AN/PRC-163

The AN/PRC-163 Multi-channel Handheld Radio, is a dual-channel tactical handheld radio manufactured by L3Harris Technologies, Inc. for the U.S. military, referred to by the U.S. Army as the Leader Radio. It is capable modes such as VHF/UHF Line-of-Sight (VULOS), SINCGARS, Soldier Radio Waveform, Tactical Scalable MANET, P25 as well as the Mobile User Objective System satellite communication mode. The dual channel capability allows a soldier to simultaneously communicate on two separate radio networks. It has received NSA certification for the transmission of Top Secret information with an appropriate encryption key. The PRC-163 is one of the Handheld, Manpack & Small Form Fit (HMS) components of the Integrated Tactical Network family of radios, the U.S. Army's modernization strategy for tactical radios. It is a member of L3Harris' Falcon IV family of tactical radios, and the successor to the Falcon III-family AN/PRC-152 Multiband Handheld Radio.

Service history
The PRC-163 is in use by the U.S. Army, Marine Corps, Air Force, Navy, Canadian Army and the British Army. The U.S. Army is set to purchase over 100,000 PRC-163 radios.

Specifications
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General
Frequency Range:


 * R/T (Receiver/Transmitter) 1: VHF low: 30-88 MHz, VHF high: 118-174 MHz UHF: 225-512 MHz SATCOM: 300-320, MHz UL / 360-380 MHz DL UHF SATCOM: 291-318.3 MHz UL / 243-270 MHz DL
 * R/T 2: UHF: 225-450 MHz, L/S-band: 1300-2600 MHz

Modes:


 * Voice: Narrowband analog/PCM AM/FM, CVSD ASK/FSK cipher text, Wideband 2400 bps MELPe, LPC/2400-MELP – SATCOM (IW)
 * Data: Narrowband analog/PCM AM/FM, CVSD ASK/FSK cipher text, Wideband up to 16 Mbps


 * Power Output: 250 mW to 5 W, 10 W SATCOM modes, 3.2 W L/S-band
 * Encryption: Denali-based NSA Type 1 Suite A/B (Trust Anchor capable), AES-256
 * Net Presets: 99 (standard); unlimited with multiple mission files
 * GPS: Built-in module—SAASM L1/L2 or Commercial L1
 * Programming: Front Panel Programmable (FPP), Windows PC-based Communications Planning Application (CPA) via USB connection.

Waveforms

 * Channel 1 Standard Waveforms: VHF/UHF LOS, ANW2C, SINCGARS, P25 (Conventional)
 * Channel 1 Optional Waveforms: SATURN, HPW, IW Phase 1/2, HAVEQUICK I/II, P25T Trunking (Low Band), SCM and e-BFT (DoD only)
 * Channel 2 Standard Waveforms: ANW2C, UHF LOS, UHF SATCOM
 * Channel 2 Optional Waveforms: TSM-X, L-TAC, Wraith

Interfaces

 * Data: USB 2.0, IP over USB, Ethernet
 * Audio: 19-pin ADF, 2-channel audio + KDU, USB 2.0, fill
 * Antenna Ports: TNC female, 50Ω characteristic impedance
 * Key Fill: DS-101 (via AN/PYQ-10 Simple Key Loader)
 * External Mission Module: Power, data, control/status

Physical

 * Dimensions: 6 H x 3 W x 2 D in (15.24 x 7.62 x 5.08 cm)
 * Weight: (with battery) 2.75 lbs (1.25 kg)
 * Color/Finish: CARC Green

Environmental

 * Temperature Operating: -22 °F to 140 °F (-30 °C to +55 °C)
 * Storage: -40 °F to 185 °F (-40 °C to +85 °C)
 * Immersion: 20 meters