PUBLICATION NUMBER:

10515-0319-4100
MARCH 2014 Rev. K

AN/PRC-117G
MULTIBAND MANPACK
RADIO
FIELD REFERENCE
GUIDE

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 PUBLICATION NUMBER: 10515-0319-4100
MARCH 2014
Rev. K

AN/PRC-117G
FIELD REFERENCE GUIDE

This information/part is controlled by the U.S. Department of State

International Traffic In Arms Regulations (ITAR), 22CFR 120-130, and
cannot be exported from the United States or shared with a foreign
person without prior approval from the United States Government.

Information and descriptions contained herein are the property of Harris

Corporation. Such information and descriptions may not be copied or
reproduced by any means, or disseminated or distributed without the
express prior written permission of Harris Corporation, RF
Communications Division, 1680 University Avenue, Rochester, New
York 14610-1887.

This manual is based on Firmware Version 4.4.0

Copyright  2014 by Harris Corporation

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AN/PRC-117G FIELD REFERENCE
SAFETY GUIDELINES

SAFETY GUIDELINES
WARNING - Do not crush, disassemble, reverse polarity, incinerate,
or mutilate the lithium-ion battery. Do not expose to fire or
temperatures above 160 °F (71 °C). The battery can vent, rupture,
or explode, releasing toxic material which may cause injury or death
to personnel. In case material is released or spilled, evacuate and
allow vapors to dissipate. Increase ventilation and DO NOT inhale
vapors. Notify safety personnel of release or spills.
CAUTION - ACID CONTAMINATES LITHIUM-ION BATTERIES.
Every effort must be made to keep lithium-ion batteries isolated from
lead-acid batteries because lead-acid batteries contain sulfuric acid.
DO NOT use the same tools and materials for both types of
batteries. Any trace of acid or acid fumes will permanently damage
lithium-ion batteries on contact.
WARNING - A damaged lithium-ion battery that is exposed to water
could cause a fire or explosion, causing personal injury. Never
expose batteries to any amount of water at any time. Replace
batteries with cracked or damaged cases immediately.
WARNING - A partially discharged or damaged lithium battery is
considered to be hazardous waste that can cause personal injury.

Do not dispose of lithium-ion batteries in uncontrolled trash.

WARNING - Use only battery chargers approved by Harris. Never
attempt to modify the battery or charger. Doing so may result in
damage to the battery, the radio, or cause personal injury to the
user. Do not attempt to recharge a disposable AA battery.
WARNING - RF shock could occur from coming into contact with the
antenna while radio is transmitting. The radio could be transmitting
with or without activating the keyline via Push-To-Talk (PTT).
WARNING - Operating RF transmitting devices such as radios and
cellular phones in or around fuel, weapons, or ordinance could
cause serious injury or death. Follow all local directives and
established safety procedures when operating any RF transmitting
devices in these circumstances.

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CONTENTS

TABLE OF CONTENTS
SETUP
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Items Included . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
System Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
System Teardown . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Typical Configurations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
ANW2 for AN/PRC-117G. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
WMT for AN/PRC-117G. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
SATCOM for VULOS, HPW, DAMA, IW . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
In-line Network Encryptor (INE) Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
ANW2 and BGAN INE Ethernet Networking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
OPERATIONS
Controls and Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Loading COMSEC Fills . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Basic Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
VULOS Waveform . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
VULOS Main Screens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
CT VULOS Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
PT VULOS Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Operational Overrides - VULOS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
SINCGARS Waveform . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Frequency Hopping Main Screens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Single Channel Main Screens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
SINCGARS Loadset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
SINCGARS Master / Member . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Passive Late Net Entry (LNE) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
COLD START ERF - Master Station . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
COLD START ERF - Member Station . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
SINGLE CHANNEL Preset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
HAVEQUICK Waveform . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
HAVEQUICK Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Receiving HQ TOD Sync in Initial (INI) HQ Mode . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Transmitting HQ TOD Sync (from INI) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
HAVEQUICK Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
SATURN Waveform . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
SATURN Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

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Receiving/Transmitting SATURN TOD Sync . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

