Forward Operating Base Communications
Sustained comms in denied, degraded, and austere environments. When VHF/UHF is jammed, SATCOM is unavailable, and the grid is gone — HF keeps the FOB connected. Solar-rechargeable. Days of operation.
View ProductsThe Problem
Peer and near-peer adversaries target communications infrastructure as a first-order priority — jamming VHF/UHF frequencies, degrading SATCOM links, and attacking power networks. A FOB that depends on a single communications path or external power is a FOB that can be isolated. PACE planning is not optional in LSCO — and the Emergency path needs to work when everything else has failed.
The PTS Solution
PTS provides the full communications stack for FOB operations across all PACE tiers — from SINCGARS and PRC-117G primary VHF/SATCOM capability, to HF NVIS as the contingency/emergency path when the network goes down. The E-Kit™ HF configuration delivers days of self-contained operation on battery with solar recharge, GPS-independent, infrastructure-independent — still up when everything else is not.
Featured Products
E-Kit™ HF Configuration
Complete HF FOB kit — PRC-150/PRC-160 PSDS, solar power, RAVEN NVIS antenna, 7m mast
L3Harris PSDS (HF)
AN/PRC-150 and AN/PRC-160 — HF NVIS manpack radio docking for FOB contingency comms
L3Harris PSDS (VHF/SATCOM)
AN/PRC-117G — primary VHF/UHF/SATCOM capability for FOB networks
SINCGARS PSDS
RT-1523 ASIP — VHF FM interoperability for legacy FOB voice nets
Battery Replacement Unit (BEHR-0001 v2)
Operate PRC-117G, PRC-160, PRC-158, PRC-167 from AC or DC — eliminate battery logistics at the FOB
RAVEN NVIS Antenna
Broadband HF NVIS — 1.8–30 MHz, no tuner required, under 5 min deploy
IAM-D 7m Mast
HF mast — optimal NVIS radiation pattern, one-operator erection
Key Capabilities
PACE Emergency Path
HF NVIS via PRC-150/PRC-160 provides 50–1,000 mile regional communications without line-of-sight, GPS, or satellite dependency — the E path when everything else is jammed or degraded.
Sustained Off-Grid Operation
E-Kit™ battery operates for multiple days; solar configuration (two 120W panels) recharges fully in ~8 hours — sustains operations through generator failures and fuel shortages.
Battery Logistics Eliminated
PTS Battery Replacement Unit allows key radios to run from FOB AC/DC power continuously — battery resupply reserved for dismounted and patrol operations only.
DDIL-Proven
HF communications are inherently DDIL-resilient — operate entirely without external infrastructure, GPS, or satellite dependency.
TAK-Integrated Training
Supports TAK-integrated training environments, enabling units to run TAK ecosystem tools alongside continuous HF/VHF/UHF radio operations without battery constraints — reinforcing PACE planning habits before deployment.
Forward-Deployed
“PTS PSDS units have deployed with airborne forces to a contingency Forward Operating Base on the first lift. Soldiers established tactical communications within minutes of landing.”
All PTS solutions are available through GSA Schedule, CHS-6 / Leidos, FedMall, DLA TLS, and direct order. Government Purchase Card accepted.
See all procurement options →Frequently Asked Questions
PTS provides equipment across all PACE tiers. For primary and alternate: SINCGARS PSDS and L3Harris PRC-117G PSDS for VHF/UHF/SATCOM. For contingency and emergency: L3Harris PRC-150/PRC-160 PSDS and E-Kit™ HF configuration providing NVIS communications 50–1,000 miles without GPS, satellite, or line-of-sight requirements. HF is the communications path that works when everything else has been jammed or degraded.
Yes. The PTS E-Kit™ includes a portable power source that operates independently of any external power grid. The solar configuration recharges fully in approximately 8 hours in full sun. The power source also accepts AC and DC vehicle power when available.
PTS E-Kit™ HF configuration supports the L3Harris AN/PRC-150 and AN/PRC-160 with the RAVEN NVIS broadband folded dipole antenna and 7m IAM-D integrated mast. Operates 50–1,000 mile regional HF via NVIS with ALE automatic frequency selection — entirely GPS-independent and infrastructure-independent. This is the Emergency communications path in a DDIL environment.
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