Base Station

Base Station
For the AN/PRC-148 Multiband Inter/Intra Team Radios
50 W Base Station Also Available
• Contiguous 30-512 MHz Coverage
• 20 W RF Output
• Integrated Tunable Harmonic Filters
• Integrated Tunable Co-site Filters
• Environmentally Rugged
• Removable Control Head for Full Function Remote
Operations
• Cable-free Radio Dismount Capability in Less
Than 2 Seconds
• Supports the Following Waveforms/Modes
Dependent Upon Radio Installed
(Implemented and Planned)
AM/FM
HAVEQUICK I/II
MIL-STD-188-241-1/-2 (SINCGARS)
MIL-STD-188-181C, -182B, -183B (SATCOM IW)
MIL-STD-188-181B (56 kbps)
ANDVT (LPC-10, MELP Vocoders)
Project 25
Over The Air Cloning (OTAC)
Supports and Maintains All Functionality of
All Configurations of the AN/PRC-148 Radio,
Including MBITR and JTRS Enhanced MBITR (JEM)
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Base Station
For the AN/PRC-148 Multiband Inter/Intra Team Radios
GRC 6781
The power-boosting Base Station for the combat-proven
AN/PRC-148 family of radios provides a cost-effective
fixed site configuration. The Base Station provides 20
Watts of RF power amplification across the full 30-512
MHz frequency band while allowing for a wide range of
AC and DC input power sources. Packaged in a rugged,
easily transportable transit case weighing less than
60 pounds, the compact Base Station leverages the
field-proven handheld radio and vehicular AN/PRC-148
products to provide a low-risk, high-performance solution
for command post and base operations communications
requirements. With a common human machine interface,
users familiar with any of the AN/PRC-148 family
products can immediately operate the Base Station. This
commonality also translates into a simpler sustainment
concept and faster repair times because fewer elements
need to be stocked for field or depot repair. This results
in lower life cycle costs to support the Base Station as
well as the complete AN/PRC-148 family of products.
Full AN/PRC-148 and Vehicle Adapter functionality for
fixed applications.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Supports the capabilities of the installed radio
Frequency Range
• 30-512 MHz contiguous
• 5 kHz and 6.25 kHz step size
Transmit Output Power
• 5 and 20 Watts FM
• 20 Watts PEP AM
• 5 and 20 Watts PSK
Input Supply
• 12.5-32 VDC
• 90-132 VAC or 180-264 VAC @ 47-440 Hz (single
phase)
Physical Parameters
(with control head and radio with battery)
• Height: 8.3 inches (21 cm)
• Width: 8.4 inches (21.3 cm)
• Depth: 14.8 inches (37.6 cm)
• Weight: 28.0 pounds (12.7 kg) (radio, amplifier, power
supply), 57.5 pounds (26.1 kg) (equipment in transit case)
Finish
• Matte black, non-reflective
Reliability
(without radio installed)
• MTBF: ≥ 4,000 hours
• MTTR: ≤ 30 minutes
COMSEC
Dependent on type of radio installed
Transmitter Characteristics
• Spurious Output
Harmonics: > 45 dBc
Other spurious: > 56 dBc
• FM hum and noise degraded ≤ 1dB
• AM hum and noise degraded ≤ 6 dB
Co-site Characteristics
• 6 foot minimum antenna spacing at 15% frequency
separation
Receive Sensitivity (Digital/Analog)
• Typical -115 dBm FM
Battery Charger
• Auto charge-level detection for Lithium-ion battery
• Integrated radio battery charger
• Battery fuel gauge displayed
EMI Compliance
• EMI/EMC: MIL-STD-461C
TEMPEST Compliance
• NSTISSAM TEMPEST/1-92 Level II (radio dependent)
• NACSEM 5112
Environmental Specifications
• Temperature
Operating: 0° to +55° C
Storage:
-31° to +60° C
• Humidity: 95% Non-condensing
• Shock:
MIL-STD-810E*
• Rain:
Driven Rain (40 mph)*
• Vibration: MIL-STD-810E*
• Sand and Dust: MIL-STD-810E*
• Salt Fog: MIL-STD-810E (5% atmosphere)*
• Altitude: 30,000 feet*
• Drop:
½ meter*
*Indicates requirements met inside the transit case
Removable Control Head
• Full radio control and status
• Removable
• Backlit display and keypad
• Integrated microphone
• Integrated audio jack (mic, speaker, push-to-talk)
• Push-to-talk switch
• Squelch enable/disable
• Up/Down volume control
Cables and Connectors
• Cables
10 foot AC input power cable
12 foot DC input power cable
Speaker cable
Ground cable
RS-232 data interface (optional)
ViaSat VDC-600 data interface (optional)
PLGR GPS interface (optional)
10 foot Removable Control Head cable standard, other
lengths available (optional)
50 foot antenna cable (optional)
• Connectors
Removable Control Head
U283 audio
Intercom/speaker
U283 data
Antenna (Type N female)
DC power input
AC power input
Multifunctional
Accessories
• Specialized audio accessories
• Masts, broadband antennas, band-specific antennas
Includes
• Vehicle Adapter with Removable Control Head
• AC/DC Power Supply
• Accessory Kit which consists of
DC Power Cable
AC Power Cable
Ground Wire Assembly
• Speaker Microphone, Balanced
• Tactical Speaker
• Operator Manual
• Ruggedized Transit Case
Complete AN/PRC-148 System Elements:
• Dismounted/Fixed Site:
5 Watt Multiband Inter/Intra Team Radios (AN/PRC-148 JEM, AN/PRC-148 MBITR, and
PRC6809 MBITR)
20 Watt Man Portable System
20 Watt and 50 Watt Base Stations
20 Watt Tactical Repeater
• Vehicular:
20 Watt and 50 Watt Vehicle Adapters
20 Watt AN/VRC-111 Vehicle Adapter Amplifier
50 Watt AN/VRC-111 Vehicle Adapter Amplifier – Dual
Channel
50 Watt Vehicle Adapter Amplifier – Single Channel
50 Watt Low Profile Vehicle Adapter
50 Watt AN/VRC-113 Cradle Vehicle Adapter
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Non-U.S. Government sales are subject to U.S. Government approval.
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Specifications are subject to change without notice.
Base Station
For the AN/PRC-148 Multiband Inter/Intra Team Radios
Thales Communications, Inc.
22605 Gateway Center Drive | Clarksburg, MD 20871
Toll-Free: 1.800.258.4420 | Phone: 240.864.7000 | Fax: 240.864.7920
E-mail: Solutions@thalescomminc.com | Website: www.thalescomminc.com
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