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AN/ARC-210, Talon
Airborne Radios

AN/ARC-210(V) TALON V/UHF AIRBORNE RADIOS

AN/ARC-210(V) - Key Features/User Benefits
Jam-Resistant Two-Way Voice and Data Communication Links for the Tactical Aircraft Environment


  • 30 to 400-MHz frequency range provides VHF and UHF in all radios; 121.5 and 243.0 MHz GUARD channels, 4-channel SCAN, CASS/DICASS command link
  • 30 to 512 MHz frequency range provides VHF and UHF in the RT-1851A(C); 121.5 and 243.0 MHz GUARD channels, 4-channel SCAN, CASS/DICASS command link
  • State-of-the-art all digital design, surface mount technology, modular upgradeable construction
  • Synthesizer speed and rapid radio response time handles any developed ECCM algorithm or LINK requirement
  • Data rates up to 100,000 bits/second Line of Sight (LOS) with Bandwidth Efficient Advanced Modulation (BEAM) technology
  • Compatible with Link 11, Link 4A, IDM, and OTCIXS (RT-1851(C) and RT-1851A(C) only)
  • Software re-programmable in the field (COMSEC RTs and their RCUs) via MLVS for rapid system integration and growth
  • MIL-STD-1553B or remote control
  • Built-in Test (BIT) to module level
  • Channel Spacing: 25 kHz (30 - 512 MHz) and 8.33 kHz 118 - 137 MHz) and 12.5 kHz and 6.25 MHz (400 - 512 MHz)
  • Tuning capability: 5 kHz with remote control, 2.5 kHz via 1553 bus
  • Frequency accuracy: 0.03 part per million
  • Power output: AM: 10 to 15 watts FM: 15 to 23 watts (400 - 512 MHz FM: 5 watts)
  • Optional power amplifiers, mounts, and low noise amplifier/diplexer (LNA/D)

The AN/ARC-210 Equipment is available on General Services Administration (GSA) Contract No. GS-35F-5926H to all U.S. Federal Agencies. Additionally, Rockwell Collins has ongoing contracts with various acquisition systems commands within the US Navy, U.S. Air Force, and U.S. Army for the procurement of ARC-210 equipment.


AN/ARC-210(V) - Overview
The AN/ARC-210 Multimode Integrated Communications System provides 2 way multimode voice and data communications over the 30-512 MHz frequency range in either normal, secure or jam-resistant modes via LOS or satellite communications (SATCOM) links. The ARC-210 family of equipment is made up of several variants of the receiver-transmitter, each providing a specific combination of functionality to meet user platform requirements.

AN/ARC-210(V) - Description
The AN/ARC-210 Receiver-Transmitter (RT) is the nucleus of a Multimode Communications System. ARC-210 products are offered in several models, which may be coupled with a full complement of ancillary equipment, to provide the user community with unmatched versatility and exceptional capability. ARC-210 non-COMSEC products provide LOS V/UHF capability and HAVEQUICK, HAVEQUICK II, and SINCGARS ECCM waveforms. ARC-210 embedded COMSEC products are capable of 5 kHz and 25 kHz Dedicated and DAMA SATCOM, and is certified to MIL-STD-188-181B/182A/183.

The AN/ARC-210 operates via the MIL-STD-1553B data bus. A Night Vision Goggle (NVG) green lighted remote control unit is available for manual control of the RT. These are powered by 5 V AC or DC, 28 V AC or DC, or 115 V AC. A remote indicator and a family of broadband, electronically tunable antenna are available to enhance system performance. High power amplifiers (HPA) and Low Noise Amplifiers (LNA) are also available.

The ARC-210 Program has transitioned from a programmatic "oversight" approach to a "shared-business" approach which has reduced system cost, increased system reliability, and assured the rapid infusion of new technology into the product to permit enhanced performance and manage parts obsolescence.

The Rockwell Collins AN/ARC-210 Multimode Communications System is the United States Navy Airborne standard V/UHF Airborne Communications System, managed by NAVAIR PMA 209. More than 22,000 have been fielded since the inception of the program. It is being installed in all U.S. Navy tactical aircraft, as well as in over 180 platforms in the U.S. Navy, U.S. Marine Corps, U.S. Air Force, U.S. Coast Guard, U.S. Customs, U.S. Army and international services. A sampling of domestic platforms include the F-16, F/A-18, A-10, F-117, F-15, MV-22, CV-22, AH-1W, AWACS, B-52, MH-53, CH-46, C-17, C-5, KC-135, RC-135, E-4B, C-130, AH-64, MH-60S/R, UH-60, US101, Global Hawk, Predator, J-UCAS, P-8, eight DDG-51s, Littoral Combat Ship (LCS), and two CVNs. Internationally, the AN/ARC-210 is installed in Canada on Utility Tactical Transport Helicopter, MHP, C-130, CP-140, and F/A-18; in Finland on the F/A-18; in Australia on F/A-18, C-130, Air87 Tiger helicopter, Wedgetail; in Switzerland on F/A-18s; on the AH-64 for Egypt & Singapore; on P-3s for Denmark & Netherlands.

The basic LOS ARC-210 products, without ECCM capability, can be exported to virtually any country in the world with an approved Department of State (DoS) export license. Those ARC-210 variants with ECCM capability can be exported; however, a country must have the appropriate ECCM waveform authorization and an approved Department of State export license must be obtained. Countries desiring SINCGARS and/or embedded COMSEC capability can only receive those capabilities via a country-to-country Foreign Military Sales (FMS) case.


