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The Performance StandardWESCAM’s MX-POD transmits reliable highquality digital video and audio signals in realtime to fixed or portable ground receive sites.The MX-POD is an externally mounted antennapod, which houses two antennas. 1) The High Gain antenna is an auto-steering antenna that sends a narrow focused microwave signal for a long signal range. 2) The second antenna is an Omni- Directional antenna that provides circular beam dispersion from the MX-POD for close-proximity tactical situations. It also allows multiple distributed receivers in a wide area (e.g. HandHeld Receivers) to simultaneously receive the microwave downlink signal.Together, the High Gain and Omni-Directionalantennas provide both maximum range andtactical performance.

Digital TransmissionThe MX-POD transmits the microwave signalproduced by a COFDM digital transmitter unitwithin the aircraft. The COFDM transmitterprovides digital high quality video, audio anddata, fully encrypted signal transmissionsunder difficult conditions. Image reception isalso possible under non-line-of-sight conditions (for short range transmission).

Automatic Antenna SteeringThe communications, antenna steering andcontrol are integrated into WESCAM’s MX turrets. Control of the steerable antenna isbased upon high accuracy aircraft position andheading information from the MX-GEO's GPSand inertial navigation units. No additional external gyro's, compass or compass calibrations are required. For long range transmission to steerable antenna fixedground receive sites, aircraft position is downlinked, which enables automatic receivesite tracking of the aircraft.

MX FamilyThe MX turret integration controls the MX-POD. The integration of camera and antenna control, overlay generation, video distribution and switching in a single unit significantly reduces overall system complexity and weight. All system status andcontrol information are placed on video overlays on the operators video monitor resulting in a standard operating interfacewhich is both simple to use and highly flexible.

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THE MX-POD DIGITAL TRANSMISSION SYSTEM OFFERS:

MX-PODROCK SOLIDFLIGHT PROVEN

Ideal for: Medium-Altitude Covert Intelligence, Surveillance & Reconnaissance, SAR missions

Airborne Installations: Fixed-Wing, Rotary-Wing

WESCAM’s MX-POD

MX-15 installed on Bell 407

MX-POD installed

Diversity Rx

BMS-Hand Controller

ROCK SOLIDFLIGHT PROVEN

AS 9100

BUREAU VERITASCertification

No 217551

Inquiries: 1 800 668 4355sales.wescam@l-3com.com

WESCAM has a policy of continuous product improvement. Specification are therefore subject to change without notice.

60938B / January 2011

MX-POD

Antenna #1 - High Gain DirectionalType: 2 Cavity phased arrayFrequency Band: Matched to microwave transmitter frequencyBeamwidth Az/El: 30°x120°Antenna Gain: 11dBiPolarization: Vertical

Antenna #2 - Omni-DirectionalType: Vertical DipoleFrequency Band: Matched to microwave transmitter frequencyBeamwidth Az/El: 360° x 80°Antenna Gain: 2dBiPolarization: Vertical

Optional External Digital TransmitterFrequency Band (GHz): 1.9 - 2.7 GHz (any 300MHz span)Output Power 10WCOFDM Channel Width 6 or 8 MHzData Channel 1 up to 115.2 kbit/s.Audio Channels 2 MPEG Video Encoding MPEG-2 SP@MLMPEG Audio Encoding MPEG Layer 2Encryption 128 Bit AES (Advanced Encryption Standard)Frequency Band Options 4.4 to 5.0 GHz (any 300MHz span) 6.425–6.525 GHz

Integral Analog Transmitter

MX-POD20 lbs / 9.07 Kg 12.2" D x 10.2"W x 11.0" H(excluding mounting lugs)28 VDC nominal

DIGITAL TRANSMITTER13.3 lbs / 6.03 Kg 9.1”D x 4.9” W x 8.5” H(excluding transmitter mounting plate)28 VDC nominal

OPTIONS AVAILABLE

CablesControl cable 25 ftRF Cable (15 ft recommended max)

Ground Microwave EquipmentDiversity RxHandheld

WESCAM MX-PODRF

MX-POD

AirborneEquipment

GroundEquipment

WESCAM MX-Family

Handheld ReceiverDiversity Rx

Digital Transmitter

TYPICAL 2 GHZ PERFORMANCE SPECIFICATIONS SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS

Equipment described herein may require Canadian and/or U.S. Government authorization for export purposes. Diversion contrary to Canadian and/or U.S. law is prohibited.

MX-20 Family

MX-10

MX-10GS

MX-15Di

MX-15 Family

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