Tactical HF Communications Training, HF Training
Tactical HF Communications Training, HF Training, is a 2-day training focuses on HF radio and how it fits into tactical systems. Delegates will learn about the key principles, technology and applications of tactical HF communications. Basic tactical applications and systems, tactical ISR, EW, HF propagation concepts, spectrum, channelization, regulation, structure of Ionosphere and Sky Waves, propagation effects, modulation, antennas, power and link budget.
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of Tactical HF Communications Training course, participants are able to:
- Describe the basics of tactical HF communications and systems.
- List the architecture elements and key components of tactical HF communication systems.
- Explain the key principals behind HF waveform and how they operate in different environments.
- Specify, design, build and test a tactical HF communications system.
- Describe the current applications and future trends for technical HF communication.
Course Modules
HF Radio Systems and Waveforms
- Principles behind Line of Sight (LOS) and Beyond-Line-Of-Sight communications (BLOS)
- Waveforms for LOS/BLOS Communications
- Range and Coverage
- HF Spectrum Basics
- HF Bands and Use Cases
- Ground and Surface Waves
- Direct waves
- Structure of the Ionosphere
- Propagation Effects
- Propagation Indices
- Tropospheric waves
HF Radio System Key Components
- HF Signal Propagation
- HF Modes
- HF Antennas Characteristics
- Antenna Types
- Dimensions, Gain (dBi), VSWR and Return Loss, Radiation Patterns, and Polarization
- Frequency Selection
- Modulation and Coding
- Standard HF Waveform Performances
- STANAG 4539(QAM)
- STANAG 4285(PSK)
- STANAG 4415(PSK NATO robust)
- MIL-STD-188-110B(QAM)
- STANAG 4529 (NB PSK)
- MIL-STD-188-110A (PSK)
- MIL-STD-188-110B Appendix F (QAM, ISB)
- Power amplifiers, antenna couplers, vehicular mounts, and accessories
- Advanced Radio Systems and Tactical Antennas
- Software-defined architecture
Introduction to Tactical Communication Networks
- Overview of Tactical Links and Communication Networks
- Overview of HF Communications Systems
- Why Tactical HF Radios
Overview of HF Tactical Systems
- HF Tactical Systems
- Configurations for Portable Manpack, Vehicular, Marine, Fixed Station and Strategic Sites ISR at
- Breakthrough HF Speeds
- HF Data Speeds and ISR Capabilities
- Jam Resistance
- Principles behind Low Probability of Detection and Interception
- Networking capability (MANET) and quality of service
- Adaptability
- HF LDD, LPI/LPD and ECCM anti-jamming
- NSA crypto-modernization standards
HF Tactical Systems Engineering
- HF/VHF Tactical Radio System Integration
- HF/VHF Manpack Radio
- IP HF Radio System
- Secure IP Networking
- Advanced COMSEC and ECCM Functions