FAQs

What is the range of a “Cobham Surveillance (GMS Products) Wireless Link”?

Cobham Surveillance (GMS Products) has successfully established microwave links that cover distances from 100 feet up to 150 miles. The range of any wireless link is dependent on a number of factors. Assuming LOS (Line Of Sight) conditions, the primary factors are TX (Transmitter) output power, the RX (Receiver) noise figure, TX and RX antenna gain, and finally the frequency of operation.

Since Cobham Surveillance (GMS Products) offers a variety of TX, RX and antenna models, the models that comprise the “Cobham Surveillance (GMS Products) Wireless Link” need to be identified before the above question can be answered.  Please contact Cobham Surveillance (GMS Products) for more information.

Is an FCC license required to operate Cobham Surveillance (GMS Products) products?

FCC license is required for all Cobham Surveillance (GMS Products) Transmitters except the low power units that fall under FCC part 15, ISM bands (Industrial Scientific Medical).

Are Cobham Surveillance (GMS Products) products FCC, CE or NTIA approved?

Yes, many of Cobham Surveillance (GMS Products) Transmitters are FCC type accepted for part 74, 90, 15 and have CE and NTIA certificates. Cobham Surveillance (GMS Products) continually certify new products, so please contact them with inquiries regarding certification of products.

What is the standard warranty for Cobham Surveillance (GMS Products) products?

Cobham Surveillance (GMS Products) standard warranty on all products is one year, parts and labor. Extended warranty can be negotiated for additional cost or large contracts.

What distinguishes Cobham Surveillance (GMS Products) products from the competitors?

Cobham Surveillance (GMS Products) optimize products for best field performance. It understands that “electrical specification” is only a part of final product performance. Mechanical, environmental, field reliability/ flexibility, and finally economy all play a major role in the final package. To that end it makes the smallest, rugged and most efficient radios in the market, packed with as many features as it can incorporate in them. Furthermore, it has a modular approach to system solutions and it manufactures a diverse line of RF modules that can accommodate a variety of applications.

These RF modules include LNA (Low Noise Amplifiers), PA (Power Amplifiers), BUC (Block Up-Converter), BDC (Block Down-Converter), TUC (Tunable Up-Converter), TDC (Tunable Down-Converter), Microwave Cavity Filters.

What are some examples of applications that use Cobham Surveillance (GMS Products) products?

TV broadcast News/Sports coverage applications:

1. NEWS: ENG News trucks and helicopters, Convention hall handheld cameras
2. Car racing: In-car, aerial helicopter, RF relay, POV (Point Of View), and Pit cameras
3. Golf: Rowing handheld or cart camera, aerial blimp camera, P.O.V. cameras
4. Marathon: Rowing handheld, aerial helicopter and RF relays, P.O.V cameras
5. Road Cycling: Rowing handheld, aerial helicopter and RF relays, P.O.V. cameras
6. NFL football: Referee Cap cam, Rowing handheld, aerial blimp and P.O.V. cameras.

Government Law Enforcement and Public Safety applications:

1. Crowd control: Aerial helicopter, handheld and remotely controlled P.O.V. cameras
2. Undercover: All types of concealments and remotely controlled P.O.V. cameras
3. Remotely Piloted Vehicles: All types of RPV, UAV, RC helicopters etc...

Commercial Movie production and Security applications (License-free products):

1. Movie assist application: Live audience or director video assist cameras
2. Remotely controlled wireless security camera positions
3. Big screen displays: stadiums, conventional halls, weddings and special events.

Are Cobham Surveillance (GMS Products) products suitable for outdoor use?                                                  

Yes, all Cobham Surveillance (GMS Products) products are built in a splash-proof aluminum housing, and we offer outdoor enclosures for long-term outdoor use.