AN/ARC-210(V) - Operating Features

AN/ARC-210 operates between 30 to 512 MHz within the following frequency bands:
30 - 88 MHZ
 
FM
 
Normal/secure voice, 150 Hz tone transmission, SINCGARS-V
 
108 - 137 MHz
 
AM
 
Normal voice, 121.5 MHz Guard Receiver, Automatic Direction Finding (ADF) DF, 108 - 118 MHz receive only
 
137 - 156 MHz
 
AM/FM
 
Normal/secure voice, 1020 Hz tone transmission, ADF
 
156 - 174 MHz
 
FM
 
Maritime normal/secure voice
 
225 - 400 MHz
 
AM
 
Normal/secure voice, 1020 Hz tone transmission, ADF, CASS/DICASS, HAVE QUICK, HAVE QUICK II, 243 MHz Guard Receiver
 
400 - 512 MHz
 
FM
 
Normal voice, with/without Continuous Tone Squelch System (CTCSS tones
 

RT-1851(C)/RT-1851A(C) Warrior Radios
The Rockwell Collins Warrior Radios are the latest offering of the ARC-210 programmable Multimode Communication Systems. This fully digital transceiver provides unparalleled performance in the transfer of data, voice and imagery. The Warrior Radios will support the Bandwidth Efficient Advanced Modulation (BEAM) technology. BEAM technology provides data transfer rates up to 100 kbps LOS in a 25 kHz channel. Existing data rates over such channels without BEAM are not more than 56 kbps using MIL-STD-188-181B (dedicated SATCOM), which requires greater than 3 times more signal power than BEAM. The RT-1851A(C) offers extended frequency range operation up to 512MHz to support interoperability between ground and airborne military forces and land based civil agencies. FM voice operation is available in 25, 12.5, and 6.25 KHz channel spacing. Continuous Tone Coded Squelch System (CTCSS) tones are selectable from all types of RT controllers (1553 bus and remote control units).

Other key features are:

  • 30 - 406 MHz frequency range (30 - 512 MHz in RT-1851A(C))
  • Software re-programmable in the field via MLVS
  • MELP Vocoder
  • Compatible with existing 1553 controllers for ARC-210
  • Support structure including Logistics, Training, Test Sets, software reprogramming kits, and PC based loader/controller
  • Control via 1553, C-12561A Remote Control, or C-12719 Remote Control
  • JITC SATCOM Certified with a variety of High Power Amplifiers, Low Noise Amplifiers, Tunable Filters and Interference Cancellation Systems
  • Network Capable (UDP and TCPiP)
  • RS-232 User Port Direct PC Interface
  • EUROCAE ED-23B compliant 8.33 kHz operation.
  • Duty cycles up to 100% (with HD-1239/ARC Cooling Shroud)
  • RT will support upgrades for:
    • CSEL COSPAS-SARSAT Receive (406 MHz)
    • SATURN (RT-1851A(C))
    • ESIP
    • MIL-STD-188-183A
    • MIL-STD-188-184

629F-23
Based on the RT-1851A(C) advanced programmable multimode VUHF radio, the 629F-23 is the latest, fully digital, ARC-210 non-COMSEC product. Functionally defined by software load, the 629F-23 is an ED-23B compliant, 30-512 MHz transceiver with 8.33 khz channel spacing standard. The 629F-23 also comes with an optional list of software capabilities including: HAVEQUICK and HAVEQUICK II, TALON II, SATURN, and SINCGARS.

RT-1939(C)/ARC ARC-210 Generation 5 (Gen5)
The Rockwell Collins RT-1939(C) (ARC-210, Generation 5) is the most advanced Receiver-Transmitter (RT) in our proven ARC-210 communication system family. The RT-1939(C) has been designed to better meet warfighter needs and conform to Software Defined Radio (SDR) tenets and architectures. Versatility is key in todays battle space and the RT-1939(C) adapts by providing superior performance in the transfer of networked or point-to-point data, voice and imagery. In response to the worlds constantly evolving transmission and communication security needs and to comply with the National Security Agencys (NSA) Cryptographic Modernization Initiative, the RT-1939(C) is the first military airborne transceiver to provide an embedded, fully programmable INFOSEC capability in an open architecture SDR design. The embedded cryptographic subsystem (CSS) uses the National Security Agency (NSA) approved Janus multi-chip module (MCM). The CSS will provide secure communications using todays cryptographic equipment algorithms (CEAs) and will accommodate future growth for modern CEAs. The RT-1939(C) is a SDR radio whose software Multi-Waveform Architecture (MWA) provides the capability to port both ARC-210 Warrior waveform code baselines and new waveforms that have been designed to be compliant with Software Communications Architecture (SCA). The Rockwell Collins MWA approach to supporting SCA waveforms is to use an optimized version of the components that make up an SCA execution environment. The RT-1939(C) shall incorporate the form, fit, and functionality that currently resides in the RT-1851A(C) and shall maintain the same external I/O interface to the maximum extent possible. The most critical requirement for the RT-1939(C) (Gen5) is to be backwards compatible with all fielded embedded COMSEC radios, RT-1794(C), RT-1824(C), RT-1851(C), and RT-1851A(C). This is accomplished by maintaining the same standard input/output (I/O) interfaces for the connectors, which will result in a drop-in replacement for current capability. The RT-1939(C) will include new capabilities of 1) MIL-STD-188-220D capability for basic networking capability, 2) enhanced SINCGARS Improvement Program (ESIP), 3) SATURN, and 4) increased frequency coverage of 30 - 961 MHz. The guard receiver performance has been expanded to be tunable over the 30 - 512 MHz frequency range and allow for full duplex operations. Additionally, the RT-1939(C) will have the ability to host the Joint Precision Approach and Landing System (JPALS) airborne UHF data link functionality. RT-1939(C) will provide a growth path for increased networking capability via UHF Follow-on (UFO) satellite communications (SATCOM) Integrated Waveform (IW), Mobile User Objective System (MUOS), Soldier Radio Waveform (SRW), and Integrated Broadcast system (IBS).

