AN/PRC-148
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The AN/PRC-148 Multiband Inter/Intra Team Radio (MBITR) is a portable, compact, tactical software-defined radio in use with the US Military throughout the world.[1][2] The designation AN/PRC translates to Army/Navy Portable Radio used for two way Communications, according to Joint Electronics Type Designation System guidelines.
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[edit] Features
- Seamless upgrade to AN/PRC-148 JTRS Enhanced MBITR (JEM)
- AM/FM
- Voice/Data
- HAVEQUICK I/II, SINCGARS ESIP Single Channel and Frequency Hopping, ANDVT
- Analog Narrowband Capable (12.5 kHz)
- 2 and 20 Meter Immersible Variants
- CTCSS Tones
- Retransmission Between Handheld Radios (with special purpose filters and cable)
- JITC Tested
[edit] Interoperability
The MBITR can communicate with the following devices:
- AN/PRC-68
- AN/PRC-117
- AN/PRC-77
- AN/PRC-113
- AN/PRC-137
- AN/PRC-139
- AN/PRC-119
- AN/VRC-12
- AN/PSC-5
- Motorola LST-5B/C
- Motorola MX300 Series
- Motorola Saber
- Motorola XTS 3000
- Motorola XTS 5000
[edit] AN/PRC-148 JTRS Enhanced MBITR (JEM)
The standard AN/PRC-148 MBITR can be seemlessly upgraded to the AN/PRC-148 V3/V4 JEM, which is the first radio to be JTRS Software Communications Architecture 2.2 compliant. Radio is in production and has been fielded with US troops. [3]
| Technical Characteristics | |
|---|---|
| Frequency Range: | 30 to 512 MHz, 5 and 6.25kHz step size |
| Data Rate: | AM/FM Synchronous: 12/16kbps AM/FM Asynchronous: Below 4800 Baud SINCGARS SDM: 16 kbps, 4800 baud, 2400 baud, 1200 baud and 600 baud SINCGARS EDM: 9600 baud, 4800 baud, 2400 baud and 1200 baud ANDVT Data: 2400 baud |
| Power Output: | .1 to 5.0 W |
| Type of Service: | Portable handheld radio |
| Weight: | 30.6 ounces |
| Encryption: | NSA Endorsed Type 1 Triple DES |
