Up for sale, Racal MEROD MA-4248 Tactical Data Entry Device TDED

The MA-4248 was a Message Entry and Read-Out Device (MEROD) developed by Racal COMSEC in Salisbury (UK). It was intended for sending encrypted messages in burst mode over a radio link, and was therefore often used by Special Forces (SF) in combination with a manpack radio. 

For use in the field, and in particular by special forces, the MEROD would generally be packed inside a nylon 'raincoat' or carrying pouch, such as the one shown in the images. It allows the device to be carried at the shoulder or to be attached to the webbing. The MEROD can be operated from within the pouch that has various pockets for the ancillaries, cables.

The RACAL MA4248 "MEROD" device was designed for sending messages in burst transmission mode over HF/VHF/UHF radio links and were therefore used by special forces in combination with a man pack radio, these unit is also known as a tactical data entry device, TDED. MA-4248 utilize a complex error correction system that ensures that the message can be correctly received over very poor quality HF links.

It comes with with carrying pouch and all associated cables to connect to the radio intended to used with.

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