SINCGARS CNR Test Plan Draft RFI_16APR2021.docx

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This document is a Request for Information (RFI) from the Department of the Army Materiel Command Army Contracting Command regarding a potential new Combat Net Radio (CNR) requirement. Interested parties are requested to respond with a white paper and completed compliance matrix by April 26, 2021 with information on their capability to provide CNR solutions through Non-Developmental Item, Commercial off-the-shelf, or Government off-the-shelf technologies, including single-purpose radios, software-defined radios, or refurbished RT-1523E/F radios. The CNR solution must meet threshold requirements for assured voice capability and limited data transmission as outlined in the draft CNR performance requirements document. The RFI seeks information to assist with market research and acquisition planning, including pricing for new and refurbished radio enclosures, production lead times and rates, logistics and sustainment approaches, and experience with foreign military sales and accommodating future waveform upgrades.

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Test Plan For Program Executive Office Command Control Communications – Tactical (PEO C3T) Deputy Product Manager for Waveforms (PdM WF) Single Channel Ground and Airborne Radio System (SINCGARS) Combat Networking Radio (CNR) Engineering Change Proposal (ECP)

CNR Test Plan 2021

PROGRAM EXECUTIVE OFFICE

COMMAND CONTROL COMMUNICATIONS –

TACTICAL (PEO C3T)

6560 Surveillance Loop

ABERDEEN PROVING GROUND, MD 21005

CNR Test Plan TBD 2021

CNR PRD TBD 2021

Statement A – Approved for public release; distribution is unlimited

Table of Contents

Demonstration (Pre-test Inspection and Training)	5
1	Test Case (TC) 1.0 SINCGARS	5
1.1	TC 1.1 SINCGARS BW, Tx Output Power and Spectral Mask	5
1.1.1	TC 1.1.1 SINCGARS Tx Output Power	6
1.1.2	TC 1.1.2 Spectral Mask	8
1.1.3	TC 1.1.3 Operating BW	11
1.2	TC 1.2 SINCGARS Receive Sensitivity	13
1.2.1	Test Objectives	13
1.2.2	Test Configuration	13
1.2.3	Traffic Profile	14
1.2.4	Requirements and Test Criteria/Metrics	14
1.2.5	Test Procedure	14
1.2.6	Data to be Collected	15
1.2.7	Data Analysis	15
1.3	Reserved	15
1.4	TC 1.4 SINCGARS Threshold Modes	15
1.4.1	TC 1.4.1 SINCGARs SCPT – Voice	16
1.4.2	TC 1.4.2 SINCGARs SCCT – Voice	17
1.4.3	TC 1.4.3 SINCGARs FHPT – Voice	19
1.4.4	TC 1.4.4 SINCGARs FHCT – Voice	21
1.4.5	TC 1.4.5 SINCGARs SCPT – Data	22
1.4.6	TC 1.4.6 SINCGARs SCCT – Data	24
1.4.7	TC 1.4.7 SINCGARs FHPT – Data	26
1.4.8	TC 1.4.8 SINCGARs FHCT – Data	28
1.4.9	TC 1.4.9 16 kbps Transparent Data Mode (TDM)	30
1.4.10	TC 1.4.10 SINCGARS FH2 Hopping Mode (repeat select FHCT Voice and Data subtests)	32
1.4.11	TC 1.4.11 SINCGARS F1/F2 Retransmit	35
1.4.12	TC 1.4.12 SINCGARS FHM / LNE	38
1.4.13	TC 1.4.13 SINCGARS Voice mode testing	40
1.4.14	TC 1.4.14 SINCGARs CT2 – Voice	41
1.4.15	TC 1.4.15 SINCGARs CT2 – Data	43
1.5	TC 1.5 SINCGARS Objective Modes	45
1.5.1	TC 1.5.1 SINCGARS F1/F1 Retransmit	46
1.5.2	TC 1.5.2 SINCGARS ERF Mode	47
1.5.3	TC 1.5.3 SINCGARS CUE Mode	49
1.5.4	TC1.5.4 SINCAGRS Saville Automatic Remote Keying (SARK) Mode	51
1.5.5	TC 1.5.5 SINCGARS SCAN Mode	52
1.5.6	TC 1.5.6 Packet Mode – shared voice and data	54
1.5.7	TC1.5.7 SINCGARS 5kHz / 10kHz channel offset	56
1.5.8	TC1.5.8 SINCGARS GPS Mode	58
1.5.9	TC1.5.9 Homing Mode (Aircraft Radio Mode)	59
1.5.10	TC1.5.10 Radio Based Situational Awareness (RBSA)	61
1.6	TC 1.6 SINCGARS Fires Data with ULTRALink	63
1.6.1	Test Objectives	63
1.6.2	Test Configuration	63
1.6.3	Traffic Profiles	64
1.6.4	Requirements and Test Criteria/Metrics	64
1.6.5	Test Procedures	64
1.6.6	Data to be Collected	64
1.6.7	Data Analysis	65
2	TC 2.0 System of Systems	65
2.1	TC2.1 ASIP / CNR / LR SINCGARS (Data)	65
2.1.1	Test Objectives	65
2.1.2	Test Configuration	65
2.1.3	Traffic Profile	66
2.1.4	Requirements and Test Criteria/Metrics	66
2.1.5	Test Procedure	67
2.1.6	Data to be Collected	67
2.1.7	Data Analysis	67

This test plan has been created by using test cases from the 2-channel HMS radios and will be properly updated to reflect the actual test cases and steps used specifically for evaluation of the CNR. In keeping with this program’s desire to share information quickly, this plan is being released in its current state of maturity. Even with errors, this draft is superior to the test intentions being withheld.

