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AN/PSN-11 Precision Lightweight GPS Receiver (PLGR)


Primary function: Precise geopositioning and timing
Length: 9.45 in.
Width: 4.23 in.
Weight: 2.75 lbs.
Unit Replacement Cost: $1,200

Features: The AN/PSN-11 PLGR is a small, handheld, Global Positioning System (GPS) receiver featuring selective availability/antispoofing (SA/A-S) and antijam capability. It provides precise positioning and timing solutions based upon signals received from the GPS satellite constellation. It is a five channel receiver, capable of Precision Code (P Code) and Y Code (encrypted P Code) reception. Positioning solutions can be displayed in latitude, longitude, military grid reference system, Universal Transverse Mercator, British National Grid and Irish Transverse Mercator Grid coordinates. It contains 49 map datums, and can be programmed to support navigation. The PLGR has a built-in-test feature, and is NVG compatible.



Date last modified: 12/14/95


Last Modified on June 17, 1999
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