Leopard1 HF/VHF/UHF (30W/18W/10W)
The Leopard1 is a compact, rugged, and lightweight wideband military radio which offers uncompromised communication for tactical missions in the HF, VHF, and UHF bands. Built-in tuner, modem, and GPS receiver are integrated into the radio allowing flexible operation. Advanced features such as Automatic Link Establishment (ALE), Frequency Hopping and One-Time-Pad (OTP) encryption enables secure and reliable communication.
The Leopard1 radio is configurable for portable, mobile, base, and repeater station applications.
In the portable configuration, it provides 2, 5, 30 Watt in HF, 18W in VHF-L, and 10W in VHF-H and UHF.
When cross-connected to either another Leopard1 or a Cheetah3 radio, it becomes the HF side of a re-bro or could be the VHF/UHF side of a repeater and can deliver up to rated power which at effective height for very large coverage area of up to 70+ km in VHF/UHF.
When Connected to Sat-Com Power Amplifiers:
- AFRACAL2 Dual Multiband PA; HF is amplified to 125W, VHF/UHF is amplified to 100W.
- AFRACAL1-VU Dual-band PA; VHF/UHF is amplified to 100W, HF in bypass mode.
- AFRACAL1-H, HF band PA, only HF is amplified to 125W, VHF, and UHF in bypass mode.
Features List
- Modes: USB,LSB,AM,FM,FSK,MSK (standard) BPSK,QPSK,PSK,QAM,DSSS (optional)
- Wideband digital manpack: 1.6 – 170 MHz / 1.6 – 512 MHz (All modes)
- Integrated modem, GPS receiver, tuner, speaker and microphone
- Compact, lightweight and rugged design
- ALE, frequency hopping, encryption
- Extra long battery life
- 3 m water immersion
- 3 year warranty
- MIL-STD-810G
ERGONOMIC AND RUGGED DESIGN
At only 3.2 kg, the radio is one of the lightest wideband radios in its class. The radio is enclosed in a T6-Aluminium casing which is epoxy powder-coated. It complies to MIL-STD-810G specifications, and the interface and controls are user-friendly and intuitive.
ROBUST AND RELIABLE COMMUNICATION (COMBAT NET)
The Leopard radio is based on a true digital software defined platform, covering a spectrum from 1.6 MHz to 512 MHz, outperforming conventional systems. The receiver distinguishes automatically between voice and data communication. Numerous waveforms that conform to NATO and U.S. military standards are supported by the standard internal and optional tactical data modem allowing interoperability with other systems. The optional data modem caters for automatic link establishment (ALE) as well as automatic repeat requests (ARQ) allowing error-free transmission for Tactical Combat Network Applications.
DATA TRANSFER RATE
Encrypted data transfer of up to 2400 bps is attained by the internal modem. The optional data modem enriches the data capability of the radio. Both modems enable secure military tactical messaging, chat and situational awareness over the radio link. Depending on the waveform selected, data rates of up to 96000 bps can be obtained. Future data rates will extend to 384000 bps. Email is also supported with the STANAG 5056 standard incorporating an external PC application.
EXTENDED BATTERY LIFE
The advanced power and battery management system incorporated into the radio offers a low stand-by power consumption of 2.2 W. Superior low voltage components, latest power control techniques and battery composition can provide an operation time of up to 70 hours. Two Li-Ion battery types are available: 13 Ah and 26 Ah @ nominal 12 V.
TRANSCEIVER
High performance HF, VHF and UHF filters ensure harmonic suppression and adjacent channel rejection, offering superior selectivity. The transceiver utilises state of the art components to ensure communications in both rural and urban environments.
ANTENNA TUNING
The radio comes standard with a built-in antenna tuner that automatically matches the antenna to the operating frequency. Initial tuning takes seconds and only a fraction of a second when tuned from a stored profile. The tuner is capable of matching the antenna in the HF band and extending into the VHF Band up to 60 MHz.
ECCM:
TRANSEC
The option of end-to-end encryption is integrated and enables high grade security for data and voice. Optional Multiple Independent Levels of Security (MILS) are available to users.
This enables advanced features like frequency hopping (up to 600 hops per second) in one-time-pad encryption.
COMSEC
With the optional enhanced internal Modem, Secure Digital Voice with customer own generated AES256 Key will ensure highest levels of communication security.
INTEGRATED GPS RECEIVER
The integrated GPS receiver and antenna provides time, position and heading information which can be viewed in the field. The radio provides full Command, Control, Communications, Computers and Intelligence (C4I) for situational awareness. The GPS transmission can be encrypted for location protection.
