AN/PRC-154 explained
| AN/PRC-154 |
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| Type | Handheld tactical radio |
| Service History |
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| In service | 2012- |
| Used by | United States Army |
| Production history |
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| Manufacturer | General DynamicsThales |
| Production years | 2011- |
| Number produced | >21,000 |
| Specifications |
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| Frequency range | UHF: 225-450MHz,L-Band: 1250-1390MHz,1755-1850MHz |
| Transmit power | up to 5 watts |
| Modes | digital voice, digital data |
| Encryption | 154: NSA Type 2 (unclassified)154A: NSA Type 1 (up to Secret) |
| Battery life | >9 hrs | |
The
AN/PRC-154 Rifleman Radio is a handheld, intra-squad tactical radio used by the
U.S. Army. It is intended to be employed be all members of a rifle squad not traditionally equipped with their own radio, thus enabling team and squad leaders to communicate with their subordinates from a distance. The 154 is capable of both voice and data traffic and is compatible with the
Nett Warrior device for transmitting text messages, reports, and imagery.
[1] Service history
The US Army has received over 21,000 PRC-154's as of 2014.[2] The PRC-154 was first used in combat by the 75th Ranger Regiment in 2011.[3]
Specifications
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General
- Frequency range: UHF: 225-450 MHz, L-Band: 1250-1390 MHz, 1755-1850 MHz
- Transmit power: selectable, up to 5 W
- Modes: digital voice, digital data
- Waveforms: Soldier Radio Waveform (SRW)
- Encryption: NSA Type 1 algorithms (154A model), NSA Type 2 algorithms (154 model)[5]
- GPS: Internal, optional external antenna
- Programmable channels: 50
- Weight: 1.7lbs w/ battery
- Communication range: >2km (ideal conditions)
Interfaces
- UHF Transceiver antenna: TNC female, 50Ω characteristic impedance
- External GPS antenna: SMA male
- External audio and COMSEC keyfill connector: U-283 6-pin
- Side connector for external control, programming, and connection to an End User Device via USB or RS-232
Environmental
- Operating temperature: -40 to +55 °C
- Storage temperature: -51 to +71 °C
- Immersion: 2 m
See Also
Notes and References
- Book: FY15 ARMY PROGRAMS: Rifleman Radio . . 2015.
- Web site: Combat-Proven AN/PRC-154 Rifleman Radios Support Diverse U.S. Army Missions Worldwide General Dynamics - General Dynamics . 2024-01-26 . www.gd.com . en.
- Web site: 2011-12-19 . Army Rangers take smart phone to Afghanistan . 2024-01-26 . Defense One . en.
- Web site: AN/PRC-154 Rifleman Radio Thales Group . 2024-01-26 . www.thalesgroup.com . en.
- Web site: RIFLEMAN RADIO, ALSO KNOWN AS THE AN/PRC-154 (UNCLASSIFIED) OR AN/PRC-154A (SECRET AND BELOW) . United States Army Acquisition Support Center (USAASC).
