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Multiband Inter/Intra Team Radio
In a ruggedized package weighing less than two pounds, the PRC6809 MBITR serves defense, allied, and coalition forces globally. Based on the combat proven AN/PRC-148 MBITR, the PRC6809 MBITR provides unprecedented interoperability with existing military and commercial legacy radio systems. Furthermore, its software-defined upgradeability ensures future operational compatibility with next-generation communications equipment. The multi-processor architecture of the PRC6809 MBITR creates a truly software-based, handheld radio.
A wide variety of accessories and vehicle-mounting options support flexible use across mounted and dismounted operations.
Key Features
- Contiguous 30 MHz to512 MHz Coverage
- DES/Type III and AES/256-bit Encryption Options
- New transceiver design with improved receive/transmit co-site performance
- Rechargeable Lithium-Ion 6.8 Ah
- Compliant with the Universal Battery Charger (UBC) family of tactical chargers
- Cornerstone of a Complete Communications System for Mounted and Dismounted Operations
Technical Specifications
- Physical Parameters
- Length: 8.44 inches (21.44 cm)
- Width: 2.63 inches (6.68 cm)
- Depth: 1.52 inches (3.86 cm)
- Volume: 33.7 cubic in (552.8 cubic cm)
- Depth: 30.6 oz (867.5 g)
- Environmental Specifications
- Operating Temperature: -31° to +60° C
- Storage Temperature: -30° to +71° C
- Immersion: 2M/20M
- Reliability
- MTBF: >30,000 hours field measured
- MTTR: <8 minutes
- Waveforms/Modes of Operation
Standard Features- AM/FM
- Voice/Data
- Retransmission
- Situational Awareness
- Optional Features
- DES Encryption
- AES Encryption
- Enhanced GPS
- HAVEQUICK I/II
- Country Specific ECCM
- ATC 8.33 kHz
- Transmit Output Power: 0.1, 0.5, 1.0, 3.0, and 5.0 W (FM), 1.0 and 5.0 W (AM)
- Data: 12 and 16 kbps synchronous
- Emergency Beacons: AM Swept tone beacon
- Programmable Channels: 100 Memory Preset Channels
- Menu Selectable Groups
- Clear/Digital Voice Mode Selection on a Channel-by-Channel Basis
- User Programmable from front panel menu, PC Programmer, and radio-to-radio cloning
