ANCD Characteristics

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TRADE - OFFS

When an ANCD is used for special data storage purposes, trade-offs

between the above COMSEC/FH data and SOI capacities allow the

ANCD storage capability to be tailored to specific unit requirements.

MEMO

The ANCD has the ability to receive, store, and transfer up to four short

memos, each six lines in length, with 22 characters per line.

OTAR

Over-The-Air-Rekey (OTAR) operations, both Automatic Keying

(AK) and Manual Keying (MK) Keying methods, are fully supported by

the ANCD.

BROADCAST

The method of transmitting SOI information from one location to

another electronically, known as "broadcast," is also fully supported by

the ANCD.

SECURE PHONE

COMSEC keys, FH data, and SOI information can be sent from one

location to another through use of the ANCD in conjunction with a

Secure Telephone Unit (STU).

PLGR

The Precision Lightweight GPS Receiver (PLGR) can be loaded with

the required operational key through use of the ANCD.

3.1 b.

ANCD Characteristics

The ANCD is a hand-held electronic device.

HAND-HELD

CASE

The ANCD is housed in a weather-resistant case that provides a fill

connector, cryptographic ignition key (CIK) port, and battery access

cover as the only external openings.

LID

A hinged lid allows access to the ANCD LCD display.

KEY PAD

A 35- key keypad enables the operator receive, store, transfer, and use

ANCD data.

NIGHT VIEWING

An internal ANCD lamp enables viewing of the display and keypad

when night goggles are employed.

The ANCD will retain stored data for up to two minutes to enable the

BACKUP MEMORY

operator to change batteries when required

3.1c.

ANCD Physical Data

16.1 CM (6.3 IN).

MEASUREMENTS

Length is

11.2 CM (4.4 IN).

Width is

Height is

5.0 CM (2.0 IN).

POWER

The ANCD uses three 3-volt lithium batteries.

WEIGHT

With batteries installed, the ANCD weighs approximately 2 pounds.

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