Due to the lack of availability and high price of the Collins ARC-182 tactical radios, Southeast Aerospace recommends the more available, capable, and cost effective Cobham Flexcomm II RT-5000 as a more ideal solution for tactical radio requirements. Paired with the compact CD-5000, the RT-5000 offers radio communications in the range of 29.7-960 MHz depending on the antenna configuration. The CD-5000 is straightforward and easy to use.