VDL-2000
The VDL-2000 is a ruggedized, low cost VHF data link transceiver designed to meet the military requirement for civil aviation interoperability. It is a fully functional air traffic control radio, providing both VHF voice and mode 2 data link capability in a compact module. Initial implementation will be through the RT-1794(C). Other ARC-210 radios may require software updates to utilize the VDL-2000. The VDL-2000 interfaces to two ARINC 758 Communications Management Units (CMUs) via dual ARINC 429 receive ports. The VDL-2000 is TSO approved and certified to DO-178B, Level C. This unit can either be hard mounted or supported by either an isolated horizontal mount (CPN 822-1809-001) or a low profile horizontal mount (CPN 822-1810-001).
RT-1794(C) - AN/ARC-210 Receiver-Transmitter



AN/ARC-210(V) - SELECTION GUIDE

Receiver
Rockwell Collins Type MIL NOMEN- CLATURE CPN HQ HQ II SINC- GARS SATCOM DAMA 8.33 KHz  COM- SEC  188- 220B/C  LINK 11(2)  VDL- 2000  LINK 4A(3) SATURN 
 
RT-1556B
 
622-9878-004        
RT-1747D
 
822-0645-006 X(1)      
 RT-1747E 822-0645-007 X(1)      
 
RT-1794(C)
 
822-0383-001  
 
RT-1824(C)
 
822-1593-001  
 
RT-1851(C)
 
822-1707-001 X(4)  
 
RT-1851A(C)(4)
 
822-1707-002 X(4) 
 
RT-1744A
 
622-8759-003           
 
RT-1745A
 
622-9887-002         
629F-11A
 
 822-1182-002           
629F-11B
 
 822-1182-003          
629F-11C
 
 822-1182-004         
629F-14A
 
 822-1201-002         
629F-14B
 
 822-1201-003       
629F-22
 
RT-1939(C)
 
822-2408-001 X(7) X(C) 
629F-23(5)
 
 822-2640-001 X(1)  
629F-20
 
 822-1856-001  X(1)      
VDL-2000
 
 822-1603-001          

Note(s):
  1. Requires Separate Modem
  2. Requires Separate Mount with Link 11 interface (994M-4/ARC)
  3. Includes MIL-STD-188-181B, 182A, 183
  4. RT-1851A(C) has increased frequency capability of 30 MHz to 512 MHz
  5. 629F-23 Software capabilities are customer selectable at time of order
  6. RT-1939(C) provides MIL-STD-188-220D capability
  7. RT-1939(C) provides ESIP capability
 

TALON V/UHF RADIOS

Talon V/UHF Radios - Overview
The Rockwell Collins Talon Radio is a software defined radio, allowing users to upgrade their V/UHF capabilities via software reload for future growth. Currently 20 countries have installed Talon radios on approximately 60 different aircraft platforms, and ground stations. Over 1600 radio orders have been received, and 825 radios have been fielded. The Talon equipment currently offers HaveQuick & HaveQuick II, SINCGARS, SATURN, and TALON software waveforms. The TALON waveform allows the integration of the Rijndael encryption capability, and the Country Unique Identification Code (CUID). The SINCGARS software waveform is only available via country to country Foreign Military Sales (FMS) case. All other waveforms can be exported after obtaining export authorization for the US Department of State.

The Rockwell Collins Talon Radio combines digital radio technology and software reprogrammability for outstanding performance, capability and flexibility. Talon is designed to easily accommodate a full range of communications waveforms and ancillary equipment to meet specific customer requirements. The Talon radio is designed to allow the incorporation of Non-Rockwell Collins waveforms to support customer requirements. The Talon currently hosts the Harris Corporation Quicklook 1A software and Citadel encryption chip to allow the Talon to be fully interoperable with the Harris Corporation 5800 Falcon Series V/UHF radios. All Talon radios are fully reprogrammable using the optional DL-8171 data loader, a laptop computer, or the TG-8302 Test Station. It provides multimode voice and data communications in normal, secure or jam-resistant modes over the V/UHF (30 - 400 MHz) range. A detailed description of each of the Talon Radio variants will be found in latter sections.

    Modes:
  • Normal Single Channel (30-400 MHz)
  • Tactical VHF (30-88 MHz)
  • Air Traffic Control (108-136 MHz)
  • 25 kHz Channel Spacing
  • 8.33 kHz European Channel Spacing
  • Land Mobile (136-156 MHz)
  • Maritime (156-174 MHz)
  • Military UHF (225-400 MHz)
    Output Power:
  • NLT 15 Watts/NMT 23 Watts FM
  • NLT 10 Watts/NMT 15 Watts AM
  • Half-power Select discrete
  • Two Programmable Power Turn-down Discrete Inputs
  • Programmable Power Turn-down Tables
    Growth Capable:
  • Ample Reserve Processing Power (500 MIPS)
  • 60 cubic inches volume for customer hardware expansion (RT-8100 series only)
  • More than 50 spare connector pins available (RT-8100 series only)
  • Allows US or Country Unique Crypto implementation
  • Hardware has been designed for Red/Black separation
    • Red/Black cross talk is minimized by a physical shield between top (Red) connectors and Radio (RT-8100 series only)
    • All signals to the back of the radio are filtered (N/A on RT-8300 series)
    • Preventing unintended EMI radiation
    • Power signals are available to the appliqué (N/A on RT-8300 series)
    • Allows an additional Power Supply (Red) if required (RT-8100 series only)
    Radio Interfaces:
  • RF Ports
    • Single Port (Tx/Rx)
    • ADF
    • Dual Port (Half Duplex)
  • Radio Control
    • MIL-STD-1553B
    • RS-422
  • Discrete I/O for flexible control/status
  • Control bus for tunable antennas/filters
  • External Time standard input
  • Multiple data interfaces
    • MIL-STD-188-114A
    • RS-232
    • RS-422
  • ICS (Intercommunications System)
  • Programmable audio levels
    • Microphone
    • Headset
    • Sidetone
  • DS-101 single point fill interface
    • ECCM parameters
    • R/T Presets
  • MIL-STD-1553B single point fill interface
  • ECCM parameters
  • R/T Presets
  • RS-232 fill interface
  • ECCM parameters
  • DS-102 fill interface
  • HQ/SATURN
  • WOD/MWOD
    Other Features:
  • 250 Preset Channels
  • 250 ECCM Channels
  • Channel Scan (4 Preset Channels)
  • Two Guard Receiver Frequencies
    • 121.5 MHz
    • 243 MHz
  • Software Reprogrammable
  • Embedded FM Immunity Filter
  • Lightning protection on Antenna line
    Specifications:
  • Power
    • +28 V DC per MIL-STD-704D
    • MIL-STD-704A available
      • 54 watts max for TX
      • 29 watts max for RCV

