Multichannel, Multiband Airborne Radio (MMAR)

The MMAR repackages two AN/PRC-148 JTRS Enhanced Multiband Inter/Intra Team Radios (JEMs) into an airborne-qualified Air Transport Radio (ATR)-style enclosure specifically targeted at airborne VHF/UHF communications/relay payload applications. It supports dual independent radios or retransmission with cross-banding configuration. With integrated co-site filtering, the MMAR is uniquely suited to reduce interference from other emitters on the platform. With its integrated VoIP capability, it is able to easily integrate into airborne networks, allowing for remote command and control via the MMAR’s hosted web paged Graphic User Interface (GUI). The rugged design of the MMAR meets the environmental extremes of Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) platforms. It retains a small size, weight, and low power, providing excellent support to a range of operations that include Aerostat, High Altitude Long Endurance (HALE), Extended Range/Multi-Purpose (ER/MP), and other tactical unmanned airborne missions.

The MMAR is currently fielded on more than a dozen platforms and payloads that include aerostats, high altitude airships, and fixed wing tactical UAVs.

MMAR Data Sheet

Lightweight Multiband Airborne Radio (LMAR)

The LMAR is a repackaged PRC6809 Multiband Inter/Intra Team Radio with the proper power conditioning and filtering for airborne applications. The LMAR was developed primarily for UAV applications.

Thales Communications is providing a unique version of the LMAR to the UK’s Ministry of Defence Watchkeeper program. The Watchkeeper system provides enhanced capability that will enable commanders to detect and track targets for many hours without the need to deploy troops into potentially sensitive or dangerous areas. Watchkeeper flew for the first time in the UK on April 14, 2010, taking off from dedicated facilities at Parc Aberporth in West Wales for a 20-minute flight.

LMAR Data Sheet

SWAP-Constrained, Multiband Airborne Relay (SMAR)

The SMAR is a repackaged, small form factor PRC6809 Multiband Inter/Intra Team Radio with the proper power conditioning and filtering for airborne applications. Developed primarily for size, weight, and power-constrained (SWAP) UAV payloads and platforms, the SMAR provides full retransmission capabilities including optional SINCGARS and HAVEQUICK ECCM in a minimum SWAP package to extend radio linkage or overcome obstacles that prevent line-of-sight operations. The repeater function is non-CCI and crypto transparent.

SMAR Data Sheet

TSC1430 Lightweight Compact Identification Friend or Foe (IFF) Transponder

The TSC 1430 is an advanced remote controlled MKXIIA/Mode S Digital IFF Transponder. Its low-volume, low-weight, and low-power consumption design is ideally suited to tactical UAVs and light helicopters. The TSC1430 is available in multiple configurations, each of which can be fitted with either an external or appliqué crypto computer. The TSC 1430 provides full compliance with the STANAG 4193 and DoD 97-1000 for all aircraft flying up to 15,000 feet. Mode 5 can be activated through software loading.

The TSC 1430 is qualified in accordance with the latest ICAO Annex 10 Amendment 77 requirements. Depending upon the host platform sensors suite, the TSC 1430 offers up to the full Mode S Level 2 capability. The drastically reduced weight and size of the latest technology used in the TSC 1430 enables platform manufacturers to increase the payload or the mission duration of the platform.

TSC1430 Data Sheet