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Applications Handbook
Table of Contents
Audio
Feature/Mode Descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Carrying Bag
VULOS (VHF/UHF/Line-Of-Sight)
Antenna Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Technical Manuals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Vehicular Antennas
Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
n GPS option
AN/PRC-152(V)4(C)
20-Meter
Maritime Radio
with GPS
12041-1600-01
The recommended antennas for portable applications are A short 20-meter rated mini blade antenna covering the
listed below. Vehicular and fixed-site antennas can be found 30–870 MHz high band range of the AN/PRC-152 Handheld
in the Antenna Options section of this handbook. Radio.
Handheld Cables
12041-7110-A1 | Data and Remote Control Cable 12041-7150-A1 | Crypto Programming Cable
The data and remote control cable is used to connect the This cable is used when programming the Sierra™ II repro-
AN/PRC-152 to a computer for asynchronous (RS-232) and grammable cryptographic module embedded within the
synchronous (DTE) data applications such as RF-3700H HUITS AN/PRC-152 radio. The cable contains a DB-9 connector for
or RF-6760W WMT. The “Y-cable” features 25-pin and 9-pin interfacing to the crypto loader and a 6-pin circular connector
D connectors for attaching to data devices. Length: 6 feet. for attaching to the radio audio/fill connector. Length: 6 feet.
RF-3021-HS001 | Padded Earpiece Headset The Harris RF Communications PREMIER website provides
manuals, operations guides, training guides, IMITS programs,
Lightweight, tactical headset consisting of a single padded
radio programming applications, as well as maintenance infor-
earphone that is open for air circulation and allows the user
mation, contacts, and procedures for shipping. For further
to listen to the surrounding environment. The attached micro-
details go to https://premier.harris.com/.
phone is on an adjustable gooseneck boom. It is worn on the
head using an adjustable cloth web and straps. A single push-
to-talk switch is included and is typically chest mounted using
the attached clothing clip. The headset is weather-proof (but
not submersible) and is designed to meet tactical environmen- AN/PRC-152(C)
tal conditions. Available on Premier website.
n Operator Card—10515-0283-4010
n SINCGARS System Pocket Guide—10515-0283-4000
n Quick Reference Guide—10515-0283-4100
n AN/PRC-152 DAMA Supplement—10515-0283-4030
n Operation Manual—10515-0283-4200
n Intermediate Maintenance Manual—10515-0283-4300
RF-3021-HS002 | Padded Earpiece Headset With n AN/PRC-152 Mission Planning and Programming User’s
Sniper Switch Guide—10515-0307-4200
This headset consists of a single padded earphone that is open
for air circulation and allows the user to listen to the surround-
ing environment. The attached microphone is on an adjustable
gooseneck boom. It is worn on the head using an adjust-
able cloth web and straps. This headset has two push to-talk
switches. One switch is typically chest mounted using the
clothing clip for attachment. The second push-to-talk switch 10515-0283-7100 | Computer-Based Training
is silent (sniper switch), and typically worn on the palm. The Available on Premier website.
headset is weather-proof (but not submersible) and is designed The computer-based training DVD is a training aid that teaches
to meet tactical environmental conditions. AN/PRC-152 operation using pre-recorded lessons conducted
by a subject matter expert. Viewers can navigate through the
many instructional lessons on the DVD to focus on the topics
of interest.
Optional configurations:
n 20 watts 30–512 MHz and SATCOM
n 50 watts 30–90 MHz with 5 watts 90–512 MHz and
10 watts burst in SATCOM bands.
Remote Control
10553-0200-02 | Falcon III Keypad/Display Unit (KDU) RF-5940-MT001 | KDU Gimbaled Mount
Remote Kit KDU Gimbaled Mount for mounting the remote KDU. Can be
For use with the AN/PRC-152 firmware R5.1.1 and above. used in vehicles or on a desktop.
Include in kit are:
n Falcon III Keypad/Display Unit
n AN/PRC-152 to Falcon III KDU Cable Audio
10075-1399 | Handset Modified H-250
12053-6600-01 | Keypad/Display Unit (KDU)
Remote Kit
For use with AN/PRC-152 firmware R5.1.1 and above.
See image on page 14 for amplifier configuration.