SATURN Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
SATURN Break-in . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
HPW Waveform. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
HPW Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
HPW Compatibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
HPW Main Screens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
ANW2/ANW2C Waveforms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
ANW2/ANW2C Main Screens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
BGAN Top Level Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
INE Top Level Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
VoIP Operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
ANW2 Voice Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
ANW2 Data Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
DAMA Waveform. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
183A Wideband DAMA Main Screens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
181B Dedicated SATCOM Main Screens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
182A Narrowband DAMA Main Screens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
DASA Main Screens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
IW Waveform. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
IW Multiple Access Main Screens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
IW Single Access Main Screens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
IW Dedicated Channel Main Screens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
P25 Waveform. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
P25 Main Screens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
Dual Channel Receiving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
Zeroizing P25 Encryption Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
Emergency Calling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
REFERENCE
Check Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
Radio Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
Preventive Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
Troubleshooting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
Reference Tables and Figures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118

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INTRODUCTION

INTRODUCTION
This reference guide is intended to support basic field user
operations on the RT-1949 Manpack Receiver/Transmitter (R/T),
referred to by its common name, AN/PRC-117G. The following
assumptions are made about the field user:
• The operator has been trained on the radio and is familiar
with its basic features.
• The radio has been Type-1 Initialized and contains
appropriate Mission Plans.
The AN/PRC-117G frequency range is continuous from 30.0000
MHz to 1999.9950 MHz. The radio supports AM, FM, and various
data waveforms. Refer to AN/PRC-117G Operation Manual
(10515-0319-4200) for detailed information. This manual
supports:
• VHF/UHF Line-of-Sight (VULOS) Fixed Frequency
FM/AM
• UHF Dedicated Channel Satellite Communications
(SATCOM)
• Single Channel Ground and Airborne Radio System
(SINCGARS) Frequency Hopping (FH) and Single
Channel (SC)
• HAVEQUICK frequency hopping in the UHF AM band
• SATURN frequency hopping in the UHF FM band
• High Performance Waveform (HPW) for secure data
transmission using KG-84C (data only)
• Adaptive Networking Wideband Waveform (ANW2 /
ANW2C)
• Project 25 (P25)
• Integrated Waveform (IW)

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ITEMS INCLUDED

• Demand Assigned Multiple Access (DAMA) Satellite

Communications

ITEMS INCLUDED
The items shown below are included with the AN/PRC-117G.
Additional attaching items required for specific waveform
operation such as ANW2 networking are described in System
Setup.

MANPACK RADIO ASSEMBLY

WITH MIL GPS
(0N707070-7, -9 OR -10)
FALCON III COMMUNICATIONS
PLANNING APPLICATION
(10518-2484-XX)
MODIFIED H-250/U
HANDSET (10075-1399)

USB PROGRAMMING ELECTRONIC

CABLE ASSEMBLY PUBLICATION CD
(12043-2750-A006) (10515-0319-6000)

SINCGARS POCKET GUIDE

(10515-0319-4000)
ANW2 SIMPLIFIED GUIDE FIELD GUIDE
(10515-0383-4100) (10515-0319-4100)

CL-0319-4100-0001A

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SYSTEM SETUP

SYSTEM SETUP
Set up your radio for basic communications and operations.
a. Attach a charged battery. The AN/PRC-117G can use one
of the following:
NOTE: Use of batteries other than those listed
may result in equipment malfunction.
• BB-390B/U Nickel-Metal Hydride (Ni-MH)
• BB-590/U Nickel-Cadmium (Ni-Cd)
• BB-2590/U Lithium-Ion (Li-ION)
• BA/BB-5590/U Lithium Sulfur Dioxide (Li-SO2)
• BA-5390/U Lithium Manganese Dioxide (Li-MnO2)
b. Screw the antenna(s) to the antenna connector(s). If
operating in SATCOM mode, connect the optional
SATCOM antenna cable to the radio, and deploy the
SATCOM antenna according to the separate instructions
provided with the antenna.
• J8 HB ANT - N-Connector, High-Band (HB) Antenna
(ANT) Port (0.5 to 5 watts), 225.0000 MHz -
1999.9950 MHz
• J5 LB ANT - TNC Connector, Low-Band (LB) Port (1
to 10 watts), 30.0000 MHz - 511.9950 MHz
• J7 SATCOM - BNC Connector, SATCOM (2 to 20
watts), only activated with SATCOM channel
selection (243.0000 MHz - 270.0000 MHz RX and
291.0000 MHz - 318.0000 MHz TX)
c. Plug the Global Positioning System (GPS) antenna into
the GPS connector, J2.
d. Connect a handset or headset to J1 connector.

