Linkabit/L-3 HF Radio
Multiband Manpack
Signalogic MELPe real-time code for Texas Instruments C5x DSP series is incorporated into the Linkabit Multiband HF Radio. More information on this high performance tactical HF Radio is given below. For further information, contact Scott Weldner at L-3 Linkabit division.
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COMPLETE 1.5 TO 108 MHZ
COVERAGE
20 WATTS,WITH EMBEDDED
AUTOMATIC ANTENNA TUNER 1.5
TO 108 MHZ
SMALLEST & LIGHTEST MULTIBAND
MANPACK AVAILABLE
SOFTWARE DEFINED DSP-BASED
HF/VHF FREQUENCY HOPPING
DIGITAL ENCRYPTION
HIGH SPEED DATA WAVEFORMS
DIGITAL VOICE
REMOTE CONTROL FULL
FUNCTION
RUGGED AND WATERPROOF
MIL-STD-810
LOW SIGNATURE MIL-STD-461
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The WAVpac is part of Linkabits next generation family of high performance tactical radios.
Designed to provide reliable high quality voice and data communications over the full 1.5 to
108 MHz frequency band, the WAVpac is a true multiband radio system. In addition to
complete HF coverage, the radios extended frequency range allows replacement of dual HF
and VHF radio systems with a single radio. The WAVpac is a software defined radio featuring
a DSP-based design and incorporating key features that include advanced data waveform,
digital voice, ALE, GPS, frequency hopping and encryption.
The WAVpac is available as a 20W manpack, or as the core of 150W and 400W
vehicular systems. Designed for reliable operation in extremely harsh situations, the
WAVpac is a rugged, completely immersible unit that meets the demanding environmental
specifications of MIL-STD-810.
Accurate position location and time-of-day capability is a standard feature of the
WAVpac using its embedded GPS receiver. Automatic Link Establishment (ALE)
compliant to MIL-STD-188-141B is also standard and provides automatic "best channel"
selection. A high dynamic range receiver allows operation in situations where multiple
radios are co-located.
HF Digital Voice is possible
through the implementation of
LPC-10e, STANAG 4591 MELPe, or
CVSD. Frequency hopping and AES
encryption options offer a high level of
jamming resistance and transmission
security for both voice and data
communications.
In order to host the most complex
waveforms available today and ensure
upgradability in the future, the
WAVpac is a completely Software
Defined/Digital Signal Processor
based radio. In addition to these two
key features, the WAVpac design also
incorporates a state of the art
Wideband Digital Front End. The
completely digital nature of the
WAVpac design translates to higher
performance, lower weight, longer
battery life and smaller size.
SPECIFICATIONS (WAVpac)
Note: all specifications subject to change without notice
Cleared by
DoD/OSR for publ ic release under
Multiple HF data waveforms, including MIL-STD-188-110B serial tone and
Appendix C (QAM), MIL-STD-110B 39 tone, STANAGs 4285, 4415 and 4529, and
conventional FSK up to 600 bps allow high-speed and robust data transfer. Wideband FSK
is available to provide 16 kbps data transfer in the VHF frequency band.
General Specifications
Frequency Range
1.5 to 107.999 MHz (Tx); 100 Hz to 107.999
MHz (Rx)
Resolution
1.5 to 107.999 MHz (100 Hz)
Net Presets
100, programmable
Frequency Stability
1 ppm
Modes of Operation
J3E (USB, LSB, suppressed
carrier telephony); H3E (compatible AM - SSB plus full carrier); A2A (CW);A3E
(AM); F3E (FM)
Power Input
26 Vdc; operational over
the range of 20 to 32 Vdc
Battery Types
Standard: BA-5590/U,
BB-590/U, BB-490/U, BB-390/U
Data Interface
RS232, MIL-STD-188-114A
(synchronous, asynchronous) Ethernet
Transmitter
Power Output
1/5/20 watts, selectable
(1.5 107.999 MHz);
Carrier, Undesired SB
Suppression
-60 dB referenced to PEP
Harmonics
-46 dB, referenced to PEP
Spurious
-50 dB, referenced to PEP
Audio Levels
1.5 mV at 150 ohms, or 0
dBm at 600 ohms for rated output
Receiver
Sensitivity
0.5 uV for 10 dB SINAD (SSB,
AME 3 kHz, CW 350 Hz); 3.0 uV (AM 6 kHz); 0.5 uV (FM 22 kHz)
Image, IF Rejection
-80 dB
Squelch
Digital, front panel
adjustable
AGC Response
The change in audio output
will be less than ±3 dB for an RF input range of -103.0 dBm to 0.0 dBm
Audio Output
The audio output at the
handset connector shall be adjustable from 30 dBm to 0.0 dBm into a
1000 ohm
load
Antenna Tuner
Type
Internal, automatic
Antennas
Whips, long wires, & NVIS (HF);
AT-271A/U 10 ft whip (1.5 to 107.999 MHz); AT-892/U 3 ft tape
(30 107.999 MHz)
Memory Channels
100
Mechanical
Size
3.2 in. x 10.5 in. x 8.1
in. (H x W x D), w/o battery
Weight
8 lbs., w/o battery
Color
OD
Environmental
Temperature
-40 to +70ΊC
Immersion
Waterproof (to 1m)
Other
MIL-STD-810F
EMI
EMI, RFI
MIL STD-461E for ground
tactical radio equipment
Features
Data
HF: MIL-STD-188-110B serial
tone (to 2400 bps), Appendix C, QAM (to 9600 bps), Appendix B, 39 tone:
STANAG 4285 (2400 bps); STANAG 4415 (robust 75 bps): STANAG 4529 (1200
bps): conventional FSK
(to 600 bps); VHF: WB FSK (VHF- 16 kbps)
Digital Voice
HF: LPC-10e (2400 bps);
MELPe (600, 1200, 2400) VHF: CVSD (16kbps)
ALE
MIL-STD-188-141B, Appendix
A
Frequency Hopping
Serial tone ECCM
Encryption
AES, voice and data
GPS
Internal GPS receiver (with
external GPS antenna port)
OSR Case Number 07-S-2011 on June 12, 2006.