SubscribeNew Integrated Diversity Receiver designed for instant deployment and ease of use for operation in harsh environments under extreme temperature ratings.
Microwave Radio Communications (MRC), has developed a new integrated diversity receiver, the Tactical Diversity Receiver Case (TRC), which includes the digital MRC diversity receiver, a day light readable 700 nit TFT LCD monitor in a NEMA 6P/IP68 outdoor housing, plus an accessible lithium ion 2590 rechargeable military battery and two omni antennae in a MIL-STD-810 (F) Hardigg Storm Case. The City of Baltimore has already accepted delivery of five units for portable deployment throughout the downtown metropolitan area as a complement the existing terrestrial based downlink network.
The latest COFDM digital technology from MRC, Max Ratio Combining diversity reception is a rugged and simple to use downlink solution with greater range facilitated as a consequence of improved receiver threshold. Multiple receive antennae are employed in the application and MRC combines the energy from all antenna inputs simultaneously and blends the individual carriers on a COFDM symbol basis to produce the best signal possible.
The MRC Tactical Receiver Case diversity can be deployed in less than one minute with extended range antennae and robust performance in support of persistent or tactical surveillance missions. The solution was originally developed in conjunction with Mohawk Technologies in response to a Department of the Army Multi-National Forces Camp Victory Baghdad requirement for short; medium and long-range full motion live airborne video surveillance solution.
The solution was designed for instant deployment and ease of use given untrained ground personnel and operation in harsh environments under extreme temperature ratings. The receiver was designed as a best in breed solution to complement the airborne components of the downlink, which significantly reduce aircraft payload in respect to other downlink solutions. Many promote equipment that is twice the weight and requires nearly three times the volume given a separate transmitter, amplifier, and GPS unit plus associated cables.
In addition to the benefit of decreasing the airborne payload, there may be a considerable cost savings when one removes the need for a high gain pod type aircraft antenna and a high gain tracking antenna control system on the ground. Both are replaced with passive simple to use omni or sector antennae. There is also a potential security benefit when GPS data is neither broadcast nor tracked during covert applications.
The TRC is part of MRC's Mobile Network Centric Solutions (MNCS). MNCS provides deployable communications support for phone, video and Internet connectivity. Included in these customizable solutions is on demand, self-sufficient network solutions that do not require existing infrastructure such as a power grid of communication network. MNCS is ideal for applications such as:
- Airborne Downlinks
- Body Worn Video
- Central Command
- Crowd Control- GPS Tracking
- Harbor Security
- Mobile Command
- Surveillance
- Tactical Video
- Satellite Uplink
TRC Key Features & Benefits
- Lightweight, quick deployment
- Industry Leading Maximum Ratio Combining DVB-T COFDM Diversity Receiver with MPEG Decoder
- Compatible with MRC's HS Series STRATA-HS and MCR-HS Transmitters
- Rugged daylight readable 700 nit TFT LCD Flat Screen Monitor in NEMA 6P/IP68 outdoor housing
- Housed in a MIL-STD 810F Hardigg Storm im2720 Case
- User friendly simple ergonomic front panel control
- Military grade 2590 Lithium ION rechargeable battery with AC/DC shore power connectors
- AES 32 Key Encryption
- Headphone set for audio monitoring
- Two 3 dBi Flexible Omni Antennae included
For more information visit www.mrcbroadcast.com or call 800-490-5700.
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