iDirect 9800 AR Satellite Modem

iDirect 9800 AR Satellite Modem – Aero VSAT Modem for Defense Aircraft

The iDirect 9800 AR Satellite Modem is a high-performance aero VSAT modem for defense and government aircraft, delivering reliable communications-on-the-move (COTM), DVB-S2 efficiency, and secure TRANSEC connectivity for airborne satellite operations. Designed for high-speed airborne connectivity with make-before-break seamless beam switching.

Key Features & Specifications

Network Type: VSAT modem (DVB-S2 outbound, Adaptive TDMA inbound)

Symbol Rate: Up to 45 Msps (DVB-S2), 15 Msps (TDMA)

Modulation: QPSK, 8PSK, 16APSK

Demodulation: Dual DVB-S2 receivers (make-before-break connectivity)

Throughput: High-speed IP broadband for airborne platforms

Frequency: L-Band (950–2050 MHz Tx, 950–2150 MHz Rx)

Interfaces: Dual Gigabit Ethernet + additional Ethernet ports

Security: FIPS 140-2 Level 3 certified, TRANSEC support

Encryption: AES-256, X.509 authentication, automatic key management

Mobility: Fast beam switching, skew compensation, spread spectrum return

Networking: TCP/IP, VLAN, QoS, NAT, DHCP, OpenAMIP, GRE

Environmental: MIL-STD-810G and DO-160G compliant

Power: AC or DC input (aircraft compatible)

Form Factor: 1RU rackmount (airborne-qualified design)

Applications: Military aircraft, ISR, airborne COTM, government aviation SATCOM