Harris Corporation Introduces New Model of Falcon(R) II Multiband, Handheld Radio for International Market
February 14 2005 - 1:00PM
PR Newswire (US)
Harris Corporation Introduces New Model of Falcon(R) II Multiband,
Handheld Radio for International Market ABU DHABI, IDEX BOOTH 4206,
Feb. 14 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Harris Corporation (NYSE:HRS), a
leading supplier of secure, tactical radios for defense forces
worldwide, today unveiled a new model of its Falcon(R) II RF-
5800M-HH multiband, multimission, handheld radio for the
international market. Featuring an innovative new hardware design,
this radio expands the current line of Harris handhelds and
provides users with advanced features previously found only in
manpack radios. These features include embedded Internet Protocol
(IP) networking, embedded text messaging, GPS automatic position
reporting, and radio-telephony capabilities. "This new offering
truly advances the state of the art in multiband, handheld radios,"
said Dana Mehnert, vice president and general manager of business
development and operations, Harris RF Communications Division. "It
provides lower echelon and dismounted troops with the advanced
voice and data communications features of a Falcon II manpack radio
in a power-efficient, handheld unit." The RF-5800M-HH combines
three radios in one to provide low-band, very high frequency (VHF)
capabilities for combat net radio; high-band VHF capabilities for
public safety and ground-to-air applications; and ultra-high
frequency (UHF) capabilities for military ground-to-air
communications. Additionally, the RF-5800M-HH is ideally suited for
urban environments and can quickly switch between line of sight,
ground-to-ground and UHF ground-to-air communications, enabling
multimission operations capability with a single radio. The new
RF-5800M-HH001 Falcon II Multiband Handheld radio will replace an
existing product offering (the RF-5800M-HH030) that was part of the
Falcon II radio family and will continue to be supported by Harris.
The new model, which weighs less than 1.1 kg, is interoperable and
shares a common user interface with other members of the Harris
Falcon II family of tactical handheld, manpack, vehicular, and
fixed-station radios. Like its predecessor, the new RF-5800M-HH
provides continuous coverage from 30 to 512 MHz, features embedded
Citadel(R) encryption for both voice and data (up to 16 kbps), and
has up to 5 watts of transmit power. Powerful new features of the
radio include: * Embedded Internet Protocol (IP) networking that
eliminates separate and bulky external interface devices and allows
the radio to be connected directly to computers, PDAs, routers,
hubs and other IP devices using a simple cable. * Automatic GPS
position reporting for situational awareness applications. *
Embedded text messaging between multiband handheld radios that is
similar to mobile phone Short Message Service (SMS) and eliminates
the need for external computer or terminal equipment. *
Radio-telephony capabilities that allow the new radio to be used as
an outstation radio in telephony systems using the Harris RF-6010
Tactical Network Access Hub. The radio operator can place or
receive telephone calls to or from any fixed or mobile telephone in
the world directly from the radio front panel keypad/display. *
Wireless radio-to-radio cloning of net parameters from a single
radio. The new RF-5800M-HH, designed to MIL-STD-810F
specifications, also offers 25 programmable radio nets, a 16-button
alphanumeric keypad with tactile feedback, and easy software
upgradeability. Harris RF Communications Division is a leading
supplier of secure voice and data communications products, systems
and networks to military, government, and commercial organizations
worldwide. Harris Corporation is an international communications
technology company focused on providing assured communications(TM)
products, systems and services for government and commercial
customers. The company's four operating divisions serve markets for
government communications, tactical radio, broadcast, and microwave
systems. Harris provides systems and service to customers in more
than 150 countries. Additional information about Harris Corporation
is available at http://www.harris.com/ . DATASOURCE: Harris
Corporation CONTACT: Susan Giuseppetti, RF Communications Division,
+1-585-241-8187, or , or Tom Hausman, Corporate Headquarters,
+1-321-727-9131, or , both of Harris Corporation Web site:
http://www.harris.com/
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