SELEX Communications supplies further enhanced Personal Role
Radios
20 May 2010 – In response
to changing customer requirements, and in recognition of the ever
changing close combat operational environment, SELEX
Communications, a Finmeccanica company, developed a number of
capability enhancements for the widely used Personal Role Radio
(PRR). These are available on an as-required basis, supplementing
the proven operational capability provided by the PRR.
The enhanced PRR retains its original
capabilities, ensuring the existing operational effectiveness is
not compromised. The system continues to use advanced 2.4GHz spread
spectrum technology and is based on a power output of 50mW. The
inherent flexibility of PRR and the proven implementation of the
enhancements enable the user to select the combination best suited
to his particular requirements, enabling additional capability in
the dismounted close combat environment.
The UK MOD has recently placed a
contract for over 4,000 Enhanced Secure PRR (EZPRR) radio systems.
This brings the total number of EZPRR systems ordered to 18,000.
The EZPRR is currently being used by frontline troops in
Afghanistan. It is seen as a major element in close-range
communications on the battlefield.
Main enhancement
features:
- Encryption
- Extended range
- Enhanced antenna
- Goose neck antenna
- Data enabled
- Rebroadcast station
- Base station for Command &
Control posts
- Special-to-purpose ancillaries
For further information,
contact:
Dennis Burton, SELEX Communications
Tel: +44 (0) 1202 408512
e-mail: dennis.burton@selex-comms.com