Handheld transceivers

Tactical communication, Military, Defence, Naval, Air Force

RF23 - EPM handheld transceiver

PN (RN): 2300.100.40

An RF23 EPM handheld multiband transceiver with enhanced resistance to radio-electronic warfare designed for tactical command level for all military branches.

  • integrated GPS receiver
  • audio accessories with U-229/U connector

An EPM handheld multiband transceiver with enhanced resistance to radio-electronic warfare designed for tactical command level for all military branches. The RF23 complements the RF20 radio system and is therefore fully compatible with all transceivers of this system in terms of voice and data communication. It differs from the RF20 handheld transceiver in particular by its connectivity to standardized accessories used by other radio manufacturers – antennas and electro-acoustic sets. Using TNC-type antenna connector significantly expands the range of suitable antennas, including products by RADIALL and TRIVAL ANTENNE. Standardized audio-frequency electro-acoustic sets are connected with the U-229/U audio-frequency connector (according to MIL-DTL-55116). The connector can be connected to acoustic devices by SONETRONICS, CJ COMPONENT PRODUCTS, POWER TIME etc.

RF23 transceiver offers new accessories and features, including built-in GPS receiver with automatic position reporting behind voice or data broadcast – the G-track system.

a) in all modes of operation
• automatic transceiver self-test after power-up with failure indication on the display (BITE);
• programming with operational data using PK23 fill gun set;
• emergency erasing of operational data in fixed frequency channels, including encryption unit codes and FH network data, including TRANSEC and COMSEC;
• tone dialing (1000 ± 200) Hz, in VHF III band (1750 ± 25) Hz;
• acoustic signaling turning on/off by the transceiver operator;
• enabling of the display and keypad illumination;
• display contrast setting;
• battery pack voltage signaling;
• transmitter power signaling on the display;
• “receive-only” operation with suppressed transmission;
• operation mode with increased modulator sensitivity and reduced AF power;
• automatic transition from increased power to nominal power in case of supply voltage drop;
• service information displaying – firmware;
• simple control;
• displaying of position, time and speed on LCD with updates from GPS;
• AF connector configuration;
• AF connector status monitoring;
• remote transceiver control via PRC20 protocol;
• easy dismantling of the GPS antenna and connecting of external active or passive antenna via SMA connector;
• can be used with modular carrier system bags.

Tactical communication, Military, Defence, Naval, Air Force

RF20 - EPM handheld transceiver

PN (RN): 2300.100.10
RF20 EPM handheld multiband transceiver with improved resistance to electronic warfare for use at the tactical command levels for all kinds of military units.

  • standard range of functionalities typical for handheld transceivers of RF20 system

RF20 EPM handheld multiband transceiver with improved resistance to electronic warfare is designated for use at the lowest tactical command levels for all kinds of military units. Depending on the type of selected frequency band, the transceiver is able to communicate in HF band with frequency modulation, with VHF RF13 transceivers, RF2050, RF2350 mobile transceivers and with airborne transceivers in Aircraft band I.

a) in all modes of operation
• automatic transceiver self-test after power-up with failure indication on the display (BITE);
• programming with operational data using PK23 fill gun set;
• emergency erasing of operational data in fixed frequency channels, including encryption unit codes and FH network data, including TRANSEC and COMSEC;
• tone dialing (1000 ± 200) Hz, in VHF III band (1750 ± 25) Hz;
• acoustic signaling turning on/off by the transceiver operator;
• enabling of the display and keypad illumination;
• display contrast setting;
• battery pack voltage signaling;
• transmitter power signaling on the display;
• “receive-only” operation with suppressed transmission;
• operation mode with increased modulator sensitivity and reduced AF power;
• automatic transition from increased power to nominal power in case of supply voltage drop;
• service information displaying – firmware;
• simple control;
• displaying of position, time and speed on LCD with updates from GPS;
• AF connector configuration;
• AF connector status monitoring;
• remote transceiver control via PRC20 protocol;
• easy dismantling of the GPS antenna and connecting of external active or passive antenna via SMA connector;
• can be used with modular carrier system bags.

b) in fixed frequency mode
• max. 10 presets from the entire frequency range, fewer preset channels if occupied by FH networks;
• simplex or semi-duplex operation;
• 150 Hz sub-tone squelch or signal squelch (only signal in VHF II);
• voice operation via internal encryption unit compatible with RF13, RF2050, RF23 – in FM ranges;
• transmission and reception of short encrypted messages – FLASH, with the opposite transceiver identification;
• data transmission according to MIL-STD-188-220 (NET) …