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AN/PRC-148

February 26, 2024

The AN/PRC-148 Multiband Inter/Intra Team Radio (MBITR) is the most widely fielded handheld multiband, tactical software-defined radio, used by NATO forces around the world.[1][2] The radio is built by Thales Communications, a subsidiary of the France-based Thales Group.[3] The designation AN/PRC translates to Army/Navy Portable Radio used for two way Communications, according to Joint Electronics Type Designation System guidelines.

MBITR Radio

The MBITR was developed by the United States Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) and Thales Communications in the 1990s and went into production in 1994, to address the need for a secure multiband handheld radio.[4] It has been more widely deployed with Stryker Combat Teams and with troops deploying to Iraq and Afghanistan. As of August 2007, 100,000 MBITRs have been fielded,[5] over 31,000 of which are in use by the US Army.[6]

Variants edit

AN/PRC-148 JEM (JTRS Enhanced MBITR) edit

 

The standard AN/PRC-148 MBITR can be seamlessly upgraded to the AN/PRC-148 V3/V4 JEM, which is the first radio to be Joint Tactical Radio System (JTRS) Software Communications Architecture 2.2 compliant. The radio is upgraded by replacing the front panel and COMSEC (COMmunications SECurity) control hardware assemblies. The radio is in production and has been fielded with USSOCOM.[7]

AN/PRC-6809 MBITR Clear edit

The AN/PRC-6809 MBITR Clear is a variant of the MBITR, made available without encryption. While the PRC-148 includes US Type 1 capabilities in all versions, the PRC-6809 uses Level III Data Encryption Standard, making it available to police, firefighters, and militaries unable to obtain International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) approval.[4]

Features edit

 
Screen of MBITR
  • Seamless upgrade to AN/PRC-148 JEM (JTRS Enhanced MBITR)[2]
  • AM/FM[2]
  • Voice/Data[2]
  • HAVEQUICK I/II, SINCGARS ESIP Single Channel and Frequency Hopping, ANDVT[2]
  • Analog Narrowband Capable (12.5 kHz)[2]
  • 2 and 20 Meter Immersible Variants[2]
  • CTCSS Tones[2]
  • Retransmission Between Handheld Radios (with special purpose filters and cable)[2]
  • JITC Tested[2]

Interoperability edit

 
Soldier talks on MBITR radio

The MBITR can communicate with the following devices:

Technical Characteristics
Frequency Range: 30 to 512 MHz, 5 and 6.25 kHz step size[2]
Data Rate: AM/FM Synchronous: 12/16 kbit/s
AM/FM Asynchronous: Below 4800 Baud
SINCGARS SDM: 16 kbit/s, 4800 baud, 2400 baud, 1200 baud and 600 baud
SINCGARS EDM: 9600 baud, 4800 baud, 2400 baud and 1200 baud
ANDVT Data: 2400 baud[2]
Power Output: .1 to 5.0 W[2]
Type of Service: Portable handheld radio[2]
Weight: 30.6 ounces (867.5 grams)[2]
Encryption: NSA Endorsed Type 1
Triple DES[2]

Replacement edit

While the JEM has passed government certification, it is an evolutionary platform, and not fully compatible with all specifications of JTRS. The fully compatible system is the JTRS HMS, (Handheld, Manpack and Small form-fit) being developed by General Dynamics, Thales Communications, BAE Systems, and Rockwell Collins are all prime subcontractors. The HMS is expected to be an integral part in the US Army's Future Combat Systems program.[4]

Competition edit

The MBITR's primary competition comes from Harris Corporation's AN/PRC-152 software defined radio, which has also received SCA and NSA certification.[8]

Accessories edit

  • RCU Remote Control Unit with GPS[9]
  • H2OPS[10]
  • ViaSat Data Controller (VDC-600, VDC-800, or VDC-850)
  • Melanie H_N
  • Vehicle Adapter

ViaSat Data Controller (VDC-600, VDC-800, or VDC-850) edit

The ViaSat Data Controller (VDC-600, VDC-800, or VDC-850) acts as a Networking Interface Card (NIC), enabling seamless integration of IP-based applications into a point-to-point RF network. The device is built by Viasat.[11]

Thales Melanie H_N edit

 
Melanie-MBITR

MELANIE allows collecting GPS data from user nodes (also in ANDVT - Advanced Narrowband Digital Voice Terminal radio mode) and to provide a robust military interface to connect MBITR to personal computers (or Android tablets). MELANIE is connected to an external connector of MBITR and forwards data/audio connection for C4OPS[10] and for RCU.[12] Data connection by USB or RS-232. Typical Blue Force Tracking (BFT) configuration of a MELANIE network consists of at least a Headquarter station plus user nodes. MELANIE Handheld is able to send its own position over the VHF or SAT network while exchanging data (Chat, File transfer, Video, TR@CER, etc.). In transparent mode it has a throughput of 13.5 kbit/s with FEC. The device is built by Thales Italia Chieti Site,[13] a subsidiary of the Thales Group.

