TEA was on hand at AUSA displaying the new INVISIO V60. It’s an Advanced Tactical Quad-Com System which allows users to seamlessly connect and control all of their comms devices across up to four channels with one simple-to-use controller.
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AUSA – TEA Headsets
Friday, October 26th, 2012Silynx Communications
Thursday, October 25th, 2012
While I was in DC I got the chance to visit Silynx Communications in Rockville, Maryland, a suburb of DC.
They’ve got a cool facility that was a lot of fun to explore. In addition to the office area, they have a well equipped lab where new products are developed. Turns out, the best ideas come from a little inspiration so they’ve got a bag to help blow off some steam.
Here’s a sampling of their capabilities. They use a HATS to measure how a device works with ambient sounds as well as in the ear. The same goes for microphones. The HATS’ ear replicates the human ear in pliability so it will react the same. This is all done to ensure both safety as well as fidelity.
Silynx also tests how weapon heat affects grips, PTTs and other accessories as well as how force impacts these devices. They built this rig to replicate a weapon and can mount equipment to it. The weight on the right of the photo is then driven repeatedly (sometimes thousands of repetitions) into the test rig to determine the consequences.
They make rapid prototypes right in the lab. Here, Associate Mechanical Engineer Kelly Dyer shows me their rapid prototype machine as well as their small temperature chamber that induces cold as well as heat.
Silynx clued me in on several technologies including some covert applications that integrate into their flagship system, H2Ops. Hopefully, we can share details soon. But, I can share this.
What you are looking at is a device designed at the behest of a Special Mission Unit to protect the switches on an AN/PRC-148 MBITR from damage and inadvertent switching during an operation. It is lightweight, rugged and simple to use.
Finally, they have a really cool announcement for a new PTT coming soon. Look for details soon here on SSD.
AUSA – Ceradyne MOHAWK
Thursday, October 25th, 2012We recently published an article on the latest version of the MOdular HArd Wired Kitted (MOHAWK) helmet from Ceradyne and comms partner Threat4. It’s a boltless design manufactured using their advanced Seamless Ballistic technology developed for the Enhanced Combat Helmet and integrates a modular data and power bus bar system. Essentially, this is a powered helmet with multiple mounting points on the helmet’s shell.
You will notice numerous pieces from Wilcox Industries on these helmets.
Drop Zone Tactical Corset Radio Pouch
Wednesday, October 24th, 2012Designed to call small radios such as the PRR, the Corset Radio Pouch from Canada’s Drop Zone Tactical uses a bungee retention system as well as their MOLLE compatible attachment system.
www.dropzonetactical.com/pouches/corset-radio-pouch/corset-radio-pouch
TEA Headsets Launches INVISIO V60
Wednesday, October 17th, 2012The INVISIO V60 is an Advanced Tactical Quad-Com System which allows users to seamlessly connect and control all of their comms devices with one simple-to-use controller. Quad-Com capable means that, with the use of a dual-net radio, users can communicate across four separate channels.
Currently the market’s smallest Quad-Com capable tactical communication system, the V60 is smaller than many other controllers. Devices that can be integrated into the V60 include 2-way radios, dual-net radios, radio man-packs, vehicle/aircraft and watercraft ICS, mobile phones, tablets, PC’s and even user to user through the use of TEA’s new portable intercom system. Users can also control their devices remotely or from the rail of their rifle with the optional INVISIO M80 dual wireless push-to-talk.
One of the coolest things about the V60 is that it will work with virtually any headset, new or old through the use of adapters. It will work with Peltor and Sordin headsets as well as the INVISIO X5, a dual in-ear headset which provides user certified hearing protection, enhanced digital hearing and clear communications through a bone conduction microphone for speech. TEA also offers a custom molded version of this headset called the X6 as well as a special version for JTAC/Airborne applications. V60 is rated IP68 (submersible down to 20 meters) and compliant with MIL-STD810F standards.
Make sure you check out the V60 later this month at AUSA in booth #8155, where it will make its debut.
For a full briefing visit teaheadsets.com/datasheets
TEA Headsets Launches New Website with INVISIO M3 Promo
Monday, October 15th, 2012
With the release of their new website TEA has also introduced a limited time offer that includes a free INVISIO M15 Body Push-to-Talk switch with the purchase of the popular INVISIO M3 Standard In-Ear Bone Conduction Headset (a $300 savings).
The INVISIO M3 has been in use by Law Enforcement and Military Teams for almost a decade. What makes the M3 unique is it’s size and performance, especially in high-noise environments. The M3 is available in right or left ear versions.
The INVISIO M15 Body Push-to-Talk is a 2” PTT with a protection ring that prevents hot mic and also has a rotating back clip for secure attachment to your tactical vest. The M15 can be configured to work with practically any 2-way radio such as PRC 148/152/117G as well as Motorola XTS radios.
AUSA – Ceradyne, Inc and Threat4 Inc to Introduce MOHAWK Combat Helmet
Thursday, October 11th, 2012During last year’s AUSA, Ceradyne introduced a demonstrator of their MOHAWK technology. Now, they’ve refined the concept and in conjunction with communications producer Threat4, are unveiling this new version at this year’s AUSA.
The new “MOdular HArd Wired Kitted (MOHAWK) Boltless Combat Helmet” (Patent Pending) was developed by Ceradyne Diaphorm with the tactical in-ear radio communication headset developed by Threat4 Inc. This headset also offers hearing protection. The actual helmet features Ceradyne’s advanced Seamless Ballistic technology developed for the Enhanced Combat Helmet and integrates a modular data and power bus bar system. Essentially, this is a powered helmet with multiple mounting points on the helmet’s shell.
Marc King, President of Ceradyne Armor Systems and Patrick Armstrong, CEO of Threat4 both commented: “The integration of a headset communication system with hearing protection to the MOHAWK helmet provides a weight and logistics savings to the warefighter by eliminating the traditional headset’s power source and connecting to the power rail. The addition of comms and hearing protection to the helmet completes the warefighter`s Headborne equipment requirements and simultaneously addresses hearing protection.
The Threat4 tactical headset is a variant of Threat4’s traditional x-62000 series headset but modified to include brackets to mount it on either side of the MOHAWK and to draw power from the bus bar system. Other accessories that are mountable to the MOHAWK include IFF (identification friend-or-foe) transponder, NVG (night vision goggle) with integrated camera and LED flashlight, all powered from the rear battery pack. Last year these were Wilcox Ind products and based on the diagram, look to still be.
Now, if we can just get this program and the powered weapon rail to include common interface standards we might be on to something.
War Sport Industries Offers Team Wendy EXFIL with War Bungee Installed
Thursday, October 11th, 2012
Not only is War Sport Industries is offering the new Team Wendy EXFIL bump helmet at a slight discount, but it also comes with their excellent War Bungee cable management system already mounted. If you’re looking for a bump helmet which includes both rail system and night vision mount as well as a cable management system, then check this out.
The EXFIL is available in Coyote and is one size fits most everyone. The Boa sizing system offers an awesome fit.
