Mobile Aviation Radio System

The Mobile Aviation Radio System (MARS) is intended to be used as the hub of launch control for a gliding club, or a similar situation where a portable high-reliability air-band comms system is needed on the ground. The MARS Base configuration is available immediately from current technology but can be later upgraded to MARS Rover and MARS Radar packages that are under active technological development. The MARS Rover technology is also intended to be adapted to a sailplane intercom system designed specifically for flight training and higher-speed transit flying

The MARS is easy to use and maintain and is built with high-quality components including an Icom aviation radio intended for use in aircraft. It is packaged with a David Clark single-ear headset with a noise-cancelling mic to remove ambient and wind noise.An integral collapsable stand raises the MARS off the ground for easy and ergonomic access to controls and ancillaries. An integral mast system elevates the antenna and solid-state ultrasonic anemometer. A screen in the case displays the data from the anemometer in the form of wind direction and speed, including head and cross-wind components to simplify go/nogo decisions based on surface winds. The MARS will emit a tone to alert users that winds are near or exceeding programmable limits for flying.

Packaged with a high-quality antenna that needs no ground plane, this radio system will provide reliable and clear 2-way comms in an outdoor environment with other stations and aircraft within 20 miles.