Demonstration (Pre-test Inspection and Training) The purpose of the Demonstration is to show how to perform a few selected tasks as identified in the Compliance Matrix and to train the Government Test Team how to operate/test the vendor’s radio product.

This will begin with successful installation/integration into the lower tray of a VRC-91 radio rack. The requirements for this to be completed without special tools or modifications will be evaluated at this time. Deviations will be annotated.

The demonstration will continue with Saville over the Air Re-Key (SARK). The need for SARK is clear with understanding that the legacy waveform will be operated for more than another decade even though the algorithm will be downgraded from Secret to CUI. Deviations will be annotated.

The demonstration will culminate with integration of a second radio into the top tray and validation of retrans capability. Note: cables necessary to achieve connection between the vendor’s radios must be provided by the vendor. Deviations will be annotated.

Compliance Matrix items identified as “Quick Look” will be verified by Government personnel in accordance with this (DRAFT) Test Plan. Compliance Matrix items identified as “Fires” include interfaces and integration that the APG Lab is not at this time equipped to definitively certify and these tests will be conducted either at U.S. Army Missiles and Space facilities in Huntsville, AL or Yuma Proving Grounds under guidance from the Fires Community. Compliance Matrix items identified as “White Paper” are expected for the vendor to self-certify, using vendor’s own format, compliance either by test, 3rd party test, or by analysis. An example of “by analysis” that is acceptable is Fungus. An example of “by analysis” that is not acceptable is vibration.

Test cables are expected to be provided by the vendor. For the tests conducted by the Government, many tests require cables that need to interface with standard test equipment as detailed in this (DRAFT) test plan. This includes a serial data cable that terminates in a DB-25 connector for connection to the FIRBERD as shown in the appropriate paragraphs that follow.

1 Test Case (TC) 1.0 SINCGARS TC 1.1 SINCGARS BW, Tx Output Power and Spectral Mask

The objective of this test case is to measure the Operating Bandwidth, Tx Power Out, and the Spectral Mask of the Gen2 CNR Radio when operating in the SINCGARS waveform. This test case will include three sub-cases:

Test Case Number

Test Case

TC 1.1.1

SINCGARS Tx Output Power

TC 1.1.2

Spectral Mask

TC 1.1.3

Operating BW

TC 1.1.1 SINCGARS Tx Output Power Test Objectives The objective of this sub-case is to measure the Tx Output Power of the Gen2 CNR Radio when operating in the SINCGARS waveform.

Test Configuration The Gen2 CNR Radio under test will be configured as shown in Figure 1. Testing will be conducted on a calibrated Agilent E4443A Spectrum Analyzer and JFW Model 50AA 079 Attenuator Assembly.

Tests will be performed on all available SINCGARS 30-88 MHz as set by the Mission Plan.

The procedures listed below will be completed on fifteen (15) of the same vendor radios.

Figure 1 TC 1.1.1 SINCGARS Tx Output Power Test Configuration Traffic Profile The test support equipment in this test case displays the actual output power level from the radio and does not require either voice or data traffic to be generated or recorded.

Requirements and Test Criteria/Metrics The requirements, test criteria, and metrics that will be collected for this test case are shown in the table below:

Test Case

HMS CNR CPD/PRD Requirements

Test Criteria/Metric

TC1.1.1 SINCGARS Tx Output Power

The CPD/PRD Requirements do not specify what the output power of the Gen2 CNR radio must be, only that it must meet certain range requirements when operating in specific terrain environments.

Criteria:

Characterization Only. Each vendor has provided Tx Power Out specifications of their radio for reference.

Metric: Tx Output Power measured in dBm.

Test Procedure The procedures for executing this test case are shown in the following table:

Test Procedure

Review and understand the above Test Objectives and Test Criteria/Metrics in paragraphs 1.1.1.1.1 and 1.1.1.1.4.

Configure the Test Equipment to determine Insertion Loss following the procedures in the test record sheet.

Power on the test radios and allow them to complete POST.

Select the first Preset for testing and connect the radio to the calibrated test rig as depicted in paragraph 1.1.1.1.2.

Following the detailed procedures in the test record sheet, tune the Spectrum Analyzer to the test frequency and set Amplitude Offset, expected Amplitude, Bandwidth and Span.

Select Trace View and record the Tx Power Out on the test record sheet.

Repeat the tests for all radios and all frequencies and bandwidths.

Record test data in the test record sheet.

Document any anomaly experienced during the test in the test record sheet and a Test Incident Report (TIR) following the steps provided in Appendix II.

Data to be Collected The data to be collected are described in the table below:

Data Output

Test record sheets documenting test results.

Spectral Mask screen captures of each test.

TIRs documenting any anomaly or test failure.

Data Analysis The test engineer will review the test record sheets collected at the end of each test trial and compare the results against the test criteria/metrics. The results and any anomalies will be peer reviewed with the test team and the documentation will be updated as necessary.

TC 1.1.2 Spectral Mask Test Objectives The objective of this sub-case is to measure and characterize the ability of the Gen2 CNR Radio to control its spectral emissions output while maintaining all of its occupied bandwidth within its spectral mask definition. This includes any out-of-band interference such as a radio carrier frequency harmonics or spurious emissions. Radios will be tested for spectral emissions and spectral mask in the SINCGARS band.

