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RO®-X Tactical Radio

Uninterrupted communications for crucial situational awareness

Global Handheld SATCOM Connectivity

The RO-X tactical radio, based on L3Harris AssuredReach™ technology, is a ruggedized handheld device that provides on-the-move (OTM), over-the-horizon (OTH) secure voice, data and position location information (PLI) to disadvantaged users.

The RO-X tactical radio uses the Distributed Tactical Communications System (DTCS) provided by USSF’s Enhanced Mobile Satellite Services (EMSS) office to instantly communicate with other DTCS users anywhere in the world. 

Similar to a secure “walkie-talkie” the RO-X radio does not require ground infrastructure. The talker can reach thousands  of other authorized users anywhere in the  world with line of sight to the sky. 

Communication occurs over a distribution of secure nets. An individual RO-X radio may be a registered member of up to fifteen nets. Secure voice communication is available to any registered DTCS radio, including other RO-X tactical radios, radios equipped with the DTCS Mission Module, as well as the more than 15,000 currently fielded RO tactical radios.

Equipped with an embedded GPS receiver, each RO-X tactical radio transmits and receives voice, data and GPS over a single antenna. Encrypted PLI is transmitted with flexible configurable options to meet operational requirements. 

The RO-X provides integrated USB, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth capability that gives users the flexibility to easily interface with a variety of standard accessories. This flexibility also provides the user the ability to use an Android device as a wireless speaker mic when line of sight to the sky is not available to the RO-X. This is achieved through the use of a simple Android app.

L3Harris RO-X Tactical Radio

RO-Tactical Radio versus RO-X Radio

Delivering instant communications virtually anywhere, the RO-X tactical radio builds off the proven RO tactical radio to provide messaging and texting capability.

 RO Tactical Radio RO-X Tactical Radio
Push-to-talk (PTT)One to manyOne to many
VoiceCrystal clear voiceCrystal clear voice
MessagingRequires external deviceIntegrated messaging
Display/user interfaceRed LEDColor LED and 1.8 inch 320x178 pixel, 16-color display
USBN/AYes
BatteryCR123A or RCR123 batteriesPRC-152A or PRC-163 batteries
KeypadN/AFull
Over-the-air rekeying (OTAR)YesYes
GPS capabilityYes, transmitting: time, distance and PTTYes, transmitting: time, distance and PTT
Wi-Fi capabilityN/AYes
Bluetooth capabilityN/AYes
 RO Tactical Radio RO-X Tactical Radio
DimensionsW/D/H: 2.9 in (7.4 cm), 1.9 in (4.8 cm), 6.0 in (15.2 cm)W/D/H: 3.0 in (7.6 cm), 1.75 in (4.5 cm), 9.8 in (24.9 cm) with battery
Battery lifeUp to 10 hoursUp to 24 hours
Weight with antenna and battery20.3 ounces36.0 ounces
Net/talkgroup/capacity10 via knob, 15 overall10 via knob, 15 overall
Operating temperature-30°C to +71°C (-22°F to +160°F)-30°C to +60°C (-22°F to +140°F)
DurabilityIP67, MIL-STD-810G: Temperature shock, humidity, salt fog, sand and dust, immersion, vibration and shockIP67, MIL-STD-810G: Temperature shock, humidity, salt fog, sand and dust, immersion, vibration and shock
EncryptionNIST certified AES 256 voice and dataFIPS 140-2 Level 2 (pending)

RO-X Tactical Radio Specifications

General
Frequency range1616.5 to 1626.5MHz (L Band)
1575 MHz (GPS)
Channel spacing/bandwidth41.667 kHz
Net presets15 channels, Programmable
GPSCommercial L1
Frequency stability0.5 ppm
Transmitter/Receiver
Power outputUp to 38dBm
Sensitivity-119dBm
Adjacent channel rejection-33dBc
Power
BatteryPRC-152A or PRC-163 batteries
Security
EncryptionNIST FIPS 140-3 Certification
Available Modes/Waveforms
ServicesDistributed Tactical Communications System – Phase 2 and Global Services
WIFI2.4 GHz and 5 GHz
Bluetooth2.4 GHz
Physical
DimensionsW/D/H: 3.0 in (7.6 cm), 1.75 in (4.5 cm), 9.8 in (24.9 cm) with battery
Volume17 cu inches (278 cu centimeters)
Weight36 ounces
Color/FinishBlack
Environmental
DurabilityIP67, MIL-STD-810G
Temperature range-30C to +60C (-22F to +140F)
Interfaces
Iridium/GPS antenna port50-ohm TNC
WIFI antenna portSMA
USB interfaceYes
Standard kit
PN 8962256G1RO-X tactical radio kit, which includes:
PN 8963126G1RO-X tactical radio
PN 8960263-1L-band Iridium antenna
PN 8962884-1WIFI antenna
Design
User display320 x 178 pixels, 1.8 inch transflective LCD, 16-bit color with backlight
KeypadFull keyboard

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    RO®-X Tactical Radio Sell Sheet

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