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e. Connect data and auxiliary cables (typical examples).

• Black Data Connector (Top Left, J6) - 10/100BaseT
Ethernet, High Assurance Internet Protocol
Encryptor (HAIPE).
• Red Data Connector (Top Right, J3) - 10/100BaseT
Ethernet, RS-422, RS-232 RS, and fixed audio.
• Universal Serial Bus (USB) Connector (J4) - Red
USB, Ethernet, Point-To-Point Protocol (PPP),
Synchronous/Asynchronous.
• AUDIO (J1) - Used for DS-101/DS-102 Fill Device.
f. Place rubber boots over unused front panel connectors.

MANPACK RADIO ASSEMBLY BATTERY BOX

WITH MIL GPS

L1/L2 GPS
ANTENNA (J2)

BATTERY
LATCH

SATCOM
ANTENNA (J7)
225 MHZ TO 30 MHZ TO
2000 MHZ (HB) 512 MHZ (LB)
ANTENNA (J8) ANTENNA (J5)

INDIVIDUAL
ACCESSORIES HANDSET
WILL VARY TO J1
CL-0319-4100-0002

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SYSTEM TEARDOWN

SYSTEM TEARDOWN
Perform the following procedure to tear down the AN/PRC-117G:
a. Zeroize the radio to erase all communications
information. Refer to Zeroize Functions.
b. Turn cipher switch to the OFF position.
c. For GPS models, the GPS antenna may remain on the
radio because of its small size.
d. Disconnect the handset, headset, or any cabling, if used,
from the transceiver.
e. Disconnect the antenna from the antenna connector.

TYPICAL CONFIGURATIONS
The following configurations show typical combinations of
antenna, cable, and connecting items used with AN/PRC-117G.

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TYPICAL CONFIGURATIONS

ANW2 for AN/PRC-117G

Use this combination for simultaneous voice and high-speed data
capabilities using a Wide-Band (WB) antenna. This radio can be
networked with other ANW2 combinations.

MANPACK RADIO ASSEMBLY

WITH MIL GPS BATTERY BOX
(0N707070-7, -9 OR -10) (12043-4800-01)
WB ANTENNA
(RF-3165-AT122)
ON J8

BATTERY
LATCH

HANDSET
(10075-1399)

CL-0319-4100-0054

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TYPICAL CONFIGURATIONS

WMT for AN/PRC-117G

Use this combination for synchronous data, RF-6760 Wireless
Messaging Terminal (WMT) using VULOS AM/FM, HAVEQUICK II,
SINCGARS, or Line-of-Sight (LOS) HPW.

RF-3577
MULTIBAND LAPTOP
MANPACK ANTENNA
(RF-3152-AT152) PCMCIA SYNC
CARD CABLE
AN/PRC-117G (10562-0500-04)

DB25
CONNECTOR

REMOTE/DATA
"Y" CABLE
(12043-2730-A006) SERIAL
CONNECTOR CL-0319-4100-0003

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TYPICAL CONFIGURATIONS

SATCOM for VULOS, HPW, DAMA, IW

VULOS operation provides fixed frequency communications over
the VHF, UHF and over dedicated UHF SATCOM channels. HPW
supports SATCOM, LOS, and Internet Protocol (IP) through the
radio’s PPP port.

HIGH GAIN
SATCOM ANTENNA
RF-3080

MULTIBAND
MANPACK ANTENNA RF-3577
(RF-3152-AT152) LAPTOP

AN/PRC-117G

PPP CABLE
(12043-2710-A006) CL-0319-4100-0004

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TYPICAL CONFIGURATIONS

In-line Network Encryptor (INE) Mode

INE is supported within the ANW2 network. The black side router
connects to a black Wide Area Network (WAN) or black Local
Area Network (LAN). The red side router connects to a private red
network. ANW2 broadband networking is provided through the
antenna (RF-3165-AT452).