 RT-8100 Series RT-8200 Series RT-8300 Series 
Weight 13 pounds 12.2 pounds 10.0 pounds 
Width 5.00 inches 5.00 inches 5.75 inches 
Height 6.7 inches 5.6 inches 4.875 inches 
Length 11.4 inches 9.85 inches 9.10 inches 

Talon V/UHF Radios - Description

RT-8100 Series Radio
The Talon RT-8100 series radio provides outstanding V/UHF radio performance in a form factor that allows for incorporation of customer unique capabilities. The RT-8100 supports both Airborne and Special Ground use requirements. The TALON RT-8100 series radio integrates state-of-the-art digital technology with software reprogrammability to create a multi-band/multi-mode/multi-media networking capability. The system provides voice and data communications that provide increased interoperability, flexibility and combat effectiveness.


By offering a fully digital architecture, the Talon radio can be easily reprogrammed with different waveforms and operating modes through the use of the latest signal processors. The RT-8100 radio was designed to easily accommodate a full range of communications waveforms and ancillary equipment to meet specific customer requirements. It provides multi-mode voice and data communications in normal, secure, and/or jam-resistant modes over the VHF/UHF (30-400 MHz) range. The RT-8100 series radio offers 60 cubic inches of hardware expansion capability to allow integration of customer unique secure voice and data equipment, and allows customer unique waveforms to added to the Talon radio. An example is the Harris Corporation Quicklook 1A software and Citadel encryption chip. By adding this capability, the Talon radio and the Harris 5800 Falcon series radios provide the customer with a air to ground, and ground to ground, interoperable radio system.

The 629F-19 radio is a unique version of the Talon 8100 series radios. The 629F-19 is used for standard voice communications as well as data through put. The 629F-19 contains a 70 MHz capability, an 11 dBm Low Power Mode, and a 30 Watt High Power Mode, that are not available in other Talon radios.


RT-8100 Selection Guide
Type Number Part Number Description 
RT-8102 822-1656-001 Radio with no waveforms 
RT-8103 822-1657-001 Radio with TALON waveform 
RT-8105 822-1659-001 Radio with HaveQuick & HaveQuick II 
RT-8106 822-1660--001 Radio with HaveQuick & HaveQuick II, SINCGARS, and SATURN 
RT-8108 822-1751-001 Radio with HaveQuick & HaveQuick II, and TALON 
RT-8109 822-1752-001 Radio with HaveQuick & HaveQuick II, and TALON 
RT-8110/8110A 822-1755-001/002 Radio with HaveQuick & HaveQuick II, and SATURN 
629F-19 822-1529-001 Radio with no appliqué or waveforms 

RT-8200 Series Low Profile Radio
The Talon RT-8200 series radio combines outstanding performance with exceptional capability and flexibility in a small package. The RT-8200 combines the RT-8100 modules with an ARC-210 chassis, providing the Talon RT-8200 full Talon functionality in reduced size.

The Talon RT-8200 series radio is a software defined radio. The RT-8200 utilizes a common hardware design that can accommodate the full range of ECCM waveforms. The RT-8200 can be configured with HaveQuick & HaveQuick II (STANAG 4246), SINCGARS, SATURN (STANAG 4372), and the TALON country unique ECCM waveform. Like the RT-8100, the RT-8200 will host the Harris Quicklook 1A software and the Harris Citadel encryption chip. The RT-8200 series radio, like other Talon radios, is fully field reprogrammable. The RT-8200 is designed to be fully field supportable, and can be supported via repair at all maintenance levels.


RT-8200 Selection Guide
Type Number Part Number Description 
RT-8200 822-1774-001 Radio with no waveforms 
Software Programs for the RT-8200  
 984-8103-009 Talon Software 
 984-8105-003 HaveQuick & HaveQuick II Software 
 984-8106-011 HaveQuick & HaveQuick II, SINCGARS & SATURN Software 
 984-8109-005 HaveQuick & HaveQuick II & TALON Software 
 984-8110-002 HaveQuick & HaveQuick II & SATURN Software 
 984-3363-001 HaveQuick & HaveQuick II & Talon Software 
 984-3364-001 HaveQuick & HaveQuick II, SATURN & TALON Software 

RT-8300 Series Panel Mount Radio
The Talon RT-8300 series radio combines outstanding performance with exceptional capability and flexibility within the form factor of an AN/ARC-164 panel mount radio. The Talon RT-8300 incorporates the latest digital radio technology and is designed to easily accommodate a full range of communications waveforms and ancillary equipment to meet specific customer requirements. It provides multi-mode voice and data communications in normal, secure, and/or jam-resistant modes over the VHF/UHF (30-400 MHz) range.

The RT-8300 Series Panel Mount radio can be configured with HaveQuick & HaveQuick II (STANAG 4246), SINCGARS, SATURN (STANAG 4372), and the TALON country unique ECCM waveform.