TACTICAL MESSAGE CHAT:
With the MessagePoint or CommandPoint application, tactical chat between all radios is possible using radio keypad, Data Terminal or any windows operating Tablet PC or laptop.
File transfer with chat is integrated and E-Mail with most clients works seamlessly.
Product Gallery
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Antenna – VHU Manpack
The VHU Tape Whip Antenna is required to be used as the man pack with the Leopard and Cheetah radios to cover the Upper VHF and UHF band from 100-512Mhz.
Antenna – VHF Manpack
The VHF Tape Whip Antenna is required to be used as the man pack with the Leopard and Cheetah radios if only one antenna is preferred to cover the entire VHF band from 30-170Mhz.
Antenna – VHF-L Manpack
The VHF L Tape Whip Antenna is required to be used as the man Pack antenna operating in Low VHF frequencies 30-88 Mhz and will generally provide better gain in lower frequencies than the Full VHF Band antenna. To efficiently cover frequencies above 108 to 170MHz the VU Tape antenna is required.
Single Battery Charger
The single Battery Charger can accommodate Leopard1, 13 Ahr, 26 Ahr as well as the Cheetah3, 13 Ahr Li-Ion batteries.
The total charge time is reduced through intelligent charging.
Simply swing the battery onto the cam to be detected and charged, showing battery voltage, the percentage charged and eventually Fully Charged!
Remove and swing on the next battery.
Antenna – HF Portable Dipole Kit
The Portable Manpack Dipole Antenna kit comes in a roll up canvas bag which can be attached to the Rucksack.
The antenna can be deployed in few minutes and facilitates HF communications from 4.5 to 30 Mhz.
During field trials communications from 20 and up to 600 kms were achieved.
SKU# ANT-HF-DK
Antenna – HF Manpack
The HF Sectional Whip Antenna is required to be used as the man Pack antenna operating in HF
External Speaker
The Sat-Com manufactured external speaker is ideal to connect directly to the Leopard1 Man Pack , Base Station or a Vehicle Station to facilitate ease of listening and crew briefing.
The speaker enclosure is etched and finished in Black Powder Coat for durability.
AFRACAL1-VU RF Power Amplifier
RF Output Power:
The AFRACAL1-VU Military RF Power Amplifier is capable to deliver a nominal 75W PEP RF output power in the VHF (30-170Mhz) and nominal 50W PEP RF output power in the UHF (170-512Mhz) bands with an HF Bypass capability.
The Amplifier is designed for Military Voice and High Data Applications to sustain a high duty ratio for extended periods.
The RF Gain of 13dB requires a drive power of +/- 5W from the transceiver to achieve the nominal output power.
RF Bypass for HF:
HF frequencies (1.6-29.99Mhz) are simply bypassed to an HF antenna if connected and dialed up on a HU-capable Transceiver.
User indications:
The level of output power is indicated by a LED Strip and the PTT, VSWR, and Bypass are indicated by single LEDs.
Connectors:
The input Connector is BNC-Female, and the output Connector is an N-Type Female.
Power Supply:
The power supply to the Amplifier is to be 10V-36V dc.
Power Consumption is typically 18A at 24V dc @ 100W RF Output.
External Speaker:
A 10W Audio Amplifier drives the external Speaker for clear and loud communications with volume control from the transceiver.
AFRACAL2-HF-VHF/UHF 125/100W RF Power Amplifier
The Afracal2 HV/U* is a DUAL Power Amplifier facilitating un-compromised communication for tactical missions through HF, VHF, and UHF*.
Amplifier 1 HF: 1.6-30 Mhz at 125W PEP
TYPICAL ANTENNA:
Base Station: Broadband HF Dipole
Vehicle Statio: HF Tuning Whip with NVIS add-on.
Amplifier 2: VHF: 30-88 Mhz 100W CW
TYPICAL ANTENNA:
Base Station: Broadband Disc Cone
Vehicle Station: Broadband Rod
Amplifier 2: V/UHF* 100-170/512* Mhz 75W CW
TYPICAL ANTENNA:
Base Station: Broadband Disc Cone
Vehicle Station: Broadband Rod
The extended Version option U* covers from 170.1 Mhz up to 512Mhz at 75W.
The frequency splits are selected to accommodate industry-standard Antenna Frequency capabilities.
Rucksack Carry Systems
About the Rucksacks:
Various configurations as per end user requirement can be provided.
The Rucksacks (backpacks) are manufactured from UV stabilised canvas utilising double stitching wherever possible.
The clip buckles are from UV Stabilised Nylon and fully adjustable in various positions to ensure a firm comfy fit.
The inside body contact area is made of UV stabilised net stitched on sponge foam for a comfortable aerated contact.