Test Configuration The Gen2 CNR Radio under test will be configured as shown in Figure 2. Testing will be conducted on a calibrated Agilent E4443A Spectrum Analyzer and JFW Model 50AA 079 Attenuator Assembly.

Tests will be performed in the SINCGARS band as set by the Mission Plan.

The procedures listed below will be completed on three (3) of the same vendor radios.

Figure 2 TC 1.1.2 Spectral Mask Test Configuration Traffic Profile The test support equipment in this test case displays the actual RF emissions from the radio and does not require either voice or data traffic to be generated or recorded.

Requirements and Test Criteria/Metrics

Test Case

HMS CNR CPD/PRD Requirements

Test Criteria/Metric

TC1.1.2 Spectral Mask

PRD 3.2.2.1: (t) The CNR Radio Set shall maintain a spurious response rejection of at least 60 dB for signal bandwidths up to 1.5 MHz and frequency offsets greater than +/- 5% from the carrier.

PRD 3.2.2.2: (t) The CNR Radio Set shall provide at least 40 dBm (+/- 2 dB) of RF output power measured at the CNR Radio RF output port for all frequencies on both channels simultaneously.

PRD 3.2.2.8: (t) The CNR Radio Set transmitted spurious output level shall be attenuated at least 50 dBc below carrier frequency when the operating at maximum power level.

Criteria:

Met: The CNR meets all Spectrum Compliance Standards.

Not Met: The CNR fails to meet Spectrum Compliance Standards.

Metric: Screenshots of test results and/or table of data.

The radio system under test requires an application for frequency allocation prior to use by end-users in the field. This application includes transmitter output characteristics as an attachment to this application and is informally known as a DD-1494. The DD-1494 application that is submitted with the CNR under test will be verified. The table below is only meant as an example of what is typically found in a DD-1494 submission. The CNR system DD-1494 spectral mask values will be used to generate the carrier offsets used to conduct the spectral mask test. If a DD-1494 application is not available, the CNR spectral mask, any spurious emissions, and harmonics will be characterized and compared against requirements defined in Conducted Emissions 106 (CE106) referenced from MIL-STD-461F.

Spectral Mask Offsets for 1.2 MHz BW

fc ± 18.75 kHz

-25 dB

fc ± 37.5 kHz

-35 dB

fc ± 75 kHz

-43 dB

Table 4 DD 1494 Spectral Mask Power Levels for Carrier Offsets This test also measures and characterizes the ability of the radio in controlling its spectral emissions output and minimize any unintended out-of-band interference. Unintended interference can be caused by the radio system affecting other communication systems or electrical devices and all emissions that are not the radio carrier signal should be minimized to the greatest extent possible.

The CNR under test is expected to adhere to its harmonic and spurious emissions as defined in the DD-1494 application. If a DD-1494 is not available, the CNRs harmonic and spurious emissions will be characterized and referenced against MIL-STD-461F Requirements for the Control of Electromagnetic Interference Characteristics of Subsystems and Equipment CE106 Conducted Emissions Antenna. The table below states the requirements from MIL-STD-461F for harmonic and spurious performance.

Harmonic Levels

2nd Harmonic (fc * 2)

-13 dBm

3rd Harmonic (fc * 3)

-13 dBm

All Other Harmonics (fc * 4…n)

-50 dBc

Spurious Emissions (Spur)

-50 dBc

Table 5 MIL-STD-461F Harmonic and Spurious Power Levels

The procedures for executing this test case are shown in the following table:

Test Procedure

Review and understand the above Test Objectives and Test Criteria/Metrics in paragraphs 1.1.1.2.1 and 1.1.1.2.4.

Configure the Test Equipment to determine Insertion Loss following the procedures in the test record sheet.

Power on the test radios and allow them to complete POST.

Select the first Preset for testing and connect the radio to the calibrated test rig as depicted in the configuration diagram above.

Following the detailed procedures in the test record sheet, tune the Spectrum Analyzer to the test frequency and set Amplitude Offset, expected Amplitude, Bandwidth and Span.

Set the Spectrum Emission Mask to the specified parameters per the test record sheet instructions.

Select Trace View and capture screenshots of spectral emissions (spectral masks and harmonics/spurious emissions) for the Gen2 CNR Radios Under Test.

Repeat the tests for all radios and all frequencies.

Record test data in the test record sheet.

Document any anomaly experienced during the test in the test record sheet and a Test Incident Report (TIR) following the steps provided in Appendix II.

Data Output

Test record sheets documenting test results.

Spectral Mask screen captures of each test.

TIRs documenting any anomaly or test failure.

The test engineer will review the test record sheets collected at the end of each test trial and compare the results against the test criteria/metrics. The results and any anomalies will be peer reviewed with the test team and the documentation will be updated as necessary.

TC 1.1.3 Operating BW Test Objectives The objective of this test case is to ensure the Gen2 CNR Radio covers the 30-88 MHz narrow band channels frequency range.

Test Configuration The Gen2 CNR Radio under test will be configured as shown in Figure 3. Testing will be conducted on a calibrated Agilent E4443A Spectrum Analyzer and JFW Model 50AA 079 Attenuator Assembly.

Tests will be performed on the listed frequency bands listed above as set by the Mission Plan.

