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KSS-17B Airborne communication suite

KSS-17B airborne communication suite is designed for two way telephone radio communication between the crew and ground control units, other aircraft to transmit the information on the A/C location, as well as for intercommunication between crew members.

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Airborne communication suite functions:

  • open telephone radio communication in V/UHF, HF ranges for the crew with ground control centres and interacting aircraft, equipped with the equipment, which can provide joint operation;
  • internal telephone communications for the crew and cargo cabin users;
  • internal telephone communications with ground maintenance personnel (GMP) during preflight preparation;
  • audio warning of the crew about the emergencies;
  • listening to automatic direction finder (ADF) signals, radio navigation system (NAV) signals and special signal transducers (SST);
  • generation and transmission of the information on the A/C location and other parameters, as well as exchange with messages via Iridium satellite communications channel;
  • public addressing for cargo cabin;
  • external public addressing;
  • transmission of the crew telephone conversations to cockpit voice recorder.


Components:

  • V/UHF Prima-DMV-1A radio - 1 pcs
  • VHF Prima-MV radio - 1 pcs
  • HF Prima-KV radio - 1 pcs
  • МS2М-А communications module: - 1 pcs
    • CIMS-A digital integral communications module - 1 pcs
    • B8-171 radio control panel- 2 pcs
    • B7-171 user panel for helicopeter technician - 1 pcs
    • B7-29А4 user panel for external load operator - 1 pcs

  • LFA 2х10 passenger addressing system - 1 pcs:
  • 5КZ-16 loudspeaker - 6 pcs.
  • SGU-600 external public addressing system - 1 pcs
  • АМR-0.38BV antenna - 1 pcs
  • АМR-0.38BN antenna - 1 pcs
  • SSKM-R1 satellite communications system terminal - 1 pcs
  • ABS-1 wireless intercom system - 1 pcs.


Specifications

Parameter Value
Frequency range, MHz
- HF 2,0 - 29,999
- VHF2 118 - 136,990
- VHF-UHF 30 - 87,975, 100 - 149,975; 156 - 173,975, 220 - 399,975
Frequency spacing, KHz
- HF 0,1
- VHF2 25; 8,33
- VHF-UHF 25; 8,33
Emission classes
- HF A3E/H3E, J3E
- VHF2 A3E
- VHF-UHF F3EJN, A3EJN, G3EJN
Output power of radio sets at load equivalent, W
- HF min 200
- VHF2 10
- VHF-UHF 20 for A3EJ; 30 for G3EJN, F3EJN
Maximum radio communications range, km
- HF up to 2000
- VHF2 radio line of sight ground-aircraft up to 200, aircraft-aircraft up to 250
- VHF-UHF radio line of sight ground-aircraft up to 200, aircraft-aircraft up to 300
The number of voice channels up to 3
Power consumtion (DC, 27V), W, max 2100 (Tx mode)
Assigned lifetime, years 25
Weight, kg 65
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KSS-17 (PDF , 3 Mb)