FM 24-24 SIGNAL DATA REFERENCES: SIGNAL EQUIPMENT
Section V. Multichannel Satellite Communications Terminals

AN/GSC-40(V) and AN/MSC-64(V)
Special Communications Systems

Reference: TM 11-5895-1104-10-1 (AN/MSC-64(V))
TM 11-5895-1104-10-2 (AN/MSC-64(V))

General Information

Technical Characteristics

AN/GSC-40/40A(V):
Frequency Range............... 225 to 400 MHz
Security Device ...............one TSEC/KG-31, two TSEC/KG-34s, three TSEC/KN-2s
Power Input............... 115/230 V AC, 50/60 Hz
Power Output............... 100 W
Antenna AN/GSC-40:............... two high-gain AS-3060/G
AN/GSC-40A(V)1/2:............... four high-gain AS-3060/G


AN/MSC-64(V):

Type of Service ...............UHF half-duplex AFSAT mode (includes TDM 3, TDM 1/2, and random modes of operation)
Frequency Range............... 225 to 399.975 MHz
Number of Channels............... 7,000
Security Device............... TSEC/KN-2
Power Input............... Mobile, 28 V DC at 100 amp; stationary, 115/230 V AC, 50/60 Hz at 10 kW
Power Output............... 10 to 100 W
Antenna............... Low-gain AS-3439/G, omnidirectional high-gain AS-3438/G, directional Weight............... 1,697 kg (3,738 lb) (approx)




AN/GSC-40(V)
Special Communications System


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SCS Functional Block Diagram
AN/MSC-64(V)
Satellite Communications Terminal


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Roadside
AN/MSC-64(V)
Satellite Communications System


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Curbside


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