MULTI-WIDEBAND
RF ANTENNA
(RF-3165-AT452)
AN/PRC-117G

BLACK SIDE RED SIDE

IP ROUTER IP ROUTER

INE BLACK RED SIDE

ETHERNET CABLE ETHERNET CABLE
(12043-0839-A010) (12043-2760-A006)
CL-0319-4100-0005

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ANW2 and BGAN INE Ethernet Networking

Broadband Global Area Network (BGAN) is supported within the
ANW2 network.

MULTI-WIDEBAND
RF ANTENNA
(RF-3165-AT452) H-250/U
MODIFIED HANDSET RF-3577
(10075-1399) LAPTOP
AN/PRC-117G

BGAN TERMINAL
(12091-0020-10) RED
ETHERNET CABLE
(12043-2760-A006)

BATTERY BOX
BLACK DC POWER (12091-4010-10)
ETHERNET CABLE CABLE
(12043-0830-A006) (12043-0850-A006) CL-0319-4100-0006

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CONTROLS AND INDICATORS

CONTROLS AND INDICATORS

1 2

TOP VIEW

3 4 5 6

11
10 9 8
FRONT VIEW CL-0319-4100-0007

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CONTROLS AND INDICATORS

Key Control/Indicator Function

1 Black Side Top Connector Provides interface for various black data
(J6) devices.
2 Red Side Top Connector Provides interface for various red data
(J3) devices.
3 GPS Antenna Connector Connector for GPS antenna.
(J2)
4 USB/KDU Connector (J4) Connector for red USB and external Keypad
Display Unit (KDU).
5 Display Displays operational and programming
screens.
6 Cipher Switch
OFF A pull-to-turn action is required to enter or
leave this position. Turns radio off.
[CT] Places the radio in the cipher text encryption
mode. The radio will display INVALID
CRYPTO MODE if COMSEC mode and TEK
are not programmed. Set TEK.
[PT] Places the radio in plain text non-encrypted
mode.
[LD] Places the radio off-line for security or
installation. In fill mode, the radio is able to
load encryption keys. In install mode, the radio
is able to load software and mission plans.
[Z] A pull-to-turn action is required. This zeroizes
all programmed variables, including
encryption variables.
7 6-Pin AUDIO/Fill Provides a connection for an H-250 handset or
Connector (J1) crypto fill device that uses a 6-pin connector.
8 SATCOM Antenna Provides a 50-ohm SATCOM antenna port via
Connector (J7) BNC.

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CONTROLS AND INDICATORS

Key Control/Indicator Function

9 Keypad
0 [NEXT] Switches the display to alternate screens for
additional information.
1 ABC [CALL] Displays a Call Menu from the current
CALL waveform. Typically used to hail all radios or
directing traffic to a radio or set of radios,
based on the operation of the waveform.
2 DEF [LT] Accesses the Keypad/Display backlight
LT control menu.
3 GHI [MODE] Perform/set-up waveform specific features for
MODE Over-The-Air Rekeying (OTAR), Beacon,
Clone, or Scan.
4 JKL [SQL] Select a squelch type and squelch level, if
SQL applicable, for the currently active waveform
(depends on waveform).
5 MNO [ZERO] Accesses the zeroize menus.
ZERO

7 STU [OPT] Accesses the radio and waveform options

OPT menus.
8 VWX [PGM] Accesses the radio's programming menus.
PGM

[CLR] Returns a field to its previous value, activates

CLR the previous menu or screen, terminate an
active Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) call.
[ENT] Enter - Selects scroll field choices or locks in
ENT entry field data.

+ [PRE +/-] Scrolls through the programmed nets. Up (+)

PRE scrolls up through the presets, down (-) scrolls
- down through the presets.

+ [VOL +/-] Up (+) increases volume, down (-) decreases

VOL volume. (Not lockable.)
-

[Left Arrow] Move the cursor to the left () or right (), or to
[Right Arrow]
select a new menu field.

