The AMT 73L modem. Photo: Advantech Wireless

[Via Satellite 10-03-2016] Advantech Wireless has received a significant follow-on order for military-grade satellite modems from an undisclosed customer. The company’s AMT-73L and newer AMT-83L line of modems are MIL-STD-188-165A certified, and several thousand units have been deployed in the field on tactical terminals and gateway sites, according to the company.

“These modems have been designed to fulfill advanced two-way satellite gateway communication requirements in Defense Satellite Communications Systems (DSCS),” said Cristi Damian, VP business development at Advantech Wireless. “Based on the success of the AMT-73L line of DISA-certified modems, the new AMT-83L class adds powerful modulations and error correcting codes. These modem series supports Satcom-on-the-Move (SOTM) mobility applications with the direct sequence spread spectrum capability.”