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RF-7800R-RC REMOTE CONTROL SYSTEM OPERATOR CARD

1. GENERAL EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION

The RF-7800R-RC Remote Control System (RCS) is a compact, rugged system that allows users full remote control capability
of any Harris Falcon II or Falcon III radio. The RCS supports full control using the Keypad Display Unit (KDU) and transmit and
receive audio and data.

The transmitting radio, connected to the Local Control Unit (LCU), can be separated from the Remote Control Unit (RCU) by
distances up to 3.5 km using standard military field wire (WD-1A or equivalent). Greater distances are possible through the
Auxiliary (AUX) port using an external fiber modem or HCLOS transceiver.

The RCS consists of two identical units designated as the RCU (operator site) and as the LCU (radio site). The RCS is configured
and the LCU site is determined when the radio interface cable is installed.

For information on operating controls, indicators, and connectors, see Figure 1, and refer to Table 1 and Table 2.

1 2 3 4 5

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Figure 1. RF-7800R-RC

Table 1. Operating Controls and Connectors

Key Control/Connectors Function

1 AUDIO, J1 Connects handset for Engineering Order Wire (EOW) at radio site,
audio transmit, receive and EOW for operator station
2 Status Light-Emitting Diodes (LEDs) Indicates battery status and communication mode
3 AUX Interface, J2 Connector for RS-422 and Ethernet interfaces
4 Selector Switch Turns remote ON, OFF or selects EOW (intercom) mode
5 Volume Control Adjusts audio listening level
6 Field Wire Terminals Connects field wire to remote, not polarity sensitive
7 Keypad Display Unit, J4 Connector Keypad Display Unit (KDU) interface on radio site, KDU for
operator station
8 DATA, J3 Connector for audio and data

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Table 2. Operating Indicators

Status LED Indication
Red No communications link established
Flashing Red Field wire linking in process
Green Link established, normal radio operation
Fast Flash Green Link established, EOW call initiated, not acknowledged
Slow Flash Green Link established, EOW call in process
Slow Flash Yellow Low battery
Fast Flash Yellow Poor Link Quality

2. WARNINGS/CAUTIONS
• WARNING: The RF-7800R system contains no encryption. The system is used to extend the signals available at the
radio to a remote site using a digitally multiplexed data stream. Evaluation of the RF-7800R for use in a system
approved for secure data transmission is the user's responsibility.
• WARNING: The volume display and control on the KDU are not used with the RCS system; volume control is adjusted
through the RCU volume knob.
• CAUTION: Older computer equipment that does not fully meet the RS-232 specifications may have problems working
at the 115.2 kbps rate. If problems occur, lower the Point-to-Point (PPP) data rate on the radio to 19.2 kbps.

3. SPECIFICATIONS
Refer to Table 3 for a partial listing of RF-7800R-RC specifications.
Table 3. RF-7800R-RC Specifications
Function Specification

Field Wire requirement WD-1A (2-wire), per MIL-DTL-49104A

Power 20 to 34 VDC (26 VDC nominal) via attached battery, reverse polarity protected.
Synchronous Data Interface Up to 64 kbps, auto baud rate sensing. RS-232 interface.
Asynchronous Data Interface auto detection up to 115.2 kbps; Data format: RS-232
USB Supports full speed Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0 (12 Mbits/s)
Ethernet 10/100 Base-T
Audio Response 150 Hz to 3.4 kHz
Operating Temperature -40°C to +70° C
Immersion 1 meter, differential heating (non-operational)
Weight 3.9 lbs. (less battery)
Dimensions 7.8”W x 13.0”D x 3.2”H (with battery)

NOTE
When Ethernet data traffic to the radio is required, the Ethernet link
between the LCU and RCU is required. This is achieved using the
J2 AUX port utilizing quantity (2) of the 12078-0731-A006 Cable
Assembly.

4. CONFIGURATIONS
Refer to Table 4 for a listing of RF-7800R-RC configurations.

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Table 4. RF-7800R-RC Configurations

Part Number Description
RF-7800R-RC011 Remote Control System, FII Manpack (includes 12078-0700-A36)
RF-7800R-RC012 Remote Control System, FIII Handheld (includes 12078-0702-A36)
RF-7800R-RC013 Remote Control System, FIII Manpack (includes 12078-0703-A36)
RF-7800R-RC014 Remote Control System, FII Handheld (includes 12078-0701-A36)

5. CABLES
Refer to Table 5 for a listing of RF-7800R-RC cables.
Table 5. RF-7800R-RC Cables
Part Number Description Connection
12078-0700-A36 Cable Assy., FII Manpack J3 LCU to J3 Manpack (RC011)
12078-0701-A36 Cable Assy., FII Handheld J3 LCU to J11 Handheld VAA (RC014)
12078-0702-A36 Cable Assy., FIII Handheld J3 LCU to J11 Handheld VAA (RC012)
12078-0703-A36 Cable Assy., FIII Manpack J3 LCU to J3 Manpack (RC013)
12078-0720-A006 Cable Assy., FII Sync/Async Data J3 RCU DATA to 9 pin/25 pin D connector
12078-0721-A006 Cable Assy., HPW Data (117F) J3 RCU DATA to 9 pin D connector
12078-0726-A006 Cable Assy., PPP J3 RCU DATA to 9 pin D connector
12078-0730-A006 Cable Assy., HSI J2 AUX to 25 pin D connector (DTE device)
12078-0731-A006 Cable Assy., Ethernet J2 AUX to RJ-45
12078-0733-A006 Cable Assy., USB Data J3 RCU DATA to USB Type A
12078-0734-A006 Cable Assy., Ethernet Data J3 RCU DATA to RJ-45
12078-0735-A006 Cable Assy., Ethernet/USB Data J3 RCU DATA to RJ45 and USB Type A

