to minimize training time for operators already experienced with Harris radios. Cross-banding:
Official technical manuals (TMs) for this equipment are often restricted to military personnel, but a standard manual or handbook generally follows a specific instructional flow: an+prc158+manual
Both channels can transmit and receive voice and data simultaneously, allowing for redundancy and the ability to bridge different networks. Power Output: Narrowband: Up to 10 W. SATCOM/Wideband: Up to 20 W peak. Type 1 NSA-certified encryption to minimize training time for operators already experienced
The defining feature of the PRC-158 is its integrated MUOS capability. MUOS utilizes a constellation of geosynchronous satellites. Unlike legacy SATCOM which requires the user to point an antenna at a satellite (often requiring them to remain stationary), MUOS provides "on-the-move" (OTM) communication. SATCOM/Wideband: Up to 20 W peak
Approximately 8.9 lbs without the battery and 12.7 lbs with a standard battery installed.