AN/PRC-117F

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The AN/PRC-117F Multiband Manpack Radio, or Multiband Multi Mission Radio (MBMMR), is a man-portable, tactical software-defined combat-net radio covering the 30-512 MHz frequency range. The radio is manufactured by Harris Corporation. ^[1] It has NSA certification for the transmission of voice and data traffic up to the Top Secret level. ^[2]

The designation AN/PRC translates to Army/Navy Portable Radio used for two way Communications, according to Joint Electronics Type Designation System guidelines. The radio is also provided in a vehicular configuration under the AN/VRC-103 nomenclature.

Contents 1 Users 2 Specifications 2.1 General 2.2 Transmitter 2.3 Receiver 2.4 Interoperability 2.5 Interfaces 2.6 Physical Dimensions 2.7 Environmental 2.8 Key Features 2.9 Waveforms 3 See also 4 References

[edit] Users

The AN/PRC-117F radio is currently in use with the United States Navy Seabee EOD teams in their MRAP JERRV vehicles.^[3] The radio is also in use by the United States Marine Corps ^[4], United States Army, ^[5] USSOCOM ^[6], United States Coast Guard and United States Air Force. ^[7]

The radio is part of an Over-the-horizon Satellite Communications and Improved Dual Command and Control Console system recognized by the US Army as a Top 10 Invention in 2005. ^[8]

The radio has also been embedded in remote mine hunting systems for the US Navy. ^[9]

[edit] Specifications

[edit] General

• Frequency Range: 30 to 512 MHz
• Presets: 100
• Transmission Modes: FM, AM, PSK, CPM
• Tuning Resolution: 10 Hz

[edit] Transmitter

• Output Power: 1 W to 20 W (Max)
• Harmonic Suppression: –40 dBc
• Frequency Stability: +/- 1.0 ppm

[edit] Receiver

• FM Sensitivity -118 dBm (10 dB SINAD)
• Adjacent Channel Rejection 60 dB

[edit] Interoperability

• Fill devices: AN/CYZ-10 DTD (Supports DS-101, DS-102 and Mode 2/3)
• Crypto Modes KY-57, ANDVT/KYV-5, KG-84C, Fascinator
• Radios
  • AN/PRC-152
  • AN/PRC-148
  • AN/PRC-119A/B
  • AN/PRC-113
  • AN/PRC-77
  • AN/PSC-5

[edit] Interfaces

• External Data: RS-232, RS-422, MIL-STD-188-114A
• Remote control: RS-232, RS-422
• Antenna ports: Separate VHF, VHF-HI/UHF
• Audio: Six-pin Standard
• Power: Two BA-5590, BB-390A/U, BB-2590, or BB-590 batteries

[edit] Physical Dimensions

• 3.2H x 10.5W x 9.6D in. (w/o battery case)
• Weight 9.8 lbs (without battery)

[edit] Environmental

• Temperature: -40°C to 70°C
• Immersion: 1 Meter
• Test Method: MIL-STD-810E
• Finish: CARC Green

[edit] Key Features

• Removable keypad display unit
• Full numeric keypad
• NVG compatible display
• External GPS - DAGR, PLGR, and NMEA 0183 compatible
• MELP

[edit] Waveforms

• SINCGARS ECCM
• VHF/UHF AM/FM
• MIL-STD-188-181B
• MIL-STD-188-182-/A
• MIL-STD-188-183-/A
• HAVE QUICK II ECCM
• High performance waveform (HPW)

[edit] See also

• AN/PRC-152
• AN/PRC-150
• AN/PRC-148
• AN/PRC-119
• AN/PRC-113

[edit] References