AN/PRC-127

In military radio communications, the AN/PRC-127 (RT-1594) Radio is a handheld transceiver operating in the 136-160 MHz range used by the US Army to aid in provisioning services, and other non-combat uses. It is a software modified version of the civilian LPI series high band Bendix-King radio.[1] The PRC-127 radio was initially manufactured in Lawrence, Kansas, USA from 1989 on by the Bendix-King Corporation, the updated Version PRC-127A from 1996 on by Bendix-King (now a division of Relm Wireless). The final version of this radio is the model AN/PRC-127EFJ, made by E.F. Johnson Technologies, which is a completely different radio.

Technical data:[2][3][4]

  • Weight: 3.25 pounds (1.47 kg)
  • Channels:
    • PRC-127: 14 in 1 memory bank
    • PRC-127A: 28 in 2 memory banks; one wideband (25 kHz), one narrowband (12.5 kHz)
  • Channel spacing: 25 kHz (PRC-127) / 25 kHz + 12.5 kHz (PRC-127A)
  • Frequency control: Synthesizer
  • Modulation: FM
  • HF Output power: 2 Watts (PRC-127) / 3 Watts (PRC-127A)
  • Sensitivity: 0.25 µV
  • Power supply: AA cells or NiCad- batteries.
  • Specialities: Lid covers keyboard. An extra speaker/mike can be used as well as the VOX/PTT adapter used by special forces units.

References
  1. Morris WA6ILQ, Mike. "Technical Information on BK Radio Equipment". Retrieved 15 February 2013.
  2. "RT-1594/PRC-127". Retrieved 15 February 2013.
  3. "RADIO SET AN/PRC-127 (NSN 5820-01-266-5964) Operator's Manual" (PDF). DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY. Retrieved 15 February 2013.
  4. "UNIT, DIRECT SUPPORT AND GENERAL SUPPORT MAINTENANCE MANUAL for RADIO SET AN/PRC-127" (PDF). DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY. Archived from the original (PDF) on 22 November 2008. Retrieved 15 February 2013.
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