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Key Control/Indicator Function

6 PQR [Up Arrow] Step through a scroll field list up () or down
().
9 YZ?
[Down Arrow]
10 Low-Band Antenna 50-ohm antenna port TNC Connector for
Connector (J5) 30.0000 - 511.9950 MHz. Used for VULOS,
SINCGARS, LOS HPW, HAVEQUICK, P25,
and narrowband and SATCOM Vehicular
Amplifier Adapter (VAA).
11 High-Band Antenna 50-ohm antenna port N-Connector for
Connector (J8) 225.0000 MHz to 1999.9950 MHz. Used for
ANW2 and ANW2C and for Wideband VAA.

Front Panel Display

BAT/VOL METER CRYPTO TYPE

LEVELS DISPLAYED ---- - UNKNOWN FASC
BAT - BATTERY METER PT RX FASC-A
DISPLAYS BY DEFAULT VINSON KYV5
VAA - INDICATES VAA ANDVT AES
CONNECTION KG84-1 AES-T3
VOL - VOLUME METER KG84-2 DES-T3
DISPLAYS FOR 4 SEC WAVEFORM TYPE KG84-3 MEDLEY
WHEN VOLUME ---- - UNKNOWN KG84-4 BATON
UP/DOWN IS PRESSED <WAVEFORM NAME> TSV BAT/MED

TRANSMIT/REC CIPHER TYPE

T - TRANSMITTING R BAT VULOS OFF VINSON PT PT - PLAIN TEXT
R - RECEIVING CT - CIPHER TEXT
BLINKING R - LD - LOAD
RADIO SILENCE ON
SQUELCH TYPE NEXT INDICATOR RX RECEIVE/TX POWER
<WAVEFORM CORRESPONDS TO DISPLAYS TRANSMIT POWER LEVEL
SPECIFIC VALUE> NEXT KEY. USED TO (X-AXIS) AND EMANATED POWER
NAVIGATE THROUGH PERCENTAGE (Y-AXIS) DURING TX OR
MULTI-VIEW SCREENS SIGNAL LEVEL DETECTED DURING RX
CL-0319-4100-0008A

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LOADING COMSEC FILLS

LOADING COMSEC FILLS

Operating the radio in any of the embedded Communications
Security (COMSEC) modes requires loading of COMSEC fill data.
Key loading operations and key types can be different for each
waveform. Use the following as basic examples.

Loading COMSEC TEK/KEK using DS-101

a. Move cipher switch to [LD].
b. Select FILL and press [ENT].
c. Select the correct waveform, HAIPE, GPS, etc.
d. Select DTD (CYZ-10)/KIK-20, SKL (PYQ-10), or other
device from FILL DEVICE screen, and press [ENT].
e. For Data Transfer Device (DTD)/KIK-20 or Simple Key
Loader (SKL), select DS-101 from FILL PORT TYPE
screen and press [ENT].
f. The radio displays INITIATE FILL AT FILL DEVICE.
Connect fill device to AUDIO/FILL connector. Use Harris fill
cable 10012-0714 or equivalent FL51242-5.
g. If using AN/CYZ-10 DTD:
1. Use DTD FILL to initiate loading of required key.
2. Ensure DTD FILL is set to D101 (DS-101) protocol
before beginning. Always select ISSUE as transmit
mode in the DTD loading process.
3. Select XMIT on the DTD.
4. Select ISSUE.
5. Select one key (page up and down to display keys). Do
not send multiple keys. Press [ENTR].

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6. Press SEND.
7. Select SEND TO: DIRECT. Press [ENTR].
8. At CONNECT TO STATION, select SEND, or press
[ENTR] if highlighted.
h. At fill devices other than the AN/CYZ-10, prepare to
transmit key information. Do not send multiple keys. Use
DS-101 and select Issue as transmit mode. Initiate the fill
at fill device.
i. Select the desired CRYPTO MODE, and press [ENT].
• VINSON
• ANDVT
• KG84 (KG-84)
• AES
• FASCINATOR
• TSV - no selection required, load KEK before TEK
j. Select the KEY TYPE, then select the key compartment
position number (01 - 25) and press [ENT]. If a Key
Encryption Key (KEK) is selected to be loaded, no key
position is shown as only one can be loaded per waveform.
k. Note that the classification level is temporarily displayed
(DS-101 includes this additional tagging and no input is
required).
l. At prompt LOAD ANOTHER KEY, select YES to enter
more fill data. When all fill data is entered, select NO when
the LOAD ANOTHER KEY prompt displays.
m. Disconnect fill device from the AUDIO/Fill connector.
Follow screen prompts to close session and log out.
n. Rotate cipher switch from [LD] to [CT].

