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==Related Files==
 
==Related Files==
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:Operators Manual
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::Radio Set
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::AN/PRC-126 (5820-01-215-6181)
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::1 February 1988
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;{{pdf|MX-63-114B.pdf|MX-63-114B}}
 
;{{pdf|MX-63-114B.pdf|MX-63-114B}}
 
:Operation and Maintenance Instructions
 
:Operation and Maintenance Instructions

Revision as of 23:09, 31 May 2013

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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

Adobe PDF icon.png TM 11-5820-1025-10MX-63-114B

Operators Manual
Radio Set
AN/PRC-126 (5820-01-215-6181)
1 February 1988


Adobe PDF icon.png MX-63-114B

Operation and Maintenance Instructions
with Illustrated Parts Breakdown
Radio Set
AN/PRC-126
Magnavox Part No. 707608-821
1 May 1987