Communications Flashcards
Purpose
The Communications Suite provides both short and long range communication, in plain or encrypted format, for both voice and data. It does this IOT allow the ship to exchange both tactical and non-tactical information with other surface, air, and land based units.
SHINCOM
Consists of a primary and secondary Central Switching Unit (CSU). There are 3 Main Distribution Frames which act as interfaces for SHINCOM equipment.
SHINCOM 3100 integrates tactical and administrative voice and data and interfaces with internal and external suites.
The CSUs are located in the CCR and SHINCOM Equipment Room.
SHINCOM Terminals
DST:
DST, Console DST, ODT
Used for tactical or administrative purposese.
Connect up to 4 channels simultaneously.
BRI Phone:
Office style phones.
Used for administrative purposes.
Connect to a single channel.
What type of calls can SHINCOM 3100 make?
Point to point
Networked
Prearranged Network
Public Address
CCMS
Consists of two UYK-507 processors: CCMS and MET.
CCMS is a software based system that establishes, configures, monitors, and controls communications circuits.
Located in the CER.
CCMS Processor
Provides routing signals to the WADS and configures communication circuits.
Located in the CER.
MET Processor
A backup processor for the CCMS processor.
Requires reconfiguration before it can takeover.
Located in the Chart Room.
DTS-2049
Human Machine Interface.
Used to control and monitor CCMS and enter COMPLANS.
2x in the CCR.
WADS
A digitally controlled switch.
Automatically controls the routing of external communications.
Located in the CER.
Black Patch Panel
The physical switch which WADS controls.
Circuits may be setup using patch cables. Overrides WADS.
Located in the CER.
MHDS
Computer System
2x workstations and MHDS processor.
Provides computer controlled automatic means of processing RATT message traffic
Has its own modem and crypto.
Located in the CCR.
HF Antennas
Twin Fans, 2-6 MHz, Mast to Bridge Top on Port and STBD sides.
35’ Whips, 5.5-12 MHz, Port Boat Deck.
18’ Whips, 11-30 MHz, STBD Boat Deck.
HF Transmit Group.
8 transmitters.
8 power amplifiers.
8 exciters (generates signal).
Located in the HFTR.
HF Recieve Antennas
2x HF, 2-30 MHz, Hangar Top.
1x LF/MF/HF 10 kHz - 30 MHz, Hangar Top.
HF Recieve Group.
11x HF.
2x LF/MF.
1x 2182 kHz distress reciever.
1x 500 kHz distress reciever.
Located in CER.
HF Emergency Antenna
2-30 MHz, STBD side of exhaust stack.
HF Emergency Group
1x T/R switch.
Provides 2-way emergency voice and data over the horizon. Dedicated system.
Located in ERR.
HF Group Overall.
Provides over the horizon, 2 way voice and data communication in the high frequency range.
AM, FM, CW, USB/LSB modulation.