RM6 LF & HF Modem & ALE Controller

The RM6 is a discontinued high data rate LF and HF data modem and ALE controller for standards-based BLOS naval and strategic data communications. The RM6 supports MIL-STD-188-110A/B, STANAG 4539 and related modems and MIL-STD-188-141, App A (2G ALE) and App B (Linking Protection). The RM6 is now superseded by the RM6-A Data Modem & ALE Controller.

View RM6 vs RM6-A Product Comparison (pdf)

The RM6 modem is available from RapidM on special request only, in very limited quantities.

• Availability Status:

• • The RM6 units are no longer being manufactured.
  • RM6 End-of-Sale: 31 December 2020, or when stock buffer has been depleted.
  • RM6 End-of-Life: 31 December 2023.

• Replacement Product:

• • The RM6-A is the replacement product for the RM6.
  • The RM6 and RM6-A units are not under export control.
  • The RM6 and RM6-A units are REACH and RoHS compliant.

• Lead Time

• • RM6 units (please only consider for existing programs): 4-6 weeks (from stock buffer) after order.
  • RM6-A units: 4-6 weeks after order.

The RM6 supports the RAP1/DLP (binary) and STANAG 5066 Annex E (ASCII) control protocols.

The RM6 is suitable for long-distance (up to 10 000 km) point-to-point data communications. The unit includes a built-in 2G ALE controller (optional).

The maximum data rate is 9600 bps over a standard 3 kHz (SSB) HF radio channel and 19200 bps over an ISB channel.

The RM6 is designed to operate in conjunction with an external STANAG 5066 ARQ server. The unit is intended for installation into 19-inch rack systems or to be used as a desktop unit. The front panel (LCD display and keypad) provides full local control of all settings and functions.

The function of the RM6 is determined by the selection of one of the following software packs:

• M1: LF and HF Modem (SSB, ISB, up to 19200 bps)
• M2: HF Modem (SSB, up to 9600 bps)

The following software option is available for software packs M1 and M2:

• 2G ALE Controller Software Option