Matt Hein from SILYNX Communications stops by to speak with ADS TV about the new Clarus System with smaller, lighter controls, multiple sized ear buds and reduced cost.
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Archive for October, 2013
SILYNX Communications | ADS TV | AUSA Expo 2013
Tuesday, October 22nd, 2013AUSA – WL Gore/Raven Aerostar Turkey Suit
Tuesday, October 22nd, 2013
“THROUGH GORE’S PARTNERSHIP WITH RAVEN AEROSTAR, A WORLD CLASS MANUFACTURER, THE NEMESIS TURKEY SUITS WITH GORE MULTISPECTRAL CONCEALMENT TECHNOLOGIES OFFER A TRULY REVOLUTIONARY PROTECTION CAPABILITY FOR THOSE GOING INTO HARM’S WAY.”
– JOHN HOLCOMBE, W. L. GORE & ASSOCIATES CO-INVENTOR AND BUSINESS LEADER
Awhile back we told you that WL Gore was about more than just waterproof/breathable jackets. They design and manufacture (or license to others) a wide variety of technologies. In the defense sector alone they have been a constant source of innovation in the soft goods arena. The latest examples of this are the new GORE® Multispectral Concealment Technologies and the associated NEMESIS™ line of Garments, Personal Hides & Equipment Covers, Multispectral Signature Concealment from Raven Industries. Raven Aerostar has a long relationship with WL Gore and manufactured the initial ECWCS garments back in the mid-80s so it’s no surprise to see them introduce this new technology.
Commonly referred to as the Turkey Suit due to its resemblance to the suits worn by hunters. The NEMESIS™ garment seen above features a face fabric in a developmental, proprietary WL Gore camouflage pattern. Considering they have introduced commercial hunting patterns it should be no surprise that they also have military patterns.
But the underlying technology in this material is what’s important. Quite simply, garments made from GORE® Multispectral Concealment Technologies greatly reduce the range of detection from sophisticated multi-spectral (Visual/NIR/SWIR/MWIR/LWIR) sensors.
The NEMESIS Turkey Suit is available in a broad range of military camouflage textile patterns, including Digital Desert (compatible with AOR1 and desert MARPAT), Digital Woodland (compatible with AOR2 and woodland MARPAT), and Transitional (compatible with multi-terrain patterns).
Sizes available: Small/Medium or Large/Extra Large
The garment is available for authorized users on www.gsaadvantage.gov, just search for “turkey suit”.
Mystery Ranch Inc. | ADS TV | AUSA Expo 2013
Tuesday, October 22nd, 2013Dana Gleason from Mystery Ranch Inc. stops by to talk with ADS TV about their 3 Day Assault Pack and their 3Zip BVS Overload Pack that features storage between the pack and frame.
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GERBER | ADS TV | AUSA Expo 2013
Tuesday, October 22nd, 2013Andrew Gritzbaugh from Gerber stops by to talk with ADS TV about the CSW tool (Crew Served Weapon tool), the Cortex Flashlight and the Ding Dong Breaching Tool.
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Ops-Core Unveils RAC at AUSA
Tuesday, October 22nd, 2013I’ve been following the development of the Rail Attached Communications (RAC) headset for some time now and I’m glad to see it out there. Ops-Core has worked hard with their customers to offer something unlike any other head set on the market. First off, it was designed from the outset to work with the Ops-Core helmet and integrates seamlessly with other helmet system components such as the ARC Rail. The RAC headset works with FAST and Sentry helmet models.
While the outward appearance hasn’t changed much throughout development, lots has been done to refine the ergonomics and improve performance. For example, the team went through multiple iterations to offer an ergonomic earcup with contoured cushions. With almost every headset out there, the part of the earcup that sits against the ear is flat. Unfortunately, the human head is far from flat and everyone’s is slightly different. Not only is the shape of the RAC earcup not flat, it’s also not the typical oblong found with other earcups but rather an asymmetric shape.
They combines this ergonomic earcup with a gimbal mount so that it can fit as close to the head as possible in order to maximize protection.
This gimbal and mount system has a stop that holds the earcup just off the ear.
That ran articulation/latch also allows the RAC to be rotated back out of the way on the helmet (either one side or both) for storage.
Here is an older photo of a developmental system that will show you how the stowage function works.
The RAC also offers 3D hearing technology (3D HT) for natural hearing restoration and reproduction of ambient sounds with a high degree of directional accuracy. It’s done through their sound processing software. In fact, it’s unlike any other headset I’ve seen.
There’s something else here that is new to me. The RAC utilizes in-the-ear plugs. Now you might see this and go, “So what?”, but this is different. These optional inductance receiver ear plugs are wireless and use magnets to produce sound and increase hearing protection above conventional ANR levels.
It turns itself off after 2 hours in order to conserve batteries but only after an audible warning tone. Auto shutdown can be averted by touching either one of the on/off/balance/volume control buttons. The RAC includes a noise canceling boom microphone but can also be connected to a pro-mask microphone if needed. Finally, the RAC is IP-68 submersible to 6m and available in a Black or Tan.
Make sure you stop by the Gentex booth at 3:30 PM today for the launch party. See you there!
GEM by Polaris | ADS TV | AUSA Expo 2013
Tuesday, October 22nd, 2013Tom Nelson from GEM Vehicles talks with ADS TV about the GEM eM1400 adaptable electric vehicle.
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Mystery Ranch NICE Overload 3-Zip Pack
Tuesday, October 22nd, 2013The 3000 cu in pack offers ability to carry weapons, mortars, even Pelican cases or ammo cans in addition to your other equipment. Its ability is limited only by your imagination.
Mystery Ranch | NICE Overload 3 Zip from Mystery Ranch on Vimeo.
AUSA – Silynx Clarus and Maximus
Tuesday, October 22nd, 2013Silynx Communications launched two new products at AUSA. Both feature voice prompt feedback, are dual radio capable and submersible to 20m.
First up is the Clarus smart tactical headset system. It is a hear through system with a dual PTT controller that integrates the AA battery. This system comes complete with headset at under $800.
Second is the Maximus. It combines a slim main electronic unit with their new miniaturized control box. It provides passive and active noise reduction as well as intercom compatibility and sound localization. It can accept an internal AA battery or accept power from the radio.
Below, you can see the main electronic unit and its thin shape.
