Products Archive - Page 8 of 12 - SPX Communication Technologies

Model 513

Di-Monopole® Hybrid Log

Highest gain and broadcast bandwidth for a given tower height
Combines low tower height of a monopole for low frequency operation with the gain of a dipole log periodic at higher frequencies
Minimal ground screen requirements
Full 2 – 30 MHz coverage

Product Description

Vertical dipole log periodics offer the advantages of gain and substantial power handling capability without the requirement of a complicated ground screen for impedance matching. Unfortunately, to serve lower frequencies, large tower heights are required since the tower must be somewhat larger than a half wavelength at the lowest operating frequency. This is a penalty in severe environments and near airports.

Monopole log-periodic antennas, on the other hand, are smaller in the vertical dimension. This reduced height is a structural advantage and an operational benefit near airports. However, monopole log- periodic antennas provide less gain and require, in general, a complicated and costly process of installing a ground screen.

Can’t find what you need? Explore all our products.

Additional Resources

Scorpio Spectrum Monitoring Software

Scorpio provides complete control and monitoring of our 700 series spectrum monitoring systems; and a full suite of ITU-compliant measurement, analysis and reporting tools.

Model 640 DSC VHF/UHF Antenna

20 MHz to 3 GHz VHF/UHF vertically-polarized, omnidirectional monitoring antenna

Model 640-8 SHF Monitoring Antenna

3 GHz to 8.5 GHz vertically-polarized SHF monitoring antenna

Model 642 VHF/UHF/SHF Antenna

20 MHz to 8.5 GHz VHF/UHF vertically-polarized, omnidirectional monitoring antenna

Model 7031 HF Antenna

9 kHz to 30 MHz HF dual-polarized, active monitoring antenna

Additional Resources

Scorpio Homing DF and Fix Video

Scorpio Spectrum Monitoring System Video

Request Model 513 Brochure PDF

BLACKTALON 982 Counter UAS

The BLACKTALON Counter-Drone System provides detection, location, identification, tracking and RF inhibition of drones.

Multi-sensor detection and tracking (active and passive)
Long range, directional multi-band RF inhibition defeat
Intuitive user interface
Automated operations
Fully integrated solution

Product Description

BLACKTALON Model 982 incorporates Radar and RF sensors for drone detection, identification, location and tracking; an electro-optical sensor for drone verification and video tracking; and a multi-channel RF inhibitor for drone defeat. BLACKTALON is the result of a technology partnership between TCI International and Enterprise Control Systems (both of SPX Corporation), working together with a number of valued partners with more than 135 years combined experience. This experience in the RF, EO, C2, and Counter-Drone domains for military applications ensures high performance, reliability and availability of the BLACKTALON Counter-Drone solution.

The BLACKTALON capability is delivered using only fully proven TRL9 systems, proven in combat operations through multiple deployments in hostile territories and the harshest environments.

Technical Specifications

Frequency Range
20 MHz to 8 GHz

Detection Range
10 km (nominal, environment and RCS-dependent)

DF Accuracy
2° to 5° (typical) – depending on DF antenna and environment

Azimuth Coverage (Radar)
360°

Elevation (EO Sensor)
-50° to +60°

Max Speed
60° per second

Antennas
Four integrated 15 dBiC nom. circular polarised high gain One integrated 17 dBi nom. high gain log periodic

Deployment Options
Fixed, mobile, transportable, man portable

Can’t find what you need? Explore all our products.

Additional Resources

BLACKTALON 2 Video

BLACKTALON - Scalable C-UAS Solution

BLACKTALON 982 Brochure PDF

BLACKTALON 981 Counter UAS

RF Detection, Location, Tracking & Defeat

Passive RF-Sensor detection and geo-location
Long range, directional multi-band RF inhibition defeat
Intuitive defeat
Automated operations
Fully integrated solution

The BLACKTALON capability is delivered using only fully proven TRL9 systems, proven in combat operations through multiple deployments in hostile territories and the harshest environments.

