GENERAL DESCRIPTION
Building an overall intelligence picture is a daunting task which usually takes time and consumed many efforts. Whilst conducting collection intelligence picture there is a growing risk of exposure and sometimes, the ability to collect intelligence is dependent on the support of other entities, making the secrecy of the collection operation, a main issue. Furthermore, for many years, passive interception has been a main capability of large national organizations that collected mass data of information over large areas.
THE SOLUTION
Phantom Technologies own a fully in house manufactured off the air passive tactical interception system for GSM bands. The system main design is for mass interception of SMS and voice calls. The system’s passiveness assures that it will leave zero electromagnetic signatures in the cellular network and furthermore, it can be easily deployed by tactical teams and most importantly, tactical units can operate the passive interception system independently without need for any outside support.
The system is designed to be deployed in fixed installations and or in a mobile deployment possibility such as an SUV.
The CPI is suitable for the following operational scenarios:
a. Cross the border intelligence collection
b. Mass interception in predefined Area of Interest (AOI)
c. For Military operations
d. For general collection of information by an intelligence agency when there is no intelligence
e. Long term collection mission
Solution Description
The system supports monitoring and recording of 24 to 32 GSM channels simultaneously. Using high-sensitivity digital receivers, the CPI 1890 monitors’ network traffic over the BTS channels.
Standard system includes:
SDR – Software Defined Radio Receiver
Laptop
Interception Software
The system has a Built-In PHANTOM Front-End LNA, an increased system sensitivity and selectivity,
and is able to reach long-distance targets.
SYSTEM FEATURES
- Fully Passive real-time ARFCN forward and reverse monitoring
- Monitoring and Recording Voice, SMS and Traffic
- Compatible for all GSM bands – 850/900/1800/1900 Bands
- Supports A5/0 & A5/1 & A5/2
- Fast Deciphering Time – Less than 1 Second in A5/1
- Compact & Robust Design
- Installation in different platforms
- Automatic scan for active GSM networks around
- Detection of Location of real-network BTS around
- Target identification by IMSI
- Random/Target Mode
- Silent SMS for “target-hunting”
- Fully display of network traffic including Paging, Requests etc.
- All channels recording for later inspection and data analysis
SYSTEM GENERAL BLOCK DIAGRAM
ANNEX A – TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
RF Characteristics
| Frequency Bands | 925.0 – 960.0 Mhz 1805.2 – 1879.8 MHz *GSM frequencies can be calibrated according to customer request |
| Maximum Number of Receivers | Up to 32 |
| Receiver Sensitivity | -103 dBm |
| Frequency Accuracy | ±0.25 ppm |
| Channel Band Width | 200 KHz |
| Communication Protocol | UDP |
| Antenna | Omni-Directional / High-Gain Directional Antenna |
| Power Supply | 10.8-14 VDC |
Physical Data
| Dimensions | 19″ x 3U Drawer or Ruggedize Pelican Case |
| Weight | Approx. 8 Kg for 19″ / 12 Kg for Pelican Version |
Environment of operation
| Operating Temp | -10ºC – +65ºC |
| Humidity | 5% – 95% non-condensing |
Optional Accessories
| Rechargeable Battery | 13.8V/42AH |
*Specifications are subject to change without prior notice
MORE SECURITY SOLUTIONS
The SCJ1800 is a Selective Cellular Jammer composed of two complementing systems, the first, the SMJ1890 that provides the jamming capabilities. The second, the active cellular system that provides the ability to connect to the regular cellular network when jamming is in session.
The selectivity of this cellular jammer enables the system to block only cellular phones identified as threatening. This feature lengthens the device’s battery life, channeling high output power efficiently.
How does it operate
The user defines a list of “friendly cell phones”, called “white list” that will never be blocked. Consequently, when the jamming system is on in GSM/UMTS, our second system, the Active Cellular System (a ‘fake’ BTS) provides a ‘clear channel’ within the jamming bands. This allows the predefined ‘white list’ numbers to go through to the regular cellular network at the same time when jamming is conducted.
In parallel, if there are cellular devices that will try to use the ‘fake BTS in order to conduct phone calls to the outside of the prison (to the regular cellular network), they will be automatically blocked by the BTS. This feature allows the user to communicate freely without the concern of being blocked by the selective jammer.
The system includes our top-of-the-line IMSI catcher, designed to detect the IMSIs and the IMEIs present and active in the designated area for both 2G and 3G Phones. This capability enables the device’s operators to identify possible threats.
The unit is lightweight and can be installed in a Pelican case.
The SCJ1800 is ideal for high-power identification and jamming. Its user can identify, monitor and log IMSI numbers active in a GSM network, and selectively jam only those that are unauthorized.
- By using relatively low RF output power, the system enables the coverage of large areas.
- A “white list” feature which distinguishes between authorized and unauthorized cell phones.
- Up to 5,000 cell phones on the “white list”
- Software Define Radio (SDR) enables great flexibility and future upgrades
- Easy-to-use management system
- Available for use with Omni-directional antenna or directional antenna
- Full list of cell phones in the covered area
- The user can easily detect all active IMSIs and IMEIs and block transmissions. Moreover, by composing a “white list” of numbers never to be blocked, the device automatically allows the white listed numbers to go through to the regular cellular network.
RF Characteristics
| Power Supply | 12-24VDC |
| Current | 2A Max. |
| BTS’s number | According to need |
| Remote Control | ON/OFF & MODE Via Fiber Optic |
| Antenna | External – Omni-Directional or High Gain Directional |
| Power Amplifier Protectors | Isolator. Full VSWR protector Over Heat – Thermal protector Over Current protector |
| TX PWR | 47 dBm |
| BW | 10-75 MHz |
| Memory SDRAM | 128 MB/Band |
Frequency Range
| Frequency Band | For illustration only: RX Bands GSM 824-894 MHz GSM 890-915 MHz DCS 1710-1785 MHz PCS 1850-1910 MHz TX Bands GSM 865-894 MHz GSM 935-960 MHz DCS 1805-1880 MHz PCS 1930-1990 MHz |
| Air Interface Standards | GSM |
Physical Data
| Dimensions | 254 x 160 x 240 mm |
| Weight | <10 Kg |
Environment of operation
| Operating Temp | -10ºC – +55ºC |
| Humidity | 5% – 90% |
*Specifications are subject to change without prior notice
