The 2040 manpack is equipped with a fully automatic antenna tuner allowing the deployment of a full range of tactical and static antennas. An inbuilt battery management system supports its lightweight Lithium Ion battery cartridges. All connections to the IP67 rated manpack are made using MIL-STD connectors. Configuring the 2040 is simple using either the Windows based programming system through the auxiliary socket or wirelessly using the IrDA port. Emergency field programming can be performed, by password entry, using the front panel keypad.

The 2040's range of carry systems include British Army approved back packs which allow full webbing to be utilised and are available in UN blue as well as the traditional drab olive to ensure neutrality is observed when deployed in the humanitarian and peacekeeping roles.

All 2000 series transceivers including the 2040 manpack have common operating features and functions and major internal modules, reducing training, inventory, maintenance and system ownership costs to a minimum.

Features

Frequency hopping

The unique, easy to use frequency hopping system requires no central synchronisation station, has no entry or late entry time and requires no handshaking. Hopping at 5 channels per second, using a 10 digit hopping encryption key, and with a user selectable hopping bandwidth to suit the antenna type in use, the system provides excellent protection against EW attacks.

Secure call

Secure call is an innovative, narrow band voice encrypter that is very simple to use, has no handshaking or sync delays, and provides operators secure point to point, or point to multipoint communications.

Rugged and lightweight design

Using the latest polycarbonate plastic alloys combined with lightweight strong aluminium alloy extrusions, the 2040 weighs only 6.4Kg including its 10Ah, quick change, Lithium Ion battery cartridge. The 2040's small physical size makes it comfortable to operate and wear when deployed in either of its back pack options.

Outstanding voice quality

The standard DSP noise reduction system reduces external channel noise, the effects of interference, and enhances audio signals to provide easier listening. The level of noise reduction can be easily selected to suit prevailing conditions.

Extended operation time

The very low current consumption of the 2040 manpack enables it to operate for over 20 hours on one battery cartridge. Spare quick change battery cartridges are small, lightweight and easily fit in the carry system side pockets. Dry cell emergency packs are available to extend mission time, negating the need to carry charging equipment.

Selective calling systems

The 2040 manpack provides international standard 4 and 6 digit selective call facilities that include Telcall, SMS, GPS position and remote transceiver operational status monitoring, point to point secure call and remote transceiver disable capabilities.

GPS tracking, command and control

Fitted with the optional GPS module, the 2040 manpack is able to be automatically tracked with the Barrett 977 base tracking system. Individual operators can be located, maintained within certain areas or corridors, be alerted if straying into no-go areas and have facilities to alarm controllers if they are in danger. Tracking signals are digital and encrypted for security.

SMS messaging system

64 character SMS messages, encrypted for security, are directly entered via the 2040 front panel keys and can be sent to individual or multiple stations.

Data capability FDT's

Using the 2040's flexible auxiliary connector, Barrett 2020 email and data systems and many OEM FDT's (Field Data Terminals) are supported.

Digital crypto handsets

The 2040's audio connectors provide interfaces for various external OEM voice crypto devices. Barrett recommends the Telsy TCH01C HC250U crypto handset for 256 bit high level encryption and ease of use. In addition to the standard options available in the 2040 manpack many other forms of internal analogue and digital encryption systems are available to suit user requirements.

Automatic antenna tuner

Whips and un-tuned wire antennas are simply deployed using the inbuilt, fully automatic antenna tuner. For overnight or temporary fixed operations various lightweight broadband and tunable tactical antennas are available.

User-friendly operation

Barrett's well known intuitive operator interface ensures that using the 2040 manpack is very simple.

Principal key functions are performed using a large six key cluster while the operator is guided by a large 128 x 64 LCD graphics display with adjustable backlighting, allowing maintenance of night vision or high levels of luminescence in poor visibility.

Network stations addresses and telephone numbers are stored in easily accessed address and phone books and as little as two key strokes will initiate a call.