Troposcatter
ETL Systems
Troposcatter systems bypass the need for satellite links in areas where infrastructure is damaged or non-existent, facilitating secure, reliable communication links that overcome line-of-sight challenges.
Technical specifications
- Output Power
- 20-1000W
- High Power BUC/SSPA Output
- 500-1000W
- High Power BUC/SSPA Weight
- 46KG
- High Power BUC/SSPA Dimensions
- 52x46x27cms
- NanoTropo Output Power
- 40 W
- NanoTropo Weight
- 8 lbs (3.62 kg)
- NanoTropo Dimensions
- 6.25″x7.5″x3.75″ (160 mm x 190 mm x 95 mm)
- Phase Noise (High Power)
- 8-10dB better than IESS308/309
- Psat (High Power)
- up to 60 dBm
- Spurious (High Power)
- below –60 dBc
- Phase Noise (NanoTropo)
- 8 dB better than IESS308/309
- Linear Power (NanoTropo)
- Up to 20 W
About
ETL Systems designs and manufactures Block Upconverters (BUCs) for troposcatter communication, which uses high-frequency radio signals directed at specific angles over the horizon to create a ‘scatter field’ utilising the troposphere, with the refracted signals then received up to 300 miles away. These systems offer 20-1000W output power, including man-pack and high-power BUC/SSPAs. They feature cutting-edge solutions for point-to-point communication, incorporating advanced GaN technology and a patent-pending Z-combining method for superior power density and RF performance. The products are compatible with all antenna systems, providing reliable long-range communication for defence, disaster recovery, and emergency operations. The high-power 500-1000W Troposcatter BUC/SSPA delivers up to 1000W output at just 46KG, with high thermal efficiency boosting reliability, reducing system size and cost, and suiting both mobile and fixed applications. The NanoTropo 40W Troposcatter BUC is an ultra-compact, lightweight, and fully ruggedized solution designed for long-range, point-to-point communication, ideal for tactical military operations, disaster recovery, and emergency restoration.
Documentation
- 500W-1000W-Tropo-Band-SSPA.pdf PDF source: www.etlsystems.com ↗
- NanoTropo-40W-Troposcatter-BUC.pdf PDF source: www.etlsystems.com ↗
- ETL-Systems-Terms-and-Conditions-of-Sale-2026.pdf PDF source: www.etlsystems.com ↗
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