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Vehicle Adapter Ampli er (VAA)

Key Design Features of the 20 Watt Tactical Repeater

Ease of Use

2-Second Rapid Dismount/Insertion
1. Cable-free radio/VAA interface
2. Single push/pull button to dismount/insert
3. Radio operation maintained during insertion and
dismount

Non-obstructive Low Pro le
1. Radios embedded inside VA for lowest height pro le
and cable-free interface
2. No obstruction of war ghter’s view of battle eld

Remote Operation with Common User Interface
1. Removable Control Head Assembly with audio interface
2. Full communication and control capability from inside (front and back) or outside of the vehicle
3. Remote control shares the same user interface with AN/PRC-148 and PRC6809, eliminates addi-
tional training.

Ruggedization
1. Operating temperature: -31° to +60° C
2. Shock/Vibration per MIL-STD-810F
3. Ballistic shock per MIL-S-901 (Exceeds MIL-STD-810F)
4. Blowing rain per MIL-STD-810F

Flexible Security Mechanism
1. Single lock supports independently selectable multiple locking options
2. Locking of VAA to MT-6352 mounting base
3. Locking of radio to VA

Size, Weight, and Power
1. Physical Parameters (with control head and radio with battery):
• Height: 8.1 inches (20.6 cm)
• Width: 15.3 inches (38.86 cm)
• Depth: 14.9 inches (37.9 cm)
• Weight: 38 pounds with radios (17.2 kg)
2. DC input power 12 to 32V, 240 Watts per channel

Performance

1. 20 Watt transmission power in 30–512 MHz
2. RF output power either 5 Watts or 20 Watts per channel
3. Typical -115 dBm FM receive sensitivity
4. 50% duty cycle @ 60º C ambient temperature

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