HIGHLIGHTED FEATURES

TC4 LF, HF & V/UHF Modem & ALE Controller Module

The TC4 is a high-performance LF, HF & V/UHF modem and ALE Controller module. The module is suitable for integration into LF, HF & V/UHF radios. The maximum data rate is 9600 bps full duplex over a standard 3 kHz voice channel and 19200 bps in 2-ISB.

For V/UHF operation the maximum data rate is 96000 bps in a 25 kHz audio channel.

The operation of the TC4 is determined by the selection of one of the following software packs:

M1: LF & HF Modem (incl. ISB, up to 19200 bps)
M2: HF Modem (SSB, up to 9600 bps)
M3: HF Modem (SSB, broadcast, up to 2400 bps)
M4: HF Modem (SSB, S4539, up to 9600 bps)
V1: V/UHF Modem (up to 96000 bps)
V2: V/UHF Modem (up to 48000 bps)

The following software options are available for software packs M1-M4:

2G ALE Controller Software Option
STANAG 4538 (3G ALE) Modem Option

Features and Benefits

TC4 Module Platform:

Low power consumption (< 1.3 W)
Very compact size: 33 x 55 x 8 mm
Easy system integration
Single 100-way connector
LF & HF & V/UHF radio compatibility
Analogue or digital radio audio interface
Radio control for ALE channel scanning
Standardised remote control protocol (RIPC/RAP1)
Up to 9600 bps in 3kHz
Up to 19200 bps (ISB radio)
Broadcast and Ship-Shore (BRASS) compatible
TC4 Evaluation Kit

LF & HF Software Packs (M1-M4)

Standard	Software Pack
Standard	M1	M2	M3	M4
MIL-STD-188-110B Appendix C (QAM)	•	•	–	•
STANAG 4539 (QAM)	•	•	–	•
MIL-STD-188-110B (QAM)	•	•	–	•
MIL-STD-188-110B Appendix F (QAM)	•	–	–	–
MIL-STD-188-110A (8-PSK)	•	•	•	•
STANAG 4415 (NATO robust)	•	•	•	•
STANAG 4285 (8-PSK)	•	•	•	–
STANAG 4529 (NB 8-PSK)	•	•	•	–
STANAG 4481 PSK (P/FSK)	•	•	•	–
STANAG 5065 (MSK)(LF)	•	–	–	–
STANAG 4481 (FSK)	•	•	•	–
FSK Variable	•	•	•	–