Digital Modular Radio (DMR)
Overview
The Digital Modular Radio (DMR), AN/USC-61(C), is the first software defined radio to have become a communications system standard for the U.S. Military. The compact, multi-channel DMR provides multiple waveforms and multi-level information security for voice and data communications from the core of the network to the tactical edge.
DMR Today
Digital Modular Radios currently operate aboard U.S. Navy surface and subsurface vessels, fixed-sites and other Department of Defense communication platforms using frequencies ranging from 2 MHz to 2 GHz. Certified to pass secure voice and data at Multiple Independent Levels of Security (MILS) over HF, VHF, UHF, and SATCOM channels, the DMR system was developed to the U.S. Navy’s specifications and meets all the stringent environmental, EMI and performance requirements for use in the U.S. Fleet. DMR is also certified by the Joint Interoperability Test Command (JITC) to be compliant with the U.S. government’s MIL-STD-188-181B/182A/183A requirements for UHF SATCOM.
Next-Generation Communications Capability
Built using open architecture standards, General Dynamics’ Digital Modular Radios continue to provide improved functionality and interoperability while setting the stage to incorporate next-generation communications, including forthcoming waveforms and advanced network connectivity.
Benefits
- Single radio for the entire 2 MHz - 2 GHz band
- Lower spares cost and inventory
- Single depot and common logistic
- Common operations and maintenance training
- Common manuals
- Single point of control
- Low life-cycle costs
- Dramatically simplified shipboard communications system architecture
- Embedded Type 1 Encryption
- Embedded red/black baseband switching and routing
- Superior co-site performance
- Reduced manpower requirements
- Single point of control for entire HF/VHF/UHF/SATCOM system
- High reliability
- Built-In Test (BIT)
- Full logistical support in the U.S. Navy system
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