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| | NRaD SD 004 |
 | | JTIDS provides a secure, jam-resistant digital communications link for data and voice, supporting command and control, navigation, relative positioning, and identification. |
 | | JTIDS is a time-division multiple-access (TDMA) system that operates over line-of-sight ranges up to 300 nautical miles, with automatic relay extension beyond. |
 | | Within the JTIDS mission profile, the JTIDS shipboard antenna enables tactical communications between properly equipped ships (designated CVs, CGs, and DDGs) and aircraft (E-2C and F-14D) assigned to the battle group. |
| www.nosc.mil /sti/publications/pubs/sd/004 (357 words) |
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