RT-8300 Series Panel Mount Receiver Transmitter
Type Number Part Number Description 
RT-8300 822-1837-001/002
(-001=5vac lighting )
(-002=28 vdc lighting)
 
V/UHF software without ECCM waveforms 
Software Programs for the RT-8300  
 984-8304-001 Talon Software 
 984-8305-001 HaveQuick & HaveQuick II Software 
 984-8309-002 HaveQuick & HaveQuick II & Talon Software 
 984-8310-002 HaveQuick & HaveQuick II & SATURN Software 
 984-8306-xxx HaveQuick & HaveQuick II, SINCGARS & SATURN Software 
RT-8300 Series RT: The -001 version uses 5 V AC/V DC for lamp power. The -002 version uses 28 V DC for lamp power. 

Harris Interoperability Modification Kit
The CED-8100/8200 adapts any RT-81XX/8200 series radio to provide interoperable communications with the Harris 5800 series Falcon V/UHF radios. The Harris Quicklook 1A software and the Citadel encryption chip are incorporated into the Talon radio. This provides the customer with a secure, anti jam, communications capability. It also provides vital communications capability between air and ground forces. The CED-8100 and CED-8200 Modification kits can be installed in the field, or at any Rockwell Collins Service Center.

CED-8100 822-2071-001 For use on the RT-8100 series radio 
CED-8200 822-xxxx-001 For use on the RT-8200 series radio 

629F-23A V/UHF Radio
The 629F-23A radio combines the latest ARC-210 Warrior A architecture with the Harris V/UHF 5800 Multiband radio interoperability, in an International radio. The 629F-23A is a 30-512MHz V/UHF radio that supports the standard Talon Radio software capabilities:
  • Have Quick I/II
  • SATURN
  • SINCGARS (via FMS case only)
  • TALON and TALON II ECCM software with Encryption A capability

It also provides the ability to communicate with the Harris 5800 V/UHF Multiband Falcon II radios. The 629F-23A has embedded the Harris Quicklook 1A software and the Citadel encryption chip. This allows the radio to communicate with the Harris Ground based, manpack, and hand held 5800 series V/UHF radios over the entire 30-512 MHZ frequency band. Both ECCM and plain text waveform voice and data may be encrypted using the Citadel encryption chip, providing a secure communications capability.

The 629F-23A has the same form and fit factor as the Warrior radio. The functionality is significantly changed to support International customer needs. The ECCM software may be tailored to a specific customer requirement, with the exception of the Quicklook 1A and Citadel. They are present in all 629F-23A radios.

629F-23A V/UHF Radio



Remote Control Units
The Rockwell Collins provides a full line of remote control units providing a manual control interface to the V/UHF radio systems. Frequency, channel, mode selection, Built in Test (BIT) test-initiation and audio level control are provided through switches and knobs located on the front panel.


Type Number Part Number Description 
RCU-8150A
 
822-1673-002 
Half size RCU with NVG Green LCD for Talon RTs
 
RCU-8151A
 
822-1674-002 
Half size RCU with Air Force Blue-White LCD for Talon RTs
 
RCU-8153A
 
822-1676-002 
Half size RCU with Navy Yellow-White LCD for Talon RTs
 
RCU-8154
 
822-1982-001 
Half size RCU with NVG Green LCD for Talon RTs
 
RCU-8156
 
822-2116-001 
Half size RCU for UK MoD Harrier
 
C-11896A
 
622-8761-006 
Half size RCU with Navy Yellow White display for RT-1556B/1744A/1747D/629F-XX
 
C-11898A
 
622-8761-007 
Half size RCU with NVG Green display for RT-1556B /1744A/1747D/629F-XX
 
C-12419A
 
622-8761-008 
Half size RCU with Air Force Blue White display for RT-1556B /1744A/1747D/629F-XX
 
C-12630
 
822-1461-001 
Half size Shipboard RCU with Navy Yellow White display for 1556B /1744A/1747D/629F-XX
 
C-12561A
 
822-1276-002 
Full Size RCU with NVG Green display for RT-1794(C) / RT-1824(C) / RT-1851(C) /RT-1851A(C)
 
C-12719
 
822-2092-001 
Half Size RCU with NVG Green display, and brightness Knob for RT-1794(C) RT-1824(C) RT-1851(C), RT-1851A(C)
 
C-12561A Remote Control Unit



R/T MOUNTS
There are three Electrical Equipment Mounting Bases that can be used to mount the V/UHF Receiver Transmitters. Selection of the mount will depend on the desirable space, isolation or operational profiles to be met.

MT-4935/ARC Isolated Mount
The MT-4935/ARC Electrical Equipment Mounting Base is the standard fixed wing aircraft mounting base for any V/UHF Radio products. The MT-4935/ARC is an isolated mount and provides vibration dampening between the radio and the host platform.

MT-6567/ARC
In situations where space becomes a limiting factor or a rotary wing aircraft is used, the MT-6567/ARC Electrical Equipment Mounting Base is recommended. The MT-6567/ARC is a hard-mounted equipment base that can be used as a low-profile mounting base.

994M-4/4A Link-11 Mount
The Electrical Equipment Mounting Base 994M-4/4A provides the required Link-11 audio interface with any V/UHF Radio products. The 994M-4 is the low-profile version and the 994M-4A is the isolated variant.

