HOOK3 Combat Survival Radio
Search and Rescue with Confidence
The HOOK3® Combat Survival Radio (CSR) provides direct, line-of-sight voice and encrypted two-way data communications that help combat search and rescue teams quickly locate and rescue downed pilots and isolated military personnel. The radio sends encrypted global positioning information, user identification and situation reports to provide rescue teams and aircraft operating in hazardous conditions with quick and accurate location information. The new HOOK3 radio is significantly smaller, lighter and has better power efficiency than previous CSAR radios, allowing a crew member to carry a single radio as opposed to multiple pieces of equipment.
- Automatically activates when G-Force or saltwater is detected
- Fully compatible with existing HOOK2 assets (HOOK2 radios, QuickDraw2, SATCOM Base Station)
- Smaller, lighter and better power efficiency than previous CSAR radios
- Supports multiple Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS)
- Web browser administration (no Program Loader block)
Features
Interoperable with all HOOK2® family radios, Quickdraw2 and SATCOM Base Station in use by U.S. and international customers, the HOOK3 CSR is ideal for unilateral or coalition operations. The user-friendly CSR transceiver is software defined, meaning new features, waveforms and software upgrades can be added as they become available.
Terminal Area Communications & Terminal Area Guidance (TAC/TAG)
The new HOOK3 radio features direct, line-of-sight voice and encrypted two-way data communications between survivor and rescue forces (TAC). In addition, the radio incorporates a PLS DME transponder and beacon for terminal guidance (TAG). For assured communications with rescue personnel, the radio communicates to our plug-and-play Quickdraw2® Interrogator onboard a wide variety of rescue platforms, and can also be interrogated by the Rockwell Collins RSC 125G or Cubic PLS AN/ARS-6(V12). Because the radio automatically responds to interrogations, rescue forces can extract the survivor’s GPS coordinates from the radio without operator intervention.
Secure Information in Just One Button Press
The upgraded CSR sends encrypted global positioning data (lat/long), user identification code, text messages, and situation reports. This provides quick and accurate location and rescue information for air crews, forward air controllers, and personnel operating in hazardous conditions. A single, short encrypted burst to CSAR aircraft offers low risk of detection and interception. Two-way SATCOM and 406 SARSAT beacon modes provide a real-time, direct, over-the-horizon communications path between survivor and rescue personnel.
One Radio for Downed Aircrew Search & Rescue Response
The CSR allows a crew member to carry a single radio and satisfy Emergency Location Transmitter (ELT) or Personal Locator Beacon (PLB) functions. It will auto-activate with either G-Force or salt water and transmit location data through 406 Cospas-Sarsat or the HOOK waveform. It can also be configured for 121.5 MHz or 243 MHz swept tone beacon.
Additional Features & Benefits
- User friendly, software-defined transceiver enables waveforms and software upgrades to be added as they become available
- Smaller size allows crew members to carry a single radio to satisfy Emergency Location Transmitter (ELT) or Personal Locator Beacon (PLB) functions
- Single, short encrypted bursts sent to CSAR aircraft significantly lowers risk or detection and interception
- Two-way SATCOM and 406 SARSAT beacon modes provide a real-time, over-the-horizon communications path between survivor and rescue personnel
- Configurable for 121.5 MHz or 243 MHz swept tone beacon
- Option for P(Y) SAASM GPS Receiver - Radio designed to be upgradeable to M-Code receiver when available
Specifications
HOOK3 Datasheet
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Frequency Range | 121.5, 123.1 MHz; 225–320 MHz; 406 SARSAT |
Tuning increments | 25 KHz steps (LOS); 5 KHz steps (SATCOM) |
Frequency stability | ± 1ppm |
Modulation | AM voice; AM swept-tone beacon; PLS DME; Transponder mode: BPSK/OOK; HOOK mode: MSK 1200 BPS; SARSAT mode: BPSK; SATCOM mode: BPSK |
Data burst | Encrypted (LOS and SATCOM) includes ID, GPS Coordinates and Text Message |