Included in kit are:
n Keypad/Display Unit
n KDU adapter assembly
n KDU extension cable
Carrying Bag
12041-1595-01 | Handheld Accessory Bag
Power Number of
Model Number VHF/UHF/SATCOM TVA Part Number Radios Included
Power Number of
Model Number VHF/UHF/SATCOM TVA Part Number Radios Included
DC to Mount
RF-5051-PS001 and RF-5055PS=
10570-0716-AXXX
RF-5056PS and RF-5061-PS001=
10570-0717-AXXX
Vehicle=105
Mount
Hard Mounted
SIM
VAA 2
12011-2710-01
or other as required
12049-0500-01
12053-1420-A2
Handset
or
10075-1399 (H-250)
12053-1400-A2
or other headset as required
AN/PRC-152
Speaker DC Power
RF-5980-SA001 RF-5051-PS001
Speaker Power Cable
10535-0713-A020
Handset
12041-7320-A18
12041-7320-A18
RF-5980-SA001
Tactical Amplified Speaker
Amplifies the headset audio output for vehicular and other
RF-5051-PS001 | AC/DC Power Supply applications. The speaker features dual 6-pin handset/headset
Power supply for up to two devices, typically an amp and connectors, individual handset/headset and speaker volume
speaker. Includes surge protection, 9-foot U.S. AC power cord controls, individual handset/headset and speaker power
(other voltage cords listed on page 16) and meets MIL-STD switches, and a vehicular mounting bolt. It requires external
requirements 810F and 461E. 26 VDC power. Two cables are required (ordered separately
from the list below).
10535-0706-A009 9-foot speaker to 4-pin power connector
10535-0713-A009 9 foot speaker to VIM power connection
10535-0708-A009 9-foot speaker to unterminated leads
10535-0707-A009 Audio cable that connects to the
RF-5055PS | AC/DC Power Supply AN/PRC-152 audio connector J1.
Power supply, for one device, typically an amp or a speaker.
Includes surge protection, 9-foot U.S. AC power cord (other
voltage cords listed on page 16) and meets MIL-STD require-
ments 810E.
10535-0706-AXXX
Speaker Power Cable
Speaker Power Cable with MIL four-pin connector.
One cable required for each powered device. Cable works
with RF-5980.
RF-5056PS | DC/DC Converter
XXX=Cable length in feet. 025=25 feet
Converter provides 26.5 volts at 20 amps peak when supplied
with 12, 24, or 28 volts from vehicle DC system. Comes with
15-foot DC power cable.
RF-5982-SA001
10570-5982-01
Amplified Speaker
Amplifies the headset audio for vehicular and other applica-
tions. A handset can be connected to the speaker as well. The
RF-5061PS | DC/DC Converter speaker features individual handset and volumes, plus muting
of the speaker when the handset is keyed. It requires external
Power supply for one device, typically an amp or speaker, 26 VDC power. Two cables are required (ordered separately
capable of providing 30 amps at 28 VDC. It includes surge from the list below).
protection, a 9 foot U.S. AC power cord, DC input cable
10570-3574-AXXX Speaker to RF-5051PS-125C Power Supply
and mounting hardware. The power supply meets MIL-STD
requirements 810F and 461E. A 12-28 VDC converter is 10570-3573-AXXX Speaker to Radio Cable (Audio Cable)
needed for use in 12 VDC vehicles. Alternate voltage cords are XXX=Cable length in feet. 025=25 feet
listed on page 16.
10369-7212-XXX
BNC to BNC RG-213 Coaxial Cable
25- to 250-foot. cable lengths.
XXX=Cable length in feet. 025=25 feet
Refer to Handheld Accessories section for additional antenna XXX=Cable length in feet. 025=25 feet
options.
ANDVT – Advanced Narrowband Digital Voice Terminal. A ESIP – Enhanced SINCGARS Improvement Program. Added
COMSEC mode used in 5 kHz Narrowband SATCOM and additional data capabilities to the existing SINCGARS mode.
DAMA. Compatible with the KY-99, KY-99A, and KY-100 Features available for 30–87.975 MHz LOS and SINCGARS
COMSEC encryption devices. frequency hopping.
APCO – The Association of Public-Safety Communications FASCINATOR – Type-1 COMSEC mode used by some Motoro-
Officials-International (APCO) is the world’s largest organiza- la SABER II handheld radios.
tion dedicated to public safety telecommunications.
Fill files – Now referred to as MISSION Plan files. Created by
APCO-25 – Project 25 (P25) or APCO-25 refer to a suite of the Falcon III Radio Programming Application that contains
standards for digital radio communications for use by federal, radio net parameters and radio configuration settings. The file
state/province and local public safety agencies in North Amer- is uploaded into the radio via USB connection then installed as
ica to enable them to communicate with other agencies and an active mission plan file.
mutual aid response teams in emergencies. In this regard, P25
fills the same role as the European Tetra protocol, although GPS – Global Positioning System. Satellite system that is used
not interoperable with it. to obtain positioning and time information. Typically used with
the radio to load TOD for frequency hopping or HPW.
