AN~PRC-126
Description
The AN/PRC-126 is susceptible to adversary jamming and friendly co-site interference. Alternate frequencies must be identified for use in case of jamming, and leaders must ensure that Soldiers are trained to recognize, overcome, and report jamming activities.
The AN/PRC-126 enables small unit leaders to adequately control the activities of subordinate elements in accomplishing the unit’s mission. It is a short-range, handheld, or vehicular mounted tactical radio, used primarily at the squad/platoon level. Vehicular power requires connection to an OG-174, amplifier power supply. It’s key features include—
- Lightweight,militarized transceiver providing two-way voice communications.
- Frequency range of 30–87.975MHz
- Frequency separation is 25kHz
- Nominal range for reliable communications over rolling, slightly wooded terrain is
- 500 meters (1,640.4 ft) with the short antenna, or
- 3,000 meters (9,842.5 ft) with the long antenna
- Standard battery (lithium) operating time is 70hours
- Capable of operating with SINCGARS in the fixed frequency mode.
- Capable of providing secure voice operation when used with the TSEC/KYV-2A secure voice module
- Digital communications for passing TACFIRE data are possible when connected to the OG-174. (Refer to TM 11-5820-1025-10 for more information on the AN/PRC-126 and FM 6-50 for additional information on transmitting TACFIRE data with the AN/PRC-126.)
In the light infantry platoon, the rifle squad has two AN/PRC-126 radios: one for the squad leader and the other for the A-team leader. Air assault and airborne infantry squads have only one AN/PRC-126 each. If tasked to conduct a patrol, the dismounted section of a Bradley infantry fighting vehicle mechanized infantry platoon, should task organize its radio equipment in the preparation phase to ensure teams will have communications.
Related Files
- Operation and Maintenance Instructions
- with Illustrated Parts Breakdown
- Radio Set
- AN/PRC-126
- Magnavox Part No. 707608-821
- 1 May 1987