Which of the following is a major hardware element of the Link-16 sub system (in our helicopter)?

• A. Remote power supply
• B. Multipfunctional Information Distribution System - Low Volume Terminal (MIDS-LVT)
• C. Antennas
• D. Upper and lower antenna band suppression filters (notch filters)

Answer: (B)

Link-16 hinges on a dedicated terminal that handles the network’s waveform processing, timing, security, and data routing. The major hardware element you’ll find in the helicopter’s Link-16 subsystem is the MIDS-LVT terminal, which is the standard Link-16 radio/processor that actually transmits and receives the data, applies encryption, and interfaces with the aircraft’s avionics and displays. It encapsulates the core functionality needed to participate in the Link-16 network, including TDMA timing and secure data handling, making it the central component of the system. Remote power supplies and antennas are essential supporting hardware, but they’re generic radio-chain components rather than the primary Link-16 subsystem itself. Notch filters protect the front end from interference, but they don’t define the Link-16 capability in the aircraft.