PERSONNEL LOCATOR SYSTEM
LOCATE. RESCUE. REPEAT.
Cubic’s 2nd Generation AN/ARS-6 (v12) Personnel Locator System (PLS) is a mission proven Combat Search and Rescue (CSAR) solution with a storied history and the top choice for U.S. and NATO forces over four decades. This version is more compact, lightweight, and capable than its earlier model. The system enables secure, encrypted communications between rescuers and isolated personnel, adaptable to both rotary and selected fixed-wing aircraft. PLS v12 seamlessly integrates with existing aircraft installations, replacing older units, while offering enhanced capabilities for modern integrated cockpits.
FEATURES AND BENEFITS
- Interoperability with all U.S. and many NATO deployed combat survival radios, including the PRC-112B/G (HOOK, HOOK2), PRC-434, and PRQ-7 (CSEL) radios
- Extended, improved, high quality two-way voice now covers the entire 225-400 MHz UHF Band
- An advanced 360-degree wideband direction finding (DF) antenna option provides accurate steering-to-target from 118 to 407 MHz
- Up to eight channel “signal detect” scan
- Decode of 406 MHz COSPAS-SARSAT embedded GPS position
- Interoperability with all standard civil emergency distress beacons
- Flexible interface includes: MIL-STD-1553B, ARINC-429 and RS-422
- Embedded ISR video and data transceiver option
Available in the United States and exportable internationally.
