RT5 Tactical Voice & Data Terminal

RT5

TACDIVISION

The RT5 is an ultra-rugged tactical terminal designed to provide secure voice, position and data messaging services using HF or V/UHF radios in the most challenging military environments.

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At its core, the RT5 incorporates the world-class RapidM embedded modem module, providing US MIL-STD and NATO STANAG standard waveforms. These waveforms guarantee robust reliability in transmitting critical information, such as target position coordinates, even in high radio spectrum noise environments or when radio signals are extremely weak.

With its full QWERTY-style interface keyboard, the RT5 ensures intuitive operation in the chaos of combat. Leveraging next-generation radio speech encryption, RT Secure Digital Voice (SDV), utilises the new language-independent TWELP** low-rate Vocoder. This is combined with powerful AES-256 encryption and modulated for HF/VHF/UHF use by a RapidM proprietary digital voice waveform, setting a new standard in secure tactical communication.

Deployed units promote situational awareness through periodic position broadcasts, allowing fellow RT5 units and TacPoint users to seamlessly track blue forces.

The RT5 extends its capabilities beyond secure voice by offering fast, accurate messaging services such as real-time chat and QuickText, file transfers (e.g., images) and various report formats (e.g., CASEVAC, SITRAP). Moreover, it seamlessly integrates with email and SMS services over GSM networks.

With a commitment to security, the RT5 ensures end-to-end encryption of all over-the-air communications through secure key generation and distribution. Its user-friendly software streamlines the creation and distribution of address books, network parameters, and device configurations, enabling users to adapt rapidly to evolving mission requirements.

Whether deployed in man-pack, vehicular, platoon, or special operations forces (SOF) settings, the RT5 stands as a beacon of reliable, secure communication, enhancing operational effectiveness in the rigours of field operations.

The RT5 offers important differentiating features specifically for use in the military on field operations:

Robust Power Protection: With MIL-STD-1275B vehicle power protection, the RT5 is equipped to handle the rigors of operation in heavier (28V) vehicles, safeguarding against starter motor voltage spikes (< 250V) and surges (< 100V).
Versatile Power Options: The RT5 accommodates a wide range of external DC power sources from 5 to 36 volts, ensuring operational flexibility. Its intelligent charger optimises power intake, drawing only the current that the transceiver can provide (> 100mA) and supplements the remaining demand from internal batteries during high-demand periods. This design ensures compatibility with power sources of varying current capacity, allowing the unit to be charged from almost any available power source.
Battery Flexibility: The RT5 uses standard (alkaline) AA-size battery cells or rechargeable NiMH cells. This allows for seamless battery changes in the field without the need for tools, providing special forces the versatility to plan operations requiring multiple batter swaps with ease.
Enhanced Operational Safety: The RT5's design prioritises user safety by controlling potential hazardous emissions, limiting unwanted light emissions and reflective flashes, which is crucial for front-line operations. Its integrated platform controller strictly manages light emissions from the display and keyboard backlight from device boot-up to switch-off, reducing detectability at close range. The unit is fortified with toughened anti-reflective glass to minimise reflective flashes in sunlight and its whisper-quiet keyboard remains virtually inaudible even at short distances. Additionally, a no-infrared mode can be activated for night-time use, ensuring operational safety in low-light environments.
Rugged Design: Featuring field-proven military-grade connectors, the RT5 is built to withstand harsh conditions. These connectors feature self-cleaning contacts, scoop-proof design, and high EMI shielding. Moreover, they are fully waterproof even when not mated, eliminating reliance on connector caps and allowing easy field cleaning without the risk of fouling in mud or sludge.
Comprehensive Accessories: The system comes complete with essential accessories to ensure adaptability to various operational scenarios. These include handsets, headsets, vehicle mounts with an optional GPS re-radiator for use in hard-skinned vehicles and a robust hard-mount with shock absorbers.
Advanced Keyboard: The RT5 features a full QWERTY keyboard compliant with ITA2 standards, commonly used in ACP military messaging. This keyboard is designed for use in wet or gloved conditions, thanks to its dome-shaped keys. Accessing special characters is simplified with a slightly prolonged key press. Additionally, low-level active backlighting ensures easy operation in the dark, enhancing usability in diverse environments.
Enhanced Security: The terminal offers a simple zeroize procedure directly accessible from the keyboard, instantly erasing cryptographic information followed by user data. This functionality, facilitated by the keyboard controller’s direct access to special keys, is crucial for frontline use. Additionally, the RT5 has requires an access code to enable the user interface and stores all user data encrypted using the AES-256 encryption algorithm. With a built-in tamper detection circuit triggering unit zeroization when necessary, these robust security measures fortify the system against compromise should a unit be lost in the field.
Advanced GPS and Navigation: Equipped with an active custom-tuned GPS patch antenna and a latest-generation high-sensitivity GPS module, the RT5 ensures precise satellite tracking even in challenging environments such as wooded areas, vehicles, and buildings. This capability is crucial for maintaining GPS performance in operational conditions where cover is necessary. Additionally, the RT5's built-in compass and accelerometer enable field orientation, navigation, and position tracking. It also displays relative positions of friendly forces for situational awareness and preventing blue-on-blue fire.
Reliable Communication Capabilities: With a 300/600/1200/2400 bps TWELP low-rate Vocoder and MIL-STD-461E certification, the RT5 ensures reliable communication in challenging tactical environments without electromagnetic interference with other equipment it is used with, such as sensitive HF or VHF radio equipment.
Durable Construction: Certified to MIL-STD-810F/G environmental protection standards, the RT5 is designed to withstand submersion, drops, high vibration, extreme temperatures, and other environmental hazards encountered in military field operations.

