Customized Ruggedized RFoF Tactical Ground Radio Unit
Global Foxcom’s customized ruggedized RFoF is a tactical ground radio unit and radio fiber optic extension system built for extending VHF radio coverage through fiber-connected remote antenna deployment. It is engineered for defense, security, and field communication environments where radios need to remain protected while antennas are positioned at a higher or remote location. The system supports tactical ground radio and aerostat-based deployment models with ruggedized configuration options for harsh operational conditions.
Features & Benefits
- 30-88 MHz operating frequency range
- Two-channel radio fiber extension architecture
- Fiber transmission distance up to 2 km
- 2db optical budget over SMF-28 fiber
- Antenna unit output: 33/30/27 dBM
- Adjustable output: 2 W, 1 W, 0.5 W
- Radio unit OIP3 of +5 dBM
- Harmonic distortion greater than 57 dBc
- Radio unit operating input up to 39 dBM
- Radio unit survival input up to 53 dBM
- Dust-proof optical mechanism
- Full power with 75% blocked optics
This ruggedized RFoF platform is built for organizations that need to extend tactical radio reach while keeping radio assets, operators, and core equipment closer to protected ground infrastructure. By moving the antenna function to a lightweight remote unit and carrying the RF path over fiber, the system reduces the practical limitations of long coaxial runs and provides field teams a more flexible way to position coverage points in challenging terrain, temporary sites, or elevated communication scenarios.
From a procurement and deployment perspective, the system is suited to projects where radio type, channel count, enclosure format, connector preference, and fiber handling need to match mission requirements. The lightweight remote unit handles antenna-side transmission and reception with fast processing, zero transmit loss circuitry, and dust-tolerant optical performance. This makes the system suitable for tactical communication teams evaluating reliable coverage extension, hopping-mode continuity, rugged field use, and configurable RF over Fiber system architecture for mission-critical operations.
Basic Details
| RF Specification | Value |
| Frequency Range – Bandwidth | 30-88MHz |
What deployment problem does this ruggedized RFoF system solve?
It addresses tactical communication scenarios where the antenna needs to be placed away from the radio location to improve coverage while keeping radio equipment in a more secure or practical operating position. This is useful for temporary field sites, elevated antenna deployments, and mission environments where long coaxial cable runs reduce flexibility.
What makes the system practical for harsh field use?
The unit is designed around rugged deployment needs, including dust-tolerant optical performance, optional Pelican military enclosure, tactical connector options, and fiber reel choices. These options support field handling, transport, and repeated deployment in demanding conditions.
What makes the antenna-side unit suitable for field deployment?
In the case of up to 75% blocked optics, the antenna unit uses a dust-proof optical mechanism and maintains full power operation. Optional rugged enclosure and tactical connector configurations are available for harsh environments.
How does the system support hopping-mode radio operation?
The design uses fast processing and zero transmit loss circuitry to maintain TX/RX transitions with switching delay below 1 ms. It supports standard, non-standard, and military high-rate hopping modes.
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