Here’s the first Low Frequency Automatic Direction Finder (LF/ADF) to provide an internal, field upgradeable MIL-STD-1553B digital multiplex bus capability – the Collins Aerospace AN/ARN-149(V). The system gives your military aircraft around the world the ability to navigate in austere locations where a commercial AM broadcast signal is the only available navigation aid.
Features & benefits
- Lightweight – under 11 lbs for complete system
- Synthesized digital tuning
- Internal, field-upgradable, MIL-STD1553 compatibility (input and output functions) with retention of analog interface
- 100 to 2199.5 kHz frequency coverage in 500 Hz steps; positive digital selection
- Integrated sense-loop antenna, dual antenna available for dual installations
- Dual identification tone filter enhances Morse tones for positive aural identification even with noisy reception conditions
- Two preset emergency channels
- Easy retrofit; uses existing control wiring in most cases
- Internal QEC, connector-strapped; airframe wiring sets QEC
- Meets RTCA MOPS
- DO-160 rated for hard mounting in helicopters and fixed wing aircraft
- High reliability; predicted MTBF is 4,900 hours