General

AES-256 Encryption
Secure Digital Voice (SDV)
Position Tracking
Tactical Messaging
All Data and Voice is Encrypted
Security and Access Control

Secure Digital Voice

300, 600, 1200 and 2400 bps MELPe*/TWELP** Vocoder
Secure Broadcast Voice
Point-to-Point Private Line Voice
Very High Vocoder Clarity
Very High-Performance Voice Specific Modem
Automatic Rate Adjustment
Automatic Late Entry
Caller Identification

* MELPe for US, NATO, PFP and Australian Government End-Users Only
** TWELP Voice Coding by DSP Innovations Inc. (www.dspini.com)

The RT5 offers important differentiating features specifically for use in the military on field operations:

Robust Power Protection: With MIL-STD-1275B vehicle power protection, the RT5 is equipped to handle the rigors of operation in heavier (28V) vehicles, safeguarding against starter motor voltage spikes (< 250V) and surges (< 100V).
Versatile Power Options: The RT5 accommodates a wide range of external DC power sources from 5 to 36 volts, ensuring operational flexibility. Its intelligent charger optimises power intake, drawing only the current that the transceiver can provide (> 100mA) and supplements the remaining demand from internal batteries during high-demand periods. This design ensures compatibility with power sources of varying current capacity, allowing the unit to be charged from almost any available power source.
Battery Flexibility: The RT5 uses standard (alkaline) AA-size battery cells or rechargeable NiMH cells. This allows for seamless battery changes in the field without the need for tools, providing special forces the versatility to plan operations requiring multiple batter swaps with ease.
Enhanced Operational Safety: The RT5's design prioritises user safety by controlling potential hazardous emissions, limiting unwanted light emissions and reflective flashes, which is crucial for front-line operations. Its integrated platform controller strictly manages light emissions from the display and keyboard backlight from device boot-up to switch-off, reducing detectability at close range. The unit is fortified with toughened anti-reflective glass to minimise reflective flashes in sunlight and its whisper-quiet keyboard remains virtually inaudible even at short distances. Additionally, a no-infrared mode can be activated for night-time use, ensuring operational safety in low-light environments.
Rugged Design: Featuring field-proven military-grade connectors, the RT5 is built to withstand harsh conditions. These connectors feature self-cleaning contacts, scoop-proof design, and high EMI shielding. Moreover, they are fully waterproof even when not mated, eliminating reliance on connector caps and allowing easy field cleaning without the risk of fouling in mud or sludge.
Comprehensive Accessories: The system comes complete with essential accessories to ensure adaptability to various operational scenarios. These include handsets, headsets, vehicle mounts with an optional GPS re-radiator for use in hard-skinned vehicles and a robust hard-mount with shock absorbers.
Advanced Keyboard: The RT5 features a full QWERTY keyboard compliant with ITA2 standards, commonly used in ACP military messaging. This keyboard is designed for use in wet or gloved conditions, thanks to its dome-shaped keys. Accessing special characters is simplified with a slightly prolonged key press. Additionally, low-level active backlighting ensures easy operation in the dark, enhancing usability in diverse environments.
Enhanced Security: The terminal offers a simple zeroize procedure directly accessible from the keyboard, instantly erasing cryptographic information followed by user data. This functionality, facilitated by the keyboard controller’s direct access to special keys, is crucial for frontline use. Additionally, the RT5 has requires an access code to enable the user interface and stores all user data encrypted using the AES-256 encryption algorithm. With a built-in tamper detection circuit triggering unit zeroization when necessary, these robust security measures fortify the system against compromise should a unit be lost in the field.
Advanced GPS and Navigation: Equipped with an active custom-tuned GPS patch antenna and a latest-generation high-sensitivity GPS module, the RT5 ensures precise satellite tracking even in challenging environments such as wooded areas, vehicles, and buildings. This capability is crucial for maintaining GPS performance in operational conditions where cover is necessary. Additionally, the RT5's built-in compass and accelerometer enable field orientation, navigation, and position tracking. It also displays relative positions of friendly forces for situational awareness and preventing blue-on-blue fire.
Reliable Communication Capabilities: With a 300/600/1200/2400 bps TWELP low-rate Vocoder and MIL-STD-461E certification, the RT5 ensures reliable communication in challenging tactical environments without electromagnetic interference with other equipment it is used with, such as sensitive HF or VHF radio equipment.
Durable Construction: Certified to MIL-STD-810F/G environmental protection standards, the RT5 is designed to withstand submersion, drops, high vibration, extreme temperatures, and other environmental hazards encountered in military field operations.

