Motorola Takes Satellite Communications Undercover; Compact Remote Unit Enables Satellite Communications from Covered Locations

Business Wire, August 7, 2000

Business Editors/High-Tech Writers

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 7, 2000

Motorola Inc. (NYSE: MOT) Monday introduced a Remote Control Unit (RCU) for the LST-5D Satellite Communications (SATCOM) radio that enables users to establish communications from ground locations that are outside the line-of-site (LOS) to a satellite.

Users simply set up the small satellite antenna in an area that has a clear signal to the satellite then they use the RCU to move the radio into areas that are under cover, such as bunkers and large buildings.

"The new RCU greatly expands the capability of the LSRU-201D, a SATCOM radio that has an impressive record for providing mission-critical communications into areas where traditional means are not available," stated Gary Johnson, director of Radio Products Business Unit for Motorola. "This new remote capability expands the survivability and functionality of a communications solution that puts the right information in the hands of the right people in the right place at the right time."

Users can attach a stand-alone, remote cryptographic device to the RCU to preserve transmission security (TRANSEC) of the information between the RCU and the LST-5D. The RCU also features a large, easy-to-read wide viewing angle screen with adjustable intensity for a variety of situations.

The front panel includes a convenient connector for audio, data and fill applications and a single switch that easily controls all key management functions of the radio. For aircraft applications, the RCU fits into the aircraft console and interfaces with the system's input-output via its rear connectors.

LST-5D Lightweight Satellite Transceiver

The LST-5D is the building block for a whole Motorola family of UHF SATCOM systems designed to fit the warfighter's various missions and needs. This Demand Assigned Multiple Access (DAMA) radio system recently earned Chairman Joint Chief of Staff Instruction (CJCSI) 6251.01 certification from the Joint Interoperability Test Command (JITC).

The systems are portable, tactical FM/AM/PSK (Frequency Modulation/Amplitude Modulation/Phase Shift Key), UHF systems used for half-duplex, line-of-sight or satellite secure or non-secure communications.

They feature embedded Communication Security (COMSEC) and DAMA capabilities when combined with Motorola's certified AM-7175 (200w Power Amplifier) and the PTPE-301D (Preamplifier) and are suitable for manpack, platform (fixed and rotary winged aircraft, ship/patrol boats), vehicular (wheeled and tracked) or fixed-station applications.

Motorola's LST-5D (DAMA) multi-platform UHF SATCOM systems provide comprehensive satellite communications. The radio's "form-fit" configuration weighs 11.6 pounds and requires only one battery.

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