March 25, 2025

The frequency range in which the two-way radio can potentially operate is very wide – 200-1000 MHz. The modern front is filled to the maximum with trench electronic warfare means against drones and choosing the optimal range on the battlefield is becoming increasingly difficult.

The radio has all the military attributes: a durable dust- and moisture-proof housing, AES 256 encryption, PPRC, fast data deletion. It operates in the MESH network (a mode where each radio station is a repeater for other stations).

The developers have also created a cheap and disposable repeater. Such repeaters can be dropped onto the terrain or objects (heights, roofs of buildings, etc.) on the eve of the operation and will create extensive radio coverage for soldiers for 48 hours. A similar practice is used by US Special Forces during local special operations.

The output power of the radio station is 1 watt, and the built-in battery provides operation for 3–4 days.

It is also very cool that the developers have integrated low-speed data transmission into the two-way radio for the exchange of target designations, dispatches, and coordinates. Chimera supports work with the Nettle and Combat Vision 4.0 systems

The author will test the radio to find out about its vulnerability to suppression by electronic warfare means and to see if it can be detected by directional finding by enemy electronic warfare means. A test for the maximum communication ranges in different modes will also be conducted. Certain results will be reported later, and some things will not for obvious reasons.

In conclusion, it is extremely important for Ukrainian to have its own radio communication developer to work in the country and not to transfer production and development abroad, where they would be very welcome by foreign militaries.

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