General

AES-256 Encryption
Secure Digital Voice (SDV)
Position Tracking
Tactical Messaging
All Data and Voice is Encrypted
Security and Access Control

Secure Digital Voice

300, 600, 1200 and 2400 bps MELPe*/TWELP** Vocoder
Secure Broadcast Voice
Point-to-Point Private Line Voice
Very High Vocoder Clarity
Very High-Performance Voice Specific Modem
Automatic Rate Adjustment
Automatic Late Entry
Caller Identification

* MELPe for US, NATO, PFP and Australian Government End-Users Only
** TWELP Voice Coding by DSP Innovations Inc. (www.dspini.com)

The RT5 offers important differentiating features specifically for use in the military on field operations:

Robust Power Protection: With MIL-STD-1275B vehicle power protection, the RT5 is equipped to handle the rigors of operation in heavier (28V) vehicles, safeguarding against starter motor voltage spikes (< 250V) and surges (< 100V).
Versatile Power Options: The RT5 accommodates a wide range of external DC power sources from 5 to 36 volts, ensuring operational flexibility. Its intelligent charger optimises power intake, drawing only the current that the transceiver can provide (> 100mA) and supplements the remaining demand from internal batteries during high-demand periods. This design ensures compatibility with power sources of varying current capacity, allowing the unit to be charged from almost any available power source.
Battery Flexibility: The RT5 uses standard (alkaline) AA-size battery cells or rechargeable NiMH cells. This allows for seamless battery changes in the field without the need for tools, providing special forces the versatility to plan operations requiring multiple batter swaps with ease.
Enhanced Operational Safety: The RT5's design prioritises user safety by controlling potential hazardous emissions, limiting unwanted light emissions and reflective flashes, which is crucial for front-line operations. Its integrated platform controller strictly manages light emissions from the display and keyboard backlight from device boot-up to switch-off, reducing detectability at close range. The unit is fortified with toughened anti-reflective glass to minimise reflective flashes in sunlight and its whisper-quiet keyboard remains virtually inaudible even at short distances. Additionally, a no-infrared mode can be activated for night-time use, ensuring operational safety in low-light environments.
Rugged Design: Featuring field-proven military-grade connectors, the RT5 is built to withstand harsh conditions. These connectors feature self-cleaning contacts, scoop-proof design, and high EMI shielding. Moreover, they are fully waterproof even when not mated, eliminating reliance on connector caps and allowing easy field cleaning without the risk of fouling in mud or sludge.
Comprehensive Accessories: The system comes complete with essential accessories to ensure adaptability to various operational scenarios. These include handsets, headsets, vehicle mounts with an optional GPS re-radiator for use in hard-skinned vehicles and a robust hard-mount with shock absorbers.
Advanced Keyboard: The RT5 features a full QWERTY keyboard compliant with ITA2 standards, commonly used in ACP military messaging. This keyboard is designed for use in wet or gloved conditions, thanks to its dome-shaped keys. Accessing special characters is simplified with a slightly prolonged key press. Additionally, low-level active backlighting ensures easy operation in the dark, enhancing usability in diverse environments.
Enhanced Security: The terminal offers a simple zeroize procedure directly accessible from the keyboard, instantly erasing cryptographic information followed by user data. This functionality, facilitated by the keyboard controller’s direct access to special keys, is crucial for frontline use. Additionally, the RT5 has requires an access code to enable the user interface and stores all user data encrypted using the AES-256 encryption algorithm. With a built-in tamper detection circuit triggering unit zeroization when necessary, these robust security measures fortify the system against compromise should a unit be lost in the field.
Advanced GPS and Navigation: Equipped with an active custom-tuned GPS patch antenna and a latest-generation high-sensitivity GPS module, the RT5 ensures precise satellite tracking even in challenging environments such as wooded areas, vehicles, and buildings. This capability is crucial for maintaining GPS performance in operational conditions where cover is necessary. Additionally, the RT5's built-in compass and accelerometer enable field orientation, navigation, and position tracking. It also displays relative positions of friendly forces for situational awareness and preventing blue-on-blue fire.
Reliable Communication Capabilities: With a 300/600/1200/2400 bps TWELP low-rate Vocoder and MIL-STD-461E certification, the RT5 ensures reliable communication in challenging tactical environments without electromagnetic interference with other equipment it is used with, such as sensitive HF or VHF radio equipment.
Durable Construction: Certified to MIL-STD-810F/G environmental protection standards, the RT5 is designed to withstand submersion, drops, high vibration, extreme temperatures, and other environmental hazards encountered in military field operations.

Features and Benefits
RT5 Military Differentiating Features

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RT5 Tactical Terminal Datasheet