Satellite Communications UHF Tactical, simple voice & data communication services UHF UHF equipment is lightweight, easy to use, acquires a satellite link easily and for personnel who need a quick and simple way of communicating to command and control - similarly to a mobile/cell phone. Paired UHF channels on Skynet 5 provide generous link margins to allow a wide range of users and equipment on the service. As a trusted and secure milsatcom service provider, Airbus Defence and Space’s Skynet 5 UHF channels are fully coordinated with NATO standards to ensure usability and interoperability. FACT: Each Skynet 5 has 9 tuneable UHF channels, except Skynet 5D which has 11. All of which provide dedicated TACSAT, DAMA and IW services. Key Benefits: Key Features: • Lightweight, mobile communications capability in remote locations • 24/7 customer and network support • Tuneable 5kHz and 25kHz channels in short timescales • High EIRP enabling higher data rates, smaller terminals & connectivity in built up areas (i.e. areas with high tree coverage) • Dedicated TACSAT, DAMA and IW services • • Accessible by a wide range of users & equipment Skynet 5’s are hardened, secure and high powered military satellites 180 160 140 120 100 80 60 40 20 0 20 40 80 60 40 20 .8˚ Sk W y Sk net 4 yn C et 1 ˚ 5A W 6˚E Sk NIVB yn Sk et 24 yn 5B .7˚E et 4E 25˚E 33 Sk ˚E yn et 5D 53 ˚E C t5 ne Sk y 40 yn et 4F 34 20 17 ˚W 0 Sk 10767tl © Airbus DS Aug 2014. This document is not contractual. Subject to change without notice. Product and company names mentioned herein may be trademarks or trade names of their respective owners. All rights reserved. UHF services on Skynet 5 are ideal for military and government users who are on the tactical edge, in remote locations and require mobile, simple to use, voice and data connectivity. UHF Service Coverage on Skynet 5 Our Skynet 4’s and NATO 4B also provide UHF services Airbus Defence and Space – Communication, Intelligence, Security Stage 1 Gunnels Wood Road Stevenage Hertfordshire SG1 2AS United Kingdom PHONE: +44 (0)1438 313456 FAX: +44 (0)1438 773637 www.satcom-airbusds.com 60 80 100 120 140 160 180