ARQ – Automatic Repeat-reQuest, an error control method for
data transmission which makes use of acknowledgments and GTOD – Global Time-of-Day. Time of day synchronization
timeouts to achieve reliable data transmission. An acknowl- clock used by SINCGARS radio systems.
edgment is a message sent by the receiver to the transmitter
to indicate that it has correctly received a data frame. Usually, ICOM – SINCGARS fill mode from the DTD.
when the transmitter does not receive the acknowledgment
before the timeout occurs (i.e. within a reasonable amount of HALF DUPLEX – Refers to presets that use different frequen-
time after sending the data frame), it retransmits the frame cies for transmit and receive (i.e., SATCOM).
until it is either correctly received or the error persists beyond a
predetermined number of retransmissions.
HAVEQUICK – A frequency hopping mode used by the US Air
Force in the UHF range.
COMSEC – Communications Security.
HPW – High-Performance Waveform. Satellite waveform that
CTCSS or CDCSS – Continuous Tone or Continuous Digital can be used on both wideband and narrowband UHF satel-
Coded Squelch System. Sub-audible tones used to prevent or lites. HPW offers high speed, reliable, error-free delivery of
deny access into LMR repeaters and handheld radios (i.e., FRS data.
radios).
HUB – Hold Up Battery. It is recommended to replace the HUB
DS-101, DS-102 – Protocols used for loading encryption keys annually. HUB voltage level can be tested by conducting a BIT.
into radio equipment from Data Transfer Devices (DTDs). The HUB battery life can be extended by keeping the radio
main battery on at all times or radio connected to external
ECCM – Electronic Counter/Counter Measures. Refers to fre- power.
quency hopping capabilities (i.e., SINCGARS and Havequick I/II).
ECCM describes a variety of practices which attempt to reduce
or eliminate the effect of Electronic countermeasures (ECM)
on electronic sensors aboard vehicles, ships and aircraft and
weapons such as missiles. ECCM is also known as Electronic
Protective Measures (EPM), chiefly in Europe. In practice,
EPM often means resistance to jamming.
JTRS – Joint Tactical Radio System, often pronounced “jitters,” LOS – Line-of-Sight. LOS refers to fixed frequency (simplex)
is planned as the next-generation radio for use by the U.S. presets.
military in field operations for the second decade of the 21st
century. JTRS is a software-defined radio for voice and data MELP – Mixed-Excitation Linear Predictive coding. Voice
that will be backward-compatible with a very large number encoding technique used for narrowband SATCOM and HF
of other military and civilian radio systems. It also includes communications.
Wideband Networking Software to implement full-featured
mobile ad hoc networks. JTRS includes integrated encryption MHz – Megahertz, Typical frequency designation.
capabilities. The JTRS operational-requirements document was
released in 1998. Mickey – Havequick Time-of-Day word used for referring to
TOD over the air.
kbits, kbits/sec – Kilobits per second.
MIL-STD – Military Standard.
KDU – Keypad/Display Unit. Removable radio interface control
unit. MIL-STD-188-181B – The Military Standard that describes
non-DAMA SATCOM, including the CPM data capabilities.
KG-84 – COMSEC mode used for data traffic (i.e., HPW, Referred to as MS181 in the radio (as opposed to HPW).
TCM).
NMEA – National Marine Electronics Association 0183
KYV-5 – COMSEC mode used for SINCGARS ESIP EDM data Interface Standard. Defines the interface to connect to a
traffic. commercial GPS device (i.e., Garmin 12 Series).
Li Ion – Lithium Ion. A type of rechargeable battery. OTAR – Over-The-Air Rekey. Used to transmit/receive COMSEC
variables from one radio to another.
LMR – Land Mobile Radio System (LMRS) is a term that
denotes a wireless communications system(s) intended for use PEP – Peak Envelope Power.
by terrestrial users in vehicles (mobiles) or on foot (portables).
Such systems are used by emergency first responder organiza- PLGR – Precision Lightweight GPS Receiver. Another name for
tions, public works organizations, or companies with large the AN/PSN-11, which is the GPS device used by DoD.
vehicle fleets or numerous field staff. Such a system can be
independent, but often can be connected to other fixed sys-
PPP – Point-To-Point Protocol. A networking type connection
tems such as the public switched telephone network (PSTN) or
used from laptop to radio. An industry standard protocol that
cellular networks. Also called Public Land Mobile Radio or Pri-
provides a method for transmitting datagrams (IP traffic –
vate Land Mobile Radio. The Land Mobile Radio System is also
TCP/IP and UDP) over serial point-to-point links.
the United States Department of Defense’s (DoD’s) new state-
of-the-art communication system. Government contractors,
RS-232 – Data protocol for unbalanced data interfaces.
such as Lockheed Martin, SGIS and SAIC, provide the latest in
LMRS technology to the government and military.
SA – Situational Awareness. Mode used to send and receive
positional information.
LNE - Late Net Entry. A method of entering a SINCGARS fre-
quency hopping radio net by having the radio automatically
adjust its internal clock by receiving a timing signal from the SAT – Satellite.
master station.
Broadcast Communications
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