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Spectrum Battlespace – EMSO and EW

Model 803 / 805 DF

803 VHF/UHF/SHF DF Subsystem

Intercept and locate signals with a compact, fully integrated solution

  • Comprehensive intercept and location of all signals from 20 to 3,000 MHz or 20 to 8,000 MHz. 
  • 3 GHz/sec fast-scanning detection with simultaneous DF of all detected signals at frequency channelization of 25 kHz (DF First™ technology). 
  • Multi – mission support using field-proven DF algorithms.
  • Detection and DF of multiple modern signals, such as frequency hopping, agile and burst signals. 
  • Supports multiple signal types simultaneously.
  • Flexible, modular hardware architecture supports fixed, mobile, and transportable configurations. 
  • DF results available in real-time and recorded for later analysis. 
  • Effective support of both frequency control/clearing and frequency scanning phases.
  • Selectable wideband 4 or 40 MHz (VHF/UHF/SHF) instantaneous bandwidth.
  • Choice of multiple VHF/UHF/SHF direction finding and monitor antennas.
  • Rugged design minimizes size, weight, and power consumption.
  • Built-in self-test and calibration.
  • Integrates seamlessly with the TCI Model 850 Blackbird NextGen COMINT/EW platform.
  • Application Programming Interface (API) for control and output to local/remote TCP/IP control systems.
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Product Description

The TCI Model 803 is a compact Direction Finding (DF) subsystem for Communications Intelligence (COMINT) and Electronic Warfare (EW) applications. The 803 integrates seamlessly with TCI’s Blackbird NextGen COMINT / EW platform to provide a complete signal search, collection, direction finding and geolocation solution. 

The 803 continuously scans, detects, DFs, and records DF results in tasked frequency channels on a 4 or 40 MHz instantaneous bandwidth. Bandwidth is tunable over the 20 to 3,000 or 20 to 8,000 MHz frequency ranges. The dual 40/4 MHz wideband DF capability enables the Model 803 to detect and capture weak signals in crowded RF environments using the 4MHz instantaneous bandwidth and detect short duration, frequency-agile and wide-bandwidth signals using the 40 MHz bandwidth. 

The 803 is available with any of TCI’s single – band VHF/UHF/ SHF monitor and DF antennas. Antenna options include the Model 641
for high – accuracy DF on vertically polarized signals in fixed and mobile applications, the compact, low – profile Model 645 for mobile and transportable applications from 20 MHz to 3,000 MHz. For higher frequencies, the Model 803 can use the Model 647 antenna, the first antenna to provide high – accuracy DF on vertically polarized signals in fixed and mobile applications from 20 MHz to 8 GHz.

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Scorpio Spectrum Monitoring Software

Scorpio provides complete control and monitoring of our 700 series spectrum monitoring systems; and a full suite of ITU-compliant measurement, analysis and reporting tools.

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Model 640 DSC VHF/UHF Antenna

20 MHz to 3 GHz VHF/UHF vertically-polarized, omnidirectional monitoring antenna

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Model 640-8 SHF Monitoring Antenna

3 GHz to 8.5 GHz vertically-polarized SHF monitoring antenna
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Model 642 VHF/UHF/SHF Antenna

20 MHz to 8.5 GHz VHF/UHF vertically-polarized, omnidirectional monitoring antenna

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Model 7031 HF Antenna

9 kHz to 30 MHz HF dual-polarized, active monitoring antenna

Additional Resources

Blackbird NextGen HF Detection Video

Blackbird NextGen Signals Intelligence System Video

Model 803 Brochure PDF

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Model 802c

802C HF Wideband Direction Finding System

Employ field-proven, integrated technology for signal analysis and DF.

  • Integrated, single-solution HF COMINT platform for direction finding and signal collection
  • Wideband signal detection, location, collection, analysis and archiving in manual and automatic modes
  • TCI DF First™ signal-acquisition technology combines fast signal search with exceptional DF accuracy and speed
  • 0.3 – 30 MHz frequency range
  • High dynamic range and excellent co-channel frequency resolution
  • High-speed signal search and filtering (alarming) by signal frequency, direction/location, duration, and bandwidth
  • Field-proven direction finding, signal collection and analysis algorithms
  • Single Site Location (SSL) capability with optional real-time sounder
  • Storage of measurement results including signal spectral activity (time and frequency domain), direction, modulation and location data in “raw data” database
  • Tools for analysis of raw data results and creation of signal activity reports
  • Local and remote control, including full network operation
  • Open architecture with all signal data available in real-time on the network, including optional narrowband sampled data
  • Modular and scalable architecture for 24/7, multi-user and/or multi-site applications
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Product Description

The TCI Model 802C provides field-proven DF and signal acquisition in an integrated solution for COMINT applications. The 802C is based on an open and flexible client/server architecture that combines fast wideband signal search and direction finding with a complete set of signal analysis tools, including classification, decoding, demodulation and recording. It simultaneously supports automatic and manual signal intercept missions.

