AN/PRC-127 explained

In military radio communications, the AN/PRC-127 (RT-1594) Radio is a handheld transceiver operating in the 136-160 MHz range used by the US Army to aid in provisioning services, and other non-combat uses. It is a software modified version of the civilian LPI series high band Bendix-King radio.^[1] The PRC-127 radio was initially manufactured in Lawrence, Kansas, USA from 1989 on by the Bendix-King Corporation, the updated Version PRC-127A from 1996 on by Bendix-King (now a division of Relm Wireless). The final version of this radio is the model AN/PRC-127EFJ, made by E.F. Johnson Technologies, which is a completely different radio.

Technical data:^{[2] [3] [4]}

• Weight: 3.25lb
• Channels:
  • PRC-127: 14 in 1 memory bank
  • PRC-127A: 28 in 2 memory banks; one wideband (25 kHz), one narrowband (12.5 kHz)
• Channel spacing: 25 kHz (PRC-127) / 25 kHz + 12.5 kHz (PRC-127A)
• Frequency control: Synthesizer
• Modulation: FM
• HF Output power: 2 Watts (PRC-127) / 3 Watts (PRC-127A)
• Sensitivity: 0.25 μV
• Power supply: AA cells or NiCad- batteries.
• Specialities: Lid covers keyboard. An extra speaker/mike can be used as well as the VOX/PTT adapter used by special forces units.

See Also

• List of military electronics of the United States

Notes and References

1. Web site: Morris WA6ILQ. Mike. Technical Information on BK Radio Equipment. 15 February 2013.
2. Web site: RT-1594/PRC-127. 15 February 2013.
3. Web site: RADIO SET AN/PRC-127 (NSN 5820-01-266-5964) Operator's Manual. DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY. 15 February 2013.
4. Web site: UNIT, DIRECT SUPPORT AND GENERAL SUPPORT MAINTENANCE MANUAL for RADIO SET AN/PRC-127. DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY. 15 February 2013. https://web.archive.org/web/20081122014139/http://bkportables.com/downloads/bendix-king_prc-127_technical_manual.pdf. 22 November 2008. dead.