Thales Vehicle Adapter edit

The compact, rugged Vehicle Adapters and Vehicle Adapter Amplifiers for the combat-proven AN/PRC-148 family of multiband inter/intra team radios expand critical communication capabilities and open up a broad range of secure and anti-jamming voice and data applications. Easily mounted in air, land, or sea vehicles, they provide power amplification for range extension while recharging the installed AN/PRC-148 radios.

See also edit

External links edit

    References edit

    1. ^ . 19 March 2007. Archived from the original on 2007-03-19. Retrieved 9 December 2021.
    2. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z aa ab ac ad ae (PDF). Thales. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2006-11-15. Retrieved 2008-04-07.
    3. ^ "Thales Defense & Security, Inc. – Building A Future We Can All Trust". Thalesdsi.com. Retrieved 9 December 2021.
    4. ^ a b c Thales PRC-148 JEM: The First Tactically Deployed JTRS Radio? Defense Industry Daily
    5. ^ 100,000 MBITR Thales Group
    6. ^ . 16 July 2011. Archived from the original on 2011-07-16. Retrieved 9 December 2021.
    7. ^ . 19 March 2007. Archived from the original on 2007-03-19. Retrieved 9 December 2021.
    8. ^ "Thales PRC-148 JEM: The First Tactically Deployed JTRS Radio?". Defense Industry Daily. Retrieved 9 December 2021.
    9. ^ . Archived from the original on 2016-03-10. Retrieved 2016-03-09.
    10. ^ a b "Products by Category". Silynx Communications. Retrieved 9 December 2021.
    11. ^ "Global Communications | Services, Solutions & Satellite Internet". Viasat.com. Retrieved 9 December 2021.
    12. ^ . Archived from the original on 2016-03-10. Retrieved 2016-03-09.
    13. ^ "Sito di Chieti". Thales Group. Retrieved 9 December 2021.

