AN/PRC-154TypeHandheld tactical radioService HistoryIn service2012-Used byUnited States ArmyProduction historyManufacturerGeneral Dynamics ThalesProduction years2011-Number produced>21,000SpecificationsFrequency rangeUHF: 225-450MHz, L-Band: 1250-1390MHz, 1755-1850MHzTransmit powerup to 5 wattsModesdigital voice, digital dataEncryption154: NSA Type 2 (unclassified) 154A: NSA Type 1 (up to Secret)Battery life>9 hrsThe AN/PRC-154 Rifleman Radio is a handheld, intra-squad tactical radio used by the U.S. Army. It is intended to be employed by 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.
In accordance with the Joint Electronics Type Designation System (JETDS), the "AN/PRC-154" designation represents the 154th design of an Army-Navy electronic device for portable two-way communications radio. The JETDS system also now is used to name all Department of Defense electronic systems.
Service history The US Army has received over 21,000 PRC-154's as of 2014. The PRC-154 was first used in combat by the 75th Ranger Regiment in 2011.
Specifications Source:
General
Frequency range: UHF: 225-450 MHz, L-Band: 1250-1390 MHz, 1755-1850 MHz Transmit power: selectable, up to 5 W Modes: digital voice, digital data Waveforms: Soldier Radio Waveform (SRW) Encryption: NSA Type 1 algorithms (154A model), NSA Type 2 algorithms (154 model) GPS: Internal, optional external antenna Programmable channels: 50 Weight: 1.7lbs w/ battery Communication range: >2km (ideal conditions)
Interfaces
UHF Transceiver antenna: TNC female, 50Ω characteristic impedance External GPS antenna: SMA male External audio and COMSEC keyfill connector: U-283 6-pin Side connector for external control, programming, and connection to an End User Device via USB or RS-232
Environmental
Operating temperature: -40 to +55 °C Storage temperature: -51 to +71 °C Immersion: 2 m
References
See also
Joint Tactical Radio System List of military electronics of the United States