Network Radio Gateway (NRG®) Rack Mount Systems

Support and Enhance C2 Communications at Every Level

Capabilities:

Versatile Graphical User Interface (TWO VERSIONS):

FULL Version: Detailed version for administrators
LITE Version: Scaled down version of NRG that focuses on radio voice, intercom, and instant messaging communications
Remote control, operation, and programming of supported radios
Text chat, text paging, and logging

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NRG is a solution that provides Voice over IP(VoIP)/Radio over IP(RoIP) conferencing, converging voice, MIL-STD 188/184 data, HPW data, and remote radio configuration/control capability into a single standalone network appliance. The system offers communications through such industry-standard protocols as H.323, SIP, and Multicast. NRG equipment is interoperable with WAVE, TOCNET, IPICS, Cisco Call Manager, Access Net, SIP phones, generic IP phones, and works with PDAs/cellular phones.

NRG allows Communications Operators for maneuver units and Special Operations Forces (SOF) to patch voice from phones, networked clients, and radios into a single audio channel or conference. This allows maximum communications flexibility and improved coordination for field units. In addition, Operators can use a computer network to remotely configure radios for different settings (frequency, modulation, nets, etc.) without changing cables or other radio physical access. Operators also can share expensive radio assets, reducing the number and cost of communications installations. NRG has been designed to provide all of these functions in a compact network appliance that is easy to configure and maintain.

The NRG Rack Mount Systems support up to 400 endpoints (any combination of users and radios) and any number of radios in several configurations. The NRG RM-12 supports up to 12 connected radios while the RM-08 and RM-04 support 8 and 4 radios respectively. All configurations are made to fit into standard 19” equipment racks and all are 1U high. The NRG Rack Mount Systems are designed to meet the most challenging radio networking situations.

Standard Interface

Turns dissimilar radios into more uniform networked resources

Intercom/Conference

Allows cross communications between voice sources

Legacy Radio Support

Bridges legacy and proprietary radio data to more useable Internet Protocol (IP)

Scales up

Multiple units can be combined to scale for larger installations

Robust

Fault tolerant and has auto-recovery capability

Saves time

Easy to configure and maintain

Cost-effective

Allows expensive radios to be shared by many users

Versatile Graphical User Interface (TWO VERSIONS):

FULL Version: Detailed version for administrators
LITE Version: Scaled down version of NRG that focuses on radio voice, intercom, and instant messaging communications
Remote control, operation, and programming of supported radios
Text chat, text paging, and logging

Command and Control (C2) Monitoring:

Single or multiple radio circuits across IP networks
Supports HPW, MIL-STD 188-184 (PDA-184)data technology, ViaSat V-mail, ViaSat ACP/IP (E-mail gateway service)
This system incorporates elements of the software developed by The MITRE Corporation on behalf of the U.S. Government.

Characteristics:

Networking support for up to 12 radios
Supports up to 400 endpoints (any combination of users and radios)
Easily removable Solid-State Drive (SSD)
Combined radio, voice, and data cables to minimize cabling, size, weight, and cost
Fits in standard 1U 19” rack space
AC or DC power operation and low power consumption
Robust, self monitoring, self-restoring network uses failover priority (automatic recovery)

The cornerstone of NRG technology was developed over a decade ago and has continued to evolve through Evolutionary Technology Insertions (ETIs), ensuring the system remains on the cutting-edge of technology. With more than 700 systems currently fielded it continues to be the key component that allows end users to seamlessly integrate into their existing communications systems. It has increased their communications capabilities and interoperability with other military and government agencies without increasing required manpower (Force Multiplier).

Voice and Data Bridging between Tactical and Commercial radios, IP-based Systems, and Cellular