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AN/TSC-93A and AN/TSC-93B
Satellite Communications Terminals

NSN: 5895-01-113-5344 (AN/TSC-93A)
5895-01-284-8307 (AN/TSC-93B)

Reference: 11-5895-1127-10   (AN/TSC-93A)
11-5895-1434-12-1 (AN/TSC-93B)

General Information

The AN/TSC-93A and AN/TSC-93B terminals contain equipment to receive, transmit, and process medium and high capacity multiplexed voice, data, and teletypewriter circuits. Using encryption equipment, they will process secure and nonsecure traffic. The terminals are intended for point-to-point operation in tactical communications systems. They can simultaneously transmit and receive a single high data-rate carrier. The terminals include modulation and demodulation equipment and a specialized PCM signal processor. Digital interfaces are set up using external connections for an intercommunications set, field telephones, wideband 70 MHz, and CBR alarm. These terminals are used as a communications link via satellite with the AN/TSC-85A, or another AN/TSC-93A.

Technical Characteristics

    Frequency Range:
      Receive............... 7250 to 7750 MHz
      Transmit............... 7900 to 8400 MHz
    Power Output............... 500 W (nominal) at antenna
    Single Channel Operation:
      (Digital Voice)............... 16/32 kb/s
    Multichannel Operation:
      AN/TSC-93............... 6, 12, 24 channels
      AN/TSC-93A............... 6, 12, 24, 18-96 channels (48 kb/s per channel at true multiplex data rate)
    Power Requirements:
      AN/TSC-93............... 115 V AC 10%, 50/60 Hz 5% single phase 1380 W (nominal)
    AN/TSC-93A............... 115 V AC 10%, 50/60 Hz 5% 3-phase 5-wire, 5500 W (nominal)
    Organic Power:
      AN/TSC-93............... PU-619 (modified)
      AN/TSC-93A............... 2 1/2 ton truck (two each)

AN/TSC-93A Satellite Communications Terminal

AN/TSC-93A Satellite Communications Termial Curbside


Roadside AN/TSC-93A Satellite Communications Terminal

Curbside AN/TSC-93B(V)1 Satellite Communications Terminal


Roadside AN/TSC-93B(V)1 Satellite Communications Terminal


Curbside AN/TSC-93B(V)2 Satellite Communications Terminal

Roadside AN/TSC-93B(V)2 Satellite Communications Terminal




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