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SINCE 2001
Rapid Mobile is a global supplier of premium long-distance digital radio communication technology and a partner of choice for the world’s leading radio manufacturers and system integrators. In satellite-denied environments or where fixed communication infrastructure is not preferred, our technology provides a robust alternative and thrives where other technologies can’t. We comply with the most relevant industry standards (including MIL-STD, STANAG) to ensure seamless communication through widespread interoperability.
Naval and Strategic Communications
RapidM is the pre-eminent supplier of HF core systems used by allied nations. Our naval and strategic division is committed to be the ideal partner to achieve interoperability among diverse radio communication systems. Our products adhere to emerging and relevant industry standards, including ISO, IEC, CE and key interoperability standards such as MIL-STD-188-110D; MIL-STD-188-141D; and STANAG 4538, STANAG 4539/TDMA, STANAG 5066, STANAG 4591 MELPe and STANAG 4691 MARLIN.
NAVDIVISION
TACDIVISION
Tactical and Joint Communications
Secure, reliable and robust communication is crucial for the success of operations in volatile tactical and joint situations. To command, control, and support forces, our tactical product range provides secure digital voice, position, and messaging services, even between diverse and mixed-vendor radio equipment. This allows for rapid interoperability using existing equipment.
Governmental and Security Communications
Because the safety of your citizens is a priority, our governmental and security communication products are engineered to empower agencies, police, first responders and paramilitary forces to keep your people protected. These products offer cost-effective proprietary HF data communications, along with standards-based solutions for 2G ALE and MIL-STD-188-110B.
GOVDIVISION
EMBDIVISION
Embedded Modem Modules
Radio makers are challenged by expanding functional and performance requirements when developing HF and V/UHF radios. To meet these demands, RapidM offers high-end embeddable modules that provide next-generation digital capabilities to both new and existing designs at minimal integration effort and lower overall project cost.
Services
Unlock the full potential of HF and V/UHF radio communication with RapidM's expert consultation, support and integration services and management solutions. RapidM has a proven track record of helping to successfully deliver projects, accelerating delivery of solutions.
Rapid Mobile is a leading business-to-business supplier specialising in the development of HF and V/UHF digital radio communication technology. With a rich history dating back to our establishment in 2001, we have built a strong presence in the defence and related markets. Over the years, we’ve earned the trust of various international clients, including some of the world’s foremost communication system integrators, radio makers and resellers. Our partners, in turn, serve navies, militaries and governments, as well as industrial, civil and commercial users around the world.
Products We're Excited About
Featured Products
TC5 Wideband HF & V/UHF Modem, ALE and SDV Module – 4G, 24 kHz
The TC5 is an embedded data modem and ALE controller for integration into HF/VHF/UHF radios, enabling high-speed BLOS and HF surface wave communications. It supports wideband HF modem functions (MIL-STD-188-110C App. D, up to 24 kHz) and is future-ready for 4G ALE (MIL-STD-188-141D). The TC5 also hosts a VHF circuit modem with data rates up to 256,000 bps and includes RapidM’s EF-256 embedded functions, such as secure digital voice (SDV) and AES-256 encryption, ensuring secure, high-performance communications.
RC12 Wideband ARQ & IP Controller – 240 kbps
The RC12 ARQ Server and IP Controller is a rack-mount platform designed for the STANAG 5066 ARQ protocol, enabling efficient data communication over HF and V/UHF radio links. It supports military messaging, email, chat, and IP applications, with an embedded MARLIN STANAG 4691 network controller for V/UHF ELOS links. The RC12 also features a STANAG 4591 MELPe voice coder for digital voice interoperability. Ideal for NATO and naval communication systems, it’s a robust solution for systems integrators.
RC10 Wideband ARQ & IP Controller – 120 kbps
The RC10 ARQ Server and IP Controller is a rack-mount platform for the STANAG 5066 ARQ protocol, enabling military messaging, email, chat, and IP applications over HF BLOS and V/UHF ELOS radio links. With an embedded STANAG 5066 protocol stack and MARLIN STANAG 4691 network controller, the RC10 is ideal for strategic and naval HF data communications, including NATO systems.
RA2 Secure Voice & Data Modem / Mobile
The RA2 is a secure digital voice and data modem designed for first responders, security agencies, and military users. It integrates with HF, VHF, and UHF radios for reliable communication in mobile and fixed installations. Featuring AES-256 encryption, the RA2 ensures voice and data transmission while its vocoder enhances voice clarity and extends range in challenging conditions. Ethernet connectivity enables secure email, chat, and file transfer via MessagePoint, real-time tracking with RT TacPoint, and network integration through GatePoint for email and SMS routing over HF and IP networks.
