Harris Corporation Introduces Next-Generation Falcon III RF-7800W High-Capacity Line-of-Sight Radio System
Harris Corporation (NYSE:HRS), an international communications and information technology company, has introduced the next generation of the combat-proven Falcon III® RF-7800W High-Capacity Line-of-Sight radio.
- (1888PressRelease) June 13, 2012 - The new RF-7800-OU500 provides the backbone for delivering command and control and situational awareness information between headquarters and the lowest echelons of the battlefield — allowing warfighters to use mission-critical applications such as real-time video, biometrics, IP telephony and teleconferencing.
The new RF-7800W serves as the backbone of the Harris tactical Internet by creating wide-area battlefield networks that connect brigade and battalion headquarters to forward-deployed units at company level and below. The radio offers several significant technical advances, such as dual-band capability that extends the operational frequency range to 5.8 GHz and increased data throughput to more than 400 Megabits per second.
"The Falcon III RF-7800W radio provides commanders and front-line personnel alike with a robust common operational picture based on improved intelligence and communications connectivity," said Brendan O'Connell, president, International Business, Harris RF Communications. "This radio, acting as the IP backbone, expands networking services on the battlefield that broaden the use of applications such as video and situational awareness through tactical edge devices."
The Harris RF-7800W system has been deployed by more than 20 countries worldwide, including the U.S. Department of Defense. It is in use by the U.S. Army and U.S. Marine Corps and has been an integral part of the U.S. Army Network Integration Evaluation exercises.
Built on the success of the existing system, the new RF-7800W dramatically extends ranges for wireless IP connectivity and leverages multiple input/multiple output antenna technology to establish and maintain robust data links. Operating over the 4.4-5.875 GHz frequency band, the RF-7800W is extremely versatile for use in all deployments. The dual-band operation, in addition to a market leading size, weight and power profile, is unmatched in the high capacity line-of-sight market, resulting in a radio system that is multi-mission capable in a single platform.
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 $6 billion of annual revenue and about 17,000 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.
Contact Information:
Ben Rand
RF Communications
ben.rand ( @ ) harris dot com
585-241-8187
Jim Burke
Harris Corporation
jim.burke ( @ ) harris dot com
321-727-9131
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