MELBOURNE, Fla. and
ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates,
Feb. 21, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- IDEX
2011, Stand 03-A20 --
Highlights:
- New radio delivers voice and high-bandwidth data in a compact
form factor
- Fuses handheld with vehicular amplifier, creating a radio
system with a low-profile ideal for vehicles with space
constraints
- Combines Harris strengths in system engineering, communication
products and customer support
Harris Corporation (NYSE: HRS), an international communications
and information technology company, has introduced the newest
member of its Falcon III® tactical radio family -- the Falcon III®
Low Profile RF-7800V-V511 vehicular/base VHF radio system.
Designed to fit into space-constrained military vehicles, the
V511 is a fusion of the RF-7800V VHF Combat Net Radio with a
50-watt power amplifier, resulting in a radio form factor that is
smaller and lighter than standard vehicular radio systems.
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The streamlined design of the V511 offers the same voice and
data performance users have come to expect from the RF-7800V radio,
including the transmission of high-speed data at rates up to
192Kbps – faster than any currently available VHF combat net
radio.
In addition to the new radio, Harris announced software
enhancements to the RF-7800V family of software defined radios.
These radios now also include Time Division Multiple Access
(TDMA) capabilities for advanced Battle Management Systems (BMS),
providing simultaneous time-critical situational awareness and
voice communication to across networks of 64 radios, as well as a
Free Channel Search capability for enhanced frequency agility in
high-noise or jammed environments.
"The RF-7800V-V511 was designed for customers around the world
to address space-constrained vehicular environments," said
Andy Start, president, international
business unit, Harris RF Communications. "The V511 positions
our VHF portfolio to address the fullest range of vehicular and
dismounted combat net radio requirements. Our
industry-leading portfolio of interoperable Falcon radios is a
central aspect of delivering integrated communication solutions
that address a range of defense and homeland security
applications."
The V511 provides continuous coverage in the VHF frequency band
from 30 to 108 MHz. With 50 watts of output power, the V511
gives warfighters the ability to communicate more information at
longer ranges with greater speed, mobility and reliability.
Harris RF Communications is the leading global supplier of
secure radio communications and embedded high-grade encryption
solutions for military, government and commercial organizations.
The company's Falcon® family of software-defined tactical
radio systems encompasses manpack, handheld and vehicular
applications. Falcon III is the next generation of radios
supporting the U.S. military's Joint Tactical Radio System (JTRS)
requirements, as well as network-centric operations worldwide.
Harris RF Communications is also a leading supplier of
assured communications® systems and equipment for public
safety, utility and transportation markets — with products ranging
from the most advanced IP voice and data networks to portable and
mobile single- and multiband radios.
About Harris Corporation
Harris is an international communications and information
technology company serving government and commercial markets in
more than 150 countries. Headquartered in Melbourne, Florida, the company has
approximately $5 billion of annual
revenue and more than 16,000 employees — including nearly 7,000
engineers and scientists. Harris is dedicated to developing
best-in-class assured communications® products, systems, and
services. Additional information about Harris Corporation is
available at www.harris.com.
SOURCE Harris Corporation