Posted on Nov 11, 2013
What are cool trends in tactical communications?
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What do you think is cool with tactical comms? What needs to happen? What do you think the future entails? Differences in what the services require?
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One that was popular my last deployment was the DTCS radios. It's a really small handheld that if memory serves right has about a 250 mile range. Ultra light and portable for individual soldiers to use.
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wow DTCS radios? I've never heard of those. Must be some cool hi speed radio. I thought that MBITR was cool.
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CPT Aaron Kletzing
I've never used DTCS radios but some of my friends have told me positive things about them. Based on your description, it sounds way better than the MBITRs we used in OIF, which seemed to have a reliable range of 100 meters. :-)
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Seamless integration of Tactical Comms into Mobile Devices. <br>- Leveraging FM as well as TACSAT comms for SA, BFT and FMV<br>- Interoperability (tying in multi-bands onto your Mobile Device<br><br>What Should happen?<br>Government PMO's should leverage COTS solutions /apps to expedite injecting these technologies into the forces. <br><br><br>
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SGT Thomas Sullivan
I am currently trying to push for mobile apps using Tablets and smartphones for satcom. Got some stuff in the works for training and simulation, and hopefully one day full tactical operations capability.
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Maj Eli Edelkind
I agree that we don't use our existing comms paths enough for SA, BFT, or FMV. Something that drives me nuts is seeing people use modern radios for just voice comms. Most modern radios can do SA/BFT/PLI while doing voice and some can even stream FMV at the same time. Crazy cool.
What do you mean by multiple bands on your mobile device?
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Wow, I didn't think people would actually respond. This is a good dialogue. Glad there are some fellow techies on here.
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