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Harris radio system gains NSA certification

The U.S. National Security Agency has given Type-1 certification to Harris Corporation's new radio system to transmit classified images and data.

By Richard Tomkins
Harris Corporations' new RF-300H radio system, pictured, has been approved by the National Security Agency for transmission of classified data, the company announced on Monday. Photo courtesy Harris Corporation
Harris Corporations' new RF-300H radio system, pictured, has been approved by the National Security Agency for transmission of classified data, the company announced on Monday. Photo courtesy Harris Corporation

March 13 (UPI) -- Harris Corporation's new Falcon III RF-300H wideband HF manpack radio system has received certification from the U.S. National Security Agency.

The NSA Type-1 certification allows the system to transmit classified images, maps and other data files from beyond-line-of-sight environments, the company announced Monday.

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"This RF-300H NSA certification allows us to continue providing leading-edge secure communications technology to the warfighter who needs to be prepared for any situation," Chris Young, president of Harris Communication Systems, said in a press release.

Harris said its RF-300H system is 20 percent smaller and lighter than the company's previous radios. It also can transmit data as much as 10 times faster than previous systems and is a reliable alternative to satellite communications for beyond line-of-sight communications.

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