Tac/Com Control Head Manual

SM06 Rev. 4.10

1.3.1Interface Considerations

Tac/Com offers direct plug compatibility for replacement of C-962/A and C-722/A control heads (for use with the RT-9600 and RT-7200), including the second audio connector.

For USFS applications, Tac/Com provides some additional capability when used with the RT-9600. Full guard receiver control can be brought out on the front panel, and the limited tone capability of the RT-9600 (8 variable tones) can be replaced with the internal tone capability of the Tac/Com ‘U’ interface, which provides all 32 standard CTCSS tones. This interface remains plug-compatible, and also eliminates the awkward external tone encoder required on USFS contracts. A USFS-compatible ‘V’ interface is provided for use with NT150-050 guard-equipped radios, and the 'H' interface is designed for use with the NTX138-050.

For use with existing Flexcomm installations, NAT provides an adapter cable (p/n FC41-000 Flexcable) that permits direct connection from C-1000 airframe connectors to the ‘F’ interface.

1.3.2Mixed Transceiver System

The example shows a four radio Tac/Com control head running a mixed transceiver group, to illustrate what is possible with the interface flexibility of Tac/Com internal architecture. Transceivers may be a combination of fixed and agile radios, with and without scanning, and can be from any of the supported interfaces that NAT provides. See section 1.6.5 or consult Product Support at NAT for further information.

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Jan 4, 2006

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