Supplier
dBD Communications
Ground Support Equipment (GSE)
Apollo De-icing System
Base-station full-duplex comms for de-icing pad coordinator and multiple teams.
Pricing
Request a quote for current pricing, lead time and delivery to your airport.The Apollo De-icing system provides centralised wireless communication for aircraft de-icing pad operations, connecting a pad coordinator to multiple de-icing teams in a full-duplex all-hear loop for simultaneous two-way communication. The portable base unit can be vehicle-powered or run on its internal battery, and scales with a choice of headset variants for engine zones, drivers, mobile staff and enclosed cabs.
Specs at a glance
Technical specifications.
| Base unit model GA153-917-24 (battery, intercom, up to 8 WTX) | |
| Capacity | 2 to 16 users per hub |
| Range | 150m line of sight; up to 250m with omni high-gain antennas |
| Battery life | 16-24 hours active use |
| Bluetooth 2.1 Class 1 | |
| Operating temperature | -40C to +70C; IP66 (dust and water protected) |
| Vehicle-powered (12V/24V lead) or internal battery; optional third-party radio interface | |
| Headset variants | OTH Blocked (WH10LM-R-R01-PR-EG), Bump Stop (WH08LM-R01-PR-EG), Athena Lighter (GA151-R2-FL), Compact Cab Kit (GA151-863-22) |
Best for
Use cases.
- ›Multi-team aircraft de-icing pad operations with a central coordinator
- ›Large-scale winter ramp de-icing needing scalable all-hear duplex comms
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