The AN/PRC-113 is a tactical, short range, manpack, ground to air / air to ground / ground to ground radio used primarily by Forward Air Controller (FAC) teams, Forward Observers (FO) and Marine Air Command and Control agencies. It was also used by some units in the active army, national guard and reserves, but mostly by support elements. It was first introduced by the Magnavox Corporation in 1986 and was quickly well liked by ground troops because of its simplicity and ease of use.[2]
Technical characteristicsedit
The AN/PRC 113 consists of the RT-1319 transceiver and minor components.[2] It can provide secure voice communications with the external TSEC/KY-57 device and is compatible with the HAVEQUICK II frequency hopping mode.[1][2][3] It is a radio designed to allow ground forces to communicate with aircraft on either the VHF AM aircraft band (116.000 to 149.975 MHz) or the UHF AM aircraft band (225.000 to 399.975 MHz) in 25 kHz steps.[2][4] Some versions also have FM capabilities that allows communications on the same frequency range in FM mode. Its first use was for the GRC-206 Program Pacer Speak used by Forward Air Controllers (FAC).[4]
All AN/PRC-113s contain a "Guard Receiver" tuned to the military rescue/survival frequency of 243 MHz but not to the civilian counterpart frequency of 121.5 MHz.[4] These radios have been phased out and replaced by the newer manpack ASIP and AN/PRC-148 MBITR radios that cover everything between 2 and 512 MHz.[4]
A modified version of the AN/PRC-113 is available with FM modulation and is designated the MXF-711-3C. This version has been enhanced to allow a communication using FM in addition to AM modulation.
Usersedit
Royal Air Force, Royal Australian Air Force, Royal New Zealand Air Force, US Military, US Army Green Berets, US Army Rangers, US Army Night Stalkers, USMC MAGTF, US Navy/USMC VBSS teams, US Navy Seal teams, US Navy/Army/Air Force EOD units, US Air Force TACP and JTAC.
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radio, manpack, portable, combat, radio, transceiver, manufactured, magnavox, america, joint, electronics, type, designation, system, jetds, translates, army, navy, portable, radio, communication, radio, using, 1319, transceiver, with, handmic, molle, assault,. AN PRC 113 Radio Set is a manpack portable VHF and UHF AM combat radio transceiver manufactured by Magnavox America 1 In the Joint Electronics Type Designation System JETDS AN PRC translates to Army Navy Portable Radio Communication AN PRC 113 radio using the RT 1319 transceiver with the H 250 Handmic in a UCP MOLLE II assault pack and radio pouch Contents 1 History 2 Technical characteristics 3 Users 4 See also 5 ReferencesHistory editThe AN PRC 113 is a tactical short range manpack ground to air air to ground ground to ground radio used primarily by Forward Air Controller FAC teams Forward Observers FO and Marine Air Command and Control agencies It was also used by some units in the active army national guard and reserves but mostly by support elements It was first introduced by the Magnavox Corporation in 1986 and was quickly well liked by ground troops because of its simplicity and ease of use 2 Technical characteristics editThe AN PRC 113 consists of the RT 1319 transceiver and minor components 2 It can provide secure voice communications with the external TSEC KY 57 device and is compatible with the HAVEQUICK II frequency hopping mode 1 2 3 It is a radio designed to allow ground forces to communicate with aircraft on either the VHF AM aircraft band 116 000 to 149 975 MHz or the UHF AM aircraft band 225 000 to 399 975 MHz in 25 kHz steps 2 4 Some versions also have FM capabilities that allows communications on the same frequency range in FM mode Its first use was for the GRC 206 Program Pacer Speak used by Forward Air Controllers FAC 4 All AN PRC 113s contain a Guard Receiver tuned to the military rescue survival frequency of 243 MHz but not to the civilian counterpart frequency of 121 5 MHz 4 These radios have been phased out and replaced by the newer manpack ASIP and AN PRC 148 MBITR radios that cover everything between 2 and 512 MHz 4 Manufacturer Datasheet 5 Channels 8360 including 8 Preset amp 1 Guard Channel Frequency Ranges VHF 116 TO 149 975 MHz UHF 225 TO 399 975 MHzEstimated Range 5 20 km 3 12 mi Dependent on conditions This is the approximate range when not connected to a repeater or a network Power Output 2W to 10WPower Source BA 5590 U non rechargeable or BB 2590 U and UBI 2590 rechargeable batteries Antenna These units use the MPMP100X4 antenna NSN 5985 01 184 0035 Type of Service Line of sight combat Manpack field radio Weight 13 8 lbs w o batteries 16 7 lbs w batteries Operating temperature 29C 20F to 68C 154F MIL STD Exceeds MIL STD 810G MIL STD 461F MIL STD 188 141B MIL STD 188 181BNote A modified version of the AN PRC 113 is available with FM modulation and is designated the MXF 711 3C This version has been enhanced to allow a communication using FM in addition to AM modulation Users editRoyal Air Force Royal Australian Air Force Royal New Zealand Air Force US Military US Army Green Berets US Army Rangers US Army Night Stalkers USMC MAGTF US Navy USMC VBSS teams US Navy Seal teams US Navy Army Air Force EOD units US Air Force TACP and JTAC See also editList of military electronics of the United StatesReferences edit a b Olive Drab 2011 An prc 113 manpack radio Retrieved from http olive drab com od electronics anprc113 php a b c d Tasker A D 2000 U S Military Portable Radios Retrieved from Archived copy Archived from the original on 2014 01 08 Retrieved 2014 01 08 a href Template Cite web html title Template Cite web cite web a CS1 maint archived copy as title link Canadian Forces Military 2012 The Air Ground Air Radio Retrieved from http canadianforcesmilitary com airgroundair radio html a b c d Clarke B 2009 RT 1319B URC PRC 113 VHF amp UHF AM Radio Retrieved from http www prc68 com I RT1319 shtml Columbia Electronics AN PRC 113 V 1 2 amp 3 VHF UHF Radio Sets Retrieved from http www columbiaelectronics com an prc 113 v radio set htm Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title AN PRC 113 amp oldid 1203441350, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
