AN/PRC-170 Javelin is a rugged, compact, and lightweight single-channel radio that provides tactical command and control (C2) communications utilizing the widely fielded TSM™ waveform. TSM provides wideband MANET coverage for superior voice and data across harsh multipath and highly dynamic environments such as shipboard, caves, and urban operational settings. The AN/PRC-170 Javelin is field-upgradeable to the Katana™ waveform, providing narrowband, fast frequency-hopping communications in contested environments for high resiliency. Katana supports seamless operations with Warrior Robust Enhanced Networking WREN-NB waveform at Secure But Unclassified-Encrypted (SBU-E) level.

Capabilities

Key Features

• Simultaneous Voice, PLI and Data Transport
• Embedded GPS
• Type-3 AES 256 Encryption
• Supports UHF, Upper UHF, L and S Band Communications
• Future Waveforms: Katana™
• Supports up to 32 Talk Groups
• Integrated Nett Warrior Power and Data Connector
• Removable/Rechargeable Battery
• Rechargeable Lithium-Ion 3.5 Ah
• Compliant with the Universal Battery Charger (UBC) Family of Tactical Chargers

Technical Specifications

Physical Parameters

Length: 5.2 inches (13.21 cm) (excluding antennas)
Width: 2.6 inches (6.60 cm) (with battery attached, excluding antennas)
Depth: 1.8 inches (4.57 cm)

Environmental Specifications

Operating Temperature: -31° to +55° C
Storage Temperature: -33° to +71° C
Immersion: 2M

Waveforms/Modes of Operation

TSM

• Infrastructure-less MANET
• High-speed wireless IP networking
• Self-Forming, self-healing
• Scalable to 200+ nodes
• Robust in harsh environments
• Fast, seamless network join/merge
• Instant adaptation to network topology change

Wideband Channel

Transmit Power: Up to 2 watt
Operating Frequencies: L-UHF: 225–450 MHz, U-UHF: 698–970 MHz [requires additional optional antenna], L/S Bands: 1250–2600 MHz
Network Throughput: up to 16 Mbps
Encryption Security: AES-256
Dedicated PTT Voice Channels: supports up to 32 talk groups, AMR 5.9 or MELPe
Occupied Bandwidth: 1.2–20 MHz
Net entry time <1 sec
Supports up to 8 hops for voice and data
Scalable to 800+ nodes in a single RF channel
Multiple simultaneous video streams
Position Location Information (PLI) support with Cursor-on-Target (CoT)
OTA Remote Control

Configurations

Battery

Size: .94 x 2.48 x 3.5 inches
Battery cell count: 3
Operating time: 10–12 hours
Part number: 4103231-501

Adapter with Cells

In Development
Size: 1.67 x 2.7 x 4.34 inches
Battery cell count: 3 (adapter
only) or 9 (used with 6
cell battery)
Operating time: 10–12 hours
(adapter only); 30–36 hours
(with 6 cell battery)
Part number: 4103240-501

Conformal Wearable
Battery (CWB)

Size: .07 x 7.60 x 8.70 inches
Operating time: 28–34 hours

Nett Warrior Kit

Adapter (no cells)
and 148 Battery

Size: 1.67 x 2.7 x 4.34 inches
Operating time: 20–24 hours
Part number: 4103258-501