Category Archives: Comms

Viasat, AeroVironment Team to Develop Enhanced Type 1 Encrypted Communications Capabilities for U.S. Army Unmanned Aircraft Systems

Posted on Friday, 16 October, 2020 by twobirdsflyingpub

CARLSBAD, Calif. and SIMI VALLEY, Calif., Oct. 15, 2020 — Viasat Inc. (NASDAQ: VSAT), a global communications company, and AeroVironment, Inc. (NASDAQ: AVAV), a global leader in unmanned aircraft systems (UAS), today announced they will collaborate on a contract awarded … Continue reading →

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Barrett Communications – C4 EDGE Communications Program

Posted on Tuesday, 18 August, 2020 by twobirdsflyingpub

Barrett Communications is one of sixteen Australian companies who have joined Team C4 EDGE (Evolutionary Digital Ground Environment), to scope the development of a sovereign land battlegroup and below communications environment for the Australian Army. The program will leverage internationally … Continue reading →

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Discount for JetWave Military Satcom

Posted on Wednesday, 12 August, 2020 by twobirdsflyingpub

Connecting your mission has never been more important.  At a time when military operators are being called upon to support a vast and diverse range of mission profiles, being able to rely on fast, secure and consistent satellite communications is … Continue reading →

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Blue Sky Network Launches First Secure Docking Station for Iridium 9575A Satellite Phone to Government Markets

Posted on Wednesday, 15 July, 2020 by twobirdsflyingpub

SAN DIEGO — Tuesday, July 14, 2020. — Blue Sky Network, an Iridium Satellite Communications partner, has officially announced the release of the 9575A Docking Station, the first and only secure docking station for the Iridium 9575A satellite phone. The … Continue reading →

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Be heard on the job. Trust the Silynx U94 PTT.

Posted on Wednesday, 17 June, 2020 by twobirdsflyingpub

Silynx is making it even easier to be heard on the job by offering its best-in-class single-com U94 PTT system for $150. A big deal, at the right time. Equip yourself or your team with no minimum and no maximum. … Continue reading →

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Foam Tip Giveaway

Posted on Tuesday, 2 June, 2020 by twobirdsflyingpub

To Our Valued Customers: In the interest of your health and hygiene, we want to make sure that you are changing out your foam tips every 3-4 weeks. To support this, during the COVID-19 crisis we are offering 5-pairs of … Continue reading →

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INDRA STRENGTHENS THE SPANISH AIR DEFENCE SYSTEM

Posted on Thursday, 28 May, 2020 by twobirdsflyingpub

· The company will modernize and strengthen the encryption of the IFF (identification, friend or foe) systems to adapt them to the new NATO standards · These are systems with the capability to interrogate and identify an aircraft in flight … Continue reading →

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Barrett delivers first Made in the USA order

Posted on Tuesday, 12 May, 2020 by twobirdsflyingpub

Perth, Western Australia – Monday 11th May 2020 – Barrett Communications USA Corp deliver their first order of US manufactured Barrett 4050 HF SDR transceivers. The Barrett 4050 HF SDR is the first of the Barrett 4000 series products to … Continue reading →

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Atos and RAFAEL win the German Army’s “Glass Battlefield” study tender

Posted on Tuesday, 10 December, 2019 by twobirdsflyingpub

Atos GmbH, as prime, has teamed up with RAFAEL Advanced Defense Systems and various partners, to demonstrate use of UAS in conjunction with combat vehicles, to achieve a real-time, three-dimensional, dynamic situation picture for mobile operations Tel Aviv, December 9, … Continue reading →

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Barrett 4050 receives NTIA certification

Posted on Monday, 25 November, 2019 by twobirdsflyingpub

  Perth, Western Australia, 25th November 2019 – Barrett Communications is pleased to announce the recent certification and approval from the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA). The approval incorporates the Barrett 4050 HF Transceiver System and Components. This approval … Continue reading →

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Barrett awarded contract for a US funded communication project in Egypt

Posted on Monday, 18 November, 2019 by twobirdsflyingpub

  Barrett Communications have recently delivered equipment as part of a United States funded program into Egypt. The contract was to supply High Frequency (HF) and Very High Frequency (VHF) radio communications equipment.The project is split over multiple phases and … Continue reading →

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Combat Proven Technologies Launches Datalinks M2DLS at MILCOM

Posted on Tuesday, 12 November, 2019 by twobirdsflyingpub

  November 11,  2019 – Combat Proven Technologies (CP Tech) will launch the Mini Micro Data Link System (M2DLS) at the upcoming 2019 MILCOM conference. The M2DLS is an advanced single unit digital data link system specifically designed for micro … Continue reading →

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Barrett Secures Canadian DND contract

Posted on Thursday, 7 November, 2019 by twobirdsflyingpub

  Perth, Western Australia, 6 November 2019 – Barrett Communications have recently been awarded a multiyear contract to supply the Canadian National Defence Department (DND) with Very High Frequency (VHF) radio communications equipment. This new contract follows on from the … Continue reading →

