Multi-band multimode hand held radio: can performance requirements be met using commercial miniaturized components and manufacturing technologies

Abstract

The paper presents the results and applications of the miniaturization work performed on an analog multiband architecture. The architecture and circuit design of this radio is similar to the AN/PSC-5 Multiband SATCOM radio. The main question to be answered during this effort was what is the effect on performance to an existing proven design when miniaturized, commercial components and manufacturing technology were applied to a high performance military radio? The second issue was in what applications or scenarios will a multiband hand held radio perform better than existing single band radios. The design goals were to develop a rugged hand held radio for tactical use that was interoperable with most other UHF and VHF point to point analog voice radios and meet the performance levels expected by the military.