Operating modes | Voice Swept-tone beacon PLS DME transponder GPS Interrogation (LOS or SATCOM) 406 SARSAT UHF SATCOM |
Weight | 22 oz. with battery (without SAASM) |
Size (with battery) | 6.4 in x 2.90 in x 1.56 in 6.4 in x 2.90 in x 1.90 in with SAASM |
Operational temp. | –40°C to +55°C |
Storage temp. | –40°C to +80°C |
Battery | Primary and Rechargeable Batteries |
Battery life | >50H SARSAT Battery Saver |
Receiver Characteristics
Sensitivity (typical) | –100dBm (VHF AM Voice) –104dBm (UHF AM Voice) –138dBm (UHF SATCOM data) |
IF selectivity (typical) | <6 dB @ Fo ± 30 KHz >50 dB @ Fo ±140 KHz |
Spurious response | 50 dB(typical) |
Image response | 40 dB min. |
Audio response | 500 Hz to 3500 Hz |
Distortion (typical) | 10 percent |
Audio output (typical) | 50 milliwatts |
Transmitter Characteristics
Average power | 1 Watt – UHF; 200 mW – VHF 406 SARSAT 5.0W min. UHF SATCOM 5.0W ± 2 dB |
Modulation | 86% AM |
Harmonics | ≤30 dB below carrier |
Distortion | 5% typical at 86% modulation |
GPS/Navigation
GPS General Characteristics | - Civilian: C/A state-of-the-art GPS Receiver, parallel L1 band only; multiple international constellations supported - Military SAASM (opt): 12 channel, L1 and L2 bands. |
Sensitivity | Civilian: -145 dBm Military: -132 dBm |
Accuracy | Civilian: < 25 meters |
Navigation | up to 250 waypoints |
Coordinate system | Geodetic (lat./long.) GEO, GEO2, UTM, MGRS |
Ancillaries
- Primary and Rechargeable batteries
- Primary Communication Antenna
- Spare Antenna
- Remote Antenna Kit
- Earphones
- Headset with microphone
- USB Provisioning cable
- DS-101 Key Fill cable
- Protective Faceplate/Display Cover
- AC/DC Battery Eliminator(s)
- Pouch
- Antenna Adapters
- Battery Charger
Literature
U.S. Air Force Orders General Dynamics Air Traffic Control Radios for Bases in Europe
General Dynamics Mission Systems Releases Updated MUOS Waveform for U.S. Navy Digital Modular Radio
General Dynamics Mission Systems Awarded Contract for Continued Procurement of U.S. Navy Digital Modular Radio
General Dynamics at AFCEA West 2018: Innovating to Increase Capability and Sustain Readiness
Radio & Broadband News - November 2017
Radio & Broadband News - October 2017
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Features
Features
Interoperable with all HOOK2® family radios, Quickdraw2 and SATCOM Base Station in use by U.S. and international customers, the HOOK3 CSR is ideal for unilateral or coalition operations. The user-friendly CSR transceiver is software defined, meaning new features, waveforms and software upgrades can be added as they become available.
Terminal Area Communications & Terminal Area Guidance (TAC/TAG)
The new HOOK3 radio features direct, line-of-sight voice and encrypted two-way data communications between survivor and rescue forces (TAC). In addition, the radio incorporates a PLS DME transponder and beacon for terminal guidance (TAG). For assured communications with rescue personnel, the radio communicates to our plug-and-play Quickdraw2® Interrogator onboard a wide variety of rescue platforms, and can also be interrogated by the Rockwell Collins RSC 125G or Cubic PLS AN/ARS-6(V12). Because the radio automatically responds to interrogations, rescue forces can extract the survivor’s GPS coordinates from the radio without operator intervention.
Secure Information in Just One Button Press
The upgraded CSR sends encrypted global positioning data (lat/long), user identification code, text messages, and situation reports. This provides quick and accurate location and rescue information for air crews, forward air controllers, and personnel operating in hazardous conditions. A single, short encrypted burst to CSAR aircraft offers low risk of detection and interception. Two-way SATCOM and 406 SARSAT beacon modes provide a real-time, direct, over-the-horizon communications path between survivor and rescue personnel.
One Radio for Downed Aircrew Search & Rescue Response
The CSR allows a crew member to carry a single radio and satisfy Emergency Location Transmitter (ELT) or Personal Locator Beacon (PLB) functions. It will auto-activate with either G-Force or salt water and transmit location data through 406 Cospas-Sarsat or the HOOK waveform. It can also be configured for 121.5 MHz or 243 MHz swept tone beacon.