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The AN PRC 148 Multiband Inter Intra Team Radio MBITR is the most widely fielded handheld multiband tactical software defined radio used by NATO forces around the world 1 2 The radio is built by Thales Communications a subsidiary of the France based Thales Group 3 The designation AN PRC translates to Army Navy Portable Radio used for two way Communications according to Joint Electronics Type Designation System guidelines MBITR RadioThe MBITR was developed by the United States Special Operations Command USSOCOM and Thales Communications in the 1990s and went into production in 1994 to address the need for a secure multiband handheld radio 4 It has been more widely deployed with Stryker Combat Teams and with troops deploying to Iraq and Afghanistan As of August 2007 100 000 MBITRs have been fielded 5 over 31 000 of which are in use by the US Army 6 Contents 1 Variants 1 1 AN PRC 148 JEM JTRS Enhanced MBITR 1 2 AN PRC 6809 MBITR Clear 2 Features 3 Interoperability 4 Replacement 5 Competition 6 Accessories 6 1 ViaSat Data Controller VDC 600 VDC 800 or VDC 850 6 2 Thales Melanie H N 6 3 Thales Vehicle Adapter 7 See also 8 External links 9 ReferencesVariants editAN PRC 148 JEM JTRS Enhanced MBITR edit nbsp The standard AN PRC 148 MBITR can be seamlessly upgraded to the AN PRC 148 V3 V4 JEM which is the first radio to be Joint Tactical Radio System JTRS Software Communications Architecture 2 2 compliant The radio is upgraded by replacing the front panel and COMSEC COMmunications SECurity control hardware assemblies The radio is in production and has been fielded with USSOCOM 7 AN PRC 6809 MBITR Clear edit The AN PRC 6809 MBITR Clear is a variant of the MBITR made available without encryption While the PRC 148 includes US Type 1 capabilities in all versions the PRC 6809 uses Level III Data Encryption Standard making it available to police firefighters and militaries unable to obtain International Traffic in Arms Regulations ITAR approval 4 Features edit nbsp Screen of MBITRSeamless upgrade to AN PRC 148 JEM JTRS Enhanced MBITR 2 AM FM 2 Voice Data 2 HAVEQUICK I II SINCGARS ESIP Single Channel and Frequency Hopping ANDVT 2 Analog Narrowband Capable 12 5 kHz 2 2 and 20 Meter Immersible Variants 2 CTCSS Tones 2 Retransmission Between Handheld Radios with special purpose filters and cable 2 JITC Tested 2 Interoperability edit nbsp Soldier talks on MBITR radioThe MBITR can communicate with the following devices AN PRC 68 2 AN PRC 117F 2 AN PRC 77 2 AN PRC 113 2 AN PRC 137 2 AN PRC 139 2 AN PRC 152 2 AN PRC 119 2 AN VRC 12 2 AN PSC 5 2 Motorola LST 5B C 2 Motorola MX300 Series 2 Motorola Saber 2 Motorola XTS 3000 2 Motorola XTS 5000 2 Technical CharacteristicsFrequency Range 30 to 512 MHz 5 and 6 25 kHz step size 2 Data Rate AM FM Synchronous 12 16 kbit s AM FM Asynchronous Below 4800 Baud SINCGARS SDM 16 kbit s 4800 baud 2400 baud 1200 baud and 600 baud SINCGARS EDM 9600 baud 4800 baud 2400 baud and 1200 baud ANDVT Data 2400 baud 2 Power Output 1 to 5 0 W 2 Type of Service Portable handheld radio 2 Weight 30 6 ounces 867 5 grams 2 Encryption NSA Endorsed Type 1Triple DES 2 Replacement editWhile the JEM has passed government certification it is an evolutionary platform and not fully compatible with all specifications of JTRS The fully compatible system is the JTRS HMS Handheld Manpack and Small form fit being developed by General Dynamics Thales Communications BAE Systems and Rockwell Collins are all prime subcontractors The HMS is expected to be an integral part in the US Army s Future Combat Systems program 4 Competition editThe MBITR s primary competition comes from Harris Corporation s AN PRC 152 software defined radio which has also received SCA and NSA certification 8 Accessories editRCU Remote Control Unit with GPS 9 H2OPS 10 ViaSat Data Controller VDC 600 VDC 800 or VDC 850 Melanie H N Vehicle AdapterViaSat Data Controller VDC 600 VDC 800 or VDC 850 edit The ViaSat Data Controller VDC 600 VDC 800 or VDC 850 acts as a Networking Interface Card NIC enabling seamless integration of IP based applications into a point to point RF network The device is built by Viasat 11 Thales Melanie H N edit nbsp Melanie MBITRMELANIE allows collecting GPS data from user nodes also in ANDVT Advanced Narrowband Digital Voice Terminal radio mode and to provide a robust military interface to connect MBITR to personal computers or Android tablets MELANIE is connected to an external connector of MBITR and forwards data audio connection for C4OPS 10 and for RCU 12 Data connection by USB or RS 232 Typical Blue Force Tracking BFT configuration of a MELANIE network consists of at least a Headquarter station plus user nodes MELANIE Handheld is able to send its own position over the VHF or SAT network while exchanging data Chat File transfer Video TR CER etc In transparent mode it has a throughput of 13 5 kbit s with FEC The device is built by Thales Italia Chieti Site 13 a subsidiary of the Thales Group Thales Vehicle Adapter edit The compact rugged Vehicle Adapters and Vehicle Adapter Amplifiers for the combat proven AN PRC 148 family of multiband inter intra team radios expand critical communication capabilities and open up a broad range of secure and anti jamming voice and data applications Easily mounted in air land or sea vehicles they provide power amplification for range extension while recharging the installed AN PRC 148 radios See also editPRC 152 Tactical Vest Antenna SystemExternal links editThales Communications Inc Tactical Communications ProductsReferences edit Thales Communications Inc Tactical Communications Products 19 March 2007 Archived from the original on 2007 03 19 Retrieved 9 December 2021 a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z aa ab ac ad ae MBITR AN PRC 148 V C Multiband Inter Intra Team Radio Datasheet PDF Thales Archived from the original PDF on 2006 11 15 Retrieved 2008 04 07 Thales Defense amp Security Inc Building A Future We Can All Trust Thalesdsi com Retrieved 9 December 2021 a b c Thales PRC 148 JEM The First Tactically Deployed JTRS Radio Defense Industry Daily 100 000 MBITR Thales Group Thales 16 July 2011 Archived from the original on 2011 07 16 Retrieved 9 December 2021 Thales Communications Inc Tactical Communications Products 19 March 2007 Archived from the original on 2007 03 19 Retrieved 9 December 2021 Thales PRC 148 JEM The First Tactically Deployed JTRS Radio Defense Industry Daily Retrieved 9 December 2021 Thales Defense And Security Inc Archived from the original on 2016 03 10 Retrieved 2016 03 09 a b Products by Category Silynx Communications Retrieved 9 December 2021 Global Communications Services Solutions amp Satellite Internet Viasat com Retrieved 9 December 2021 Remote Control Unit RCU with GPS Thales Defense amp Security Inc Archived from the original on 2016 03 10 Retrieved 2016 03 09 Sito di Chieti Thales Group Retrieved 9 December 2021 Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title AN PRC 148 amp oldid 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