The A3LA-R is a satellite modem comprised of an Iridium® 9523 transceiver. It allows SBD, SMS, Data Switch and RUDICS connectivity to the Iridium satellite network. With a connected DPL handset, the A3LA-R can place voice calls similar to an Iridium 9555 / 9575 phone.
Dial-Up, RUDICS, SBD, SMS, Voice
Dimensions: 102 mm x 61 mm x 24 mm
(4.0″ x 2.43″ x 0.95″)
Weight: 198 g (7.0 oz)
Input Voltage: 4.0V to 5.5V or 5.0V to 32.0V
Avg. Current: 350mA @ 5V Input
I/O Interface: 25-Pin D-Sub, SIM Reader
Antenna Interface: TNC Female
Software Interface: AT Commands through Serial
Operating Temp: –30°C to +70°C (–22°F to +158°F)
Operating Humidity: < 75% RH
Operating Frequency: 1616.0 to 1626.5 MHz
Link Margin: 12 dB
| Compare | QUICKSILVER | NAL A3LA-RS | NAL A3LA-RG |
| size | 8.4” x 2.5” x 1.5” (21.34 cm x 6.86 cm x 3.81 cm) | 92 x 48 x 23 mm (3.63" x 1.88" x 0.92") | 102 x 61 x 24 mm (4.0" x 2.43" x 0.95") |
| Weight | 26.2 oz (0.74 kg) | 122 g (4.3 oz) | 201 g (7.1 oz) |
| MODE OF COMMUNICATION | N/A | Dial-Up, RUDICS, SBD, SMS | Dial-up, RUDICS, SBD, SMS, Voice (w/DPL handset) |
| ANTENNA INTERFACE | Iridium (TNC Female), GPS (SMA Female), & Wi-Fi (RP-SMA Female) | SMA-female | Iridium; TNC-female, GPS; SMA-female |
