2050 HF

The Barrett 2050 is a versatile, rugged, 1.6 to 30 MHz field proven transceiver that can be easily configured to customers' exact operational requirements. With 125W PEP the 2050 HF provides all common modes of HF transmission, all currently used Selective Call formats, as MIL-STD 188-141B ALE (Automatic Link Establishment), and a new generation frequency-hopping option. The transceiver, housed in a lightweight and extremely strong sealed aluminium chassis, meets MIL-STD 810G for drop, dust, temperature, shock and vibration. Teaming the 2050 transceiver with other 2000 series Barrett products provides e-mail, telephone, data connectivity within an HF network and onwards to both the international telephone network and the internet.

Barrett 2050 HF typical mobile / base station configuration example

2050 HF features :

Detachable Front Panel

The 2050's front control panel detaches from the transceiver unit enabling full remote and extended control operation up to 150m, allowing both convenient remote operation when deployed as a base station and trunk mount operation in a vehicle.

Enhanced DSP noise reduction

The new digital signal processor (DSP) provides clear intelligible voice communications on analogue circuits through the digital removal of background noise and interference. The standard DSP noise reduction system provides outstanding voice quality by reducing RFI (Radio Frequency Interference), and the effects of electrical interference by enhancing audio signals to provide easier listening.

Secure Communications

The Barrett 2050 can be fitted with a variety of scrambling and digital encryption options for voice and data / email security. Options include Barrett's unique Secure Call feature, an innovative narrow band voice scrambler providing secure Selcall initiated point-to-point or point-to-multipoint communications on both open and pre encrypted voice channels, regardless of base level network encryption employed enabling secure point to point or multipoint communication within a secure network. Secure voice and data operation is further assured with a variety of internal and external encryption options for both voice and data communications, from 128 bit keyed FTT voice scramblers to DES-56 and export controlled AES-256 digital encryption standards, all interoperable with Barrett's patented frequency hopping providing instant access with no late entry synchronisation delay.

Advanced frequency hopping

The unique, easy to use frequency hopping option requires no central synchronisation station, has no entry or late entry time delay and requires no handshaking. Hopping rates of 5 or 25 hops per second, using a 10 digit hopping encryption key, and with a user selectable hopping bandwidth to suit a variety of antenna types. The system provides excellent protection against EW (Electronic Warfare) attacks and can be operated for extended periods in theatre without synchronisation.