Talon Radio (RT-8200)

The Collins Aerospace Talon RT- 8200 is designed to give you the best value in features, technology and growth capabilities. This series of receiver-transmitters features a digital radio architecture that enables easy reprogramming with different waveforms and operating modes through the use of digital signal processing technology.

Software programmable

Flexible, software-programmable V/UHF communication system capable of operating frequency-hopping waveforms HaveQuick I/ II, SATURN, U.S. SINCGARS, Talon, Talon II and Quicklook 1A, as well as, Encryption A and Citadel™ encryption.

Certified/qualified airborne Citadel radio

An airborne radio that provides secure communication with Harris V/ UHF manpack and handheld radios using Harris' Citadel™ encryption and / or Harris Quicklook1A.

Proven, reliable and tested

The Talon product line leverages the over 40,000 AN/ARC-210 radios fielded in over 40 countries and on more than 140 platform types, therefore eliminating reliability and performance risk.

Features & benefits

• VHF/UHF (30-400 MHz) voice/data communications
• Available with multiple ECCM options, including: Have Quick I/II (STANAG 4246), SATURN (STANAG 4372), TALON & TALON II waveforms (country unique identifier), SINCGARS, Harris Quicklook 1A (30-108MHz)
• Includes multiple encryption options, including: Harris Citadel Chip (hardware), Talon Encryption A (software)
• Maritime mode: 57 pre-programmed preset channels, ship/shore selection, automatically applies offset
• Capable of scanning up to four preset channels
• Dedicated 243 MHz / 121.5 MHz guard receiver
• Automatic Direction Finder (ADF) interface
• Compatible with ICAO Annex 10 and ED-23B, including FM immunity (8.33 kHz operation)
• Interfaces with Type I NATO encryption
• Control via MIL-STD-1553 or remote control
• Software reprogrammable in the field