As part of the RA family, the RA2 offers robust security with built-in AES-256 encryption, ensuring that all digital voice and data communications are secured by a trusted algorithm. The internal vocoder digitises the voice, whereafter the information is encrypted and converted to an in-band signal by the data modem. The vocoder also dramatically improves voice quality in adverse channel conditions, extending the range of voice communications.

The RA2’s Ethernet connectivity extends its capabilities, enabling integration with a laptop or tablet running the various optional software options. MessagePoint allows for secure email, chat and file transfer over HF and V/UHF radio links and also enables the RA2 to interoperate with other RA devices through email. RT TacPoint effectively monitors the locations of mobile units in the field for enhanced position tracking. With GatePoint, the RA2 becomes a powerful gateway station, facilitating email routing between HF networks and IP networks, while also enabling SMSs and emails to be sent to and from the global GSM network using a third-party GSM modem located at the gateway.