Mounts
Type Number Part Number Description 
MT-4935
 
622-4934-001 
Shock Isolated, not recommended for rotary wing
 
MT-6567
 
622-8766-001 
Hard Mount
 
CS-2000
 
822-2725-001 
Cooling Shroud
 
994M-4
 
822-1708-001 
Link 11 adapter mount, hard mount
 
994M-4A
 
822-1708-002 
Link 11 adapter mount. Shock isolated, not recommended for rotary wing
 
HD-1239/ARC Cooling Shroud



CS-2000 Cooling Shroud
The CS-2000 Cooling Shroud is designed for applications requiring 100 % duty cycle (continuous transmit at half or full power RF output). The fan at the rear of the shroud pulls ambient air around the radio, allowing any ARC-210 to transmit in SATCOM mode continuously at ambient temperatures up to +71 degrees C, or LOS mode continuously at ambient temperatures up to +55 degrees C. Each cooling shroud contains works in conjunction with an MT-6567/ARC low profile mount and is powered by +28 VDC. The unit has EMI suppression circuitry ensuring its applicability to any platform.

Filters
Type Number Part Number Description 
835Z-1
 
822-0614-001 
High Pass filter 118-400 MHz (provides FM immunity for ATC band for RTs Generations 3)
 

Indicators
Type Number Part Number Description 
ID-2556 622-8764-002 Indicator, frequency/channel, NVG green lighting 

LNA/Diplexers
Type Number Part Number Description 
MX-11641 822-0727-001 SATCOM LNA/Diplexer 
MX-11745 822-0970-001 SATCOM LNA/Diplexer with HI/LO angle relay 
MX-11745/ARC with Integrated High/Low Angle Relay



Antennas
Note(s): For lower frequency applications (30 to 88 MHz), tunable antenna systems are recommended. Antenna converter CV-4092/A must be used with Chelton tunable antennas. HR Smith antenna converter 10-562-11 must be used with their tunable antenna 10-150-08-M. Antenna converter 7-163 PIN 160 must be used with the Chelton 512 MHz tunable antennas.

Antennas & Logic Converters
Rockwell Collins Type
 
Manufacturer
 
CPN
 
Description
 
CV-4092/A
 
Chelton No CPN 
Antenna converter (tunes tunable antenna)
 
DM CN124-5-1
 
Dorne Margolin (EDO) 013-1974-010 
Antenna, 12 inch blade, (118-400MHz & 950-1220 MHz), type SC female connector
 
AS-3972/A
 
Chelton No CPN 
Antenna, 9 inch tunable, black
 
AS-3970/A
 
Chelton No CPN 
Antenna, 12 inch tunable, white
 
AS-4423/A
 
Chelton No CPN 
Antenna, 9 inch tunable, white
 
AS-4424/A
 
Chelton No CPN 
Antenna, 9 inch tunable, gray
 
AT-256A/ARC (DM-C119)
 
AIL Technology 013-1973-010 
Antenna, 9 inch blade, gray, type N female connector
 
DMFM34-5-1
 
Dorne Margolin 013-1974-020 
VHF/UHF & L-band diplexer
 
938K-1
 
Chelton 013-1616-010 
Antenna , blade, black, type TNC female connector
 
938K-2
 
Chelton 013-1641-010 
Antenna, blade, white, type TNC female connector
 
938K-2A
 
Chelton 013-1636-010 
Antenna, blade, black, type N female connector
 
938K-2A
 
Chelton 013-1636-060 
Antenna, blade, white, type N female connector
 
938K-3
 
Chelton 013-1910-010 
Antenna, airborne whip, type TNC female connector
 
10-150-08-M
 
H R Smith 013-1980-010 
Antenna 9 inch PIN-diode tunable (30-400MHz, 1030-1090 MHz)
 
10-562-11
 
H R Smith 013-1980-020 
Logic converter unit for Antenna 10-150-08-M
 
10-150-08-S4
 
H R Smith 013-1980-040 
Antenna 9 inch PIN-diode tunable (30-400MHz, 1030-1090 MHz)
 
10-562-11-S4
 
H R Smith 013-1980-050 
Logic Converter Unit
 
19-430-10
 
Chelton No CPN 
Antenna, SATCOM, dual element, 225-400 MHz
 
19-440-10
 
Chelton No CPN 
Antenna, SATCOM, dual element, 30-400 MHz low angle blade
 
19-450
 
Chelton No CPN 
Antenna SATCOM, dual UHF element, includes GPS element
 
AV-2090-4
 
Trivec Avant No CPN 
Antenna, SATCOM, X-blade, dual element
 
12-59H
 
Chelton No CPN 
Antenna, broad band, supersonic rated, white
 
12-59H P4
 
Chelton No CPN 
Antenna, broad band, supersonic rated, black
 
12-190-160
 
Chelton No CPN 
Antenna, 30-512 MHZ tunable
 
12-190-310
 
Chelton No CPN 
Antenna, 30-530 MHz & 960-1220 MHz tunable
 
12-190-530 LP
 
Chelton 013-2007-010 
Antenna, 30-512 MHz & 960-1220 MHz tunable, lightning protected
 
7-163 PIN160
 
Chelton 013-2007-020 
Antenna Converter (tunes 512 MHz tunable antennas)
 

Chelton CV-4092A

 
The CV-4092/A Digital Logical Converter provides frequency tuning information for the Chelton tunable antennas. As the radio is tuned, it generates a digital output indicating which band to tune the antenna. As supplied by the radio, the digital frequency information is unusable by the antenna, therefore the CV-4092/A changes the serial digital output into parallel antenna drive codes.
 

Daico 100D0988A Two Port Antenna Selector
The Daico Two Port Antenna Selector connects a radio to two antennas, usually upper and lower. The auto mode cycles between the upper and lower antenna until a signal is received. The fail-safe mode connects the radio to the lower antenna in the event of a power loss to the selector. A BIT port is available for functionality test in the aircraft.

