u di e s
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naval
UPGRADING U.S. NAVY MINESWEEPERS WITH
THE AN/URC-143 HF SYSTEM
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.
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U.S Coast Guard
Upgrading U.S. Coast Guard
in-service cutters
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)
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HF and HF-ALE requirements. The Coast Guard deemed
the Thales HF system to be the “Gold Standard” and a
U.S. Coast Guard
USCG OPC Cabinet NoTIONAL layout
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Power Distribution
Assembly (PDA)
VENT
PA1
PA2
MCU
SDC1
SDC2
FANS
PA1
PA2
PA3
SDC1
SDC2
SDC3
FANS
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
A L E MO D E M1
A L E MO D E M2
DAT A
P O WE R
35
A U D IO
RX
TX
RX
DAT A
P O WE R
TX
RX
A U D IO
TX
Rx 1
2
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
1
2
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
0
S QUE L CH
3
4
MI C
VO LUM E
ENT ER
OF F
VENT
A L E MO D E M1
A L E MO D E M2
DAT A
P O WE R
30
RX
A U D IO
TX
RX
A L E MO D E M1
DAT A
P O WE R
TX
RX
A U D IO
TX
RX
DAT A
P O WE R
TX
TMR3302 ALE Ctrl
TX
RX
X
CANCEL
TMR 8092
Dual Transceiver
with TMR 6490
Control Panel
TMR3301 ALE Ctrl
A U D IO
RX
TX
SPEAKER
1
2
4
5
7
8
0
3
TMR 8092
Dual Transceiver
S QUE L CH
MI C
VO LUM E
ENT ER
6
9
X
CANCEL
OF F
REC O UT
RF I NPUT
J7
(RECEI VER
J6
)
(EXCI TER )
J5EXCITER
J4RS 232LBUS
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Dual Tandem
TMR 1096
125W LPAs
REC O UT
J7
( RECEI VER )
RF I NPUT
J6
( EXCI TER )
J5EXCITER
J4 RS232 LBUS
TMR 1096
125W LPA
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P o w e (r W)
R e v e rs e
PA8109
1 kW PA
TX
12
SPEAKER
MCU6412
TMR 8092
Dual Transceiver
with TMR 6490
Control Panel
RX
Receive Multicoupler Unit MCU6412
1
TMR3302 ALE Ctrl
Power Distribution
Assembly (PDA)
440 V AC
Po we r
Re a d y
Bu s y
F a u lt
Po we r
Re a d y
Bu s y
F a u lt
1 0 0
x
F o rw a rd
3 0
x
3 0 0
2 0 0
3 0 0
2 0 0
1 0 0
5 0
1 0
0
0
0 3
.
1
0 3
.
1
3
6
1 0
1 2
6
1 0
1 2
PA 8109 H
1 0
x
15
R e v e rs e
F o rw a rd
P o w e (r W)
1 0 0
x
3 0
x
1 0 0
5 0
1 0
0
0
3
PA 8109 H
1 0
x
10
PA8109
1 kW PA
5
SP2050
Dual 3U Power
Supply Chassis
AC I NPUT
DCOUTPUT
AC I NPUT
DCOUTPUT
CURRENT
CURRENT
FAULT
FAULT
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WEIGHT
9kg
WEIGHT
9kg
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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International
FOREIGN Military
Foreign
MILITARY sales
SALES
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
G lo ssary
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Glossary
µ
Micro
F
FAX
Facsimile
Foreign Military Sales
A
FMS
A
Ampere
FPMU
ACU
Antenna Coupling Unit
FRC
Fast Response Cutter
ALC
Automatic Level Control
FSK
Frequency Shift Keying
ALE
Automatic Link Establishment
AMF
Airborne, Maritime, and Fixed Station G
(JTRS)
Graphical User Interface
AN/URC
Army/Navy Utility Radio Communications
Automatic Repeat Request
ARQ
GUI
Flexible Power Management Unit
H
Hz
Hertz
HF
High Frequency
BCSBroadband Combining System
HPF
High Pass Filter
BERBit Error Rate
BFEMBattle Force E-Mail
BITBuilt-In Test
IP3
3rd-order Intermodulation Product
BITEBuilt-In Test Equipment
ISB
Independent Side Band
ISO
International Organization for
B
C
I
Standardization
CAWCommon Aerial Working
CMMICapability Maturity Model Integration
J
CWContinuous Wave
JITC
Joint Interoperability Test Command
JTRS
D
Joint Tactical Radio System
K
kg
Kilogram
DCDirect Current
kHz
Kilohertz
DMRDigital Modular Radio
kVA
Kilovolt-Ampere
kW
Kilowatt
dBDecibel
dBmDecibel Relative to 1 Milliwatt
E
L
ECMElectronic Counter Measures
ECCMElectronic Counter-Counter Measures LED
Light Emitting Diode
LPF
Low Pass Filter
EMCElectromagnetic Compatibility
LRU
Line Replaceable Unit
EMIElectromagnetic Interference
LSB
Lower Side Band
30
(frequency hopping)
Glossary
M
S
m
Meter
Software Defined Radio
mA
Milliampere
SPAWAR
MCM
Mine Countermeasures
Command
MCU
Multicoupler Unit
MCW
Modified Continuous Wave
STANAG
Standardization Agreement
MHz
Megahertz
Standing Wave Ratio
MIL-SDefense Military Specification
SDR
SSB
SWR
Space and Naval Warfare Systems
Single Side Band
T
MIL-STDDefense Military Standard
Millimeter
TADILTactical Digital Information Links
Metal Oxide Semiconductor Field-Effect
TCP/IPTransmission Control Protocol / Internet
mm
MOSFET
Transistor
ms
Millisecond
TxTransmit
MTBF
Mean Time Between Failures
MTTR
Mean Time to Repair
mVp-p
MilliVolts peak-to-peak
UUnit - Rack height measurement equal to
U
N
Protocol
1.75 inches
USCGUS Coast Guard
NAVAIRNaval Air Systems Command
URTUtility Radio Transmitter
NFNoise Figure
USBUpper Side Band
NVISNear Vertical Incident Skywave
USNUS Navy
O
V
ODOuter Diameter
V
OPCOffshore Patrol Cutter
V/m
VA
VAC
Volts Alternating Current
Video Graphics Array
PA
Power Amplifier
P
VGA
PEP
Peak Envelope Power
VSWR
PPM
Parts Per Million
PPS
Pre/Post Selector
PSU
Power Supply Unit
PTT
Push to Talk
Volts, Voltage
Volts per meter
Volt-Ampere
Voltage Standing Wave Ratio
W
W
Watt
R
RFRadio Frequency
RxReceive
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Thales Communications, Inc.
22605 Gateway Center Drive
Clarksburg, MD 20871
Phone: 1-240-864-7000
Toll Free: 1-800-258-4420
Email: naval.maritime@thalescomminc.com
7001:3:122910:V1
www.thalescomminc.com