TALC+
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The Tanker Airborne Long-range Communication Plus (TALC+) Kit is a USAF satellite communication system for low-data-rate, classified communications. TALC+ includes an Iridium radio-modem, an antenna installed in the sextant port, a strong encryption device, a classified laptop computer, a handset, and a headset within a carry-on sized case.Information Approved for Public Release: 88ABW-2016-5261
TALC+ provides KC-135 aircraft affordable, secure, global, and simple communication. TALC+ can call almost any telephone worldwide for non-secure voice communication, talk up to Secret with STEs (or other SCIP-based telephones), or join chatrooms on SIPRNet.
TALC+ may be customized, renamed, and certified for other platforms such as KC-10s, C-130s, and other Iridium-compatible aircraft, trucks or buildings.
TALC+ was created by the Air Force Research Laboratory's Center for Rapid Innovation and NAL Research Corporation in response to requests from AMC and AFGSC leadership needs.{{cite web|url=https://govtribe.com/project/tanker-airborne-long-range-communication-plus-talc-kits|title=Federal Contract Opportunity: Tanker Airborne Long-Range Communication Plus (TALC+) Kits, updated Sep 8, 2017|last=GovTribe|website=Govtribe.com|accessdate=11 December 2017}} TALC+ has been purchased by the Air Mobility Command {{Cite web|url=http://www.fbodaily.com/archive/2017/10-October/07-Oct-2017/FBO-04707119.htm|title=FBODaily.com | FedBizOpps: PRESOL | 58 | Tanker Airborne Long-Range Communication Plus (TALC+) Kits - Redacted Justification and Approval | 07-Oct-17 - FBO#5797|website=www.fbodaily.com}} and
To watch a four-chapter video explaining how to use and install TALC+, just CAC-into milTube{{cite web | url=https://www.milsuite.mil/video/ | title=MilSuite | Login }} and search for TALC+.
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