AN/PRC-154 | |
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Type | Handheld tactical radio |
Service History | |
In service | 2012- |
Used by | United States Army |
Production history | |
Manufacturer | General Dynamics |
Production years | 2011- |
Number produced | >21,000 |
Specifications | |
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]
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]
AN/PRC-154 | |
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Type | Handheld tactical radio |
Service History | |
In service | 2012- |
Used by | United States Army |
Production history | |
Manufacturer | General Dynamics |
Production years | 2011- |
Number produced | >21,000 |
Specifications | |
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]
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]