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o. Perform a secure communications check using loaded

Traffic Encryption Key (TEKs) and Transmission Security
Keys (TSKs) to ensure correct fills have been loaded.
Keys can also be checked by going to [OPT] > VIEW KEY
INFO.

Loading COMSEC TEK/KEK using DS-102

a. Move cipher switch to [LD].
b. Select FILL and press [ENT].
c. Select the correct waveform (not used with GPS, ANW2,
ANW2C, HAIPE).
d. Select DTD (CYZ-10)/KIK-20, SKL (PYQ-10), KYK-13,
KYX-15, KOI-18, or MX-18290 from FILL DEVICE
screen, and press [ENT].
e. Select DS-102 from FILL PORT TYPE screen and press
[ENT].
f. The radio displays PRESS ENT TO INITIATE FILL. Do
not press anything until fill device is set up.
g. Connect fill device to AUDIO/FILL connector and send
the key. Use fill cable 10012-0714 or FL51242-5.
h. At the radio, with PRESS ENT TO INITIATE still
displayed, press [ENT].
i. Select Crypto mode. Press [ENT].
j. Select slot number for KEK or TEK. Press [ENT].
k. Select CLASSIFICATION. Press [ENT]. If this is not
completed, the key does not store.
l. At prompt LOAD ANOTHER KEY, select YES to enter
more fill data. When all fill data is entered, select NO when
the LOAD ANOTHER KEY prompt displays.
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m. Disconnect fill device from the AUDIO/Fill connector.

Follow screen prompts to close session and log out.
n. Rotate cipher switch from [LD] to [CT].
o. Perform a secure communications check using loaded
TEKs to ensure correct fills have been loaded. Keys can
also be checked by going to [OPT] > VIEW KEY INFO.

BASIC OPERATIONS

Starting Up the Radio

a. Rotate the cipher switch to [CT] or [PT]. This turns the
radio on and begins initialization.
b. Wait about 30 seconds for the radio to initialize. A radio
preset screen should display.
c. Select a preset [PRE +/-]. Presets 1 - 99 are possible. You
can also cursor to the preset number on the screen, type in
the Preset number from the keypad and press [ENT].

Locking the Keypad

a. Press [OPT].
b. Use [Up Arrow] or [Down Arrow] to select LOCK and
then select KEYPAD, and press [ENT].
Locking the keypad does not disable [NEXT]. This allows viewing
of main screens.

Unlocking the Keypad

When a button press displays that the “Keypad is Locked”, press
button sequence [1], [3], [7], [9] to unlock the keypad. If there is
more than a five second delay between button presses, the
sequence will time out and you must start over.

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Beacon Operation
a. Press [MODE].
b. Select BEACON.
c. Press [ENT] to start transmitting.
d. Press [CLR] to stop transmitting.

Clone Mode Operation

(VULOS Only) To copy Mission Plan files by wireless transmission
from one radio to another:
a. Put both sending and receiving radios in CT mode (TEK
must be installed).
b. Receiving radio:
1. Press [MODE].
2. Go to CLONE MODE and set clone frequency and
VULOS key.
3. Go to CLONE TYPE and select RECEIVE CLONE.
c. Sending radio:
1. Press [MODE].
2. Go to CLONE MODE and set clone frequency and
VULOS key.
3. Go to CLONE TYPE and select TRANSMIT CLONE.
4. Select Mission Plan file to transmit and press [ENT].

