![]() Īll AN/PRC-113s contain a "Guard Receiver" tuned to the military rescue/survival frequency of 243 MHz but not to the civilian counterpart frequency of 121.5 MHz. Its first use was for the GRC-206 Program Pacer Speak used by Forward Air Controllers (FAC). Some versions also have FM capabilities that allows communications on the same frequency range in FM mode. It is a radio designed to allow ground forces to communicate with aircraft on either the VHF AM aircraft band (116.000 to 149.975 MHz) or the UHF AM aircraft band (225.000 to 399.975 MHz) in 25 kHz steps. It can provide secure voice communications with the external TSEC/KY-57 device and is compatible with the HAVEQUICK II frequency hopping mode. The AN/PRC 113 consists of the RT-1319 transceiver and minor components. It was first introduced by the Magnavox Corporation in 1986 and was quickly well liked by ground troops because of its simplicity and ease of use. It was also used by some units in the active army, national guard and reserves, but mostly by support elements. The AN/PRC-113 is a tactical, short range, manpack, ground to air / air to ground / ground to ground radio used primarily by Forward Air Controller (FAC) teams, Forward Observers (FO) and Marine Air Command and Control agencies. ![]() In the Joint Electronics Type Designation System (JETDS), AN/PRC translates to "Army/Navy, Portable, Radio, Communication. AN/PRC 113 radio using the RT-1319 transceiver with the H-250 Handmic in a UCP MOLLE II assault pack and radio pouch.ĪN/PRC 113 Radio Set is a manpack, portable VHF and UHF AM combat radio transceiver manufactured by Magnavox America. ![]()
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