The HORNET1 Handheld SDR meets modern battlefield requirements in flexibility, COMSEC, TRANSEC, and Broadband Capabilities in handheld, mobile, airborne, or infrastructure node tactical applications.
The HORNET’s MIMO (Multiple Input, Multiple Output) IP Mesh technology provides simultaneous encrypted Voice, Data, and Video.
The IP Mesh technology employed in the HORNET1 enables self-forming and self-healing network establishment of up to 64 nodes per network in any configuration in MANET (Mobile Ad hoc Network) operation.
Data bandwidth is automatically varied from 0.5 to 87 Mbps depending on the SNR level and the required data throughput by adapting the frequency bandwidth from 1.25 up to 20MHz while adapting the required modulation up to 64QAM.
10 Pre-programmed mission profiles can be pre-configured for rapid operator selection. Two independent full duplex audio (voice) channels are available on the network.
The Dual 1W RF output power transceivers achieve single link distances of up to 1.5km for non-line-of-sight (NLOS), while LOS distances beyond 15km are achievable between elevated sites or air-to-ground links.
The Hornet1 accessory battery capacity is designed to keep radios operational for up to 5 hours at 12Mbps continuous operation.
A built-in battery ensures the continuation of operation thus maintaining existing links during battery swap-outs.
RADIO USER INTERFACES;
- Dual PTT, volume, and function controls.
- Microphone and Speaker.
- Various headsets/handsets can be accommodated.
- HOT SHOE provides Ethernet, RS232, USB, and I/O Accessory connectivity Options.
ACCESSORIES and OPTIONS
- 3G/4G and Wi-Fi
- Built-in GPS.
ENVIRONMENTAL – MIL-STD-810H
GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
Frequency Band 1.98-2.70 GHz
Channels Select 10 Pre-Programmable
Power Supply Battery; 12Vdc
- External; 8-18 Vdc
RF Impedance 50Ω Unbalanced
Dimensions inc. Battery 72 x 265 x 40 (W x H x D)
Weight inc. Battery 920g
INTERFACES
- Audio interfacing Handset / Headset
- Mission Selection 10 position Rotary
- Hot-Shoe I/O USB, Ethernet, RS232
5 x I/O
2 x Audio IN
2 x Audio OUT
DC IN and DC OUT
Audio Output Head/handset or Internal Speaker
Audio Input Head/handset or Internal Microphone
TRANSCEIVER
RF Output 2 x 1W (+33dBm)
RF Sensitivity 1µV ????
Audio Performance 1W in 8Ω Speaker ~ 10% THD
- 1W 4-250Ω Headset ~1% THD
Battery Capacity 72Wh at 11.1V
Mission Time 12 Hours (Voice and Video)
Waveforms Auto Adaptive Modulation up to 64QAM
Bandwidth 1.25 – 20MHz Auto select to traffic.
Bit Rates Adaptive up to 87Mbps
CONFORMANCE
Environmental Standard MIL-STD-810H
- Temperature (Storage) -30°C to +85°C (501.5/502.5)
- Temperature (Operational) -20°C to +65°C (501.5/502.5)
- Shock 40g’s 15ms in XYZ, 516.6 proc. I
26 drops, 122cm, 516.6 proc. IV
- Vibration XYZ, 514.6C-7
- Immersion 10m for 1 hour, 512.5, Procedure I
EMI/RFI Standard MIL-STD-461E
TRANSEC
Interference Avoidance (IAS) Token Based.
Flexible channel bandwidth and variable power levels.
Low Probability of Exploitation LPE
Low Probability of Detection LPD
COMSEC
Encryption Standards FIPS140-2 compliant
AES128 / AES256