JTRS-Approved Falcon III Radios Support Transition to Networked Battlefield
WASHINGTON, Oct. 6 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- (AUSA Booth #1439) - Harris
Corporation (NYSE: HRS), an international communications and information
technology company, demonstrated a four-channel multiband vehicular radio
system at the Association of the U.S. Army Annual Meeting and Exposition,
October 6-8, 2008. A four-channel ground mobile system is one of the future
applications of the U.S. Department of Defense Joint Tactical Radio System
(JTRS) program.
The Harris demonstration consists of four integrated JTRS-approved Falcon
III AN/PRC-117G manpack networking radios in a vehicular adapter. Each of the
four AN/PRC-117G channels simultaneously operates a different waveform,
including the new JTRS Soldier Radio Waveform, to support the transition to a
networked battlefield communications environment. As part of the
demonstration, voice and data wideband interoperability was demonstrated
between the vehicular system and the Harris RF-300S Secure Personal Radio.
Additionally, the system utilized the newly announced Harris RF-7800B series
of tactical Broadband Global Area Network (BGAN) terminals for
beyond-line-of-sight high-speed data communications.
'We're pleased to be giving our customers a preview of our approach to a
JTRS-approved multichannel radio system,' said Steve Marschilok, vice
president and general manager, U.S. Department of Defense Business, Harris RF
Communications. 'The Falcon III wideband multi-channel system is a modular,
cost-effective capability available today and can be configured in two, three
and four channel variants. The multichannel system provides legacy
interoperability with deployed systems as well as JTRS wideband waveforms for
the networked battlefield.'
The JTRS-approved Falcon III(R) AN/PRC-117G(V)1(C) multiband multimission
manpack allows the mobile warfighter access to secure IP data at on-air rates
up to 5 megabits-per-second. The radio features mobile ad hoc networking,
automated network establishment and maintenance, and integrated Type 1
security. The AN/PRC-117G and its SCA-compliant software-defined architecture
incorporate waveforms that offer legacy interoperability with the full range
of currently fielded radios, utilizing certified DAMA tactical satellite
(TACSAT), SINCGARS and Havequick II. The radio also provides advanced tactical
networking capabilities through the Harris Advanced Networking Wideband
Waveform (ANW2), Harris High Performance Waveform (HPW) and the current
version of the Soldier Radio Waveform (SRW) The Falcon III manpack will
provide future capabilities through software upgrades that incorporate new and
advanced waveforms, such as MUOS (Mobile User Objective System).
To date, the AN/PRC-117G has received four major technical certifications,
including Type-1 information security from the National Security Agency, full
SCA compliance certification from the Joint Test and Evaluation Lab (JTEL) of
the Joint Program Executive Office (JPEO) of the Joint Tactical Radio System,
and both Narrowband Interoperability Assessment and DAMA Tactical Satellite
certifications from the Joint Interoperability Test Center (JITC). The radio
and its capabilities have been demonstrated to more than 100 customers,
including the JPEO of the JTRS program at JTRS offices in San Diego.
Harris RF Communications Division is the leading supplier of secure voice
and data communications products, systems and networks to military, government
and commercial organizations worldwide.
About Harris Corporation
Harris is an international communications and information technology
company serving government and commercial markets in more than 150 countries.
Headquartered in Melbourne, Florida, the company has annual revenue of $5.3
billion and 16,500 employees -- including nearly 7,000 engineers and
scientists. Harris is dedicated to developing best-in-class assured
communications(R); products, systems, and services. Additional information
about Harris Corporation is available at www.harris.com .
SOURCE Harris Corporation
