Demonstration Checklist_3NOV2025.pdf
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This document is a NATO Tactical Satellite Radio Demonstration Checklist for evaluating an AM3T radio system. The checklist comprehensively tests the radio's technical capabilities across multiple operational configurations, including UHF SATCOM transmit and receive frequency ranges (291.000-318.300 MHz and 243.000-270.000 MHz), simultaneous channel transmission at 20 watts, and compatibility with various waveforms such as UHF Dedicated SATCOM, UHF DAMA, and VHF/UHF VULOS.
The checklist covers multiple ancillary deployment scenarios including man portable, mobile, and deployable headquarters configurations, systematically verifying connectivity and functionality of associated equipment like antennas, GPS interfaces, power supplies, battery charging systems, handsets, and speakers. Key certification requirements include JITC certification for NATO Integrated Waveform (STANAG 4681) and approval for both U.S. Type 1 and NATO SECAN secure communications. The document provides a structured methodology for comprehensively testing the radio's performance across diverse operational environments and technical specifications.
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NATO TACTICAL SATELLITE RADIO
DEMONSTRATION CHECKLIST
A. Model of AM3T radio demonstrated: ___________________________________________
B. AM3T Radio configuration: ___________________________________________
C. Vendor: ___________________________________________
D. Date/time demonstration performed: ___________________________________________
E. Location of demonstration: ___________________________________________
Yes No
AM3T Radio
1. Does the radio have a UHF SATCOM transmit frequency operating range equal to or greater than 291.000 to
318.300 MHZ? ____ ____
2. Does the radio have a UHF SATCOM receive frequency operating range equal to or greater than 243.000 to
270.000 MHZ? ____ ____
3. Does the radio transmit on both channels simultaneously at 20 watts using internal system amplification (i.e. without the aid of one or more external amplifiers?) using the following waveforms: UHF Dedicated SATCOM, UHF DAMA
(SATCOM), UHF IW (SATCOM), VHF/UHF VULOS (AM/FM) ____ ____
4. Is the radio JITC-certified to transmit and receive NATO Integrated Waveform (IWF reference STANAG 4681?) ____ ____
5. Is the radio approved for U.S. Type 1 secure communications and approved for NATO SECAN secure communications? ____ ____
AM3T Ancillaries
6. Do all AM3T radio ancillary items connect to the radio (PTT handset and headset, programming cable, data cable?) ____ ____
7. Does the AM3T radio operate correctly with these ancillary items connected? ____ ____
8. Does the AM3T radio operate with battery power? ____ ____
9. Does the AM3T radio operate with AC/DC power supply attachment? ____ ____
10. Does the single-bay battery charging system function correctly? ____ ____
Man Portable Ancillaries
11. Do all man portable ancillary items connect to the radio (dismounted foldable SATCOM (240-318.3 MHZ), VHF-Low, VHF-high/UHF antennas/cables, dismounted GPS antenna/ cable, dual PTT and lowering cord, AC/DC power supply, speaker?) ____ ____
12. Does the AM3T radio operate correctly with these ancillary items connected? ____ ____
11. Does the 8-bay battery charging system function correctly? ____ ____
Mobile Ancillaries
12. Do all mobile ancillary items connect to the radio (vehicular SATCOM (240-380 MHZ) (STANAG 243-270 MHz receive, 291-318 MHz transmit,) LOS (30-512 MHz), and GPS antennas, man portable LOS antenna and cables, coax retermination kit, rugged mount, RF amplifier, handset, headset, speaker, AC/DC power supply, toggle switch?) ____ ____
Deployable HQ Ancillaries
13. Do all deployable ancillary items connect to the radio (dismounted SATCOM (240-400 MHz) foldable, LOS (30- 225 MHz), and GPS antennas, cables, handset, headset, Speaker, AC/DC power supply?) ____ ____
14. Does the AM3T radio operate correctly with these Ancillary items connected? ____ ____
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