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KEY FEATURES/USER BENEFITS
Low Production Unit Cost JTIDS/MIDS compatible waveform/message format High net capacity and data throughput Fully interoperable with current US and NATO JTIDS systems Spread-spectrum, frequency hopping, antijam protected communications Modular hardware, SEM-E format, plug-in modules to meet changing
mission requirements Modularity, tailorable to platform specific needs Designed to accommodate future growth options Functionally partitioned ADA software (no FORTRAN) Small size, low weight, air cooled Airborne Fighter, Helicopter and Tanker/Transport qualified
OVERVIEW
The AN/URC-138(V)1(C) Information Distribution System provides antijam
protected, encrypted, high throughput data distribution. Because it is low
cost, it makes Link 16 network participation affordable. The small size and
low weight of the terminal makes it suitable for a broad variety of platforms.
DESCRIPTION
The small, lightweight AN/URC-138(V)1(C) terminal is waveform, message
format and network compatible with existing JTIDS/MIDS (Tadil J) Link 16 systems.
The terminal provides JTIDS/MIDS interoperability between the U.S. triservices
and Link 16 cooperating forces. Link 16 provides at-a-glance situation awareness by providing threat,
target and friendly ID, position and status information among participating
platforms in near real time, with antijam security without any voice communication. It provides full stacked net capacity, and full Link 16 data throughput.
The system can automatically exchange information from a variety of platform
sensors. This can include functions such as IR and optics scan, target identification
and steering commands. Real-time data updates can also be used to provide
landing cues. In addition to robust data communication, the AN/URC-138(V)1(C) terminal
also provides two voice ports to enable secure voice communication in a jamming
environment.
SPECIFICATIONS
AN/URC-138(V)1(C) Information Distribution System
Operational Characteristics
Net Participation | | | Link 16 | TDMA, 128 nets max., 128 times slots/sec/nt | Message
Catalog | J-Series
messages as defined in STANAG 5516 | Frequency Operating | 969-1206
MHz | Information
Data | 28.8 to 238 kbs | Antijam | Frequency Hopping Forward Error Detection/Correction. | Range
(Max) | Line
of Sight (≈300 nm) | BIT System Detection | 98% | Module
Fault Isolation | 98% to 3 SRU's, 90% to 1 SRU | Isolation | 90% to 1 SRU | | | |
Electrical Characteristics
| | RF
Power Output (Max) 200W | | I/O Data/Voice | | | | Data | MIL-STD - 1553 | | | 2
Analog Voice Ports | DA/AD LPC-10 & CVSD | | | Antenna | Up to 2 L-Band | Power Dissipation (avg pwr) | 750W | Primary Power | 120VAC 3
phase 400 Hz |
Physical Characteristics
| | Size (Max) | L 12.52
in (318mm) | | | W 10.1 in (256.3mm) | | | H 7.5 in (191mm) | Volume
(Max) | 0.55
Cubic Feet | Weight | 40 lbs. (18.2 kg) | Packaging | SEM-E
module form | Cooling | Forced Air | Mounting | Hard
Mount |
SELECTION GUIDE
AN/URC-138(V)1(C) | Link 16 Terminal with Battery | 822-1230-001 | BB-740/URC | Battery,
URC-138(V) Terminal | 221-0141-010 | | 237 Z-1 | Antenna, 1
or 2 required | 522-2632-000 |
Product Information Material is normally available at no charge and
can be obtained by contacting GS Customer Relations:
Phone: 800-321-2223 or (319)-295-5100
Fax: (319)-295-4777
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