This test will be repeated on three (3) radios.

Figure 3 TC 1.1.3 Operating BW Test Configuration Traffic Profile The test support equipment in this test case displays the actual output power level from the radio and does not require either voice or data traffic to be generated or recorded.

Requirements and Test Criteria/Metrics The requirements, test criteria, and metrics that will be collected for this test case are shown in the table below:

Test Case

HMS CNR CPD/PRD Requirements

Test Criteria/Metric

TC 1.1.3 Operating BW

PRD 3.2.6.1: (t) The CNR Radio Set shall operate SINCGARS from 30 MHz to 88 MHz.

Criteria:

Met: The CNR meets all Spectrum Compliance Standards.

Not Met: The CNR fails to meet Spectrum Compliance Standards.

Metric: Screenshots of test results.

Test Procedure

Review and understand the above Test Objectives and Test Criteria/Metrics in paragraphs 1.1.1.3.1 and 1.1.1.3.4.

Configure the Test Equipment to determine Insertion Loss following the procedures in the test record sheet.

Power on the test radios and allow them to complete POST.

Select the first Preset for testing and connect the radio to the calibrated test rig as depicted in the configuration diagram above.

Following the detailed procedures in the test record sheet, tune the Spectrum Analyzer to the test frequency and set Amplitude Offset, expected Amplitude, Bandwidth and Span.

Set the Spectrum Emission Mask to the specified parameters per the test record sheet instructions.

Select Trace View and capture screenshots of spectral emissions (spectral masks and harmonics/spurious emissions) for the Gen2 CNR Radios Under Test.

Select different frequency on the radio within the operating band and capture screenshots.

Repeat the tests for all radios and all frequencies.

Record test data in the test record sheet.

Document any anomaly experienced during the test in the test record sheet and a Test Incident Report (TIR) following the steps provided in Appendix II.

Data Output

Test record sheets documenting test results.

TIRs documenting any anomaly or test failure.

Spectral Mask screen captures of each test.

TC 1.2 SINCGARS Receive Sensitivity Test Objectives The objective of this test case is to measure the Receiver Sensitivity of the Gen2 CNR Radio when operating in the SINCGARS waveform.

Test Configuration The Gen2 CNR Radios will be configured as shown in Figure 4. System Under Test (SUT) will be installed into RF shielded Faraday boxes in the test lab. Radios will be connected into net through an Agilent Variable Attenuator. All unused ports will be terminated.

Tests will be performed on SINCGARS 30-88 MHz as set by the Mission Plan.

This test will be repeated on three (3) radios.

Figure 4 TC 1.2 SINCGARS Rx Sensitivity test Configuration Traffic Profile Manual PTT voice calls will be conducted for this test case. No data traffic profile will be required. Harvard sentences will be used as a spoken test script. Voice calls will be scored on a scale of 0 to 4 as described in Appendix V.

Requirements and Test Criteria/Metrics The requirements, test criteria, and metrics that will be collected for this test case are shown in the table below:

Test Case

HMS CNR CPD/PRD Requirements

Test Criteria/Metric

TC1.2 SINCGARS Rx Sensitivity

The CPD/PRD Requirements do not specify what the Rx sensitivity of the Gen2 CNR radio must be, only that it must meet certain range requirements when operating in specific terrain environments.

Criteria:

Metric: Rx Sensitivity measured in dBm.

Test Procedure

This test is performed concurrently with TC 5.9. Please read that test case before beginning.

Select a radio with known Tx power out to be used as the Tx Reference Radio. This radio will remain as the Tx Reference Radio for the duration of the test. Install the test radio into the Faraday box as depicted in paragraph 1.1.2.2; be sure to install a 30dB attenuator in line with the radio.

Install the System Under Test (SUT) into a Faraday box and power it on; be sure to install a 30 dB attenuator in line with the radio.

Following detailed instructions in the test record sheet, conduct PTT voice radio checks (using Harvard sentences – see Appendix V) from the Tx Reference Radio to the SUT. Increase the attenuation until clear voice is no longer heard (Voice Quality Score is 2 or less).

Decrease attenuation until clear voice is again heard (Voice Quality Scoring metric is 3 or better). Record this setting and calculate the Rx sensitivity per instructions in the test record sheet.

Repeat the tests for all radios and all frequencies and bandwidths.

Prior to powering down the radio, use the handheld temp gun to record knobs, handles, and HMI/HMI buttons. Then scan the thermo buttons for readings, add info to record sheet and save file.

Record test data in the test record sheet.

Document any anomaly experienced during the test in the test record sheet and a Test Incident Report (TIR) following the steps provided in Appendix II.

Data Output

Test record sheets documenting test results.

TIRs documenting any anomaly or test failure.

