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Products and Services > Defence > XBT-2000
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XBT-2000
Solid - StateX - Band Radar Location Transponder
- Tellumat’s XBT-2000 radar location transponder is based on the successful previous
generation magnetron-based XBT product.
- The completely solid-state implementation offers advantages of higher reliability, no
periodic maintenance, longer transmitter life and lower power consumption, resulting
in a more versatile product with a lower life-cycle cost.
- Receiver and transmitter frequencies are independently programmable and may be
matched to a particular radar for on-frequency reply, or may be set to the international
beacon-mode frequencies.
- The frequencies and other parameters are set using an RS 232 serial port.
- The XBT-2000 Transponder is typically used for location of drop-zones for airborne
support operations. The equipment is designed for man-pack use and is deployed by
personnel on the ground.
- The transponder may be either attended or left in a standby mode, ready for activation
by a radar interrogation. Alternatively, the equipment may be remotely controlled by
either of two methods:
- by a cable of up to 20 metres length, allowing the antenna to be raised clear of
surrounding terrain or vegetation.
- by an optional VHF radio telemetry package, allowing unattended operation with
control from a remote site or an aircraft.
- The equipment may also be used for the location of helicopter landing platforms such
as oil-rigs or a ship. An alternative package suitable for mast-mounting is available for
marine applications.
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