The 802C processes any signal activity and performs detailed analysis of specific signals of interest in either real-time or delayed (post-facto) mode. The analysis function includes detection, location, recording and archiving of signal activities.

In typical automatic mode, the 802C rapidly searches the spectrum for RF energy using fine frequency resolution parameters. When new energy is detected, the system automatically determines the direction of the energy source, archives it for future analysis and passes it in real time for further processing to automatic and manual intercept processing. The Signal of Interest (SOI) parameters available for future processing include time of intercepts, frequency, bandwidth, signal direction and signal location if system is configured to use optional Single Site Location (SSL) processing. SSL processing uses measured elevation data and ionospheric data from an optional sounder processor.

The DF RF chain uses two receiver channels connected to the DF antenna array. With automatic noise and co-channel interference suppression, the system can perform automatic DF and modulation analysis on any type of signal. The analysis function provides transmitter parameters including frequency, direction and/or location, bandwidth, and time of transmission.

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Scorpio Spectrum Monitoring Software

Scorpio provides complete control and monitoring of our 700 series spectrum monitoring systems; and a full suite of ITU-compliant measurement, analysis and reporting tools.

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Model 640 DSC VHF/UHF Antenna

20 MHz to 3 GHz VHF/UHF vertically-polarized, omnidirectional monitoring antenna

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Model 640-8 SHF Monitoring Antenna

3 GHz to 8.5 GHz vertically-polarized SHF monitoring antenna
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Model 642 VHF/UHF/SHF Antenna

20 MHz to 8.5 GHz VHF/UHF vertically-polarized, omnidirectional monitoring antenna

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Model 7031 HF Antenna

9 kHz to 30 MHz HF dual-polarized, active monitoring antenna

Additional Resources

Blackbird NextGen HF Detection Video

Blackbird NextGen Signals Intelligence System Video

Model 802C Brochure PDF

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BLACKTALON 982 Counter UAS

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BLACKTALON 982 Counter UAS

The BLACKTALON Counter-Drone System provides detection, location, identification, tracking and RF inhibition of drones.

  • Multi-sensor detection and tracking (active and passive)
  • Long range, directional multi-band RF inhibition defeat
  • Intuitive user interface
  • Automated operations
  • Fully integrated solution
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Product Description

BLACKTALON Model 982 incorporates Radar and RF sensors for drone detection, identification, location and tracking; an electro-optical sensor for drone verification and video tracking; and a multi-channel RF inhibitor for drone defeat. BLACKTALON is the result of a technology partnership between TCI International and Enterprise Control Systems (both of SPX Corporation), working together with a number of valued partners with more than 135years combined experience. This experience in the RF, EO, C2, and Counter-Drone domains for military applications ensures high performance, reliability and availability of the BLACKTALON Counter-Drone solution. 

The BLACKTALON capability is delivered using only fully proven TRL9 systems, proven in combat operations through multiple deployments in hostile territories and the harshest environments. 

Technical Specifications

Frequency Range
20 MHz to 8 GHz

Detection Range
10 km (nominal, environment and RCS-dependent)

DF Accuracy
2° to 5° (typical) – depending on DF antenna and environment

Azimuth Coverage (Radar)
360°

Elevation (EO Sensor)
-50° to +60°

Max Speed
60° per second

Antennas
Four integrated 15 dBiC nom. circular polarized high gain One integrated 17 dBi nom. high gain log periodic

Deployment Options
Fixed, mobile, transportable, man portable

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Scorpio Spectrum Monitoring Software

Scorpio provides complete control and monitoring of our 700 series spectrum monitoring systems; and a full suite of ITU-compliant measurement, analysis and reporting tools.

