Falcon® IV Family of Radios

Key Benefits

Unmatched Capabilities for Multi-Domain Dominance

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Dual-channel, simultaneous crossbanding; each channel with independent voice, ISR video and data
Swiftly connects every echelon for more informed decision making
Talk groups prioritize information on a need-to-know basis
Second channel for critical redundancy

Extended wideband increases Situational Awareness throughput including HD Full Motion Video
Self-forming, self-healing tactical MANET networking simplifies communications and enhances edge warfighter agility

Broad portfolio of waveforms for Line-Of-Sight and Beyond-Line-Of-Sight connectivity
Latest ECCM technologies support clear, reliable communications in contested environments

MUOS-ready technologies and legacy SATCOM ensure warfighter connectivity in austere and extreme environments

Converged Architecture

Battlefield Advantage in a Single, Integrated Platform

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Multiple technologies converged into a single radio, eliminating the need to carry numerous devices
Flexible handheld and manpack form factors answer unique needs of dismount, vehicular and edge forces

Software-defined architecture supports in-field updates to emerging capabilities
Encryption is also software-defined, providing fast security upgrades and ability to wipe to zero if radio custody is at risk
Mission Modules with standard interfaces allow adding new applications without radio platform hardware changes

Familiar Falcon® interface reduces training time and speeds deployment
Communications are fully interoperable with DoW and Coalition forces
Standard hardware interfaces work with existing tactical equipment, reducing costs

SWaP-optimized to reduce warfighter burden and provide more flexibility for mounted configurations
Multi-channel power management optimizes battery life for every mission

The Falcon Legacy

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High Frequency (HF)
Mounted and dismounted
External crypto

Falcon II® 1996

Manpack (MP) form factor
HF/VHF/Multiband
Tactical SATCOM (TacSat) capable

Falcon III® 2007

HF/VHF/UHF
Multi-mission
Handheld (HH) & Manpack (MP)
Soldier Personal Radio
Tactical Networking - ANW2®C

Falcon® IV 2019

Multi-channel
Extended/Ultra Wideband
Crossbanding
Mission Modules
Software based encryption
Multi-channel power management

Capabilities

AN/PRC-158 Multi-channel Manpack

Two-channel manpack for forward-deployed teams. Superior comms security and mission flexibility. 30-2500 MHz range and 30% smaller than similar radios.

AN/PRC-171 (RF-9820S) NON-TYPE 1 Compact Team Radio

Versatile, low-SWaP, single-channel Compact Team Radio meets multi-domain challenges of missions-on-the-move with robust voice and data capabilities.

AN/PRC-163 Multi-channel Handheld Radio

Share voice, data and full motion video across networks for over 200 users. Dual-channel crossbanding. SWaP-optimized. TSM‑X MANET.

AN/PRC-167 Multi-channel Manpack

The power of multiple tactical devices in a single manpack. Provides battlespace Common Operational Picture via High-Speed Tactical MANET and advanced crossbanding.

Accessories

12006-3900-01 VHF/UHF Body-Worn Antenna

Combines the performance of a VHF blade antenna and UHF multiband mini blade for full 30-512 MHz spectrum connectivity.

12006-9001-01 SATCOM X-Wing Antenna

Bolt-on 225 to 400 MHz dual mode antenna designed for SATCOM-On-The-Move applications.

12500-2500-0X Smart Battery for Handheld Radios

Compatible with Falcon III® radios and engineered to meet the high-power demands of ̽��Ƶ dual-channel handhelds.

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