CDC Vol 3, 423 Tactical Data Link Types Flashcards
- Which units commonly use Link 11?
- Naval platforms
- Airborne platforms
- Ground units that need to link with them.
- What polling technique does the network use to manage information exchange among Link 11
participants?
Roll call
- What types of communications systems are primarily used to transmit Link 11B information?
- Landlines
- Microwave
- Troposcatter radio
- Satellite communications
- What functional mission areas does Link 16 support?
NOTE: there are seven
- Joint theater air and missile defense
- Attack operations
- Counter-air
- Interdiction
- Suppression of enemy air defense
- Close air support
- Time-critical targeting prosecution.
- What function of Link 16 decomposes data into message sets transmitted during pre-planned
intervals?
TDMA (Time division Multiple Access)
TDLs are categorized into two categories, what are they?
- Basic Interface Category
- Extended Category
What data links are in the basic interface category?
- Link 16
- Link 11
- Link-11B
What data links are in the extended category?
Any TDL that provides data to the basic interface such as ATDL-1 and Link 1.
Is Link 11 full-duplex or half-duplex/simplex?
Half-duplex/simplex
What are the two modes a unit can enter into Link 11 as?
- Broadcast mode
- Radio silent mode
Since link 11 data is not rebroadcasted, participating units only receive information from senders within ______?
Radio contract range
What equipment must you have to participate in Link 11?
- DTS (Data Terminal Set)
- HF or UHF radio
- A computer with message-processing software
- A common encryption device
What Link 11 equipment acts as a modem?
DTS (Data Terminal Set)
What are the two Link 11 waveform options on some data terminal sets (DTS)?
- CLEW (Conventional Link 11 Waveform)
- SLEW (Single Tone Link 11 Waveform)
What enhanced capability does SLEW provide over CLEW?
- Increased propagation
- A more powerful error detection and correction (EDAC) algorithm
What is the selectable data speed bit rates for Link 11?
2250 or 1364
What message series does Link 11 and Link 11B use?
M-Series
What is a significant drawback of Link 11 and why is it a weakness?
- Susceptible to hostile jamming
- Link 11 is confined to a single frequency
In a Link 11 network, who provides directives and recommendations to all PUs to maximize link effectiveness?
DNCS Data Net Control Station
What is the speed range Link 11B can be set between?
Medium rate of 600 - 2400 bps