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Understanding the difference between SDR and HDR

Posted on Tuesday, 5 November, 2019 by twobirdsflyingpub

There’s been a lot of excitement around the recent proliferation of software-defined radios. For those in the industry more familiar with traditional radios, this shift to SDR might be a big change, while for others it might be a welcome … Continue reading →

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Communications upgrade to First Responders in Chile

Posted on Tuesday, 15 October, 2019 by twobirdsflyingpub

  Barrett Communications have recently supplied a contract to the Urgent Medical Attention Service in Chile, to strengthen and secure communications between hospitals and ambulances in the Aysen region. In December 2017, the town of Villa Santa Lucia in Patagonia, … Continue reading →

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Combat Proven Technologies Launches Datalinks Advanced Wireless Communication Solutions

Posted on Friday, 27 September, 2019 by twobirdsflyingpub

  September 13,  2019 (San Diego, CA) – Combat Proven Technologies (CP Tech) has launched a line of advanced Datalink systems. Using open architecture and in-house development, CP Tech enables full duplex wideband, digital link, error correction and high-rate communication … Continue reading →

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Beef up your CLARUS kit with the HSI Headset!

Posted on Thursday, 19 September, 2019 by twobirdsflyingpub

    The HSI is a single-sided headset designed for use when hearing protection isn’t required, when you still need to communicate with your team but you don’t need the full hearing protection/enhancement that they Clarus earbuds offer. The headset … Continue reading →

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Barrett 4075 upgrades Jorge Chavez International Airport

Posted on Wednesday, 18 September, 2019 by twobirdsflyingpub

  Perth, Western Australia, 17 September 2019 – Barrett’s High Power High Frequency (HF) systems are upgrading communications at Peru’s Jorge Chavez International Airport. Since 2001, Lima Airport Partners S.R.L (LAP) along with the Peruvian CAA (Civil Aviation Authority), have … Continue reading →

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Barrett 4050 HF SDR transceiver receives JITC certification.

Posted on Thursday, 5 September, 2019 by twobirdsflyingpub

  Perth, Western Australia, 2 September 2019 – Barrett Communications is pleased to announce on the 18th July 2019 it received certification from the Joint Interoperability Test Command (JITC) for the Barrett 4050 HF SDR transceiver.This certification includes conformance to … Continue reading →

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Making a difference in Peru

Posted on Wednesday, 5 June, 2019 by twobirdsflyingpub

Barrett Communications is pleased to continue to assist and extend the support it offers Unidad 4X4 in their response to natural disasters in Peru, following Barrett’s previous support programs in 2016, 2018 and 2019. Winters in the Peruvian Andes have … Continue reading →

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Spectra Group to exhibit at the SOFIC exhibition in Tampa Florida.

Posted on Tuesday, 21 May, 2019 by twobirdsflyingpub

Spectra Group (UK) Ltd will once again be exhibiting at this year’s SOFIC exhibition to be held from May 20 to 23 at the Tampa Convention Center in Florida. As a world leader and provider of high-grade information security and … Continue reading →

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Barrett Supports Counter Narcotics Program

Posted on Tuesday, 2 April, 2019 by twobirdsflyingpub

  Perth, Western Australia, April 1, 2019 – Barrett Communications has been awarded a contract to supply the US funded Counter Narcotics Global Threats program for a republic in Central Asia.The contract includes a range of PRC-2090 HF manpacks and … Continue reading →

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How to reduce noise on your HF radio

Posted on Wednesday, 6 March, 2019 by twobirdsflyingpub

When using an HF radio, sometimes you may find there’s a lot of background noise on the line. Depending on the severity of the problem, this can make clear communications difficult. That said, background noise can be managed by controlling … Continue reading →

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New Barrett Communications USA Office

Posted on Tuesday, 26 February, 2019 by twobirdsflyingpub

  Barrett Communications is pleased to announce the opening of a new office and facility for Barrett USA LLC in Pittsford, New York. Barrett Communications is expanding its presence due to the increased demand for its products in North America, … Continue reading →

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MOHOC Launches LASO Tactical Video Transmitter

Posted on Tuesday, 29 January, 2019 by twobirdsflyingpub

New product increases video streaming range of MOHOC® Cameras SHOT Show, Las Vegas, NV. MOHOC, Inc., creator of the world’s first military-optimized helmet cameras, today launched LASO™, a WiFi-based Tactical Video Transmitter to livestream video from MOHOC® Cameras to teammates … Continue reading →

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Barrett 4050 SDR obtains FCC and Industry Canada approval

Posted on Tuesday, 15 January, 2019 by twobirdsflyingpub

  Barrett 4050 SDR obtains FCC and Industry Canada approval Perth, Western Australia, 15 January 2019 – In November 2018 Barrett Communications was advised that the 4050 HF SDR transceiver was granted authorization by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) in … Continue reading →

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Silynx BLACK FRIDAY / CYBER MONDAY DEALS

Posted on Thursday, 15 November, 2018 by twobirdsflyingpub

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MAGPUL INDUSTRIES NOW SHIPPING THE iPHONE 8 FIELD CASE

Posted on Wednesday, 4 October, 2017 by twobirdsflyingpub

The best $16.95 you’ll ever spend on your iPhone!