DL-8171 Data Loader
The primary components of the Rockwell Collins DL-8171 are two software packages and a Hand-Held Data Device (HHD). The VHF/UHF Data Manager (VUDM) installs on a Personal Computer (PC) or Laptop PC for the creation of files with radio preset and ECCM data. The data file created with VUDM is then transferred to the HHD. The HHD can be taken to a remote location or platform and the data file can be transferred to the radio via the HDD software installed on the PPC. The HDD can transfer data to a radio through an RS-232, DS-101 or DS-102 fill port and can also import ECCM data from a DS-102 device and export it via a DS-101, DS-102 or RS-232 bus. The HDD is capable of accepting and storing multiple data fill files thus allowing differing data files to be loaded into target radios through address selection.

Data Loader and Accessories


The DL-8171 Data Loader includes:

  • TDS Recon Hand Held Computer
    • Pocket PC Operating system
  • Data Sync Cables (USB and RS-232)
  • AC Power Supply
  • Rockwell Collins VUDM Software Package - VUDM CD
  • Rockwell Collins HDD Software Package - HDD CD
  • RS-232 Compact Flash Serial I/O Adapter Cable
  • DS-101/102 Compact Flash Serial I/O Adapter Cable

Type Number Part Number Description 
DL-8171 822-1715-002 Data Loader (TDS Recon Hand Held) 

AM-7189 Tactical VHF Power Amplifier
AM-7189A VHF Power Amplifier


The AM-7189A Radio Frequency Amplifier amplifies FM signals in the 30 - 88 MHz Tactical FM band to provide an extra link margin for tactical operations. The MT-6449 (CPN 622-8096-001) is available for mounting the AM-7189A.

    Features:
  • 30 to 88 MHz without tuning
  • SINCGARS compatible
  • Three Power output levels
  • 5 watts
  • 15 watts
  • 50 watts
  • MIL-STD-1553B control or C11188A remote control
  • System BIT output
  • Bypass mode

AM-7526 / AM-7526A UHF Power Amplifier
AM-7526 / AM-7526A UHF Power Amplifier


The AM-7526 / AM-7526A Radio Frequency Amplifier provides amplification in the 225 to 400 MHz band when a higher signal processing margin is required for voice, data and SATCOM communications. When supplied with a minimum of 5 watts input power, the amplifier generates an output of 100 watts average in AM and 125 watts minimum in FM. The MT-7006 (CPN 622-9465-001) is available for mounting the AM-7526.


Features:
  • 225 to 400 MHz without tuning
  • Operates in HAVE QUICK and SATURN modes
  • 125 watts in FM/PM mode
  • 100 watts in AM mode
  • System BIT output
  • Bypass mode
  • Selectable FM Output Power, 1 dB steps
  • Selectable AM Output Power, 30/60/100 Watts (AM-7526A only)

Equipment Type
 
Part Number
 
Description
 
AM-7189A
 
622-6545-003 
30-88MHz 50 Watt VHF Power Amplifier
 
AM-7526
 
822-0572-001 
225-400 MHz UHF Power Amplifier
 
AM-7526A
 
822-0572-002 
225-400 MHz UHF Power Amplifier
 
MT-7006
 
622-9465-001 
AM-7526 Mount
 

Mating Connector Kits
Note(s): RF Connectors are not included in the following kits and must be ordered separately.

Caution: RF Connector Part Number depends on coaxial cable used. Most common recommendations are listed under "RF Mating Connectors" following the Mating Connector Kit Table.


Equipment Type
 
Part Number
 
Connector Kits
 
RF Connectors Reqd
 
RT-1556B
 
622-9878-004  988-9200-001 
RT-1747D
 
822-0645-006 988-9200-001 
RT-1747E
 
822-0645-007 988-9200-001 
RT-1794(C)
 
822-0383-001 988-9200-003 
RT-1824(C)
 
822-1593-001 988-9200-003 
RT-1851(C)
 
822-1707-001 988-9200-003 
RT-1851A(C)
 
822-1707-002 988-9200-003 
RT-1744A
 
622-8759-002 988-9200-001 
RT-1745A
 
622-9887-002 988-9200-001 
629F-11A
 
822-1182-002 988-9200-001 
629F-11B
 
822-1182-003 988-9200-001 
629F-11C
 
822-1182-004 988-9200-001 
629F-12A
 
822-1183-002 988-9200-001 
629F-14A
 
822-1201-002 988-9200-001 
629F-14B
 
822-1201-003 988-9200-001 
629F-20
 
822-1856-001 988-9200-001 
629F-23
 
822-2640-001 988-9200-003 
RT-8100
 
Various 987-6460-002  
RT-8200
 
Various 987-6460-003  
RT-8300
 
Various  987-6460-004 
C-11896A
 
622-8761-006 988-9200-004 none 
C-11898A
 
622-8761-007 988-9200-004 none 
C-12419A
 
622-8761-008 988-9200-004 none 
C-12630
 
822-1461-001 988-9200-004 none 
C-12561A
 
822-1276-002 988-9200-005 none 
C-12719
 
822-2090-001 988-9200-004 none 
RCU-815X
 
822-167X-002 988-9200-004 none 
AM-7526
 
822-0572-001 988-9200-006 
AM-7526A
 
822-0572-002 988-9200-006 
MX-11641
 
822-0727-001 988-9200-007 
MX-11745
 
822-0970-001 988-9200-008 
CV-4092/A
 
NPN 988-9200-009 none 
AS-3972/A, -3970/A, -4423/A, -4424/A
 
NPN 988-9200-010 
AM-7189A
 
622-6545-003 988-9200-019 
994M-4, 994M-4A
 
822-1708-001/002 988-9200-024 none 

Transceiver RF Connectors
Rockwell Collins Type
 
CPN Description 
M39012/30-0101
 
357-9664-000 
RF Connector, J1 mating for comm antenna, RT angle (RG-400/U cable)
 
M39012/26-0101
 
357-9666-000 
RF Connector, J1 mating for comm antenna, straight (RG-400/U cable)
 