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Model 640 DSC VHF/UHF Antenna

20 MHz to 3 GHz VHF/UHF vertically-polarized, omnidirectional monitoring antenna

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Model 640-8 SHF Monitoring Antenna

3 GHz to 8.5 GHz vertically-polarized SHF monitoring antenna
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Model 642 VHF/UHF/SHF Antenna

20 MHz to 8.5 GHz VHF/UHF vertically-polarized, omnidirectional monitoring antenna

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Model 7031 HF Antenna

9 kHz to 30 MHz HF dual-polarized, active monitoring antenna

Additional Resources

BLACKTALON 2 Video

BLACKTALON - Scalable C-UAS Solution

BLACKTALON 982 Brochure PDF

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BLACKTALON 981 Counter UAS

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BLACKTALON 981 Counter UAS

RF Detection, Location, Tracking & Defeat

  • Passive RF-Sensor detection and geo-location
  • Long range, directional multi-band RF inhibition defeat
  • Intuitive defeat
  • Automated operations
  • Fully integrated solution
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The BLACKTALON capability is delivered using only fully proven TRL9 systems, proven in combat operations through multiple deployments in hostile territories and the harshest environments.

The BLACKTALON Counter-Drone System provides detection, location, identification, tracking and RF inhibition of drones. BLACKTALON Model 981 incorporates one or more RF sensors for drone detection, location and tracking and, a multi-channel RF inhibitor for drone defeat; other sensors can be integrated as needed to increase CONOPS flexibility. BLACKTALON is the result of a technology partnership between TCI International and Enterprise Control Systems (both of SPX Corporation), leveraging more than 85 years’ combined RF experience. This experience in the RF and Counter Drone domains for military applications ensures high performance, reliability and availability of the BLACKTALON Counter-Drone solution

Technical Specifications

RF Frequency Range(s)
20 MHz to 8.5 GHz

DF Methodology
Dual channel correlative inferometry using 9-element DF antennas

Geolocation Methodology
AOA, TDOA and Hybrid AOA/TDOA (multiple RF sensors required)

DF Accuracy
2° to 5° (typical) – depending on DF antenna and environment

Deployment Options
Fixed, mobile, transportable, man portable

Radio Type
Software defined radios (SDRs)

RF Frequency Range(s)
GNSS, 433 MHz ISM, 2.4 GHz ISM and 5.8 GHz ISM/WiFi

Antennas
Four integrated 15 dBiC nom, circular polarized high gain one integrated 17 dBi nom, high gain log periodic

Waveforms
Please inquire, custom inhibition waveforms specific to the threats

Output Power
GNSS: Variable 100 mW min, 10 W max
433 MHz ISM: variable 5 W min. 33 W max. 915 MHz ISM: variable 5 W min. 33 W max
2.4 GHz ISM: variable 1 W min. 40 W max
5.8 GHz ISM: variable 1 W min. 10 W max 

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Scorpio Spectrum Monitoring Software

Scorpio provides complete control and monitoring of our 700 series spectrum monitoring systems; and a full suite of ITU-compliant measurement, analysis and reporting tools.

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Model 640 DSC VHF/UHF Antenna

20 MHz to 3 GHz VHF/UHF vertically-polarized, omnidirectional monitoring antenna

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Model 640-8 SHF Monitoring Antenna

3 GHz to 8.5 GHz vertically-polarized SHF monitoring antenna
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Model 642 VHF/UHF/SHF Antenna

20 MHz to 8.5 GHz VHF/UHF vertically-polarized, omnidirectional monitoring antenna

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Model 7031 HF Antenna

9 kHz to 30 MHz HF dual-polarized, active monitoring antenna

Additional Resources

BLACKTALON 1 - Single RF Sensor Video

BLACKTALON 1 - Multiple RF Sensors Video

BLACKTALON 981 Brochure PDF

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950 COMINT Series

950 COMINT Series

950 COMINT Platform - Models 953, 955, 957

  • Supports Hybrid AOA/TDOA geolocation.
  • Performs continuous, unmanned, remote, real-time signal collection.
  •  Low size, weight, and power (SWaP) enable flexible deployment options.
  • Built-in-self-test provides remote system status and troubleshooting.
  • Capable of operating over low-bandwidth and intermittent networks.
  • Supports real-time and scheduled tasking.
  • Supports multiple users working simultaneous tasks.
  • Easy operation using client-server architecture with built-in networking capability.
  • Fully interoperable with all TCI 800 and 900-series COMINT systems.
  • Built-in-self-test (BIST).
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Product Description

The 950 COMINT Series platform is TCI’s next generation solution for tactical COMINT applications running TCI’s Blackbird RF signal acquisition, direction finding (DF), geolocation and processing software.
The 950 COMINT Series is modular and scalable and is provided in three different base models with a high degree of customization to maximize CONOPS flexibility. The 950 COMINT Series leverages TCI’s 50+ years’ RF experience and improves on the current 900-series COMINT platform, providing 80 MHz wide Instantaneous Bandwidth (IBW), faster DF and monitoring scan rates, lower SWaP, ruggedized rack mount and IP67 man portable configurations to optimize deployment capabilities.

