Wed, Mar 23, 2011
Deriviatives Of Company's NxtLink Series SatPhones
International Communications Group (ICG) has announced the
introduction of two derivatives of its NxtLink series ICS-120A and
-220A satellite based communications products designed specifically
to add more features and capabilities to the executive jet
marketplace. The new ICS-120B single channel and -220B dual channel
devices operate over the Iridium Satellite network and offer global
voice, fax and low rate data services.
Derived from ICG’s successful air transport transceivers
which are currently installed on commercial airline fleets, they
share the same quality and reliability, but may be installed as
stand-alone units or tailored to fit the specific requirements of
the aircraft. “The ICS-120B and 220B are next generation
Iridium devices that are compliant with the new European Link 2000
and NextGen Datalink requirements. They provide business aircraft
operators with immediate and inexpensive voice and fax solutions
and offer an upgrade path for emerging Datalink technologies in the
future, as well,” said Ray Larkin, ICG Director of
Regional Sales.
The 120B and 220B are primarily voice systems but their
architecture permits the connection of a variety of user devices
including cordless or corded and retractor reel handset phone
models, which ICG also produces. The units’ design also
offers optional fax capabilities as well as available upgrades for
future flight deck Datalink services such as FANS1/A, CPDLC and
ADS-C messaging.
Both the single channel ICS-120B and the dual channel ICS- 220B
provide standard CTU features such as intercom calling, call
transfer, conferencing, follow-on dialing and voice prompts. Active
noise reduction, which reduces cabin noise transmitted in the air
to ground direction, is an especially beneficial feature for
smaller aircraft cabins where ambient noise tends to be a more
significant problem. Designed into an ARINC 600, 2 Modular Concept
Unit (MCU) size Line Replaceable Unit (LRU), an ICS-120B or -220B
can be installed on any size aircraft as the sole communications
device or as an additional/restorative communications system. In
addition, both models operate with external configuration modules
incorporating SIM cards for the Iridium LBTS and store aircraft
unique configuration information. This also allows the assigned
telephone number to remain with the aircraft and not the
transceivers.
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