Secure High Speed Networking on the Move Multiband Manpack Networking Radio (RF-7800M-MP) Presented by Chris Martin, Product Line Manager
Mar 29, 2015
Secure High Speed Networking on the Move
Multiband Manpack Networking Radio (RF-7800M-MP)
Presented by
Chris Martin, Product Line Manager
2010 International Partner Conference | 2 Apr 10, 2023
Customer Need
• Customer Need: On the move high-speed networking
– Timely sharing of common operational picture
– Real time updates from strategic networks
– Sharing of high bandwidth data to/from soldier
level
• Target Market:– Battalion, Command and Platoon Mobile Users
• Applications: – Extension of fixed networks to on the move
users
– High bandwidth data and video dissemination
– Voice relay
2010 International Partner Conference | 3 Apr 10, 2023
Extending the Network
VHF/UHF Comm Link
RF-7800M-MP
INMARSAT
RF-7800M-MP
DISMOUNTED SOLDIERS
BGAN
MOBILE USERS
RF-7800M-MPVehicular Mount
Mobile Video Surveillance
BGAN
RF-7800M-MPVehicular Mount
ANW2 Wideband
NetworkingCOMPANY COMMAND POST
BATTALION CPN
Mobile Video Surveillance
RF-7800M-MP
BGAN
VHF/UHF Comm Link
Military SATCOM UHF
Video Feed
BRIGADE
BGAN
REACHBACK
RF-7800W
RF-7800W
HCLOS
RF-7800W
2010 International Partner Conference | 4 Apr 10, 2023
Key Features and Benefits
2010 International Partner Conference | 5 Apr 10, 2023
Market Opportunity and Pricing
• Need for SA and C4ISR drives the market:
– Radio Modernization Programs (SDR,SCA)
– System Integration Programs (Vehicular)
– Soldier Programs (Dismount)
• Growing Market:
– $250-$300M (’11-’13)
• Harris Share:
– Positioned for 30-50%
• Harris Pricing:
– Near or below closest competitors
2010 International Partner Conference | 6 Apr 10, 2023
Competitive Landscape MBNR
Harris Offers Best Product And Value Among Key Competitors
DemosJan 2010?In ProductionIn ProductionStatus
No
Black IP
No
Up to 6 Mbps
.3, 1.25, 5 MHz
Yes
Yes
50WSeparate VHF Amp
No
Yes
30-520
Thales
Flexnet 1
YesNoYesCNR Voice
INE, Black IP
OTA data rates
Wideband Channel BW
Narrowband VULOS
Embedded GPS
Power out
Dismount
SCA 2.2 based
Frequency range (MHz)
NoNoYes
NoNoYes
NoNoYes
NoNoYes
Up to 2.5 Mbps
Up to 5 MHz
No
No
5W
225-450
Kongsberg
WM600
225-45030-2000
.5,1 MHz1.2, 5 MHz
Up to 500 Kbps
No
No
20W
ITT
Centaur HCDR
Up to 5 Mbps
Yes
Yes
30-450 MHz: 50W450 and up: 20W
Harris RF-7800M-V150
w/RF-7800M
Integrated BGAN
2010 International Partner Conference | 7
Customer Demonstrations
• MBNR performance differentiates
– Excellent results and Positive feedback
– ANW2 outperforms the competition
– Knowledge of customer use case is the key to success
• Customer feedback, comparing the competition to the MBNR:
– “if that is all they had, why did they even bother to show up“
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Customer Need
• Target Market:
– Battalion, Command and Platoon Mobile Users
• Customer Need:
– Send data beyond line of sight (BLOS)
• Chat, messaging, email, file transfer, video and situational awareness
– Tactical Internet connectivity
• Applications:
– BLOS Systems Applications
– ANW2 Network Bifurcation
– ISDN Voice
2010 International Partner Conference | 9 Apr 10, 2023
BGAN Complements MBNR
• Only system capable of:
– Maintaining high speed encrypted IP data across extended battle space
– Successful co-site operation
• Flexible configurations for dismount and vehicular use
• When used with MBNR:
– BLOS throughput up to 492 kbps
Harris Broadband Global Area Network (BGAN) System
2010 International Partner Conference | 10 Apr 10, 2023
RF-7800M Manpack & BGAN for Encrypted Reach-Back capability.