RM12 Wideband SDM & ALE – 48 kHz
The RM12 Wideband SDM & ALE is a high-performance wideband data modem for beyond-line-of-sight (BLOS) HF communications in channels from 3 to 48 kHz. Ideal for naval vessels, aircraft, and NATO shore stations, the RM12 supports MIL-STD-188-110D and STANAG 5069 waveforms, delivering data rates up to 240 kbps. It features 4G ALE (WALE) for fast and deep link establishment and supports 2G/3G ALE for seamless network integration. Built for longevity, the RM12 offers a 15-year lifecycle with 20 years of spares availability.
RM10 Wideband SDM & ALE – 24 kHz
The RM10 Wideband SDM & ALE is a high-performance data modem designed for beyond line-of-sight communications, supporting wideband HF channels with data rates up to 120 kbps. It offers advanced features like 4G ALE, WB-RDL waveforms for noisy environments, and compliance with MIL-STD-188-110C (App D) and STANAG 5069. Designed for naval, maritime, and government applications, the RM10 ensures reliable long-range communication in challenging conditions and is suitable for platforms like ships, submarines, and aircraft. It is also deployable in high-power NATO shore stations with configurations like BRASS, BRE1TA, and BRIPES.
RM8 Software Defined Modem & ALE – 3, 6 kHz
The RM8 Software Defined Modem & ALE Controller is a high-data-rate LF/HF modem and ALE controller, for standards-based strategic and maritime communications. Supporting long-distance point-to-point links and NATO BRASS and BRE1TA shore station deployments, the RM8 offers split-site 2G and 3G ALE with advanced scanning, channel selection, and XDL packet data. It fits into 19-inch racks and accommodates two units in a 1U slot.
TacPoint Situational Awareness Software
TacPoint is a situational awareness application that provides commanders with a real-time digital view of the battlefield. Designed for Windows-based touchscreen tablets and laptops, it overlays RT device positions and key points on image and vector maps. With an intuitive interface and built-in chat feature instant communication, commanders can quickly relay orders and updates. Lightweight and field-portable, TacPoint ensures continuous access to critical information, making it an essential tool for modern military operations on foot or in vehicles.
RT1 Wearable Voice & Position Encryptor
The RT1 Voice & Position Encryptor is a high-performance, in-line secure digital voice modem with GPS, delivering clear communication and precise tracking for frontline forces. It integrates seamlessly with HF and V/UHF radios, featuring AES encryption, secure digital voice (SDV) and an optional analogue mode. The RT1 supports periodic position updates, emergency alerts, and advanced HF modem technology for superior voice quality and extended range in challenging conditions. Ideal for squad-level and SOF operations, it enhances situational awareness and secure communications.
RT5 Tactical Voice & Data Terminal
The RT5 is an ultra-rugged tactical terminal for secure voice, position tracking, and data messaging over HF and V/UHF radios in harsh environments. Equipped with a RapidM embedded modem, it supports US MIL-STD and NATO STANAG waveforms for reliable communication in high-noise or low-signal conditions. With a QWERTY-style keyboard for intuitive operation, it offers encrypted secure digital voice (SDV), real-time chat, QuickText, file transfers, and integration with email and SMS. Designed for man-pack, vehicular, and SOF deployments, the RT5 ensures end-to-end encrypted communications for enhanced operational effectiveness.
RT7 Strategic Voice & Data Encryptor
The RT7 is a 19-inch rack-mount secure terminal for HF and V/UHF radios, offering secure voice, data, link setup, and position tracking. Powered by a RapidM embedded modem, it ensures reliable communication with US MIL-STD and NATO STANAG waveforms in noisy environments. The RT7 features AES-256 encrypted secure digital voice and a TWELP vocoder. Featuring AES-256 encrypted secure digital voice and a TWELP vocoder, the RT7 enables private calls, message sending, file transfers, and position tracking via RT software.
TC2 HF & V/UHF Modem, ALE and SDV Module – 3G, 3, 6 kHz
The TC2 is an embedded modem module for integration into LF, HF and V/UHF radios, offering data modems and 2G/3G ALE (STANAG 4538). It hosts RapidM’s EF-256 functions, including secure digital voice (SDV) and AES-256 encryption for secure communications. Ideal for upgrading TC4-based designs, the TC2 offers lower power consumption, digital voice capabilities, and V/UHF data rates up to 128,000 bps in a 24 kHz channel.
