PRC-155 Manpack Radio
The First Two-Channel Manpack Radio Connecting Soldiers To MUOS
The AN/PRC-155 Manpack radio is the U.S. Army’s first fielded two-channel, software defined radio that connects to the new Mobile User Objective Satellite (MUOS) network, providing soldiers with clear, smartphone-like voice communications wherever they are deployed. With two channels, the Manpack can run different waveforms simultaneously, eliminating the need for more than one radio at any location.
- The first and only fielded, two-channel tactical radio that is proven to be MUOS ready
- Supports multiple waveforms – SRW, WNW, MUOS, SINCGARS, and SATCOM
- Bridges networks together – legacy to future, terrestrial to beyond-line of sight, lower to upper echelons, unclassified to classified
- Creates self-forming ad hoc networks for vehicle mount or dismounted troops in any battlefield scenario
Features
General Dynamics uses a common core radio architecture, software and hardware design approach for all HMS products, including the Manpack radio. Special emphasis on SWAP-C (Size, Weight and Power Cost) lightens the soldier load and maximizes battery life through efficient design and both aggressive and intelligent power management. The Manpack includes GPS for position-location applications – painting individual units on a map to help reduce fratricide and increase situational awareness on the battlefield.
- NSA certified for Top Secret and below communications
- 2-channel networking radio with embedded encryption and GPS
- Reconfigurable and interoperable with current-force and future radio platforms via a software upgrade
- Creates self-forming ad hoc networks in any battlefield scenario
- Extends the classified network beyond the path of vehicles
MUOS High Power Amplifier (MHPA)
The MUOS High Power Amplifier (MHPA) is an appliqué for the PRC-155 2-Channel Manpack radio. The MHPA replaces the standard High Power Amplifier (HPA) on either channel of the PRC-155 Manpack radio. With the MHPA attached, the PRC-155 Manpack radio becomes MUOS enabled providing a worldwide satellite-based communications capability, derived from 3GPP UMTS cellular technology. The route and retrans capability enables disparate networks, using legacy waveforms to be connected through the MUOS satellite system.
- The PRC-155 Manpack radio is the first and only fielded, two-channel tactical radio that is proven to be MUOS ready
- Crystal clear voice quality & virtually unlimited communications range
- Dial-up voice calls to any other MUOS terminal or SCIP-enabled DISN (land line) phone worldwide
- Data communications via any other MUOS terminal worldwide and access to designated SIPRNET or NIPRNET servers
- Voice and data MUOS to Legacy Waveforms Route and Retrans (bridging)
The combination of the PRC-155 Manpack radio and MHPA provides dismounted soldiers voice and data communications while “on the move” using a lightweight, low-profile antenna. There is no need to stop, setup or position special antennas.
Specifications
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PRC-155 Manpack Radio Datasheet
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| Frequency Range | 2 MHz – 2.5 GHz (banded) |
| Guard | 121.5 VHF and 243.0 UHF |
| Size | 236 cu. in. (378 with battery) 3.0” x 10.1” x 7.8” (without battery bucket) 3.0” x 10.1” x 12.5” (with battery bucket) |
| Weight | <9 lbs. (<14 lbs. with battery) |
| Number of Channels | 2 |
| Waveform Support | SRW, MUOS, SINCGARS, SATCOM, WNW*,V/U LOS*, HQII*, IW*, HF SSB w ALE** |
| Presets | 50 per channel |
| Max. Power Output | 20 Watts External 50 watt PAs available |
| JTRS Compliance | Yes |
| Army-Certified Waveforms | Yes |
| Fully Programmable COMSEC and TRANSEC (Type 1 & Type 2) |
Yes |
| JTRS APIs | Yes |
| Multiple Independent Levels of Security (MILS) | Yes |
| Remote Control Capability | Yes |
| CIK Function, Removable | Yes |
| OTAR | Yes |
| Retransmission, Voice and Data | Integral (2 channels) |
* Software upgradeable
**Software upgradable, requires additional hardware
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Features
Features
General Dynamics uses a common core radio architecture, software and hardware design approach for all HMS products, including the Manpack radio. Special emphasis on SWAP-C (Size, Weight and Power Cost) lightens the soldier load and maximizes battery life through efficient design and both aggressive and intelligent power management. The Manpack includes GPS for position-location applications – painting individual units on a map to help reduce fratricide and increase situational awareness on the battlefield.
- NSA certified for Top Secret and below communications
- 2-channel networking radio with embedded encryption and GPS
- Reconfigurable and interoperable with current-force and future radio platforms via a software upgrade
- Creates self-forming ad hoc networks in any battlefield scenario
- Extends the classified network beyond the path of vehicles
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MUOS High Power Amplifier
MUOS High Power Amplifier (MHPA)
The MUOS High Power Amplifier (MHPA) is an appliqué for the PRC-155 2-Channel Manpack radio. The MHPA replaces the standard High Power Amplifier (HPA) on either channel of the PRC-155 Manpack radio. With the MHPA attached, the PRC-155 Manpack radio becomes MUOS enabled providing a worldwide satellite-based communications capability, derived from 3GPP UMTS cellular technology. The route and retrans capability enables disparate networks, using legacy waveforms to be connected through the MUOS satellite system.
- The PRC-155 Manpack radio is the first and only fielded, two-channel tactical radio that is proven to be MUOS ready
- Crystal clear voice quality & virtually unlimited communications range
- Dial-up voice calls to any other MUOS terminal or SCIP-enabled DISN (land line) phone worldwide
- Data communications via any other MUOS terminal worldwide and access to designated SIPRNET or NIPRNET servers
- Voice and data MUOS to Legacy Waveforms Route and Retrans (bridging)
The combination of the PRC-155 Manpack radio and MHPA provides dismounted soldiers voice and data communications while “on the move” using a lightweight, low-profile antenna. There is no need to stop, setup or position special antennas.
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Specifications
Specifications
PRC-155 Manpack Radio Datasheet
View Document
Frequency Range 2 MHz – 2.5 GHz (banded) Guard 121.5 VHF and 243.0 UHF Size 236 cu. in. (378 with battery)
3.0” x 10.1” x 7.8” (without battery bucket)
3.0” x 10.1” x 12.5” (with battery bucket)Weight <9 lbs. (<14 lbs. with battery) Number of Channels 2 Waveform Support SRW, MUOS, SINCGARS, SATCOM, WNW*,V/U LOS*, HQII*, IW*, HF SSB w ALE** Presets 50 per channel Max. Power Output 20 Watts
External 50 watt PAs availableJTRS Compliance Yes Army-Certified Waveforms Yes Fully Programmable COMSEC and TRANSEC
(Type 1 & Type 2)Yes JTRS APIs Yes Multiple Independent Levels of Security (MILS) Yes Remote Control Capability Yes CIK Function, Removable Yes OTAR Yes Retransmission, Voice and Data Integral (2 channels) * Software upgradeable
**Software upgradable, requires additional hardware
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