TPS-Specialty
 
357-7902-010 
Connector, J3 mating for ADF antenna or SATCOM receiver from LNA/Diplexer, straight (RG-400/U cable)
 
TPS-Specialty
 
357-7902-050 
Connector, J3 mating for ADF antenna or SATCOM receiver from LNA/Diplexer, straight (for RG-400/U cable)
 

AM-7526 HPA RF Connectors
Rockwell Collins Type
 
CPN Description 
M39012/26-0101
 
357-9666-000 
RF Connector, J1 (RF-400/U)
 
M39012/01-0501
 
357-0037-020 
RF Connector, J2 (RF-393/U)
 

AM-7189A RF Connectors
Rockwell Collins Type
 
CPN Description 
M39012/16-0101
 
357-9292-000 
RF Connector J4 for radio (RG-400/U cable)
 
M39012/26-0101
 
357-9666-000 
RF Connector J5 for antenna (RG-400/U cable)
 

MX-11641 LNA/Diplexer RF Connectors
Rockwell Collins Type
 
CPN Description 
M39012/26-0101
 
357-9666-000 
RF Connector, J1 Receive (RG-400/U cable)
 
M39012/02-0003
 
357-9326-010 
RF Connector, J2 Antenna (RG-213/U cable)
 
M39012/01-0501
 
357-0037-020 
RF Connector, J3 Transmit (RG-393/U cable)
 

MX-11745 LNA/Diplexer Connectors
Rockwell Collins Type
 
CPN Description 
M39012/26-0101
 
357-9666-000 
RF Connector, J1 Receive (RG-400/U)
 
M39012/01-0501
 
357-0037-020 
RF Connector, J3 Transmit (RG-393/U)
 
M39012/01-0501
 
357-0037-020 RF Connector, J5 Antenna, Low Angle 
M39012/01-0501
 
357-0037-020 
RF Connector, J6 Antenna, High Angle
 

Tunable Antenna RF Connectors
Rockwell Collins Type CPN Description 
M39012/26-0101
 
357-9666-000 
RF Connector (Straight), J1 V/UHF RCVR (RG-400/U)
 
M39012/26-0101
 
357-9664-000 
RF Connector (Right Angle), J1 V/UHF RCVR (RG-400/U)
 
M39012/01-0005
 
357-9326-000 
RF Connector (Straight), J2 L Band (RG-213/U)
 
M39012/05-0101
 
357-9363-000 
RF Connector (Right Angle), J2 L Band (RG-213/U)
 

Miscellaneous Equipment

19 Inch Panel Mount Kits
Rockwell Collins Type
 
CPN Description 
994R-1A
 
987-6901-001  
Mounting Base, 19 inch panel for non-COMSEC RTs
 
994R-2
 
822-1453-001 
Mounting Base, 19 inch panel for embedded COMSEC RTs
 
994R-3
 
822-1695-001 
Mounting Base, 19 inch panel for Talon RTs (Mating Connector Kit 988-9200-026)
 
994R-4
 
822-1788-001 
Mounting Base, 19 inch panel for AM-7526 HPA (Mating Connector Kit 988-9200-027)
 

Support Equipment
Type Number Part Number Description 
TG-8302 822-1544-001 Talon O & I Level Test Group 
NTN 270-2858-010 RF Comm Test Set 
NTN 128-0154-081 Attenuator 
NTN 218-0253-017 DC Power Supply 
964B-4 822-1728-001 964B-4 Test Adapter 

ARC-210 O-Level (Off Aircraft) Test Equipment
ARC-210 Test Sets have been developed in two (2) configurations. TG-8302 Test Set Supports all non COMSEC RTS. TG-8303 Test Set supports all embedded COMSEC RTS. Both test sets are Organizational (Off Aircraft) testers for use in LRU/WRA testing.

Rockwell Collins Type
 
CPN Description 
TG-8302 822-1544-001 
O-Level Test Set for all non COMSEC RTS
 
TG-8303 822-1545-001 
O-Level Test Set for embedded COMSEC RTS
 

TG-8302 includes the following items:

  • Interface Box [973W-10, p/n 822-1512-001]
  • Laptop Computer w/CD ROM & 3.5 Drive
  • Interface Card - PCMCIA to MIL-STD-1553
  • Software Media Copy (O-level only)
  • Manual for TG-8302

Optional items not included, but required for I-Level testing:

  • RF Communications Test Set
  • Software Media Copy (I-Level)
  • ECCM Test Adapter
  • Attenuator, ECCM Talkout (2 per)
  • Golden RT

The TG-8303 includes the following items:

  • Interface Box [973W-11, p/n 822-1513-001 w/ red & black]
  • Laptop Computer w/CD ROM & 3.5 Drive
  • Interface Card - PCMCIA to MIL-STD-1553
  • Software Media Copy (O-level only)
  • Manual for TG-8303

Optional items not included:

  • RF Communications Test Set
  • Software Media Copy (I-level)
  • ECCM Test Adapter
  • Attenuator, ECCM Talkout (2 per)
  • Golden RT - RT-1794(C)

Other Optional Items

  • 28 VDC Power Supply
  • C-12561A Remote Control

Ancillary Tools
Rockwell Collins Type
 
CPN Description 
NTN 987-1627-003 
RT-1794(C),RT-1824(C), RT-1851(C), RT-1851A(C) OFP loading kit with 1553 card
 
NTN 987-1627-004 
RT-1794(C),RT-1824(C), RT-1851(C), RT-1851A(C) OFP kit w/o 1553 card
 
NTN 987-1842-001 
C-12561A OFP Reprogramming Kit
 
NTN 987-8142-001 
C-12719 / 379F-21 / RCU-815x OFP Reprogramming Kit
 
NTN 984-0741-001 
RT-1794(C), RT-1824(C) PC Controller Software