Reserved TC 1.4 SINCGARS Threshold Modes The objective of this test case is to verify that the Gen2 CNR Radio can successfully operate SINCGARS in the threshold voice and data modes specified in the CNR PRD. See table below:

Test Case Number

Test Case

TC1.4.1

SINCGARs SCPT – Voice

TC1.4.2

SINCGARs SCCT – Voice

TC1.4.3

SINCGARs FHPT – Voice

TC1.4.4

SINCGARs FHCT – Voice

TC1.4.5

SINCGARs SCPT – Data

TC1.4.6

SINCGARs SCCT –Data

TC1.4.7

SINCGARs FHPT – Data

TC1.4.8

SINCGARs FHCT – Data

TC1.4.9

16 kbps Transparent Data Mode (TDM)

TC1.4.10

SINCGARS FH2/FH3 Hopping Mode (repeat select CT/CT2 Voice and Data subtests)

TC1.4.11

SINCGARS F1/F2 Retransmit

TC1.4.12

SINCGARS FHM / LNE

TC1.4.13

SINCGARS Voice mode testing

TC1.4.14

SINCGARs CT2 – Voice

TC1.4.15

SINCGARs CT2 – Data

TC 1.4.1 SINCGARs SCPT – Voice Test Objectives The objective of this test case is to verify the Gen2 CNR can successfully operate the threshold voice modes of SINCGARS.

Test Configuration The following test setup will be used to demonstrate the ability of the Gen2 CNR to support the SINCGARS voice modes. Two (2) CNR radios with presets configured for the SINCGARS Voice modes is shown in Figure 5.

Figure 5 TC 1.4.1 SINCGARs SCPT – Voice Traffic Profile Once radios are configured and successfully connected via SINCGARS, 30 voice calls will be made; 15 voice calls transmitted from CNR 1 and received on CNR 2, and 15 calls will be transmitted from CNR 2 and received on CNR 1. Calls will alternate between transmit and receive. A standard voice count will be conducted and manually scored for each call.

Requirements and Test Criteria/Metrics The requirements, test criteria, and metrics that will be collected for this test case are shown in the table below:

Test Case

HMS CNR CPD/PRD Requirements

Test Criteria/Metric

TC1.4.1 SINCGARs SCPT – Voice

PRD 3.2.6.6: (t) The CNR Radio Set, when operating SINCGARS, shall meet JITC Waveform Standards Conformance Test and JITC Interoperability Test in accordance with MIL-STD-188-241-1, and MIL-STD-188-241-2 for the modes identified as thresholds in Paragraph 7.1, with all non-conformances approved by PEO C3T.

Criteria:

Met: Call Completion percentage => 85%.

Not Met: Call Completion percentage < 85%.

Test Procedure

Review the test objective and test criteria/metric in paragraphs 1.1.3.1.1 and 1.1.3.1.4.

Fill out a test record sheet at start of test and capture required information in the test record sheet during the trial.

The test engineer will set attenuation to a nominal input level roughly 20db above sensitivity.

The test engineer will make 10 calls and 3 runs of voice communications to verify successful voice calls across radios.

Record test data in the test record sheet.

Document any anomaly experienced during the test in the test record sheet and a Test Incident Report (TIR) following the steps provided in Appendix II.

Data Output

Test record sheets documenting voice call scores.

TIRs documenting any anomaly or test failure.

TC 1.4.2 SINCGARs SCCT – Voice Test Objectives The objective of this test case is to verify the Gen2 CNR can successfully operate the threshold voice modes of SINCGARS.

Test Configuration The following test setup will be used to demonstrate the ability of the Gen2 CNR to support the SINCGARS voice modes. Two CNR radios with presets configured for the SINCGARS Voice modes as shown in Figure 6:

Figure 6 TC 1.4.2 SINCGARs SCCT – Voice Traffic Profile Once radios are configured and successfully connected via SINCGARS, 30 voice calls will be made; 15 voice calls transmitted from CNR 1 and received on CNR 2, and 15 calls will be transmitted from CNR 2 and received on CNR 1. Calls will alternate between transmit and receive. A standard voice count will be conducted and manually scored for each call.

Requirements and Test Criteria/Metrics The requirements, test criteria, and metrics that will be collected for this test case are shown in the table below:

Test Case

HMS CNR CPD/PRD Requirements

Test Criteria/Metric

TC1.4.2 SINCGARs SCCT – Voice

Criteria:

Test Procedure

Review the test objective and test criteria/metric in paragraphs 1.1.3.2.1 and 1.1.3.2.4.

Fill out a test record sheet at start of test and capture required information in the test record sheet during the trial.

The test engineer will set attenuation to a nominal input level roughly 20db above sensitivity.

The test engineer will make 10 calls and 3 runs of voice communications to verify successful voice calls across radios.

Record test data in the test record sheet.

Document any anomaly experienced during the test in the test record sheet and a Test Incident Report (TIR) following the steps provided in Appendix II.

Data Output

Test record sheets documenting voice call scores.

TIRs documenting any anomaly or test failure.

TC 1.4.3 SINCGARs FHPT – Voice Test Objectives The objective of this test case is to verify the Gen2 CNR can successfully operate the threshold voice modes of SINCGARS.

Figure 7 TC 1.4.3 SINCGARs FHPT – Voice Traffic Profile Once radios are configured and successfully connected via SINCGARS, 30 voice calls will be made; 15 voice calls transmitted from CNR 1 and received on CNR 2, and 15 calls will be transmitted from CNR 2 and received on CNR 1. Calls will alternate between transmit and receive. A standard voice count will be conducted and manually scored for each call.

Requirements and Test Criteria/Metrics The requirements, test criteria, and metrics that will be collected for this test case are shown in the table below:

Test Case

HMS CNR CPD/PRD Requirements

Test Criteria/Metric

TC1.4.3 SINCGARs FHPT – Voice

Criteria:

Test Procedure

Review the test objective and test criteria/metric in paragraphs 1.1.3.3.1 and 1.1.3.3.4.

