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Stratos Global Corp. Saturn B Transporter (NSN ####-##-###-####)

General Description
The Stratos Saturn B Transporter is a general purpose, portable Inmarsat B type terminal.  It is utilized to communicate over short and long distances using the Inmarsat satellite system.  The terminal provides "conventional leased line telephone types of services" using satellite wireless communication methods.  Supported modes of communication include plain or secure voice, fax and data.  Additional access ports allow for the connection of such equipment as a STU III and RS-232C based FAX machines and computers.

The Saturn B terminal is deployed complete with a 4 piece flat panel antenna with mount, RF power amplifier and a lightweight transit case.

Saturn B Inmarsat Terminal

Features: Inmarsat 'B' type terminal Provides terminal-to-terminal calling capabilities Plain voice operation at 16 kbps Standard Fax and data operation up to 9.6 kbps High Speed Data option to 56/64 kbps Support for plain or secure voice and data communication at 2.4, 4.8 or 9.6 kbps STU III/IIB compatible option

Revised: September 05, 1999
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