Integrated power supply and platform for military radio

A platform assembly, comprising:

• a. a base having a front side and a back side, said base being adapted and arranged for supporting at least one SINCGARS radio and one radio frequency power amplifier;
• b. a carriage assembly for supporting said at least one radio frequency power amplifier above said radio, said carriage assembly affixed to said base;
• c. at least one power supply held within said base for converting alternating current into direct current to power said radio and said radio frequency power amplifier;
• d. at least one audio amplifier held within said base for amplifying audio signals received by said SINCGARS radio;
• and,
• e. said platform including electrical connectors for connecting said radio, said radio frequency power amplifier, and said power supply together.

A platform assembly, comprising:

• a. a base, said base being adapted and arranged for supporting a SINCGARS radio;
• b. means supported by said base for holding a radio frequency power amplifier above said radio;
• c. electronics within said base for providing direct current to said radio and said amplifier;
• d. means for electrically connecting said radio to said amplifier;
• and
• e. a means for converting audio electrical signals into audibly detectable sounds, wherein said audio means is held by said base.