Fill out a test record sheet at start of test and capture required information in the test record sheet during the trial.

The test engineer will set attenuation to a nominal input level roughly 20db above sensitivity.

The test engineer will make 10 calls and 3 runs of voice communications to verify successful voice calls across radios.

Record test data in the test record sheet.

Document any anomaly experienced during the test in the test record sheet and a Test Incident Report (TIR) following the steps provided in Appendix II.

Data Output

Test record sheets documenting voice call scores.

TIRs documenting any anomaly or test failure.

TC 1.4.4 SINCGARs FHCT – Voice Test Objectives The objective of this test case is to verify the Gen2 CNR can successfully operate the threshold voice modes of SINCGARS.

Figure 8 TC 1.4.4 SINCGARs FHCT – Voice Traffic Profile Once radios are configured and successfully connected via SINCGARS, 30 voice calls will be made; 15 voice calls transmitted from CNR 1 and received on CNR 2, and 15 calls will be transmitted from CNR 2 and received on CNR 1. Calls will alternate between transmit and receive. A standard voice count will be conducted and manually scored for each call.

Requirements and Test Criteria/Metrics The requirements, test criteria, and metrics that will be collected for this test case are shown in the table below:

Test Case

HMS CNR CPD/PRD Requirements

Test Criteria/Metric

TC1.4.4 SINCGARs FHCT – Voice

Criteria:

Test Procedure

Review the test objective and test criteria/metric in paragraphs 1.1.3.4.1 and 1.1.3.4.4.

Fill out a test record sheet at start of test and capture required information in the test record sheet during the trial.

The test engineer will set attenuation to a nominal input level roughly 20db above sensitivity.

The test engineer will make 10 calls and 3 runs of voice communications to verify successful voice calls across radios.

Record test data in the test record sheet.

Document any anomaly experienced during the test in the test record sheet and a Test Incident Report (TIR) following the steps provided in Appendix II.

Data Output

Test record sheets documenting voice call scores.

TIRs documenting any anomaly or test failure.

TC 1.4.5 SINCGARs SCPT – Data Test Objectives The objective of this test case is to verify the Gen2 CNR can successfully operate the threshold Data modes (1200, 2400, 4800, 9600 kbps) of SINCGARS.

Figure 9 TC1.4.6 CNRs connected SINCGARS for Data testing Traffic Profile Once radios are configured and successfully connected via SINCGARS, data will be transmitted from CNR 1 and received on CNR 2; data will also be transmitted from CNR 2 and received on CNR 1 at the following data rates 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600 kbps.

Requirements and Test Criteria/Metrics The requirements, test criteria, and metrics that will be collected for this test case are shown in the table below:

Test Case

HMS CNR CPD/PRD Requirements

Test Criteria/Metric

TC1.4.5 SINCGARs SCPT – Data

Criteria:

Met: Bit error rate =< 10e-05 Not Met: Bit error rate > 10e-05

Test Procedure

Review the test objective and test criteria/metric in paragraphs 1.1.3.5.1 and 1.1.3.5.4.

Fill out a test record sheet at start of test and capture required information in the test record sheet during the trial.

Configure FireBERD for each data rate.

Set up Device under test in the above test configuration in paragraph 1.1.3.5.2.

Record test data in the test record sheet.

Document any anomaly experienced during the test in the test record sheet and a Test Incident Report (TIR) following the steps provided in Appendix II.

Data Output

Test record sheets documenting voice call scores.

TIRs documenting any anomaly or test failure.

TC 1.4.6 SINCGARs SCCT – Data Test Objectives The objective of this test case is to verify the Gen2 CNR can successfully operate the threshold Data modes (1200, 2400, 4800, 9600 bps) of SINCGARS.

Test Configuration The following test setup will be used to demonstrate the ability of the Gen2 CNR to support the SINCGARS data modes. Two (2) CNR radios with presets configured for the SINCGARS Data modes as shown in Figure 10:

Figure 10 TC 1.4.6 SINCGARs SCPT – Data Traffic Profile Once radios are configured and successfully connected via SINCGARS, data will be transmitted from CNR 1 and received on CNR 2, data will also be transmitted from CNR 2 and received on CNR 1 at the following data rates 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600 bps.

Requirements and Test Criteria/Metrics The requirements, test criteria, and metrics that will be collected for this test case are shown in the table below:

Test Case

HMS CNR CPD/PRD Requirements

Test Criteria/Metric

TC1.4.6 SINCGARs SCCT – Data

Criteria:

Met: Bit error rate =< 10e-05.

Not Met: Bit error rate > 10e-05.

Test Procedure

Review the test objective and test criteria/metric in paragraphs 1.1.3.6.1 and 1.1.3.6.4.

Fill out a test record sheet at start of test and capture required information in the test record sheet during the trial.

Configure FireBERD for each data rate.

Set up Device under test in the above test configuration in paragraph 1.1.3.6.2.

Record test data in the test record sheet.

Document any anomaly experienced during the test in the test record sheet and a Test Incident Report (TIR) following the steps provided in Appendix II.

Data Output

Test record sheets documenting Bit Error Rate.

TIRs documenting any anomaly or test failure.

TC 1.4.7 SINCGARs FHPT – Data Test Objectives The objective of this test case is to verify the Gen2 CNR can successfully operate the threshold Data modes (1200, 2400, 4800, 9600 bps) of SINCGARS.