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OTAR Operation
To receive and transmit Over-The-Air Rekeying (OTAR), both the
receiving AN/PRC-117G and the Net Controller Device must have
the same VINSON KEK. The KEK must be previously loaded into
the receiving AN/PRC-117G by an external fill device.
The AN/PRC-117G can transmit Manual Keying (MK) OTARs by
uploading a TEK to temporary memory prior to transmitting the
OTAR. The radio cannot be turned off or the TEK will be lost. If the
radio will be used for transmitting keying data (TX OTAR), perform
the following procedure.
a. Move the cipher switch to [LD] and select LOAD OTAR
TEK to load OTAR information from another device. Press
[ENT] to continue.
b. Initiate the MK Transmit procedure on the Net Controller
Device.
c. On the radio, select the classification of the TEK being
loaded: CONFIDENTIAL, SECRET, TOP SECRET, or
UNCLASSIFIED. Press [ENT] to continue.
d. When loaded, a screen will display the number of TEKs
and KEKs loaded from the OTAR fill. The SWITCH TO CT
screen is displayed after the OTAR fill procedure has been
completed successfully.

OTAR Transmit Operation

a. After loading OTAR TEK, rotate cipher switch to [CT].
b. Press [MODE]. The radio must not be actively transmitting.
c. Select OTAR TRANSMIT and press [ENT] or [CLR] to
return to the main screen.

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d. Select YES or NO under TRANSMIT OTAR MK and press

[ENT]. OTAR In Progress screen will appear.
e. Press [CLR] to abort OTAR operations. Once the OTAR
operation is complete, the OTAR transmit successful
screen will be displayed.

OTAR Receive Operation

a. Rotate cipher switch to [CT].
b. Press [MODE]. The radio must not be actively
transmitting.
c. Select OTAR RECEIVE and press [ENT] or [CLR] to
return to the main screen.
d. Choose between RECEIVE AK or RECEIVE MK and
press [ENT]. The corresponding OTAR In Progress
screens will appear. Receive MK must be selected if
receiving from another AN/PRC-117G.
e. Press [CLR] to abort OTAR operations. Once the OTAR
operation is complete, the OTAR Received screen will be
displayed.
f. Once the key has been received, press [ENT] to display
the OTAR waveform screen.
g. Select SINCGARS or VULOS, and press [ENT]. The
crypto mode screen appears.
h. Select TEK slot: 01 through 25. The help text on the
bottom of the screen will indicate whether or not the slot
is already filled. When the slot choice is selected, press
[ENT]. Status will display. If an Automatic Keying (AK)
OTAR was successfully received, the updated KEK count
will be displayed.

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Zeroize Functions
Press [ZERO].
• Zeroize All - Erases all Radio and Crypto configuration.
Digital Signal Standard (DSS) Public Key and Type 1
Initialization are not affected. The operator can choose to
configure the radio so that Mission Plan files are erased
during zeroization. If this option is not selected, the current
mission plan file is deactivated, however, all loaded
mission plans remain in the radio memory.
• Deactivate Mission Plan - Deactivates current plan.
• Selective Zeroize - Deletes individual COMSEC Fill items.
This operation requires a maintenance password.
• Erase Mission Plans - Removes all loaded Mission Plans
from the radio.

Panic Zeroize
Rotate the cipher switch to [Z].
• All crypto fill information (TEKs, KEK, HOPSET, Word of
Day [WOD], etc.) is deleted from the radio.
• All radio presets are reset to factory defaults. Mission plans
are not erased.

Activating a Mission Plan

a. Press [OPT].
b. Scroll to MISSION PLAN. Press [ENT].
c. Scroll to ACTIVATE MISSION PLAN. Press [ENT].
d. Select the appropriate PLAN FILE, (for example,
ANW2.MSFF). Press [ENT]. Also select Station for .MSFF.
Press [ENT].

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e. Select YES to ACTIVATE PLAN. Press [ENT].

f. Radio will display PLAN IN PROGRESS while radio's
settings are reconfigured.
g. Radio will display PLAN COMPLETE when finished.
Press [ENT].
h. Radio is ready for operation.

Display Light Menu

a. Press [LT].
b. Select LIGHT MODE and set for MOMENTARY or
NONE. Press [ENT].
c. Select LIGHT INTENSITY and adjust brightness. Press
[ENT].
d. Select SCREEN CONTRAST and adjust display for best
viewing. Press [ENT].

