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SHOUT sp User Guide, Rev B.1
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The SHOUT sp main application menu options are displayed as icons for quick access. The
device can periodically wake up from sleep to send its position report to a network operation
center (NOC). An Emergency button is used for immediate emergency/alert notifications. Data
are packaged in either unencrypted or 256-bit AES encrypted format. The 256-bit AES
encryption algorithms for data implemented in the SHOUT sp comply with NIST FIPS140-2
(see documents Security Requirements for Cryptographic Modules, FIPS PUB 140-2, US
Department of Commerce, National Institute of Standards and Technology, May 25
th
, 2001
[1] and Security Requirements for Cryptographic Modules, Annex A: Approved Security
Functions for FIPS PUB 140-2, US Department of Commerce, National Institute of Standards
and Technology, February 19
th
, 2003 [2]).
The SHOUT sp is capable of sending position reports and text messages in PECOS Message
Structure (PMS). The PMS complies with the Blue Force Tracking Data Format Specification as
defined in the document PECOS 200907-001 Version 1.7 [3]. Functions related to PMS can be
found in Appendix A.
IMPORTANT:
The SHOUT sp is capable of operation on the Iridium DoD EMSS Gateway
when it is equipped with a DISA EMSS Iridium SIM card. However, accessing the EMSS
Gateway is not authorized until the SHOUT sp is provisioned (sign up for airtime).
Unauthorized attempts to access the EMSS Gateway will result in immediate disabling of the
offending device, which must then be returned to NAL Research for repair. Please see the
for more information regarding DoD EMSS SIM cards and
service provisioning.
IMPORTANT:
The user should not disassemble the SHOUT sp for repair or services. The
warranty is voided if the SHOUT sp is disassembled. It should be returned to NAL Research
for service. Contact NAL Research Tech Support by dialing 888 SHOUT NR (888-746-8867) or
emailing