Figure 11 TC 1.4.7 SINCGARs FHPT – Data Traffic Profile Once radios are configured and successfully connected via SINCGARS, data will be transmitted from CNR 1 and received on CNR 2, data will also be transmitted from CNR 2 and received on CNR 1 at the following data rates 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600 bps.

Requirements and Test Criteria/Metrics The requirements, test criteria, and metrics that will be collected for this test case are shown in the table below:

Test Case

HMS CNR CPD/PRD Requirements

Test Criteria/Metric

TC1.4.7 SINCGARs FHCT – Data

Criteria:

Met: Bit error rate => 0%.

Not Met: Call Completion percentage < 0%.

Test Procedure

Review the test objective and test criteria/metric in paragraphs 1.1.3.7.1 and 1.1.3.7.4.

Fill out a test record sheet at start of test and capture required information in the test record sheet during the trial.

Configure FireBERD for each data rate.

Set up Device under test in the above test configuration in paragraph 1.1.3.7.2.

Record test data in the test record sheet.

Document any anomaly experienced during the test in the test record sheet and a Test Incident Report (TIR) following the steps provided in Appendix II.

Data Output

Test record sheets documenting Bit Error Rate.

TIRs documenting any anomaly or test failure.

TC 1.4.8 SINCGARs FHCT – Data Test Objectives The objective of this test case is to verify the Gen2 CNR can successfully operate the threshold Data modes (1200, 2400, 4800, 9600 bps) of SINCGARS.

Figure 12 TC 1.4.8 SINCGARs FHCT – Data Traffic Profile Once radios are configured and successfully connected via SINCGARS, data will be transmitted from CNR 1 and received on CNR 2, data will also be transmitted from CNR 2 and received on CNR 1 at the following data rates 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600 bps.

Requirements and Test Criteria/Metrics The requirements, test criteria, and metrics that will be collected for this test case are shown in the table below:

Test Case

HMS CNR CPD/PRD Requirements

Test Criteria/Metric

TC1.4.8 SINCGARs FHCT – Data

Criteria:

Met: Bit error rate =< 10e-04.

Not Met: Bit error rate > 10e-04.

Test Procedure

Review the test objective and test criteria/metric in paragraphs 1.1.3.8.1 and 1.1.3.8.4.

Fill out a test record sheet at start of test and capture required information in the test record sheet during the trial.

Configure FireBERD for each data rate.

Set up Device under test in the above test configuration in paragraph 1.1.3.8.2.

Record test data in the test record sheet.

Document any anomaly experienced during the test in the test record sheet and a Test Incident Report (TIR) following the steps provided in Appendix II.

Data Output

Test record sheets documenting Bit Error Rate.

TIRs documenting any anomaly or test failure.

TC 1.4.9 16 kbps Transparent Data Mode (TDM) Test Objectives The objective of this test case is to verify the Gen2 CNR can successfully operate the threshold Data modes (16 kbps) of SINCGARS.

Figure 13 TC 1.4.9 16 kbps Transparent Data Mode (TDM) Traffic Profile Once radios are configured and successfully connected via SINCGARS, data will be transmitted from CNR 1 and received on CNR 2, data will also be transmitted from CNR 2 and received on CNR 1 at the following data rate of 16 kbps.

Requirements and Test Criteria/Metrics The requirements, test criteria, and metrics that will be collected for this test case are shown in the table below:

Test Case

HMS CNR CPD/PRD Requirements

Test Criteria/Metric

TC1.4.9 16 kbps Transparent Data Mode (TDM)

PRD 3.2.6.6: (t) The CNR Radio Set, when operating SINCGARS, shall meet JITC Waveform Standards Conformance Test and JITC Interoperability Test in accordance with MIL-STD-188-241-1, and MIL-STD-188-241-2 for the modes identified as threshold in Paragraph 7.1, with all non-conformances approved by PEO C3T.

Criteria:

Test Procedure

Review the test objective and test criteria/metric in paragraphs 1.1.3.9.1 and 1.1.3.9.4.

Fill out a test record sheet at start of test and capture required information in the Test Record sheet during the trial.

Configure FireBERD for each data rate.

Set up Device under test in the above test configuration in paragraph 1.1.3.9.2.

Record test data in Data Collection table.

Document any anomaly experienced during the test in the test record sheet and a Test Incident Report (TIR) following the steps provided in Appendix II.

Data Output

Test record sheets documenting Bit Error Rate.

TIRs documenting any anomaly or test failure.

TC 1.4.10 SINCGARS FH2 Hopping Mode (repeat select FHCT Voice and Data subtests) Test Objectives The following objectives are tested in this test case:

1. Verify the CNR can successfully operate the threshold CNR FH2 voice mode of SINCGARS.

2. Verify the CNR can successfully operate the threshold CNR FH2 4800 and 4800N data rates.

3. Verify the CNR can successfully operate the threshold CNR FH3 voice mode of SINCGARS.

4. Verify the CNR can successfully operate the threshold CNR FH3 4800 and 4800N data rates.

Test Configuration The following test setup will be used to demonstrate the ability of the CNR to support the SINCGARS voice and data modes in the FH mode. Two (2) CNR radios with presets configured for the correct SINCGARS Voice and Data modes as shown in Figure 14 and Figure 15:

Figure 14 TC 1.4.10 SINCGARs FH Hopping Master (FH2/FH3 Voice and Data)

Figure 15 TC 1.4.10 CNR s connected SINCGARS for data testing Traffic Profile In Part One of testing radios will be configured and successfully connected via SINCGARS, 30 voice calls will be made; 15 voice calls transmitted from CNR 1 and received on CNR 2, and 15 calls will be transmitted from CNR 2 and received on CNR 1.

