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1 With more than 10 years of proven experience in the APCO Project 25 (P25) public safety arena and a heritage of developing software-defined radios. Thales has been producing mission-critical multiband radios for decades. We are leveraging that expertise to meet the interoperability challenges of the first responder community. Currently, public safety agencies communicate over four different frequency bands and various operating modes. This has caused interoperability issues during major events, such as 9/11, Hurricane Katrina, and even the Super Bowl. In order to communicate, personnel have to carry multiple radios depending on what agency they need to work with.

2 To help meet these interoperability challenges, Thales Communications has developed the LibertyTM Multiband Land Mobile radio (LMR). The Liberty radio is the first multiband LMR for government agencies and first responders and the first radio that provides coverage across all four primary public safety frequency bands (136-174 MHz, 380-520 MHz, 700 MHz, and 800 MHz). The Liberty radio operates in P25-conventional, P25-trunked, and legacy analog modes. It offers DES and AES encryption with OTAR, and its Mil-Spec metal housing is submersible to 2 meters. Like all Thales Communications radios, the Liberty radio is software-based, enabling the integration of future capabilities via simple download of software upgrades.

3 In 2008, the Department of Homeland Security awarded Thales Communications a contract to pilot test the Liberty radio with various first responders across multiple levels of government. In 2009, a Liberty mobile unit is being introduced, operational evaluation is starting, and the radio is going into production. The Liberty radio is available on the General Services Administration Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) for LMR Equipment (BPA GS-TFMG-BPA-09-0012). The Liberty radio has been in service at several recent public and industry events including January s Presidential Inauguration, the Academy Awards, and live burns. Visit for more Releases 2 | ONli Ne assistaNce 7 | tRadeshOws 8 | FaQ s 9 Volume 4/Issue 1 Spring 2009 Clarksburg, MarylandustomerCustomerCommitmentCommitm entCResponding to increased battlef ield requirements, Tha les Communications recently expanded its Tactical Communications team.

4 Serving our domestic customers:A nd re w B o s to c k, Di re c tor, Ta c t ic a l Grou nd Forc e s Communications in the , Air Force Ben Bethke, Business Development Manager, Tactical Ground Communications for the Army, Navy, and Marine CorpsPeter K lein, Business Development Manager, Tactica l A ir Control Party (TACP) Air ForceTony Urenda, Business Development Manager, Special Operations ForcesServing our international customers:Edward Calhoun, International Business Development DirectorRon Huther, International Business Development Manager for South West Asia, Middle East, Latin/Central and South AmericaElliot Liebman, International Business Development Manager, Pacific Rim, Asia, India, Israel, Australia, and New ZealandDave Metz, International Business Development Manager, United Kingdom, Europe, CanadaWith decades of military and industry experience, this team understands the challenges our warfighters face every day.

5 Their knowledge is invaluable in responding to customer requirements and getting reliable, solutions into the hands of Multi-Agency CommunicationsMeet the Tactical Communications Teamthales Communications , newsletter2 Thales Communications , Inc. Customer Commitment Newsletter Volume 4/Issue 1 Spring 2009 Linking Multi-Agency Communications ..1 Meet the Tactical Communications Team ..1 New Releases ..2 Man Portable System ..2 Contact Information ..3AN/PRC-148 MBITR vs JEM ..3 Current Firmware Releases Tactical /Public Safety ..4 Thales and the Joint Tactical radio System (JTRS) ..4 Current Firmware Releases Naval/Maritime ..5 Gold Standard - US Coast Guard Selects Thales HF Radios for Cutters.

6 5 Customer Feedback ..6 Online Assistance ..7 Trade Shows ..8 Customer Support Department ..8 Tribute To Our Fallen Heroes ..8 New USCG CommemorativePoster ..8 Frequently Asked Questions ..9 About Thales ..10 NewReleasesThe MPS is a 20W RF power amplifier fitted in a black, rucksack style bag with two Battery Boxes with BA-2590 rechargeable batteries. All-up weight of an MPS, including an AN/PRC-148 radio , is 16 lbs. The bag has nylon straps that can be configured in various ways for attaching to gear. BA-5590 non-rechargeable batteries can be used as alternatives. Typical operational endurance is 14 hours with two BA-2590 rechargeable batteries and a duty cycle of 10% transmit at 20W, 10% receive and 80% standby.

7 The RF power amplifier is tuned to the radio s frequency via the connection to the radio s side connector. It is supplied with a 20W capable broadband antenna and a 20W capable 30 to 90 MHz blade antenna that connect directly to the power amplifier. A threaded locking ring provides mechanical support for the antenna. When used with a directional antenna, the MPS can be used for satellite Communications . A radio is not included in the This Issue1234561. 20W RF Power Amplifier connected to radio via side connector providing operating frequency for optimal tuning of the Power Amplifier2. Broadband Antenna3. SINCGARS Blade Antenna4.

8 Battery Adapter connected to radio5. Battery Boxes6. Carrying CaseNew high capacity chargers are available for AN/PRC-148 MBITR/JEM Li-Ion rechargeable batteries (Battery P/N 1600515-7). Faster charge rates with the increases in battery capacity, the new chargers are capable of charging existing and future higher capacity batteries within three hours. State-of-charge indicators provide a 5-bar state-of-charge for each bay. This feature indicates the percentage of charge while the battery is in the charger. Single programming port allows users to easily upgrade charger software through a single serial Charger P/N New Charger P/N Description1600581-1 1600654-1 Single-slot Charger1600580-1 1600652-1 Six-slot AC/DC Charger1600580-2 1600653-1 Six-slot AC Only ChargerThales Communications recognizes that end-users of our equipment require the latest technical information to ensure mission readiness.

9 With the appropriate credentials, users are able to log-in to our online Customer Support Center and quickly download the latest technical information and operational software at any time and from any location worldwide. If you have not already taken advantage of these useful resources, please log into our Customer Support Center at , (go to page 7 for more information).Man Portable System [MPS] MA70353 Thales Communications , Inc. Customer Commitment Newsletter Volume 4/Issue 1 Spring 2009 CuSTOMER S ERVICEToll Free: 1-800-914-0303 International: 1-240-864-7643 Customer Sales and Product Support and Technical Services D EVELOPMENTP hone: 240-864-7000 Toll Free.

10 800-258-4420 Tactical Systems, US(includes all US activities Systems, Coalition and Security/Public Safety, Thales Naval/Maritime Systems, HF Public Relations, and Web three characters, xxx, at the end of the part number define customer specific configurations, such as waveform customer specified waveform features are standard, some are extra priced configurations, with a rechargeable battery connected, are the same size and weight, that is high, wide, deep [ x x ], [ ].*Maritime Configuration with 6-pin audio/keyfill connector is P/N PRC6999-ABS-CISMBITRJEMF eatures: AN/PRC-148 MBITR vs JEMaN/PRc-148 mBit R vs JemSINCGARS ASIP/ESIP YES YESAM & FM Line Of Sight [LOS] YES YESOver The Air Cloning [OTAC] NO YESP roject 25 waveform, digital Advanced Encryption System [AES] compliant NO YESData communication mode with no need for an encryption key YES YESData interface on the 22-pin side connector, USB and serial RS-232 NO YESData interface on the 18-pin side connector, serial RS-232 YES NOUSB interface for PC Configuration Toolkit [PCCT P/N MA6941N] NO YESS erial interface for PC Programmer [P/N MA6941L] YES NODS 101 Keyfill [Black Keys] NO YESHold-Up Battery [HUB])