New Ruggedized RF-7800B Terminals Provide Type-1 Secure Global Wideband Tactical Data Communications
WASHINGTON, Oct. 6 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- (AUSA Booth #1439) -- Harris
Corporation (NYSE: HRS), an international communications and information
technology company, today introduced the first tactical satellite terminals
with the capability of transmission/reception of TOP SECRET global wideband
data communications. These new terminals are designed to military standards
for operations in harsh environments.
The new Harris RF-7800B Broadband Global Area Network (BGAN) terminals
offer a high-performance satellite solution for voice and data connectivity in
beyond line-of-sight, SATCOM-on-the-move and SATCOM-at-the-quick-halt
applications. When linked to next-generation Harris Falcon III manpack radios
or SecNet 54(R) encryption modules, the RF-7800B terminals provide unique
end-to-end Type-1 HAIPE-certified security for data transmissions over
long-range commercial networks. The RF-7800B terminals can also be utilized as
stand-alone terminals in other configurations to extend voice and data
connectivity.
The first two products in the Harris Tactical BGAN line are the
RF-7800B-DU024, a Class 2 Land Portable BGAN terminal for dismounted
applications, and the RF-7800B-VU104, a Class 10 Land Mobile BGAN terminal for
vehicles on the move. Both terminals meet MIL-STD-810F requirements and are
specifically designed to work in harsh environments where commercial units
fail. The terminals utilize the Inmarsat-4 BGAN satellite constellation and
will be available to domestic and international customers in the first quarter
of 2009.
'The RF-7800B product line will benefit warfighters by allowing them to
transmit Type-1 voice and data and access intelligence networks anywhere in
the world, including in the most adverse environmental conditions,' said Steve
Marschilok, vice president and general manager, U.S. Department of Defense
Business. 'This reach back capability further ties commanders to personnel at
the edge, allowing for more rapid responses within the enemy's decision
cycle.'
The AN/PRC-117G allows the mobile warfighter access to secure IP data at
on-air rates up to 5 Megabits per second with mobile ad-hoc networking,
automated network establishment and maintenance, integrated Type-1 security
and legacy interoperability with currently fielded radios. The radio has
completed four major technical certifications: for Type-1 encryption, DAMA
satellite connectivity, JTRS SCA compliance, and SINCGARS/Havequick
interoperability.
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