Calls will alternate between transmit and receive. A standard voice count will be conducted and manually scored for each call.

In Part Two of the test, the radios will be configured and successfully connected via SINCGARS; data will be transmitted from CNR 1 and received on CNR 2, data will also be transmitted from CNR 2 and received on CNR 1 at the following data rates 4800, 4800N bps.

Requirements and Test Criteria/Metrics The requirements, test criteria, and metrics that will be collected for this test case are shown in the table below:

Test Case

HMS CNR CPD/PRD Requirements

Test Criteria/Metric

TC1.4.10 SINCGARs FH2 Hopping Master (Voice)

PRD 3.2.6.6: (t) The CNR Radio Set shall obtain a Joint Operability Test Command (JITC) Waveform Software Conformance Test (WSCT) report for SINCGARS with all Major findings approved by PEO C3T, for MIL-STD-188-241-1, and MIL-STD-188-241-2 in accordance with the modes identified as threshold in Paragraph 7.1.

Criteria:

Met: Call Completion Percentage => 85%.

Not Met: Call Completion Percentage < 85%.

TC1.4.10 SINCGARs FH2 Hopping Master (Data)

Criteria:

Met: Bit error rate =< 10e-04.

Not Met: Bit error rate > 10e-04.

TC1.4.10 SINCGARs FH3 Hopping Master (Voice)

Criteria:

Met: Call Completion Percentage => 85%.

Not Met: Call Completion Percentage < 85%.

TC1.4.10 SINCGARs FH3 Hopping Master (Data)

Criteria:

Test Procedure

Review the test objective and test criteria/metric in paragraphs 1.1.3.10.1 and 1.1.3.10.4.

Fill out a test record sheet at start of test and capture required information in the Test Record sheet during the trial.

The test engineer will set attenuation to a nominal input level roughly 20db above sensitivity.

The test engineer will set the FH mode (FH2 or FH3).

The test engineer will make ten (10) calls and three (3) runs of voice communications to verify successful voice calls across radios.

Record test voice information in Data Collection table.

Configure FireBERD for each data rate.

Set up Device under test in the above test configuration in paragraph 1.1.3.10.2.

Record test data in the test record sheet.

Test will rerun test with next FH supported mode.

Document any anomaly experienced during the test in the test record sheet and a Test Incident Report (TIR) following the steps provided in Appendix II.

Data Output

Test record sheets documenting voice call scores.

Test record sheets documenting BER data scores.

TIRs documenting any anomaly or test failure.

TC 1.4.11 SINCGARS F1/F2 Retransmit Test Objectives The objectives of this test case are to measure:

1. The ability of the Gen2 CNR to support F1/F2 data relay in FH/FH, FH/SC, and SC/SC modes.

Test Configuration The following test setup will be used to demonstrate the ability of the Gen2 CNR to support route and retransmission between two channels of SINCGARS. The Gen2 CNR radios will be set up with presets of different SINCAGRS modes and bridged internally as shown in Figure 16:

Figure 16 TC 1.4.11 SINCGARS F1/F2 Retransmit Traffic Profile Voice calls will be used to verify F1/F2 communication.

Requirements and Test Criteria/Metrics The requirements, test criteria, and metrics that will be collected for this test case are shown in the table below:

Test Case

HMS CNR CPD/PRD Requirements

Test Criteria/Metric

TC1.4.11 SINCGARS F1/F2 Retransmit

PRD 3.2.3.5: (t) The CNR Radio Set shall provide internal route and retransmission capabilities as defined by the threshold combinations in Table 3‑1. (Note: The Route and Retransmit (RnR) capability includes two functions at the same security classification level: the route capability enabling information exchange between two different waveforms; and the retransmit capability enabling information exchange between different radio frequencies using the same waveform. “Internal” RnR will be performed internally within one (1) two-channel R/T. “External” RnR will utilize external device(s) (e.g., legacy SINCGARS F1/F2 retransmission audio cable for voice; router, etc. for data) to perform routing or retransmission of data or voice between any two (2) channels on two (2) separate two-channel R/Ts.)

Criteria:

Met: Call Completion percentage => 85% Not Met: Call Completion percentage < 85%

TC1.4.11 SINCGARS F1/F2 Retransmit

Criteria:

Met: Call Completion percentage => 85% Not Met: Call Completion percentage < 85%

Test Procedure

Review the test objective and test criteria/metric in paragraphs 1.1.3.11.1 and 1.1.3.11.4.

Fill out a test record sheet at start of test and capture required information in the Test Record sheet during the trial.

The test engineer will set attenuation to a nominal input level roughly 20db above sensitivity.

The test engineer will run voice communications to verify successful voice calls across radios.

Record test data in the test record sheet.

Document any anomaly experienced during the test in the test record sheet and a Test Incident Report (TIR) following the steps provided in Appendix II.

Data Output

Test record sheets documenting voice call scores.

TIRs documenting any anomaly or test failure.

TC 1.4.12 SINCGARS FHM / LNE

Test Objectives The objectives of this test case are to measure the ability of the Gen 2 CNR radio to support Frequency Hop Master mode…

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