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Next Generation Base radio
The Next Generation base radio features upgraded capabilities to support system capacity, reliability and security.
Next Generation Base Radio
Designed to address new system requirements, and includes upgraded capabilities to support system capacity, reliability, and security. The radio is fully backwards compatible with the first generation radios.
Features
- Fully ITCnet® compliant.
- Operates in the 217-220 MHz frequency band to support all railroad I-ETMS communications.
- 20-channel simultaneous receive.
Benefits
- Drop-in replacement for MCC 63030 Base.
- Backwards compatible with current generation PTC 220 Wayside, Base and Locomotive radios.
- Increased computing resources for additional features and applications.
Next Generation Locomotive Radio
Designed for reliable communication with the back office through base stations; and directly with the wayside radio through a 220 MHz RF link.
NGR Locomotive Radio
Designed for reliable communication with the back office through base stations; and directly with the wayside radio through a 220 MHz RF link.
Features
- 20-channel simultaneous receive.
- Support multiple waveforms including both 16 kbps and 32 kbps.
- Support channel bandwidths up to 100 kHz.
Benefits
- Drop-in replacement for MCC 63020 Locomotive.
- Increased message capacity and efficiency on existing 220 MHz band.
- Increased computing resources for additional features and applications.
Next generation wayside radio
Wayside radios are remote, fixed-location radios installed at waysides to provide signal status, switch position, and track integrity information to the locomotive. They also communicate with the back office for maintenance, diagnostics, and more.
Next Generation Wayside Radio
Relay field messages between waysides, locomotives and the back office to avoid unexpected delays, manage risk, and exchange data across railroads. With unrivaled industry expertise, we design radios to maximize performance and reliability, and limit the amount of maintenance required.
Features
- Utilizes the purchased 220 MHz frequency band to support all railroad I-ETMS communications
- Supports peer-to-peer broadcasts (like WIUStatus) which reduces dependency on the back office
- Supports FEC and Diversity Receive to improve system reliability
Benefits
- Exchange data seamlessly across railroads with an interoperable radio
- Reliably communicate across ITCnet® to reduce risk of operational interruptions
- Increase efficiency and uptime through easy maintenance