TC5 Wideband HF & V/UHF Modem, ALE and SDV Module – 4G, 24 kHz
The TC5 is an embedded data modem and ALE controller for integration into HF/VHF/UHF radios, enabling high-speed BLOS and HF surface wave communications. It supports wideband HF modem functions (MIL-STD-188-110C App. D, up to 24 kHz) and is future-ready for 4G ALE (MIL-STD-188-141D). The TC5 also hosts a VHF circuit modem with data rates up to 256,000 bps and includes RapidM’s EF-256 embedded functions, such as secure digital voice (SDV) and AES-256 encryption, ensuring secure, high-performance communications.
RC12 Wideband ARQ & IP Controller – 240 kbps
The RC12 ARQ Server and IP Controller is a rack-mount platform designed for the STANAG 5066 ARQ protocol, enabling efficient data communication over HF and V/UHF radio links. It supports military messaging, email, chat, and IP applications, with an embedded MARLIN STANAG 4691 network controller for V/UHF ELOS links. The RC12 also features a STANAG 4591 MELPe voice coder for digital voice interoperability. Ideal for NATO and naval communication systems, it’s a robust solution for systems integrators.
RC10 Wideband ARQ & IP Controller – 120 kbps
The RC10 ARQ Server and IP Controller is a rack-mount platform for the STANAG 5066 ARQ protocol, enabling military messaging, email, chat, and IP applications over HF BLOS and V/UHF ELOS radio links. With an embedded STANAG 5066 protocol stack and MARLIN STANAG 4691 network controller, the RC10 is ideal for strategic and naval HF data communications, including NATO systems.
RA2 Secure Voice & Data Modem / Mobile
The RA2 is a secure digital voice and data modem designed for first responders, security agencies, and military users. It integrates with HF, VHF, and UHF radios for reliable communication in mobile and fixed installations. Featuring AES-256 encryption, the RA2 ensures voice and data transmission while its vocoder enhances voice clarity and extends range in challenging conditions. Ethernet connectivity enables secure email, chat, and file transfer via MessagePoint, real-time tracking with RT TacPoint, and network integration through GatePoint for email and SMS routing over HF and IP networks.
RM12 Wideband SDM & ALE – 48 kHz
The RM12 Wideband SDM & ALE is a high-performance wideband data modem for beyond-line-of-sight (BLOS) HF communications in channels from 3 to 48 kHz. Ideal for naval vessels, aircraft, and NATO shore stations, the RM12 supports MIL-STD-188-110D and STANAG 5069 waveforms, delivering data rates up to 240 kbps. It features 4G ALE (WALE) for fast and deep link establishment and supports 2G/3G ALE for seamless network integration. Built for longevity, the RM12 offers a 15-year lifecycle with 20 years of spares availability.
RM10 Wideband SDM & ALE – 24 kHz
The RM10 Wideband SDM & ALE is a high-performance data modem designed for beyond line-of-sight communications, supporting wideband HF channels with data rates up to 120 kbps. It offers advanced features like 4G ALE, WB-RDL waveforms for noisy environments, and compliance with MIL-STD-188-110C (App D) and STANAG 5069. Designed for naval, maritime, and government applications, the RM10 ensures reliable long-range communication in challenging conditions and is suitable for platforms like ships, submarines, and aircraft. It is also deployable in high-power NATO shore stations with configurations like BRASS, BRE1TA, and BRIPES.
RM8 Software Defined Modem & ALE – 3, 6 kHz
The RM8 Software Defined Modem & ALE Controller is a high-data-rate LF/HF modem and ALE controller, for standards-based strategic and maritime communications. Supporting long-distance point-to-point links and NATO BRASS and BRE1TA shore station deployments, the RM8 offers split-site 2G and 3G ALE with advanced scanning, channel selection, and XDL packet data. It fits into 19-inch racks and accommodates two units in a 1U slot.
TacPoint Situational Awareness Software
TacPoint is a situational awareness application that provides commanders with a real-time digital view of the battlefield. Designed for Windows-based touchscreen tablets and laptops, it overlays RT device positions and key points on image and vector maps. With an intuitive interface and built-in chat feature instant communication, commanders can quickly relay orders and updates. Lightweight and field-portable, TacPoint ensures continuous access to critical information, making it an essential tool for modern military operations on foot or in vehicles.
