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FEMA Authorized · ITAR Controlled

Portable Broadband.
Anywhere on Earth.

RUCS delivers broadband WiFi in a 5 lb man-portable unit. Hop signals up to 35 miles. No towers. No trucks. No infrastructure.

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35 mi
Maximum Range
1 Gbps
Backbone Speed
5 lbs
Starting Weight
<60s
Boot Time
Trusted By
U.S. Department of Defense
Defense Innovation Unit
Bowhead Corporation
Chickasaw Nation Industries
El Paso County
FEMA
Proven & Affordable
Mission-Ready Connectivity.
At a Price Anyone Can Afford.
Emergency & Disaster Response

Emergency Response

Restore comms when towers go down

 Defense & Military Operations

Defense & Military

Tactical broadband for forward ops

 Rural Broadband Coverage

Rural Broadband

Cover entire counties at a fraction of cost
The System

Remote Universal Communication System

A two-component mesh network that creates broadband connectivity where none exists. The PCL provides the long-range backbone. The DM broadcasts local WiFi.

One operator. One backpack. Entire communities connected.

35 mi
Range per Chain
250
Users per DM
5 lbs
PCL Weight
WiFi 5/6/7
Standards
Tekniam PCL — Portable Communications Link
How It Works
Four Steps to Full Coverage
Connect any internet source. Extend it miles across any terrain. Broadcast WiFi to thousands — in minutes, by one person.
Source
Backbone
Extend
Distribute
Connect internet backhaul to PCL unit
01
Connect the Source
Plug into any internet — Starlink, cellular, satellite, or wired ethernet. The PCL ingests the connection and prepares it for long-range distribution.
Any Internet Source
Power on PCL backbone unit in the field
02
Establish the Backbone
Power on the 5-lb PCL unit. It auto-configures a point-to-point broadband link up to 3 miles — no alignment tools, no tower climbs, no expertise required.
3 mi Per Link
Chain PCL units across terrain for extended range
03
Extend the Range
Chain 10–15 PCL units across ridgelines, rooftops, or open terrain. Each hop extends the network another 3 miles with zero signal degradation.
35 mi Total Range
Deploy distribution modules for WiFi broadcast
04
Broadcast to Users
Attach Distribution Modules at any node. Each DM broadcasts standard WiFi to 250 concurrent users within a 1,000-foot radius — phones, laptops, radios.
250 Users Per Node
Deployment
Setup in Minutes.
One Person. No Training.
RUCS hero unit
PCL product
DM product
Field deployment
1
One Person Deploys
No teams, no crane trucks, no infrastructure required.
2
5 lbs Total Weight
Lightweight PCL units are portable and deployable anywhere.
3
Under 60 Seconds to Boot
Minimal startup time from power on to live connectivity.
4
Works with Any Internet
Starlink, satellite, cellular, or wired backhaul. Total flexibility.
RUCS deployed in Lahaina wildfire response
Featured Deployment
Lahaina Wildfire Emergency Response
72h
Deployment Time
2,400+
Users Connected
0
Infrastructure Required

When cell towers burned in the Maui wildfire, RUCS was the only broadband solution deployable in hours, not weeks. Emergency communications restored for first responders and displaced residents.

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Frequently Asked
Common Questions
Yes. RUCS is listed on the FEMA Authorized Equipment List under category 04HW-03-NETD (Networking and Data Collection Devices). This means eligible grant funding — including FEMA Homeland Security Grant Program and Urban Area Security Initiative — can be applied to RUCS procurement.
Yes. RUCS is classified as ITAR-controlled technology under the U.S. International Traffic in Arms Regulations. All international sales and transfers require prior authorization. Tekniam maintains full compliance with all export control requirements.
A single PCL link covers up to 3 miles. By chaining 10–15 PCL units, a single network backbone can extend up to 35 miles. Distribution Modules attached at any node broadcast WiFi within a 1,000-foot radius, supporting 250 concurrent users each.
RUCS is source-agnostic. It works with Starlink, VSAT satellite, cellular (4G/5G), or standard wired ethernet. The system ingests whatever internet backhaul is available and distributes it across the entire mesh network.
Tekniam offers single-unit evaluation kits through full-scale deployment packages. We support GSA Schedule purchasing, sole-source justification letters, and direct procurement. Contact our team for a tailored quote based on your coverage requirements.
A single operator can deploy a full RUCS network in minutes with zero training. Each PCL unit weighs 5 lbs, boots in under 60 seconds, and auto-configures its link. No alignment tools, tower climbs, or specialized expertise required.

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