Frequently Asked Questions

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LINK 16 QUESTIONS

Q: What is Link 16?

• Link 16 is a standardized communications link for the transmission and exchange of real time tactical data among network participants (also known as TADIL J).
• Link 16 uses TDMA to provide multiple, simultaneous communication paths through different nets.

Q: How does Link 16 compare to other data links?

• Compared to other communications link waveforms, Link 16 improves security, improves jam resistance, improves situational awareness increases data throughput, increases capacity of information exchanged, and provides secure voice capability, relative navigation capability, and precise participant location and identification.
• Link-16 compared to Link 4A and Link-11 :

                Link-11 + Link-4A + Secure Voice + Jam Resistance +
                Security + Throughput + Granularity + Capacity = Link-16

Q: Over what portion of the UHF spectrum does Link 16 operate?

• Link 16 operates over-the-air in the L band portion (969 – 1206 MHz) of the UHF spectrum (excluding the 1030/1090 frequencies as these are used for IFF).

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