Rodale President John B. Clement announced that the company received first article approval from the Army for a power supply called the Enhanced Dual Power Adapter (EDPA), which is part of the EPLRS tactical data radio system.
The Enhanced Position Locating Reporting System (EPLRS) provides secure, jam-resistant, near real-time data communications support of the Army Battlefield Communications System, (ABCS). The EDPA produced under contract by Rodale, provides primary power to the EPLRS radios, from AC and DC power sources and is designed to do so in a full tactical environment. EPDAs will power EPLRS radios in fixed stations, tactical vehicles, airborne platforms, as well as marine installations.
Mr. Clement emphasized that EPLRS provides a mobile wireless data communications backbone for the Army’s Tactical Internet, which provides embedded situational awareness and/or position navigation, and is a common system in use by all DOD Services, as well as designated allies.
Clement noted that Rodale has already delivered as part of a separate contract over 10,000 User Read-Outs (UROs) which is another accessory for the EPLRS radio installations.
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