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What does AN PRC stand for?

What does AN PRC stand for?

AN/PRC

Acronym Definition
AN/PRC Army Navy/Portable Radio Communications

How much does a PRC 117G cost?

According to an FY11 U.S. Army budget document (dated February 2010), the price of one PRC-117F(C) radio is $56,500 in FY10 dollars. According to the same document, the price of one PRC-117G(C) radio is $60,000 in FY09 dollars.

What is the Frequency range of the PRC 117G?

30 Megahertz to 2 Gigahertz
The AN/PRC-117G radio is a single channel voice and data radio that is capable of operating in a frequency range of 30 Megahertz to 2 Gigahertz. Operational configurations include manpack, vehicular-mounted, or base-station operations.

What kind of radios do special forces use?

The AN/PRC-126 radio is used primarily 2-way radio telephone communication among special force team members in the field. AN/PRC-126 Radio is currently used by US Army, USMC, US Navy SEALs, USAF CCT and other special forces.

What is a PRC 25 radio?

The AN/PRC-25 (NSN 5820-01-857-0934) is a compact, lightweight, tactical VHF, solid state manpack radio set. The “AN” prefix refers to military hardware that is ‘electronic associated’ and is a U.S. military designation, while the “PRC” prefix is an acronym referring to, “portable radio communication”.

What is a manpack radio?

The Manpack radio is a two-channel software-defined radio capable of transmitting both voice and data communications. • Manpack radio has an operating spectrum of 2 to 512 Megahertz with a 20-watt power output, or 512 Megahertz to 2.5 Gigahertz with a 10-watt power output.

Should I use VHF or UHF?

VHF radios are suited for long distances in and outdoor use. UHF radios operate at a higher frequency. This makes them ideal for wireless communications that need to penetrate through buildings, walls, or concrete. UHF radios are suited for indoor communication solutions, where obstacles are easily penetrable.

What does a PRC 25 radio weigh?

‘The PRC-25 was about the size and weight of a case of soda. With its battery “can” included, call it a case of soda sitting on top of a six-pack. (It actually weighed slightly more than that, 23.5 pounds) There was a handle on each side at the top to carry it.

Is the AN / PRC-117G a tactical radio?

The L3Harris Falcon® III AN/PRC-117G delivers breakthrough wideband data speed and legacy narrowband performance in a form factor 30% smaller and 35% lighter than any other currently in field. The manpack is also the industry’s first and only tactical radio with NINE Suite B encryption.

What kind of power source does an AN / PRC-117G use?

AN/PRC-117G, AN/PRC-158, AN/PRC-160 transceiver operation from almost any AC power source worldwide (including aircraft or generator power) or 9-36VDC power source (HMMWV and other vehicles). Eliminates extensive and expensive battery replacement. Conserves batteries for critical missions.

Is the AN / PRC-117G MP Falcon III GPS compatible?

Version G ( Golf ), namely AN/PRC-117G-MP Falcon III series, covering the 30-2000 MHz frequency range, and provided with internal SAASM GPS (optionally an external commercial GPS can be connected). Both radios have NSA certification for the transmission of voice and data traffic up to the Top Secret level.

Is the AN / PRC-117G capable of transmitting voice over Internet Protocol?

• The AN/PRC-117G is capable of simultaneously transmitting both Voice over Internet Protocol and digital data on a single • The Army has fielded the AN/PRC-117G radio to combat units in Afghanistan. Testing of the full capabilities in a

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