UHF Command/Satellite Transceiver AN/ARC-152(V).

Abstract

Current and forecasted tactical military operational requirements for satellite communications clearly reflect the need for advanced development models of a standard reliable ultra-high Radiofrequency (UHF) airborne comm+ communications set of improved performance and additional features required for global communications, Command and control systems. To achieve this goal with favorable equipment reliability, initial cost, maintenance, weight and volume, a contract was issued to the RCA Corporation for design and development of a UHF Command/Satellite Transceiver, which was subsequently nomenclatured Radio Set AN/ARC-152(V). The objective of the program was to extend the capabilities of the existing Radio Set AN/ARC-144(V), (XA-1) to include communications via a satellite as well as direct line-of-sight, and to include increased power output (100 watts FM, 25 watts AM carrier), a narrowband voice FM capability, an external preamp (located at the antenna), and satellite modem capability. The Transceiver must be designed for installation in new aircraft and must be capable of retrofit to replace existing UHF AM Voice Radio Sets such as the AN/ARC-27, AN/ARC-34, AN/ARC-51, and AN/ARC-109.

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Nov 01, 1972
Accession Number
AD0907101

Entities

People

  • Richard G. Erdmann

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Space

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Artificial Satellites
  • Command And Control
  • Command And Control Systems
  • Control Systems
  • Global Communications
  • Line Of Sight
  • Radio Equipment
  • Satellite Communications
  • Transceivers

Readers

  • Electronics Engineering
  • Software Engineering
  • Tactical Satellite Communications Systems Engineering.

Technology Areas

  • Fully Networked C3
  • Fully Networked C3 - Command and Control
  • Space
  • Space - Satellites