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RF Communications is a premiere supplier of secure voice and data radio communications products, systems and networks to the Department of Defense and U.S. federal and state agencies, and to international customers in government, defense, and peacekeeping organizations in more than 100 countries.

RF Communications secure radio products include handheld, manpack, vehicular, strategic fixed-site, and shipboard systems. These radio systems are highly flexible, interoperable, and capable of supporting diverse mission requirements. The division also provides cryptographic solutions, COMSEC terminals, and unmanned ground sensor systems. The division's field service and support are unmatched in the industry.

Harris is the world leader in multiband frequency radios, which allow operators to perform multiple functions on different frequency bands, eliminating the need and inconvenience of carrying multiple radios. This capability has become increasingly important to U.S. and allied military forces as they upgrade communications for joint missions.

The next-generation Falcon® III radios are bringing future capabilities to customers today, including data networking and true network-centric operations. The widely deployed JTRS-approved Falcon III multiband, multimission, handheld radio offers military forces exceptional operational flexibility - including SINCGARS capability - ultra-high frequency ground-to-ground line-of-sight communications, close-air support, tactical satellite communications, and programmable encryption. Falcon III has a future-proof design as a result of its JTRS Software Communications Architecture (SCA), which facilitates reprogramming to add features and software upgrades. Falcon III supports the U.S. mission of pervasive connectivity on the battlefield from the individual soldier all the way to command and control headquarters.

Falcon II and Falcon III radios are now standard on the new Mine Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP) vehicles, which are a top priority for the Pentagon because they provide additional protection for troops against IEDs (Improvised Explosive Devices). The communications suite of the MRAPs must not fail.

Key RF Communications Products and Technologies

Tactical Radios

• Falcon® II interoperable, software-defined tactical radios
• HF, VHF, UHF and multiband manpack, handheld, and vehicular radios
• Falcon® III multiband, multimission radios
• Joint Tactical Radio System (JTRS) Software Communications Architecture (SCA) - compliant multiband handheld and manpack radios and secure personal radios with wideband networking capability

Cryptographic Solutions

• National Security Agency (NSA)-recognized leaders in embedded encryption
• Sierra™ and Citadel® cryptographic modules

High-capacity Line of Site (HCLOS) Radio

• Military application of 802.16 WiMax technology for high-speed IP data communications

COMSEC (Communications Security) Terminals

• SecNet® 54
• High-speed network encryption terminals
• Blue Force Tracking Type 1 encryption device
• U.S. Army Programmable Objective Encryption Terminal (POET)