Support Equipment

Long Range Broadcast System (LRBS) pod

Also known as

LRBS
LRBS pod
Long Range Broadcast System pod

The Long Range Broadcast System (LRBS) pod is a U.S. external broadcast pod used with EC-130J Commando Solo aircraft for psychological operations and electronic attack support. Air National Guard modernization material priced the pod at $2 million and described a six-pod requirement for the 193rd Special Operations Wing's EC-130J force, including a spare and a trainer.

Long Range Broadcast System (LRBS) pod, External broadcast pod used for psychological operations and electronic attack support, Support Equipment

Image source: DVIDS Reattaching an antenna pod to aircraft

Profile / Specs

Profile

Origin: United States
Built by: Not publicly identified
Type: External broadcast pod used for psychological operations and electronic attack support
Unit cost: $2,000,000

electronic warfare special operations

Specifications

Mission: Psychological operations and electronic attack support
Platform compatibility: EC-130J Commando Solo / Super J
Programmed quantity: Six pods
Quantity breakdown: Four aircraft, one spare, and one trainer

Carrier Aircraft

The LRBS pod is mounted on EC-130J Commando Solo aircraft for the broadcast mission.

Carrier

Carrier type

Carriage evidence

EC-130J Commando Solo, Airborne information operations and psychological operations aircraft, Aircraft & UAVs

EC-130J Commando Solo

Broadcast aircraft

The 2020 Air National Guard modernization book says the EC-130J requires LRBS pods, and Air & Space Forces describes MMP-H as adding external podded LRBS.

Sources: 2020 ANG Mod Book, Air & Space Forces EC-130J

Service And Conflict Use

Service History

In service: Budgeted in 2020 for the 193rd Special Operations Wing's EC-130J force.
Used by: 193rd Special Operations Wing

Media

Long Range Broadcast System (LRBS) pod Images

Long Range Broadcast System (LRBS) pod, External broadcast pod used for psychological operations and electronic attack support, Support Equipment - view 1 — Source: DVIDS Reattaching an antenna pod to aircraft

Long Range Broadcast System (LRBS) pod, External broadcast pod used for psychological operations and electronic attack support, Support Equipment - view 2 — Source: DVIDS Reattaching an antenna pod to aircraft

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Sources

2020 ANG Mod BookPublisher: Air National Guard | Note: Supports the EC-130J requirement for LRBS pods and the reported $2,000,000 unit cost. | Accessed: 2026-06-27 Air & Space Forces EC-130JPublisher: Air & Space Forces Magazine | Note: Supports the EC-130J MMP-H context and the external podded LRBS role on the broadcast aircraft. | Accessed: 2026-06-27 DVIDS Reattaching an antenna pod to aircraftPublisher: Defense Visual Information Distribution Service | Note: Supports image provenance and licensing context for the LRBS pod photo. | Accessed: 2026-06-27