AN/PRC-154
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| AN/PRC-154 | |
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| Type | Handheld tactical radio |
| Service History | |
| In service | 2012- |
| Used by | United States Army |
| Production history | |
| Manufacturer | General Dynamics |
| Production years | 2011- |
| Number produced | >21,000 |
| Specifications | |
| Frequency range | UHF: 225-450MHz,
L-Band: 1250-1390MHz, 1755-1850MHz |
| Transmit power | up to 5 watts |
| Modes | digital voice, digital data |
| Encryption | 154: NSA Type 2 (unclassified)
154A: NSA Type 1 (up to Secret) |
| Battery life | >9 hrs |
The 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.[1]
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.
The US Army has received over 21,000 PRC-154's as of 2014.[2] The PRC-154 was first used in combat by the 75th Ranger Regiment in 2011.[3]
