The AN/PRC-148E-V3 is a combat-proven handheld radio that is the smallest, lightest, tactical handheld radio covering the 30–512 MHz and SATCOM L-band frequencies. The software defined radio supports a wide variety of tactical Line of Site (LOS) and SATCOM waveforms providing interoperability with a full range of legacy tactical radios. The suite of waveforms available is the result of over 15 years of development, and its programmable cryptography supports the requirements of the National Security Agency’s (NSA) Crypto Modernization program. The AN/PRC-148E-V3 features a simple-to-use human-machine interface that minimizes training requirements, enables rapid fielding, and provides the reliability that Warfighters have trusted for many years.

The AN/PRC-148E-V3 is designed to meet NSA’s Crypto mandate 2 for SILVERLINING and is NSA High Assurance certified in compliance with the Tactical Secure Voice Cryptographic Interoperability Specification (TSVCIS). The radio features integrated LTAC capability. Planned future upgrades include support for both the SATCOM Integrated Waveform (IW) with Tactical Targeting Network Technology (TTNT), further expanding the radio’s versatility and interoperability. This radio will be upgradeable to SATURN Ed 4 and additional LPI/LPD and anti-jam waveforms in the future.

Key Features

• Thales SPEAR line are Smallest and Lightest, Single Channel Handheld Radio Available
• Radio over IP agnostic with small form factor MANET radios
• LTAC-enabled for commercial SATCOM capability
• Type-1 Certified Programmable Encryption Engine (AIM)
• 20M Immersible
• Simple, Intuitive HMI
• 256 Programmable Presets
• Rechargeable Lithium-Ion 3.5 Ah
• Compliant with the Universal Battery Charger (UBC) Family of Tactical Chargers

Technical Specifications