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More Power Means More Radio Range at S/L-Band

June 20, 2018
The MPU5 radio system employs a modular architecture which simplifies upgrades, such as a recent higher-power transmitter for increased radio range.

Tactical radios depend on transmit power for sufficient radio range, since they must often compete with foliage, rough terrain, and even enemy jammers. In support of radio systems capable of increased communications range, Persistent Systems, LLC has released 10-W versions of its S- and L-band radio modules, with improved power amplifier output power and power-added efficiency. These RF modules also leverage enhanced filtering techniques to provide immunity from noise in challenging RF environments.

“We have taken everything we have learned and every new advancement in power amplifier and filtering technology and completely redesigned our S-Band and L-Band RF modules,” explained Eric Stern, director of engineering at Persistent Systems. “Our customers value every bit of range and performance, and these modules truly deliver.”

The company’s MPU5 radio system features a modular and upgradeable architecture, with the 10-W modules representing the first major upgrades to the MPU5 system. (Courtesy of Persistent Systems, LLC)

The company’s MPU5 radio system features a modular and upgradeable architecture, with the 10-W modules representing the first major upgrades to the MPU5 system. This allows customers to benefit from technology advancements without needing to invest in an entirely new system. “We expect our customers to achieve many years of service from their MPU5 radios,” said Leslie Hulser, director of programs at Persistent. “These upgrades demonstrate our commitment to the MPU5 platform, ensuring that it exceeds our customers’ requirements over the years to come.”

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Jack Browne | Technical Contributor

Jack Browne, Technical Contributor, has worked in technical publishing for over 30 years. He managed the content and production of three technical journals while at the American Institute of Physics, including Medical Physics and the Journal of Vacuum Science & Technology. He has been a Publisher and Editor for Penton Media, started the firm’s Wireless Symposium & Exhibition trade show in 1993, and currently serves as Technical Contributor for that company's Microwaves & RF magazine. Browne, who holds a BS in Mathematics from City College of New York and BA degrees in English and Philosophy from Fordham University, is a member of the IEEE.

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