HM500 Transportable Communications Terminal

Hughes Network Systems, LLC created the HM500 transportable terminal that enables rapid deployment by individual users for secure, portable communications. At a transport weight of less than 31 pounds, it exemplifies the growing market trend for manpack terminals - reduced Size, Weight and Power (SWaP) requirements.

Designed with advanced commercial satcom technology for defense and public safety missions, the HM500 transportable terminal offers multi-band operation in a very lightweight ruggedized package using pre-configured settings over one of multiple frequencies, including Ku-, Ka-, Mil Ka- and X-band. Its simplified set-up, quick deployment and high data rates brings international users an ideal portable communications solution needed across a wide range of applications, from disaster relief to military operations.

The HM500 is readily adapted for operation on any of the company's satcom platforms to suit the specific requirement, including the industry leading JUPITER System, the first VSAT platform with System on a Chip (SoC) technology incorporating the latest DVB-S2X air interface standard.

For more information, visit defense.hughes.com.