6. BASIC SETUP (FII and FIII Manpack)

a. Ensure radio has been set up and ready to operate.
b. If KDU is present (FII manpack), remove KDU from the radio.
c. Connect appropriate radio remote interface cable to data connector of the radio and J3 of the LCU.
d. Connect KDU cable to J4 of the LCU and the radio as applicable.
e. Install KDU on the RCU.
f. Attach handset to J1 of the LCU (EOW communications with RCU).
g. Attach handset to J1 of the RCU.
h. Connect link medium (field wire, etc.) between LCU and RCU.

7. BASIC SETUP (FII HH)

Note: To use the RF-7800R Remote Control with the RF-5800V/M-HH radios requires that the radio have firmware version 7.0
or greater and the radio is installed into the VAA.

a. Install the RPA in the radio before inserting in the VAA.

b. Insert the radio into the VAA.
c. Connect the 12078-0701-A36 to J3 on the RF-7800R-RC and to J11 on the FII HH VAA.
d. Install the KDU on the RCU.
e. Attach the handset to J1 of the LCU (EOM Communications with RCU).
f. Attach the handset to J1 of the RCU.
g. Connect field wire between the LCU and RCU.

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8. BASIC OPERATION (FII and FIII Manpack)

a. Turn LCU/RCU Selector Switch to ON.
b. Red LEDs flash during link attempt (field wire).
c. Green LEDs (LCU and RCU) light steady after approximately 30 seconds (field wire). If not, check link connection.
d. Turn radio switch ON (any position).
e. System is ready for communications.

9. BASIC OPERATION (FII HH)

a. Turn LCU/RCU selector switch to ON.
b. Red LED’s flash during link attempt (field wire).
c. Green LED’s (LCU and RCU) light steady after approximately 30 seconds (field wire). If not, check link connection.
d. Turn radio and VAA on.
e. On the radio’s KDU, verify the following:
• Remote port data rate is set to 19.2 k.
• AIC side connector is enabled.
• Volume level is set to midway.
f. KDU on RCU becomes active.
Note KDU on radio is in display mode only. Removing the KDU from the RCU restores radio KDU operation.

10. EOW (INTERCOM) MODE

a. Initiating station: Set selector switch to EOW.
b. Receiving station: Green LED fast flashes, continuous beeping sound in J1 handset.
c. Receiving station: Turn selector switch to EOW position.
d. Initiating station: Green LED fast flashes, continuous beeping sound.
e. Both stations: Press PTT keys to start EOW call. Green LED transitions to slow flash and beeping stops. 
NOTE: Radio will not transmit over the air with switch in EOW position.
f. Return selector switches to ON to end EOW call.

Using RF-6705 Tactical Chat IP (FII HH)

Note: Setting the radios PPP port data rate to 115.2 k will produce erratic communications. Set the radio and Tactical Chat to
operate at a data rate of 57.6 k.

11. MISSION FILL

FIII Multiband Handheld
A Mission Fill file from a PC may be downloaded to the radio’s internal USB drive using either the 12078-0733-A006 USB Data
cable or the 12078-0735-A006 Ethernet/USB Data cable. Refer to radio operations manual for mission fill loading and activation
procedure.

FIII Multiband Manpack

A Mission Fill file from a PC may be downloaded to the radio’s internal USB drive using either the 12078-0733-A006 USB Data
cable or the 12078-0735-A006 Ethernet/USB Data cable.

a. Remove the KDU from the RCU to activate radio USB port.
b. Download mission file to radio’s internal USB drive.
c. Install KDU on the RCU.
Refer to radio operations manual for mission fill loading and activation procedure.

FII Handheld Mission Fill

Loading the mission fill using the Communications Planning Application requires the following steps.

a. Through the radio KDU, set the remote port baud rate to match the CPAs. Note: The radio cannot be set to 19.2 k
for radio programming.
b. Fill radio following the instructions in the CPA manual.
c. Return the remote port baud rate to 19.2 k.

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1680 University Avenue Rochester, New York 14610-1887 USA
Tel.: 585-244-5830 Fax.: 585-242-4755 http://www.harris.com
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12. CONNECTION DETAILS

RF-7800R-RC011
10511-0704-012

12078-0700-A36

RF-7800R-RC012

12078-0702-A36

RF-7800R-RC013

12078-0703-A36

RF-7800R-RC014

VHF

12078-0701-A36

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(ITAR), 22CFR 120-130, and cannot be exported from the United States or shared with a foreign person without
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prior approval from the United States Government. Information contained herein is property of Harris October 2011
Corporation and may not be copied or reproduced by any means, without prior written permission. Rev. B
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