Mission-Critical Connectivity
Communication Systems Overview
Delivering radio-agnostic interoperability and optimized SWaP from individual foot patrols to vehicle fleets.
Mission-Critical Connectivity When Failure Is Not an Option
From a single speaker in a vehicle to a company of solders outfitted with wearable edge compute devices, Ultralife’s Communications Systems division delivers defense-tested RF amplification, vehicle mounting platforms, modular power supplies, amplified speakers, satellite comms, and ruggedized compute systems.
The Ultralife Advantage: Integrated RF & Power Engineering
Ultralife has decades of specialized expertise in RF electronics, custom ruggedization, and advanced power systems under a single global engineering footprint. By combining our Communications Systems center of excellence in Virginia Beach with global manufacturing sites, we provide OEMs, gov’t agencies and defense contractors with complete, vertically integrated solutions.
Key Communications Systems Value Drivers
Communications Systems Categories
Explore our family of defense-proven products
RF Amplifiers
Ultralife RF Amplifiers are used to amplify military handheld radios, greatly increasing the effective communication range of the radio. Our A-2303 amplifier continues the RF sensing technology we were first to develop over 20 years ago. All necessary radio interfacing is accomplished via a single RF cable. From here the amplifier then automatically performs all necessary detection and classification to provide a faithful reproduction of the radio RF with the desired amplification. The A-2303 is compatible with legacy waveforms as well as many modern proprietary and military waveforms.
- Handheld & Manpack Amplifiers: Ultra-compact, wearable boosters optimized for dismounted operations requiring extended range with minimal weight.
- Vehicle-Mounted Amplifiers: High-power booster systems engineered for tactical wheeled and tracked vehicles operating in high-vibration environments.
Satellite Comms
Ultralife Satellite Comms products solve limited antenna availability issues and broadcasting over limited channels. The A-301-150 enables simultaneous transmission and reception of any two military UHF satellite radio channels operating in the 243 – 318 MHz SATCOM band on a single antenna. The MRC-195 is a self-contained SOTM system which is used with the AN/PRC-117F Transceiver or AN/PSC-5 Series Transceivers for vehicle communications
- SATCOM Combiners and Systems: Weatherproof UHF satellite radio products and systems enabling simultaneous dual-channel transmission over a single antenna system.
Vehicle & Field Mounts
Allow operators to seamlessly transition handheld radios between foot patrol and vehicle operations without interrupting communications.
- Vehicle Amplifier-Adaptors (VAA): Integrated docking mounts combining high-performance RF amplification, radio battery charging, and power conditioning into a single rugged frame.
- Universal Radio Pockets & Docking Stations: Secure mechanical mounts engineered for diverse radio form factors with active thermal management.
Power Supplies
Ultralife manufactures three types of Power Supplies: Battery Powered (External), Military Device Power Supplies and Tactical Radio.
HPE EL8000 Series Products
Accessories for HPE Edgeline EL8000 converged server system, including:
- An equally high-performance standby power system (uninterruptible power supply)
- Commercial case with integrated wheels and tow handle (airline compliant sizing)
- Rugged cases for extreme environmental and operational conditionals (ideal for Military, Federal, and Commercial sectors)
Speakers
Ultralife manufacture speakers that can be powered by a UBI-2590 battery using a cable.
- The amplified speakers can be used in a headquarters or a vehicle and are compatible with virtually any communication system.
- MRC-67 series amplified speakers are rugged and waterproof to withstand harsh tactical environments.
Custom Solutions
Our engineering teams operate where commodity solutions fail. We design complex battery and power systems for applications where safety, reliability, and performance are non-negotiable.
- Deep technical integration with your design team
- Engineered for extreme environments and harsh conditions
- Strategic lifecycle support from concept through 10-15+ years in the field
- Cost-down exercises, design optimization, system integration, and supply chain scaling
