Transceiver 2040 HF manpack

The Barrett 2040 manpack is a versatile and rugged 2 to 30 MHz, 30 W PEP, field proven HF transceiver that is lightweight, rugged and easy to operate.

The Barrett 2040 provides all common modes of HF transmission, all currently used selective call formats, MIL-STD 188-141B Automatic Link Establishment, and a new generation, simple to operate frequency hopping option.


The 2040 manpack is equipped with a fully automatic antenna tuner allowing the deployment of a full range of portable and static antennas. It has an inbuilt battery management system supporting its lightweight Lithium Ion battery cartridges and all connections to the IP67 rated manpack are made using MIL-STD connectors.

Being a part of the Barrett 2000 series of transceivers it has common operating features and functions and major internal modules, reducing training, inventory, maintenance and system ownership costs to a minimum.




2040 HF manpack front panel


Rapid deployment broadband dipole operates from 2 to 30 MHz without adjustment


Waterproof speaker / microphone - for manpack transceiver with MIL-STD 6 pin   connector


Portable antenna elevation kit for tactical broadbands and dipoles - rapid deployment


12 channel GPS receiver connects to 2040 GPS connector to provide global position for   tracking applications


Solar power supply pack - for charging and operating the 2040 manpack