RT1 Wearable Voice & Position Encryptor
The RT1 Voice & Position Encryptor is a high-performance, in-line secure digital voice modem with GPS, delivering clear communication and precise tracking for frontline forces. It integrates seamlessly with HF and V/UHF radios, featuring AES encryption, secure digital voice (SDV) and an optional analogue mode. The RT1 supports periodic position updates, emergency alerts, and advanced HF modem technology for superior voice quality and extended range in challenging conditions. Ideal for squad-level and SOF operations, it enhances situational awareness and secure communications.
RT5 Tactical Voice & Data Terminal
The RT5 is an ultra-rugged tactical terminal for secure voice, position tracking, and data messaging over HF and V/UHF radios in harsh environments. Equipped with a RapidM embedded modem, it supports US MIL-STD and NATO STANAG waveforms for reliable communication in high-noise or low-signal conditions. With a QWERTY-style keyboard for intuitive operation, it offers encrypted secure digital voice (SDV), real-time chat, QuickText, file transfers, and integration with email and SMS. Designed for man-pack, vehicular, and SOF deployments, the RT5 ensures end-to-end encrypted communications for enhanced operational effectiveness.
RT7 Strategic Voice & Data Encryptor
The RT7 is a 19-inch rack-mount secure terminal for HF and V/UHF radios, offering secure voice, data, link setup, and position tracking. Powered by a RapidM embedded modem, it ensures reliable communication with US MIL-STD and NATO STANAG waveforms in noisy environments. The RT7 features AES-256 encrypted secure digital voice and a TWELP vocoder. Featuring AES-256 encrypted secure digital voice and a TWELP vocoder, the RT7 enables private calls, message sending, file transfers, and position tracking via RT software.
TC2 HF & V/UHF Modem, ALE and SDV Module – 3G, 3, 6 kHz
The TC2 is an embedded modem module for integration into LF, HF and V/UHF radios, offering data modems and 2G/3G ALE (STANAG 4538). It hosts RapidM’s EF-256 functions, including secure digital voice (SDV) and AES-256 encryption for secure communications. Ideal for upgrading TC4-based designs, the TC2 offers lower power consumption, digital voice capabilities, and V/UHF data rates up to 128,000 bps in a 24 kHz channel.
TC5 Wideband HF & V/UHF Modem, ALE and SDV Module – 4G, 24 kHz
The TC5 is an embedded data modem and ALE controller for integration into HF/VHF/UHF radios, enabling high-speed BLOS and HF surface wave communications. It supports wideband HF modem functions (MIL-STD-188-110C App. D, up to 24 kHz) and is future-ready for 4G ALE (MIL-STD-188-141D). The TC5 also hosts a VHF circuit modem with data rates up to 256,000 bps and includes RapidM’s EF-256 embedded functions, such as secure digital voice (SDV) and AES-256 encryption, ensuring secure, high-performance communications.
Key Features and Comparisons
Product Families
RM Family
High-performance, standards-compliant, HF and VHF/UHF data modems and ALE for strategic, naval and commercial platforms.
The RM Product Family is engineered for users who require high-performance best-in-class products that fully comply with the current standards for satellite independent beyond line-of-sight (BLOS) strategic, maritime, narrowband and wideband HF and VHF/UHF data communications. The RM products provide excellent environmental specifications with respect to temperature, shock, vibration and MTBF.
Standards-based Automatic Repeat Request (ARQ), IP data solutions and network controllers.
The RC Product Family provides standards-based Automatic Repeat Request (ARQ) and IP data solutions to systems integrators of RED-side equipment. RC products deliver error-free data (email,chat, position) over HF and VHF/UHF links, and can be trusted in severely degraded channel conditions. RC products are designed to be used in combination with our RM modems and external link encryptors.
Tactical communication products that work with any radio, providing secure digital capabilities.
The RT Product Family enhances critical HF and VHF/UHF radio communications for the last mile user with cutting-edge digital capabilities that include secure digital voice, situational awareness, tracking, email and chat. RT devices provide unsurpassed performance, well beyond the line-of-sight (BLOS), in severely degraded conditions.
Secure data, voice and position products for the unique requirements of governmental agencies, police, first responders and paramilitary forces.
The RA Product Family is specifically designed for governmental agencies, police, first responders and paramilitary forces requiring secure long-range voice, email, chat and position tracking.
Enhance new or existing radio designs by embedding next-generation digital capabilities.
The TC Product Family of embedded modem modules provides radio makers with next-generation digital capabilities at minimal integration effort and low overall cost. The modules are engineered for value, exceptional performance and quality, backed by professional integration support.