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The National Association of Police Equipment Distributors Welcomes INVISIO Communications Inc. to their Associate Membership

Posted on Friday, 9 June, 2017 by twobirdsflyingpub

NAPED announced today that INVISIO Communications Inc. has joined their growing ranks of vendors. INVISIO offers cutting-edge personal communication and hearing protection systems. The systems enable users to operate and communicate safely and clearly in all environments, even under extreme … Continue reading →

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Barrett Communications Launches New Website

Posted on Monday, 15 May, 2017 by twobirdsflyingpub

  Perth, Western Australia, 15 May 2017 – Barrett Communications are inviting visitors to explore its new website. The new website has been designed to provide a user-friendly experience with improved navigation and functionality throughout, allowing customers to access detailed … Continue reading →

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Barrett 4050 HF SDR (Software-Defined Radio).

Posted on Tuesday, 17 May, 2016 by twobirdsflyingpub

Barrett Communications, headquartered in Perth, Western Australia, has announced the upcoming release of its new 4050 HF SDR transceiver. At first glance, this is quite the HF transceiver, featuring 2G/3G linking and a host of other features normally not associated … Continue reading →

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BERETTA CONTINUES TO MOVE FORWARD WITH THE POWERED RAIL CONCEPT

Posted on Saturday, 6 February, 2016 by twobirdsflyingpub

Developers at Beretta are moving forward with the powered rail concept bringing the company closer to the fully integrated weapon, an ambitious idea the DoD advanced several years ago. I had the opportunity to meet with a representative engineer from … Continue reading →

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MILIPOL 2015 THALES 6W4U CONNECTED SMARTWATCH

Posted on Friday, 20 November, 2015 by twobirdsflyingpub

Thales has worked with field staff to develop an innovative smartwatch concept. Connected via a secure link to the command center, the 6-Watch For You (6W4U) alerts officers to danger simply by vibrating when an important notification comes in. With … Continue reading →

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MILIPOL 2015 NOVITAC FEELTACT

Posted on Thursday, 19 November, 2015 by twobirdsflyingpub

There are times when conventional communications are either ineffective or detract from the element of surprise. Novitac has designed  a communications wristband that the company markets as FEELTACT  which uses a Bluetooth link to your smartphone to receive or send … Continue reading →

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DSEI 2015 Selex ES Announces The Compact HH-E Software Defined Radio

Posted on Saturday, 19 September, 2015 by twobirdsflyingpub

At DSEi 2015, Finmeccanica – Selex ES introduced its new SWave™-family Software Defined Radio (SDR), named the Hand Held Evolution (HH-E). Designed to bring commercial smartphone size and weight characteristics to military-qualified battlefield radio equipment, the SWave™ HH-E weighs less … Continue reading →

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SOFIC 2015 Persistent Systems LLC

Posted on Wednesday, 27 May, 2015 by twobirdsflyingpub

If I had to identify generational gains in technologies exhibited at SOFIC 2015, in Tampa, it would be Persistent Systems’ Wave Relay. Undoubtedly, the term is new to readers so I’ll devote a bit of space to provide you with … Continue reading →

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3M PELTOR COMTAC XPi

Posted on Sunday, 1 March, 2015 by twobirdsflyingpub

3M, introduced a number of safety products at IDEX 2015 in Abu Dhabi. Most notable is the new Peltor ComTac XPi headset, specifically geared towards the military customer. This new headset can be worn under the helmet or configured to … Continue reading →

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CELL TOWER SIMULATORS

Posted on Monday, 23 February, 2015 by twobirdsflyingpub

  What motivated this article is the irrational phobias floating around, sparked by the media, and a byproduct of the NSA / Edward Snowden extravaganza. All of the sudden we have people running around slashing their wrists, developing constipation, high … Continue reading →

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HARRIS TO ACQUIRE EXELIS FOR $4.75B

Posted on Friday, 6 February, 2015 by twobirdsflyingpub

Over a year ago, I alerted our readers to the upcoming consolidation in sectors of the Defense Industry, resulting from Sequester. A prognosis that is unfolding even as I write this. Harris communications has just wrapped up a deal to … Continue reading →

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GoTenna A VHF Front End For Your Smart Device

Posted on Friday, 15 August, 2014 by twobirdsflyingpub

I found out about this device from a crowd funding source so I checked it out for my readers. The concept is not intuitive although no special skills are required to use it. In fact, the only things required are … Continue reading →

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