2063 HF-VHF Cross Gate
Fully automated switching
The Barrett 2063 HF-VHF Cross Gate provides seamless transfer of information from a Barrett VHF network onto a Barrett HF network without operator interaction. The fully automated switching reduces the time it takes to rebroadcast mission critical information. It also significantly reduces the likelihood of communication errors and allows commanders in strategic locations to talk to their deployed assets directly.
A typical field scenario would involve a mobile command vehicle receiving information from deployed troops over a VHF communications system. If this information needs to be passed to a higher headquarters, it would be transmitted using the HF radio link. Any response back from the higher command to the deployed troops would then go through the same procedure in reverse.
The Barrett 2063 Cross Gate operates by establishing a transmit/receive path between HF and VHF networks connected at the Cross Gate station in the mobile command vehicle. When the Cross Gate is “Linked”, the Cross Gate relays all voice transmissions between the two networks.
Features
- Interoperability between Barrett HF and Barrett VHF communication systems
- Allows deployed troops to communicate directly with fardistant command and control centres
- Reduces delays in communicating time critical information
VHF/HF Signal Connections
VHF Signal Connection:
VHF balanced audio (RX)
RX Balanced audio in, 600 Ohm input impedance, 0dBm recommended, DC offset 0 to 12V
VHF balanced audio (RX)
Tx audio out, 0dBm nominal into 600 Ohm load, DC offset 0 to 12V
VHF PTT signal in
Ring (+12VDC), Tip 0VDC
VHF mute signal out
Tip (+12VDC), Ring 0VDC
VHF ground
0V radio ground
HF Signal Connection:
HF ground
0V VHF radio ground +13.8V +13.8V from VHF radio
HF balanced audio in
RX Balanced audio in, 600 Ohm input impedance, 0dBm recommended
HF balanced audio out
Tx audio out, 0dBm nominal into 600 Ohm load
HF PTT out
Active low radio external PTT keying
HF mute in
Active low radio mute state input
Physical characteristics
Weight (including cables)
1050g
Weight (without cables)
650g
Dimensions in mm
203 L x 116 W x 70 H (inc switches andmconnectors)
User environment
Operating temperature
-20C to +55C
Storage temperature
-40 to +85C
Humidity
up to 95% @ 55C
Shock
MIL-STD 810G
Vibration
MIL-STD 810G
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