Additional Features & Benefits
- User friendly, software-defined transceiver enables waveforms and software upgrades to be added as they become available
- Smaller size allows crew members to carry a single radio to satisfy Emergency Location Transmitter (ELT) or Personal Locator Beacon (PLB) functions
- Single, short encrypted bursts sent to CSAR aircraft significantly lowers risk or detection and interception
- Two-way SATCOM and 406 SARSAT beacon modes provide a real-time, over-the-horizon communications path between survivor and rescue personnel
- Configurable for 121.5 MHz or 243 MHz swept tone beacon
- Option for P(Y) SAASM GPS Receiver - Radio designed to be upgradeable to M-Code receiver when available
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Specifications
Specifications
HOOK3 Datasheet
View Document
Frequency Range 121.5, 123.1 MHz; 225–320 MHz; 406 SARSAT Tuning increments 25 KHz steps (LOS); 5 KHz steps (SATCOM) Frequency stability ± 1ppm Modulation AM voice; AM swept-tone beacon; PLS DME; Transponder mode: BPSK/OOK;
HOOK mode: MSK 1200 BPS; SARSAT mode: BPSK; SATCOM mode: BPSKData burst Encrypted (LOS and SATCOM) includes ID, GPS Coordinates and Text Message Operating modes Voice
Swept-tone beacon
PLS DME transponder
GPS Interrogation (LOS or SATCOM)
406 SARSAT
UHF SATCOMWeight 22 oz. with battery (without SAASM) Size (with battery) 6.4 in x 2.90 in x 1.56 in
6.4 in x 2.90 in x 1.90 in with SAASMOperational temp. –40°C to +55°C Storage temp. –40°C to +80°C Battery Primary and Rechargeable Batteries Battery life >50H SARSAT Battery Saver -
Characteristics
Receiver Characteristics
Sensitivity (typical) –100dBm (VHF AM Voice)
–104dBm (UHF AM Voice)
–138dBm (UHF SATCOM data)IF selectivity (typical) <6 dB @ Fo ± 30 KHz
>50 dB @ Fo ±140 KHzSpurious response 50 dB(typical) Image response 40 dB min. Audio response 500 Hz to 3500 Hz Distortion (typical) 10 percent Audio output (typical) 50 milliwatts Transmitter Characteristics
Average power 1 Watt – UHF;
200 mW – VHF
406 SARSAT 5.0W min.
UHF SATCOM 5.0W ± 2 dBModulation 86% AM Harmonics ≤30 dB below carrier Distortion 5% typical at 86% modulation GPS/Navigation
GPS General Characteristics - Civilian: C/A state-of-the-art GPS Receiver, parallel L1 band only; multiple international constellations supported
- Military SAASM (opt): 12 channel, L1 and L2 bands.Sensitivity Civilian: -145 dBm
Military: -132 dBmAccuracy Civilian: < 25 meters Navigation up to 250 waypoints Coordinate system Geodetic (lat./long.) GEO, GEO2, UTM, MGRS -
Ancillaries
Ancillaries
- Primary and Rechargeable batteries
- Primary Communication Antenna
- Spare Antenna
- Remote Antenna Kit
- Earphones
- Headset with microphone
- USB Provisioning cable
- DS-101 Key Fill cable
- Protective Faceplate/Display Cover
- AC/DC Battery Eliminator(s)
- Pouch
- Antenna Adapters
- Battery Charger
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Literature
Literature
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News
U.S. Air Force Orders General Dynamics Air Traffic Control Radios for Bases in Europe
Sep, 18 2018SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. – General Dynamics Mission Systems received a contract from the U.S. Air Force to supply more than 140 CM-300/350 V2 Air Traffic Control (ATC) radios, replacing existing ATC radios currently operating at U.S. Air Force in Europe (USAFE) locations.General Dynamics Mission Systems Releases Updated MUOS Waveform for U.S. Navy Digital Modular Radio
Sep, 14 2018The new waveform is software that adds the MUOS capability to software-defined DMR radios, and improves secure voice, video and data communications across the MUOS satellite communications (SATCOM) network.General Dynamics Mission Systems Awarded Contract for Continued Procurement of U.S. Navy Digital Modular Radio
Feb, 16 2018With more than 700 DMR radios deployed across the U.S. Navy’s fleet, General Dynamics continues its commitment to provide the Navy with new and innovative radio technologies, developing next-generation communications that support the ever-evolving mission needs of sailors operating around the world.General Dynamics at AFCEA West 2018: Innovating to Increase Capability and Sustain Readiness
Feb, 05 2018At the 2018 AFCEA West Conference and Exposition, General Dynamics is showcasing its portfolio of innovative technologies, capabilities and platforms designed to strengthen the combined capabilities of the U.S. Navy and the Marines Corp today and tomorrow.Radio & Broadband News - November 2017
Nov, 14 2017General Dynamics Mission Systems’ URC-200 Line-of-Sight radios were recently deployed by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to aid in relief efforts in St. Thomas following hurricane Irma. The radios were part of the FAA’s mobile Air Traffic Control (ATC) towers and provided critical ground-to-air radio communications for relief planes at St. Thomas airport.Radio & Broadband News - October 2017
Oct, 09 2017General Dynamics Mission Systems is pleased to announce that Comprehensive Communication Services (CCS) of Terrell, Texas has entered into a Domestic Reseller Agreement for select Mission Systems’ Fortress® Wireless and SATCOM products throughout the United States.