Wideband Scan & Simultaneous DF

The 950 COMINT Series searches, detects, intercepts, collects and locates sources of RF energy and simultaneously DFs all signals in the bands of interest using fast-stepping wideband receivers combined with DSP-based frequency channelization.

Signal Detection and DF

Interlinked fast scanning detection/DF displays combined with powerful signal isolation capabilities enable real-time and post-mission detection and DF of modern signals, including frequency- agile signals.
Intercept, locate, identify, and process RF signals with fully integrated solutions.

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Scorpio Spectrum Monitoring Software

Scorpio provides complete control and monitoring of our 700 series spectrum monitoring systems; and a full suite of ITU-compliant measurement, analysis and reporting tools.

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Model 640 DSC VHF/UHF Antenna

20 MHz to 3 GHz VHF/UHF vertically-polarized, omnidirectional monitoring antenna

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Model 640-8 SHF Monitoring Antenna

3 GHz to 8.5 GHz vertically-polarized SHF monitoring antenna
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Model 642 VHF/UHF/SHF Antenna

20 MHz to 8.5 GHz VHF/UHF vertically-polarized, omnidirectional monitoring antenna

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Model 7031 HF Antenna

9 kHz to 30 MHz HF dual-polarized, active monitoring antenna

Additional Resources

Blackbird NextGen Signals Intelligence System Video

Blackbird NextGen TDOA Geolocation Video

950 Series Brochure PDF

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Tactical COMINT

Tactical COMINT

Intercept and locate signals with a compact, fully integrated solution

  • Comprehensive intercept and location of all signals from 20 to 3,000 MHz or 20 to 8,000 MHz
  • 3 GHz/sec fast-scanning detection with simultaneous DF of all detected signals at frequency channelization of 25 kHz (DF First™ technology)
  • Multi-mission support using fi eld-proven DF algorithms
  • Detection and DF of multiple modern signals, such as frequency hopping, agile and burst signals
  • Supports multiple signal types simultaneously
  • DF results available in real-time and recorded for later analysis
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Product Description

The TCI Model 803 is a compact Direction Finding (DF)subsystem for Communications Intelligence (COMINT)and Electronic Warfare (EW) applications. The 803 integrates seamlessly with TCI’s Blackbird NextGen COMINT / EW platform to provide a complete signal search, collection, direction finding and geolocation solution. 

The 803 continuously scans, detects, DFs, and records DF results in tasked frequency channels on a 4 or 40 MHz instantaneous bandwidth. Bandwidth is tunable over the20 to 3,000 or 20 to 8,000 MHz frequency ranges. The dual 40/4 MHz wideband DF capability enables the Model 803 to detect and capture weak signals in crowded RF environments using the 4 MHz instantaneous bandwidth and detect short-duration, frequency-agile and wide-bandwidth signals using the 40 MHz bandwidth

Technical Specifications

Frequency Range
20 to 8,000 MHz

DF Bandwidth
6.25 to 200 kHz

Instrument DF Accuracy
0.1° RMS

System Accuracy
2° RMS

Gain Control
120 dB

IF Bandwidths
40/4 MHz

DF System Sensitivity
10 dB

DF Scan Rate
3 GHz/sec

Tuning Speed
3 ms

Tuning Increments
1 Hz

Image Rejection
90 dB

In-Band Dynamic Range
80 dB

Noise Figure
Antenna
dependent

LO Phase Noise
-110 dBc/hz

Temperature (Operating)
0 to 45°C

Temperature (Storage)
-40 to 70°C

Power
115/230 VAC

 

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Scorpio Spectrum Monitoring Software

Scorpio provides complete control and monitoring of our 700 series spectrum monitoring systems; and a full suite of ITU-compliant measurement, analysis and reporting tools.

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Model 640 DSC VHF/UHF Antenna

20 MHz to 3 GHz VHF/UHF vertically-polarized, omnidirectional monitoring antenna

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Model 640-8 SHF Monitoring Antenna

3 GHz to 8.5 GHz vertically-polarized SHF monitoring antenna
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Model 642 VHF/UHF/SHF Antenna

20 MHz to 8.5 GHz VHF/UHF vertically-polarized, omnidirectional monitoring antenna

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Model 7031 HF Antenna

9 kHz to 30 MHz HF dual-polarized, active monitoring antenna

Additional Learning

BLACKTALON - Scalable C-UAS Solution

TCI Scorpio Homing DF and Fix presentation

803 VHF/UHF/SHF DF Subsystem (pdf)

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