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Hughes Offers New Multi-band Transportable Manpack Terminal

May 8, 2017

Hughes Network Systems, LLC (HUGHES), the global leader in broadband satellite networks and services, today announced release of its new 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.

At less than 31 lbs, the Hughes HM500 manpack provides forward deployed teams ruggedized and reliable communication to help achieve mission success.
At less than 31 lbs, the Hughes HM500 manpack provides forward deployed teams ruggedized and reliable communication to help achieve mission success.

"Our new HM500 leverages Hughes industry-leading satcom technology to support critical mobility requirements of government and enterprise users," said Dr. Rajeev Gopal, senior technical director at Hughes. "It delivers military and national security planners a powerful and cost-effective manpack solution for their forward deployed teams to provide them with real-time, reliable information to help achieve mission success."