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AN/PRC-117G American Multiband Manpack Radio

AN/PRC-117

Multiband Manpack Radio
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Basic Information
Name
AN/PRC-117G American Multiband Manpack Radio
Designation
AN/PRC-117
Alternate Designation
AN/PRC-117
Equipment Type
Multiband Manpack Radio
Manufacturer
—
Date of Introduction
2013
Description

The AN/PRC-117 Multiband Manpack Radio, or Multiband Multi Mission Radio (MBMMR), is a man-portable, tactical software-defined combat-net radio, manufactured by Harris Corporation, in two different version: Version F (Foxtrot), namely AN/PRC-117F-MP Falcon II series, covering the 30-512 MHz frequency range, provided without internal GPS (optionally an external commercial GPS can be connected, or a GPS SAASM as a Precision Lightweight GPS Receiver [PLGR] or a Defense Advanced GPS Receiver [DAGR]); 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. The designation AN/PRC translates to "Army Navy / Portable Radio Communications" used for two way Communications, according to Joint Electronics Type Designation System guidelines. The radios are also provided in a vehicular configuration under the AN/VRC-103 nomenclature.

Ground Specifications
Crew 1
Variants
AN/PRC-117 Version F (Foxtrot) Version F (Foxtrot), namely AN/PRC-117F-MP Falcon II series, covering the 30-512 MHz frequency range, provided without internal GPS (optionally an external commercial GPS can be connected, or a GPS SAASM as a Precision Lightweight GPS Receiver [PLGR] or a Defense Advanced GPS Receiver [DAGR])
AN/PRC-117 Version G (Golf) 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)
System
Alternative Designation AN/PRC-117
Type Multiband Manpack Radio
Crew 1 ea
Frequency Range 30 MHz to 2 GHz
Presets 100 (110 including DAMA)
Transmission Modes FM, AM, PSK, CPM
Tuning Resolution 10 Hz
Model RT-1796 (P)(C)/U
Transmitter Output Power 1 W to 20 W (Max)
Transmitter, Harmonic Suppression –40 dBc
Transmitter, Frequency Stability +/- 1.0 ppm
Receiver, FM Sensitivity -118 dBm (10 dB SINAD)
Receiver, Adjacent Channel Rejection 60 dB
Fill Devices AN/CYZ-10 DTD, AN/PYQ-10 SKL (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/G; AN/PRC-113; AN/PRC-77; AN/PSC-5; Other versions of the AN/PRC-117
External Data RS-232, 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
Operating Temperature -40 °C to 70 °C
Line of Sight VHF/UHF AM/FM; SINCGARS ECCM; HAVE QUICK II ECCM; ANW2 - Advanced Networking Wideband Waveform (Harris); SRW Soldier Radio Waveform; NATO SATURN waveform, per NATO STANAG 4372 - optional
SATCOM MIL-STD-188-181-B/C; MIL-STD-188-182-A; MIL-STD-188-183-A/B; High performance waveform (HPW); Mobile User Objective System (MUOS) - optional
Dimensions
Height 3.7 in (w/o battery case)
Width 7.4 in (w/o battery case)
Depth 8.8 in (w/o battery case)
Weight, Combat 8.2 lbs (without batteries)
Image Sources
Notes https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:US_Navy_071211-N-1924T-035_Marine_Lance_Cpl._Christine_Salazar,_a_member_of_the_24th_Marine_Expeditionary_Unit,_uses_a_PRC-117_radio_and_SATCOM_antenna_to_receive_communications_while_aboard_the_amphibious_assault_ship_USS_Nass.jpg; https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Harris_5800.jpg; https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/AN/PRC-117;
Details
Country of Origin United States
Category Multiband Radios
Land > Communication Equipment > Multiband Radios
Filter Label
A
Classification
Domain
Ground
Equipment Status
Active
Dimensions
Length
—
Width
0.19 m
Height
0.09 m
Weight
3.72 kg
Documents & Files (3)
AN1080.PRC117(A)
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AN5742.PRC_117(C)
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TRADOC ODIN WEG
ANa4b8.PRC_117(B)
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TRADOC ODIN WEG
Operators (7)
United States
Germany
United Kingdom
Spain
Canada
Croatia
Denmark
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