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Becker’ DVCS 6100 Digital Intercom and Audio Selector Panel System ideal COTS solution for Lockheed C-130/L-100 Aircraft

Written by thomas · Filed Under Aeronautics News 

March 19, 2009

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MIRAMAR, Fla., March 18, 2009 – Over 40 models and variants of the Hercules serve with more than 50 nations. In December 2006 the C-130 became only the fifth aircraft to mark 50 years of continuous service with its original primary customer the United States Air Force. The C-130 is also the only military aircraft to remain in continuous production for 50 years, as the updated C-130J Super Hercules. The Hercules family has the longest continuous production run of any military aircraft in history.
Military forces operating C-130’s increasingly adopt commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) products in an effort to enhance capability and reduce operational costs. The modifications available for the C-130’s include navigation, communication, flight control, autonomous defense system upgrades and many more. These enhancements provide greatly improved quality, reliability and extend the useful life of the C130 well into the twenty-first century.
Becker Avionics focuses on meeting individual requirements with the highest commitment to quality and customer satisfaction. Becker Avionics’ COTS avionics solutions can help transform today’s legacy platform into the platform of tomorrow. Upgrading the old analog audio systems of the C-130/L-100 with the state-of-the-art digital DVCS 6100 will enhance the effectiveness of the platform. When compared to a legacy analog audio system, digital technology provides simplified installation, improved performance, reduced wiring and reduced installation and maintenance costs. Furthermore, the comprehensive built-in-test (BIT) of the DVCS 6100 enables line maintenance crews to easily diagnose/isolate failures and replace system components quickly.
C-130/L-100 aircraft are found around the world; no matter if the mission is combat, humanitarian relief, fire fighting or transporting cargo, upgrading and extending the service life of these critical assets will ensure viable tactical airlift capability for many countries.
Becker Avionics is aware that obsolescence and sustainability plays an important factor when it comes to electronics equipment and has incorporated a sustainment-focus during the design phase of the DVCS 6100.
Becker Avionics audio systems are known for their quality, reliability and ruggedness. For decades armed forces around the world have relied on avionics systems manufactured by the Becker Avionics Group. Over 30 years ago, the Becker analog Intercom system (ICS) was first fitted to the German Alpha-jet, the Dassault-Breguet Atlantic reconnaissance/submarine hunter aircraft and the Bölkow BO105 helicopter. Today the same system is still supported by Becker Avionics, even though product evolution has continued. Over 10 years ago the Becker Avionics digital intercom system was first installed as standard equipment on the Eurocopter EC145. In the military version the second generation DVCS is operated by the US-Army on the Lakota LUH (Light Utility Helicopter). The system has proven its reliability and exceptional voice quality in many applications, including specialized missions aircraft.
The equipment flies with exactly the same performance on Bell and Sikorsky helicopters, as well as fixed wing aircraft such as the Pilatus PC 7/9 military trainer, Dornier Do 228, Beechcraft King Air B200 and the 60-seat MA600, the first indigenous Chinese regional aircraft.
Recent ICS retrofit opportunities for the Brazilian, Turkish, Austrian and French Air Force C130’s have, once again, illustrated the inherent flexibility and all-round performance of the DVCS6100. All operators can benefit from the depth of the Becker Avionics experience and knowledge, so, all you Hercules types, read-back is correct, contact Becker when ready for departure!
About Digital Voice Communication (DVCS) 6100
The DVCS 6100 has been designed for both rotary and fixed-wing applications, and fully reflects Becker Avionics’ proven know-how in audio system development for more than four decades.  Since the market introduction of the 1st DVCS generation, over 300 systems have been placed into service and have achieved outstanding field reliability.  As a result of the continuous product improvement program, the DVCS6100 is another Becker Avionics success story. Performance and scalability has led to numerous installations in a diverse mix of rotary and fixed wing platforms, including, but not limited to, the following models: BO105, EC135, EC145, MD900, Bell412, S-70A, DO228, MA-600, Pilatus PC9, L-410, King Air 350, and DHC-5 Buffalo.
As of today, Becker Avionics’ DVCS 6100 is the only ETSO/TSO certified digital intercom system in its class!
About Becker Avionics
Becker Avionics is a privately held high-tech company that develops, manufactures and distributes the latest communications, navigation, surveillance and search & rescue equipment for airborne and ground applications.
Becker Avionics has a longstanding history of over 50 years in providing equipment to General and Corporate Aviation, ATC, law enforcement and military organizations around the world. In order to support the international market requirements the Company has established branches around the world. Becker Avionics supports an extensive customer base, such as, but not limited to, Eurocopter, EADS, Airbus, British Aerospace, ATR, CASA, RUAG, Xi’an Aircraft Corporation, AgustaWestland, Pilatus, German Air Force, Navy and Army, German Border Patrol, German Police, Austrian Army and Police, Swiss Air Force, Dutch Police, Security Civil, Irish Air Corps, Egypt Navy, Indonesian Navy, Portuguese Air Force, US Army, Air Force, Navy and Auxiliary Civil Air Patrol, etc.

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