RFS HF and Defense Solutions Mobilizing world-class HF communications capabilities The Clear Choice ® Customized, next-generation solutions for the most demanding defense and civilian operations Securing the technological edge with HF systems Reliability on every front For decades, high-frequency (HF) systems prospect that raises important questions With a strong focus on improving system RFS is committed to providing HF system solutions that meet the have provided the communications hotline for the personnel responsible for critical performance through innovative product most demanding communications requirements, across short, for defense forces and civilian groups communications networks. design, RFS serves major defense groups, medium and long-distance coverage areas, and in the harshest around the world. With communications government organizations and system hops of up to 4,000 kilometers, HF Military and emergency-response groups integrators across the globe. Our highly environments. systems continue to be a vital component are faced with the need to upgrade their qualified team of engineers, technical of large-scale installations, and critical for infrastructure to keep maintenance costs officers and technicians are engaged in a A comprehensive HF range Mechanical robustness rapid, ever-shifting deployments. under control and ensure the system continuous R&D program, designing and RFS’ base range of broadband HF antennas To certify their reliability, HF systems are is future-proof for migration to digital adapting HF and tactical products at the includes more than 18 different designs. specially designed to be low-maintenance Voice communications have long been technology. Radio Frequency Systems’ cutting edge of modern technology. These are combined with a leading and long-lived. Rugged construction and the primary focus. But with digital capabilities are among the most advanced transmission line range, which includes corrosion resistance ensure that RFS’ technologies gaining ground, transmitting in the world for enhancing existing the world’s only 8 and 9-inch air-dielectric systems safely stand up to the most severe tactical data via HF systems is an attractive systems and creating both standard and coaxial cables, to provide a comprehensive weather conditions. customized HF and tactical antennas. mix of flexible solutions that will adapt to any situation. Customized solutions RFS prides itself on its ability to work closely Superior performance with customers in engineering a tailored A key component of RFS’ system design HF antenna solution to meet the client’s and optimization capability is computer specific needs. Whether part of an upgrade simulation and analysis. This process takes or a new deployment, every component can into account the prediction of ionospheric be fully custom-designed and optimized for behavior and antenna specifications to a specific application. enable coverage pattern simulation, ensuring the HF communications system will achieve the desired performance at all times. HF AND DEFENSE HF AND DEFENSE RFS RFS 2 3 Knowledge gained in over 40 years of in-field experience Comprehensive range of HF communications systems RFS excels in the innovative design, manufacture and installation of HF antennas, tactical antennas, feeder systems, combiners, baluns and associated sub-systems. HF systems from RFS are designed with the use of advanced modeling capabilities, expertly developed and Horizontal and Broadband Tactical antennas Biconical dipoles Standard and Rotatable log Antenna switching System design, perfected over the past four vertical log periodics monopoles tandem deltas periodics matrices integration, and commissioning decades. RFS also boasts proven capability in the Suitable for medium Designed for medium RFS’ wide range of This omnidirectional Omnidirectional High-performance Antenna switching RFS offers design, construction and to long-distance to long-distance omni- tactical man-pack broadband series is high angle radiators directional antennas matrices facilitate comprehensive HF and commissioning of all major applications, RFS’ directional operation, and transportable designed for short designed for are designed to provide multiple transmitter/ tactical turnkey project horizontal log periodic these antennas exhibit antennas are available and medium-range ionospheric propagation short, medium and receiver to services, including HF communications systems antenna performance low angle radiation in standard designs or coverage. As neither over short to medium long-range coverage. multiple antenna specific resources and and sub-systems. is virtually ground- patterns – an economical can be customized to terminating resistors distances. Radiation These units exhibit interconnections, skills in key engineering independent, with solution for general meet specific customer nor antenna-tuning results from a wave high-gain characteristics providing a compact areas such as: take-off angles that HF communications requirements. hardware is required, traveling upward to a coupled with excellent system with low VSWR - Antenna sub-system can be tailored to suit applications. essentially all input resistive termination rotational speed and and high isolation design particular requirements. power is radiated. at the antenna’s apex. accuracy, making these characteristics. - Antenna farm design Alternatively, the RFS Similar in form to the multipurpose antennas - Antenna coupling vertical log periodic standard delta, the the ideal solution for analysis antenna series provides tandem delta does not multi-link applications. - Antenna radiation ground-dependant Total design excellence have a terminating hazard analysis vertical beam-widths resistor. As a result, all - Coverage maps – and is characterized by a As RFS designs are broadband, its antennas input power is radiated, daytime and nighttime low-angle radiation that suit a wide variety of applications ranging achieving gains of is essentially constant at from simple, low-cost, single-sideband radio 3-4dB over the standard (SSB) installations to complex, large-scale all frequencies. military installations and electronic warfare delta. countermeasure systems. HF AND DEFENSE HF AND DEFENSE RFS RFS 4 5 PROjECT SPOTligHT: Why RFS? HF Sky Wave Communications A worldwide leader in wireless System (HF SWCS) and broadcast infrastructure Mission complete: Next-generation HF Serious about A legacy Outfitting the Australian services of innovation Defence Force In cooperation with world- This advanced HF project provides a Harnessing the latest HF technology, Customers know they can count on RFS A total commitment to design and develop for comprehensive logistical capabilities, the world’s most advanced technology renowned manufacturer single, integrated system, which replaces HF SWCS works more like a mobile phone the three ageing communications systems system than a typical HF broadcast system. flawless execution and outstanding for wireless communication has kept RFS Boeing, RFS has built an previously used by the Australian Army, Its ease of operation also enables reduced technical skills and support. The company’s at the forefront of the industry for more HF communications system Navy and Air Force. user training. The system’s advanced dedicated shipment coordinators, hotline than 70 years. Dedicated R&D teams, plus for the Australian Defence capabilities include: staff and on-site engineers go well beyond a privileged partnership with Bell Labs, are mere technology, striving to offer tailored at the source of breakthroughs that are Force. Developed over a Four strategic transmit-and-receive sites, or nodes, are outfitted with radio systems Greater automation of traditional solutions to meet even the most complex ensuring the mobility of an increasingly ten-year period, the HF Sky for the exchange of voice, data, email operator tasks Radio Frequency Systems site-engineering and delivery challenges. wireless world. Wave Communications and facsimiles. The sites are connected to Improved frequency management (RFS) is a global designer and System (HF SWCS) has two purpose-built Network Management manufacturer of cable, antenna RFS’ value-added services match the RFS is at the frontier of wireless technology Improved area of coverage and range exact needs of business partners large innovation, sustaining the boldest ventures achieved independent Facilities, connecting the entire Australian and tower systems, along Defence Force. Centralized management and control with active and passive RF and small. to enhance the way people communicate recognition as the most and live. Major infrastructure modernization conditioning modules, providing advanced system Real-time services include secure analog total-package solutions Directional antenna beam pointing of its type in the world. voice, secure digital voice, civilian distress call for wireless and broadcast and fixed network operator. Non-real-time Engineered “quiet” receive sites infrastructure. services include organizational messages, Ever-present quality A truly global Using the latest HF Automatic, reliable, confirmed link fax, e-mail and interactive data services, as data transfer (BER 1 in 10E8) RFS serves OEMs, distributors, guarantee company technology, the system well as network maintenance, frequency systems integrators, operators Automatic link establishment provides a cost-effective planning and communications planning. and installers in the broadcast, From design to manufacture, ISO 9001 With on-the-ground