Repair/Maintenance | POC | Acquisition Authority | Contract Information | Cost The KGR-96 is a receive-only, digital data decryptor that provides security for the Tactical Receive Equipment (TRE) (AN/USQ-101[V]), which is used to copy the Tactical Data Information Exchange System (TADIXS)-Bravo and the TRE and (TRAP) Data Dissemination System (TDDS) broadcast on fleet flagships and major combatants. The KGR-96 can be controlled and monitored either locally, using front panel controls and indicators, or remotely, using signals that are input and output on rear panel connectors. Additionally, the KGR-96 features include local or remote key filling, power transient protection, and self-test. It is interoperable with the KG-46 and the KGT/R-62. The KGR-96 requires two different keys, unique to each piece of equipment, for input by the user before processing traffic. Keying/rekeying is accomplished through the front panel fill connection or remotely through the rear panel connector (only one key may be remotely refilled). The rectangular shaped KGR-96 is designed for mounting in an MT-4841/U, which can mount two KGR-96s. The equipment is deployed on major naval shore stations, major naval surface ships, and submarines; is certified to receive up to TOP SECRET level traffic; and when unkeyed is classified SECRET No Foreign Nationals. Physical Characteristics Data Rate Decrypts synchronous serial data at any rate between 1 Kbps and 10 Mbps Contact Director COMSEC Material Systems (DCMS) in accordance with CMS 5A "The policies and Procedures for issuing accounting, handling, safeguarding, and disposing of COMSEC Communications Security Manual" Article 410 for repair/disposition instructions. Commercial Telephone (843) 974-4461 Defense Switched Network (DSN) 563-2030 ext. 4461 Commercial Telephone (800) 304-4636
ACAT III (As part of TRE)
Developing Agency: US Air Force
No longer in production |
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