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This equipment consists of a light, self contained receiver-transmitter having a built-in microphone and earphone, and provision for a loop antenna which is used for homing applications.  Included provision for connecting a conventional handset.
 
This equipment consists of a light, self contained receiver-transmitter having a built-in microphone and earphone, and provision for a loop antenna which is used for homing applications.  Included provision for connecting a conventional handset.
  
the normal antenna is a built in spring steel ribbon which extends from or retracts into housing. (HUH? I copied this directly from the datasheet below, but doesn't seem correct).
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The normal antenna is a flexible tape type that is attached to the radio by a small string.  The antenna is screwed into the top of the radio when in use and wrapped around the radio under the case buckets and a small clip to hold the tip when not in use.
  
 
Operated from Battery BA-270/U (which is not supplied as part of the set) and included the necessary crystal unit for the frequency in which the equipment is to operate.
 
Operated from Battery BA-270/U (which is not supplied as part of the set) and included the necessary crystal unit for the frequency in which the equipment is to operate.
 
  
 
==Operational Characteristics==
 
==Operational Characteristics==
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:1 mile
 
:1 mile
 
;Frequency Range
 
;Frequency Range
:47.0 mHz - 55,4 mHz (43 Channels)
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:47.0 mHz - 55.4 mHz (43 Channels)
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;Modulation Type
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:FM
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;Type of Signal
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:Voice
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;Power Output
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:250 mW
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Print this label at 10% Scale and it will fit the radio perfectly
 
Print this label at 10% Scale and it will fit the radio perfectly
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==Related Files==
 
==Related Files==
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:Radio Set AN/PRC-6, Field Maintenance  
 
:Radio Set AN/PRC-6, Field Maintenance  
 
::June 1952
 
::June 1952
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;{{cecom_pdf|Letter-PRC-6_RC-292_HT-1_GenLatta-BG-Terry.pdf|Letter from BG WB Latta to BG Robert Terry (USASTRATCOM)}}
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:Letter that dicusses the use of the PRC-6, HT-1 and RC-292 in Vietnam
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::By Brigadier General W. B. Latta
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::19 August 1966
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==References==
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<references />
  
  
 
[[Category:Military/Radios]]
 
[[Category:Military/Radios]]
 
{{DISPLAYTITLE:AN/PRC-6}}
 
{{DISPLAYTITLE:AN/PRC-6}}

Latest revision as of 13:39, 8 April 2015


AN-PRC-6.png

Description

Radio Set AN/PRC-6 is the FM version of the "Handie Talkie" Radio set SCR-536 and operates in a single, fixed frequency channel selected by use of an appropriate crystal. This is low-power, short-range equipment which operated in the VHF range for line of sight communications by forward elements of armored, infantry and artillery units.

This equipment consists of a light, self contained receiver-transmitter having a built-in microphone and earphone, and provision for a loop antenna which is used for homing applications. Included provision for connecting a conventional handset.

The normal antenna is a flexible tape type that is attached to the radio by a small string. The antenna is screwed into the top of the radio when in use and wrapped around the radio under the case buckets and a small clip to hold the tip when not in use.

Operated from Battery BA-270/U (which is not supplied as part of the set) and included the necessary crystal unit for the frequency in which the equipment is to operate.

Operational Characteristics

Approximate Range
1 mile
Frequency Range
47.0 mHz - 55.4 mHz (43 Channels)
Modulation Type
FM
Type of Signal
Voice
Power Output
250 mW


Images

PRC-6-LABEL.png

Sample of PRC-6 Label Reproduction

Print this label at 10% Scale and it will fit the radio perfectly


Related Files

Adobe PDF icon.png AN/PRC-6 Datasheet


Adobe PDF icon.png TM 11-4069

Radio Set AN/PRC-6, Field Maintenance
June 1952


Adobe_PDF_icon.png Letter from BG WB Latta to BG Robert Terry (USASTRATCOM)⧼cite_reference_link⧽
Letter that dicusses the use of the PRC-6, HT-1 and RC-292 in Vietnam
By Brigadier General W. B. Latta
19 August 1966


References

    ⧼cite_references_link_one⧽