The RF-7800B BGAN terminals can be used as a standalone terminal for web browsing.
BGAN Systems Capabilities
Simultaneous ANW2 & BGAN nodes stay connected with the ability to automatically switch IP data routing BLOS when moving out of ANW2 LOS range.
Connect multiple ANW2 subnets via BGAN for BLOS range extension of wideband networked data.
2010 International Partner Conference | 11 Apr 10, 2023
Competitive Landscape BGAN Class 2
BGAN Launchpad (PC)BGAN Launchpad (PC)BGAN Launchpad (PC)Embedded Web MMI (PC),Display on LCD of FIII MP,
BGAN Launchpad (PC)Inmarsat Connectivity
3687 cm3 / 4.5 kg(730 in3 / 10 lb)
30 Hours (Qty 1 BB-5590 Battery)
Voice (4 kbps); data (64 kbps)
Yes
AES – RF-7800M-MP
Data: Up to 432 kbpsStreaming IP: Up to 128 kbps
HarrisRF-7800B-DU024
16665 cm3 / 11.9 kg(1017 in3 / 18 lb)
12 hours(QTY 2 BB-5590
Batteries)
No
Yes
None
Data: Up to 422 kbpsStreaming IP: Up to 64
kbps
VRT-100
4747 cm3 / 2.8 kg(289 in3 / 6.2 lb)
4 Hours(Internal Li Ion Rechargeable)
Voice (4 kbps); data (64 kbps)
No
None
Data: Up to 492 kbpsStreaming IP: Up to
256kbps
Hughes 9201
2524 cm3 / 1.4 kg(154 in3 / 3.1 lb)
2 Hours(Internal Li Ion Rechargeable)
Voice (4 kbps); data (64 kbps)
No
None
Data: Up to 448 kbpsStreaming IP: Up to 128
kbps
Thrane & Thrane Explorer 500
Data Rate
Size/Weight(with batteries)
Battery Life (Typical Duty Cycle)
ISDN
MIL-810F TestedRugged Design
Security Solution
Harris Offers Best Price Value Among Key Competitors
Competitive Landscape BGAN Class 10
BGAN Launchpad (PC)BGAN Launchpad (PC)Embedded Web MMI (PC),Display on LCD of FIII MP,
BGAN Launchpad (PC)Inmarsat Connectivity
Combined
Internal MIL-STD-1275 Power Supply
Vehicular Adapter
Voice (4 kbps); data (64 kbps)
Yes
AES – RF-7800M-MP
Data: Up to 492 kbpsStreaming IP: Up to 256 kbps
(elevation angles >45°)
HarrisRF-7800B-VU104
Separate 19” rack mounted transceiver terminal
24 VDC input cable
No
No
None
Data: Up to 464 kbpsStreaming IP: Up to 128 kbps
Thrane & ThraneExplorer 727
Separate Antenna Control Unit, transceiver terminal
Rechargeable Li Ion Battery Pack12 V Vehicular Adapter
Voice (4 kbps); data (64 kbps)
No
None
Data: Up to 464 kbpsStreaming IP: Up to 128 kbps
Hughes 9250
Data Rate
Antenna & Transceiver
Battery Options
ISDN
MIL-810F TestedRugged Design
Security Solutions
Harris Offers Better Product at Comparable Price
2010 International Partner Conference | 13 Apr 10, 2023
Next Steps
• Delivering Now
• Contact regional salesperson for demos/ more information
– Completed successful demos in several countries
• View and discuss in detail at Winnersh
• General Questions? Feedback?
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