MYK-17B Pegasus Ground Unit

Satellite Ground Station Encryptor/Decryptor

• Cryptographically compatible with the KG-227 and KG-228 flight units, KGV-227 VLSI, and KI-17.
• Transmitter and Receiver operation with Bypass.
• Cryptographic bypass, cipher text invert, and zeroization capabilities.
• Maximum data rate of 100 Mbps.
• Control input and status available via front panel or computer interface.
• EKMS/Benign key fill interface.
• Key storage of 256 traffic keys (max).
• Type 1 NSA-certified.
• 3.5" high, 19' wide rack mount design with modern front panel interface.
• Built-in Self Test, Power Transient Detection, and randomization.
• Compliant with NSTISSAM TEMPEST/1-92 and MIL-STD461C EMI/EMC requirements.
• Compliant with FCC and UL requirements.

• Data Rate:
  TTL I/O - 1 Kbps to 10 Mbps;
  ECL I/0 - 20 Mbps to 100 Mbps
• Operating Voltage: 115 Vac
• Power Consumption: 100 Watts Maximum
• Remote Control: RS-232C or RS-422 (GCD)
• Key Selection: Up to 256 Keys
• TEMPEST: NSTISSAM TEMPEST/I-92
• EMI/EMC: MIL-STD-461C
• Weight: 25 lbs.
• Size: 3" high x 19" wide x 20" deep
• Unit Classification: COMSEC Controlled Item

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