The BLACKTALON Counter-Drone System provides detection, location, identification, tracking and RF inhibition of drones. BLACKTALON Model 981 incorporates one or more RF sensors for drone detection, location and tracking and, a multi-channel RF inhibitor for drone defeat; other sensors can be integrated as needed to increase CONOPS flexibility. BLACKTALON is the result of a technology partnership between TCI International and Enterprise Control Systems (both of SPX Corporation), leveraging more than 85 years’ combined RF experience. This experience in the RF and Counter Drone domains for military applications ensures high performance, reliability and availability of the BLACKTALON Counter-Drone solution

Technical Specifications

RF Frequency Range(s)
20 MHz to 8.5 GHz

DF Methodology
Dual channel correlative inferometry using 9-element DF antennas

Geolocation Methodology
AOA, TDOA and Hybrid AOA/TDOA (multiple RF sensors required)

DF Accuracy
2° to 5° (typical) – depending on DF antenna and environment

Deployment Options
Fixed, mobile, transportable, man portable

Radio Type
Software defined radios (SDRs)

RF Frequency Range(s)
GNSS, 433 MHz ISM, 2.4 GHz ISM and 5.8 GHz ISM/WiFi

Antennas
Four integrated 15 dBiC nom, circular polarised high gain one integrated 17 dBi nom, high gain log periodic

Waveforms
Please inquire, custom inhibition waveforms specific to the threats

Output Power
GNSS: Variable 100 mW min, 10 W max
433 MHz ISM: variable 5 W min. 33 W max. 915 MHz ISM: variable 5 W min. 33 W max
2.4 GHz ISM: variable 1 W min. 40 W max
5.8 GHz ISM: variable 1 W min. 10 W max

Can’t find what you need? Explore all our products.

Additional Resources

BLACKTALON 1 - Single RF Sensor Video

BLACKTALON 1 - Multiple RF Sensors Video

BLACKTALON 981 Brochure PDF

950 COMINT Series

950 COMINT Platform - Models 953, 955, 957

Supports Hybrid AOA/TDOA geolocation.
Performs continuous, unmanned, remote, real-time signal collection.
Low size, weight, and power (SWaP) enable flexible deployment options.
Built-in-self-test provides remote system status and troubleshooting.
Capable of operating over low-bandwidth and intermittent networks.
Supports real-time and scheduled tasking.
Supports multiple users working simultaneous tasks.
Easy operation using client-server architecture with built-in networking capability.
Fully interoperable with all TCI 800 and 900-series COMINT systems.
Built-in-self-test (BIST).

Product Description

The 950 COMINT Series platform is TCI’s next generation solution for tactical COMINT applications running TCI’s Blackbird RF signal acquisition, direction finding (DF), geolocation and processing software.
The 950 COMINT Series is modular and scalable and is provided in three different base models with a high degree of customisation to maximise CONOPS flexibility. The 950 COMINT Series leverages TCI’s 50+ years’ RF experience and improves on the current 900-series COMINT platform, providing 80 MHz wide Instantaneous Bandwidth (IBW), faster DF and monitoring scan rates, lower SWaP, ruggedised rack mount and IP67 man portable configurations to optimise deployment capabilities.

Wideband Scan & Simultaneous DF

The 950 COMINT Series searches, detects, intercepts, collects and locates sources of RF energy and simultaneously DFs all signals in the bands of interest using fast-stepping wideband receivers combined with DSP-based frequency channelisation.

Signal Detection and DF

Interlinked fast scanning detection/DF displays combined with powerful signal isolation capabilities enable real-time and post-mission detection and DF of modern signals, including frequency-agile signals. Intercept, locate, identify, and process RF signals with fully integrated solutions.

Technical Specifications

Frequency Range
9 kHz to 8.5 GHz with extensions to 40 GHz

Instantaneous Bandwidth
10, 20, 40 and 80 MHz

Noise Figure (typical)
12 dB

Phase Noise
-110 dBc/Hz @ 10 kHz offset

Gain Control
>120 dB

Tuning Resolution
1 Hz

A/D Resolution
16 Bits

Digital Interface
1 GbE

IP Rating
Model 953: IP67 Model 955: Rack Mount
Model 957: Rack Mount

Power Requirements
Model 953: Battery, DC, AC, 200W (300W when charging batteries)
Model 955: 110 to 240 VAC, (50/60 Hz), 150W
Model 957: 110 to 240 VAC, (50/60 Hz), 200W

Can’t find what you need? Explore all our products.

Additional Resources