HF-90M Ultralight Military Grade Manpack Package
Q-MAC is already well known for producing the world's smallest and lightest transceiver packages. Now we have lowered the weight even further. Most modern day HF Manpacks weigh over 10Kg with older generation Manpacks weighing up to 20Kg. (Many of which are still in service). The Ultralight Manpack from Q-MAC weighs only 4.5Kg and this includes the transceiver, automatic antenna tuner, antennae, handset AND battery!
The Ultralight Manpack is a man portable, instant-deployment HF SSB radio communication system which in an ergonomically designed light weight backpack. It is based on the combination of HF-90M military grade transceiver, TA-99 automatic antenna tuner and a 7.6Ah Lithium Ion rechargeable battery pack. The Ultralight Manpack is compatible with most Q-MAC antenna accessories and is interoperable with the entire Q-MAC HF range with and without the Frequency Hopping Option.
This package is designed for applications requiring medium to long range communications, whilst on foot where space and weight are at a premium It is ideal where mobility is of paramount importance, given that it is compact, lightweight (total weight is approximately 4.5kg) and comfortable to carry for long periods.
The Lithium Ion Battery pack and enclosure can be quick released for exchanging packs and include a charging socket which can also provide an auxiliary DC outlet for modem or other accessories.
The HF-90M Manpack is totally independent of terrain and can be used whilst carried on the operators back, or when on the ground. The multi-role design of the HF-90M transceiver in the Manpack allows it to be easily removed for Base Station or Vehicle use with the addition of appropriate accessories.
Standard Package Contents
- HF-90M Transceiver
- TA-99 Automatic Tuner
- 7.6AH Lithium Ion Removable Battery and Re-usable Enclosure
- Military Grade Telephone HandsetBackpack (with canvas pockets for antennas, handset and accessories)
- 8 Section Whip Antenna
- Flexible Tape Whip Antenna
- Tuneable Long-Wire Antenna
Optional Accessories
- HF-90M Frequency Hopping Upgrade
- Advanced Software Upgrade with DTMF Telephone Handset
- AC Mains Battery Charger
- DC Vehicle Battery Charger
- Folding Solar Panel Charger
- End-Fed Portable Broadband Antenna
- Spare Batteries
The TA-99 Auto-Tuner weighs in at just under 700g and is clipped to the HF-90M transceiver for quick release.
The TA-99 Auto-Tuner is designed for use with the following Q-MAC Antennas.
QM7301 - Collapsible Whip Antenna. (6 Section - 3m. 3.5 - 26MHz)
QM7302 - Collapsible Whip Antenna. (2 Section - 1m. 3.5 - 26MHz)
QM7309 - Flexible Tape Whip Antenna. (1m. 3.5 - 26MHz with gooseneck)
QM7310 - Longwire Antenna. (7m, with 5m Counterpoise, 2.5 - 20MHz)
The TA-99 only takes 3 seconds to tune. When idle the TA-99 uses almost no current thus providing a highly energy efficient solution. Q-MAC designs highly RF efficient Tuners, nearly 100% of the RF power from the Transceiver is converted to Antenna current thus maximizing the full potential of the 50 watts of power available from the HF-90M Transceivers (already double of most competitor Manpacks).