Americas Asia-Pacific EMEA




SAT-GE










                                                                                                                                                             
 

DataPath MobiLink(TM) Enables High-Bandwidth Communications On-the-Move for Military Vehicles

 

 

 

Aug. 12

DataPath, Inc.,  introduces DataPath MobiLink(TM), an easy-to-deploy communications on-the-move (COTM) solution that delivers cost-effective, mobile network-centric warfare and first responder capabilities. MobiLink incorporates standard communications electronics and delivers them in a newly designed, compact package that enables integrated UHF/VHF land mobile radio (LMR) and satellite COTM, transforming almost any U.S. military vehicle into a command post on wheels. 

MobiLink features an innovative system that mounts on a standard SINCGARS MT-6352 tray in military vehicles. A hub vehicle equipped with MobiLink supports high-bandwidth capability to send and receive video, data and voice communications between many vehicles and users. MobiLink offers an everything-over-IP (EoIP) network link and establishes a robust local wireless network anywhere it is needed to go.

MobiLink operates with the push-to-talk simplicity of LMR systems, combining ease of use with beyond-line-of-sight capability. Because it is preprogrammed, using MobiLink requires no specialized satellite communications (SATCOM) training. Therefore, the frontline fighter or first responder is free to focus on the mission at hand rather than the communications equipment.

"MobiLink enables a mobile command post by providing the increased, on-the-move bandwidth needed to support and process voice, data, short wave infrared, night vision, and UAV reconnaissance video applications," said Dave Helfgott, president and CEO of DataPath. "This empowers frontline fighters and commanders with greater speed, mobility and situational awareness. MobiLink's advanced COTM technology makes it easier for them to do their jobs more effectively."

"DataPath is the leading innovator in providing solutions to the over-the-horizon mobile communications problem," said Brad Curran, a senior industry analyst at Frost & Sullivan and a retired signals intelligence/electronic warfare chief for the U.S. Marine Corps. "Their willingness to deploy with the troops gives them a unique understanding of operational communications needs and the ability to integrate new equipment and techniques with existing technology."