SINCGARS RT-1523 VHF Radio
Battle-proven reliability supporting the
digitization of the battlefield.
ITT SINCGARS RT-1523 VHF Radio
The ITT SINCGARS RT-1523 provides the U.S. Armed Forces with role the radio works with the ITT internet controller to provide
the quality, durability and reliability of the most widely fielded robust mobile ad hoc network data services. As a manpack the
Combat Net Radio in the world – ITT SINCGARS. At the core of radio provides a standard PPP interface allowing a C2 Applica-
the tactical communications system, RT-1523’s flexibility sup- tion to access the Tactical Internet.
ports both mounted and dismounted operations. Flexible fre-
quency selection and security options are available from the The RT-1523 incorporates an NSA approved Secure Software
front panel to allow the local unit to effectively manage Programmability feature which enables ITT to enhance features
multiple radio net operations. and functions in response to the needs of our military forces.
The RT-1523 is designed to provide network data services in When combined with the available embedded SAASM GPS
both mounted and dismounted configurations. In the mounted Receiver option the RT-1523 offers the Warfighter secure
voice, IP data and GPS position reporting
in a single system. External GPS interfac-
es are also provided to allow effective
sharing of GPS data with other tactical
systems.
Radio Based Combat Identification (RBCI)
capability is also supported by the RT-1523.
RBCI is key in preventing fratricide on the
battlefield. Software within the radio al-
lows it to perform the RBCI interrogator or
responder role on the ground or in the air.
RT-1523 in a VAA mount
System Specifications
Frequency Range 30-88 MHz
Channels 2320
Presets Eight single channel
Six Frequency Hopping (FH) presets
Transmit Power One mW, 100 mW, 5 W dismounted, 50 W mounted RFPA options
Operating Modes Single Channel - Clear or Secure (STANAG 4204 compliant)
Frequency Hopping - Clear or Secure (any combination of 2320 available channels)
Over-the-Air Remote Fill
Retransmit operation (automatically switches between voice and data)
Data MIL-STD-188-220C operations with Tactical Internet
X.21 packet data interface
RS-232 Data at 1200, 2400, 4800 and 9600 bps
Synchronous Data at 1200, 2400, 4800 and 16000 bps
Integrated GPS Option
Passive or Active Antennas
Over the Air Position Reporting and Reception
C2 applications Local and receiver positions provided
Optional Control Display Radio Remote Control
Unit (CDU) Display of local position, net member positions
Waypoint entry and management
Environmental
Operating Temperature -50°C to +71°C
Testing MIL-STD 810
Tracked and wheeled vibration, ballistic and drop shock, humidity, rain, dust, drop, loose
cargo, salt fog, immersion to 1m (3’), altitude
MIL-STD-461 EMI
Physical Characteristics
Size 8.7cm (3.4”) high x 13.4cm (5.3”) wide x 25.8cm (10.15”) deep
Weight 3.5 Kg with embedded battery
Battery Operations
Battery Options BA-5590, BB-2590, and BB-590
Internal holding battery insert for mounted operations using standard alkaline cells
Features
Fill Single point fill capability
GPS FanOut Provides six GPS formats from a single source
Remote Control Secure remote control capability for up to four km distance
Vehicular Remote
Control Unit (VRCU) Allows remote operation of up to twwo mounted SINCGARS radios
CDU Provides dismounted over the shoulder control of radio
Support Comprehensive Built-in-Test capability
Complete operator and maintainer training and technical documentation available
Automated Field Test Set available for standardized Intermediate test functions
Field service representatives are available to support system integration and installation at
user facilities
Mean Time Between Failures Production reliability demonstrated at over 5,000 hours
GPS FanOut Vehicle Remote Control Display
with RT-1523 Control Unit (VRCU) Unit (CDU)
ITT Corporation
Electronic Systems
Communications Systems
West Cook Road 1919
P.O. Box 3700
Fort Wayne, IN 46801-3700, USA
Phone: 260.451.4600
Email: contact.cs@itt.com
www.cs.itt.com
RT-1523V2 data sheet, Approved for Public Release 03-08 EXPID1287
Photos courtesy of the U.S. DoD and ITT Corporation.
