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IDLS2026 Training Day - Option 2


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PRC-161/BATSD Operations & Maintenance Training with JTAC focus
Presented by: Brian Reynolds
 

Overview

As more countries implement a Link 16 solution, the BATSD radio becomes a popular option for the ground operator and dismounted troops. It is very important to understand the storage and maintenance of the BATSD radio. Basic operations of the terminal are a key to success especially to the JTAC community.

This course will give an overview of the BATSD terminal, menu functions, and operations using ATRAX as the host software connected to an End User Device (EUD). The course will focus on ground operators, especially the JTAC community. We invite students to bring their own host software and EUD to test and verify connectivity. This course will be in partnership with SNC TRAX and will discuss common troubleshooting steps and lessons learned.

Course Topics

  • BATSD characteristics
  • BATSD storage and maintenance
  • BATSD menu functions
  • BATSD operations – tethered to EUD
  • Host connection verification with real time Common Operating Picture
    • Student host software testing
    • Initialization File loading
    • Link16 network entry
  • ATRAX overview
  • ATRAX menu functions
  • ATRAX programming
  • ATRAX message exchange
  • JTAC TTPs

Presenter Biography

Brian “Burt” Reynolds – L3Harris

  • Lead Systems Engineer
  • USAF Retired JTAC, 6 years experience in TDL
  • 3rd year at IDLS