The ITT Exelis SideHat is a simple radio solution that quickly attaches to existing SINCGARS radio installations, offering rapid, affordable and interoperable wideband network communications for Early Infantry Brigade Combat Team (E-IBCT) deployments and other SRW applications.

Using SideHat, mounted and dismounted Soldiers can exchange vital voice and data (including video and position location information) simultaneously in real time. SideHat enables a more accurate picture of the battlefield, fratricide avoidance and battle command on-the-move.

Specifications

Performance

• Frequency Range:
  • UHF 225-450 MHz
  • L-Band 1250-1390 and 1710-1850 MHz
• Programmable Tx Power: 23.4W-UHF, 28.0W L-Band
• Input Power: 20-36v (28V nominal)
• Weight: 5.9 lbs
• Size: 172 in³ (3.41 in tall x 5.24 in wide x 9.63 in long)

Features

• Compliance: SCA 2.2.2 design
• Voice: Combat Net Radio (CNR)
• Automatic Position Reporting GPS: External SAASM via RT-1523
• Human Machine Interface: Local function switch and RT-1523 keypad/display
• Monitoring: Via RT-1523 keypad/display
• Operational Configurations: Vehicular and dismounted
• Presets: 40 mission presets
• Network Scalable: Provides full SRW scalability featuring Tier 1A/1B gateway
• Network Manager: JTRS Enterprise Network Manager (JNEM)
• Security: Embedded AARIS-457
• Classification Levels: Secret and below

Operating Environment

• Temperature: -40ºC to +55ºC
• Humidity: 95% non-condensing
• Rain: 1.8 in/hr. and 40 mph
• Immersion: 1 meter, 30 minutes
• Shock: 3 ft drop, ballistic shock
• Vehicular Mounting:
  • Provides up to two SRW channels per SINCGARS VAA
  • Full interoperable with JTRS SRW radios

Interfaces

• Data: Ethernet, RS-232
• Control: USB
• Audio: Via vehicle Intercom, optional local headset or handset
• Antenna: 50 Ohm TNC, UHF, L-Band, (multiband optional)
• Rotary Function Switch: Operate, Zeroize, Admin
• Front panel LED Indicators: Power and security
• Display and Keypad: Via RT-1523 front panel
• Power:
  • Vehicular - mounted operations
  • External battery - dismounted operations

Waveforms

• Soldier Radio Waveform (SRW): Version 1.1: All modes including EW, CC and all domains, including, SS, UGS, NLOS and Teleops