AIRTERM KY-100 and RCU

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AIRTERM KY-100 and RCU

The AIRTERM (KY-100) is a lightweight terminal for secure voice and data communications. The KY-100 provides wideband/ narrowband half duplex communication that functions in conjunction with:

  • TACTERM (CV-3591/KYV-5)
  • VINSON (KY-57 & KY-58)
  • MINTERM (KY-99A)
  • SINCGARS
  • MILSTAR

The low profile Z-AVH RCU can be used when there is insufficient space to mount a KY-100 within easy reach of an operator or when there are multiple operators.

The KY-100 is based upon the KY-99A architecture and provides flexible interface capability. Operating in tactical ground, marine and airborne applications, the KY-100 enables secure communication with a broad range of radio and satellite equipment.

The KY-100 is backward compatible with the VINSON KY-58 and has the same connector and pin-outs for the wideband operational modes.

The KY-100 provides voice at 2.4 kbps using the DoD standard LPC-10e for narrowband voice modes. The KY-100 also provides CVSD voice at 16 kbps and 12 kbps in the wideband voice mode.

KY-100 MTU and Z-AVH RCU
Mechanical
dimensions 5” x 5.7” x 4.7” (KY-100), 2.6” x 5.7”xX 3.2” (Z-AVH RCU)
Weight 5.7 lbs. (KY-100), 2.5 lbs. (Z-AVH RCU)
form factor Matches Vinson KY-58 (KY-100)
Matches Vinson Z-AHP (Z-AVH RCU)
unit
power 12 – 38 VDC
Transient Protection Aircraft – MIL-STD-704 Ground Mobile – MIL-STD-1275
Backlight Backlighting – NVIS Compatible, 5 VAC, 5/14/28 VDC Selectable
Average Power 17 Watts (KY-100), 7.5 Watts (Z-AVH RCU)
Reliability (MTBF) > 5000 hours @ 71° C
Maintainability (MTTR) > 5000 hours @ 71° C
Features No Preventative Maintenance or adjustments Built in Self Test (BIT) fault isolation capability
Battery Replaceable Backup Battery (BA-5372)
environmental
Temperature -46°C to + 71°C (operating), -57°C to +95°C (nonoperating)
Humidity 95% non-condensing
altitude 40,000 ft
Shock Bench, Basic, Crash Safety
vibration Jet, Helicopter, Propeller, Shipboard, Vehicular
compliance MIL-STD-461C (Compliant for US Army, Navy and Air Force use)

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