Options Menu
Use the Options menu to view and set radio options and make
programming changes to the currently used net preset. While in
the Options menu, the radio remains online and able to function in
operating nets. Press [OPT] to access the following menus:
• DATA MODE - Sets Autoswitch status. Assign red data
port as SYNC/ASYNC, or PPP.
• GPS OPTIONS - View GPS STATUS and GPS KEY
INFO.
• LOCK > KEYPAD - Use to lock keypad.
• LOCK > DIVE MODE - Turn off electrical interfaces and
lock keypad (applies to 0N707070-9, and -10 radio part
numbers only).

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• MISSION PLAN - Activates Mission Plan and show

currently loaded plan history.
• NETWORK OPTIONS - SEND PING, INTERFACES,
HAIPE KEYCHAIN VERIFICATION, VOIP CONFIG, NAT
STATUS.
• RADIO INFORMATION - Shows SYSTEM CLOCK,
BATTERY INFORMATION, NETWORK STATUS.
• RADIO OPTIONS - Sets RADIO SILENCE, PRESET
AUTOSAVE, RF FAULTS PERSIST, PA FAILSAFE OVER,
REMOTE KDU.
• SA OPTIONS - Enables/Disables Situational Awareness
(SA) Transmit data if SA is enabled in radio through the
Communications Planning Application (CPA).
• SYSTEM INFORMATION - Displays VERSIONS, SERIAL
NUMBER, PART NUMBER, installed software (SW)
OPTIONS, ELAPSED TIME, Temperature Compensated
Crystal Oscillator (TCXO) TUNING. Part number displays if
radio is 0N707070-7, 0N707070-9, or 0N707070-10.
• TEST OPTIONS - Runs Self Test and other optional tests.
• TX POWER OPTIONS - Sets Transmit Power Level.
• VIEW KEY INFO - Displays information about installed
COMSEC keys.
• [Waveform name] OPTIONS - Refer to the waveform.

SATCOM Ping Test

The SATCOM ping function reports Receive Satellite Signal
Strength in the range between 0 and 100. A Ping Rx Strength of
zero means no signal is detected from the satellite. A Ping Rx
Strength of 100 represents the maximum expected signal level on
a narrowband UHF satellite channel under ideal conditions. In
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conditions will be less than 100. To use the SATCOM ping

function:
a. Select a VULOS SAT, HPW, DAMA or IW channel.
b. Point the antenna in the approximate direction of the
satellite. Ensure that the antenna has a clear line of sight
to the sky. Refer to UHF TACSAT Satellite Antenna
Pointing Guide, 10515-0109-4910. For antenna setup,
follow instructions provided with the antenna.
c. Press [CALL] while in a SATCOM preset, select PING,
and press [ENT].
d. Select a ping test duration (SINGLE TEST, 60
SECONDS, 30 SECONDS, 15 SECONDS) and press
[ENT].
e. The Ping RX Strength indicates the measured strength of
the signal received from the satellite.
f. Note the reported Ping Rx Strength and then rotate the
antenna in azimuth (horizontally) about 10 degrees.
g. If the reported Ping Rx Strength is higher, rotate the
antenna again by 10 degrees in the same direction. If the
signal is lower, rotate the antenna in the opposite direction
by 10 degrees.
h. Repeat the above steps to find a maximum Ping Rx
Strength. This value will most likely be less than 100.
i. Once the azimuth position has been determined, repeat
the process, this time adjusting the antenna position in
elevation (vertically).

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Retransmission
Use RETRANSMIT CONFIG to configure red analog audio and red
or black digital data or digital voice retransmission for a repeater or
a bridge configuration. Separate retransmission antennas by a
minimum of 50 feet. Place retransmit cable on the ground.
a. Press [PGM] > RADIO CONFIG > GENERAL CONFIG>
RETRANSMIT CONFIG. Access RXMT ANALOG AUDIO.
b. Select ON to enable red analog audio retransmission. A
Red Audio Retransmit cable (12023-1360-A002) is
required (J1 to J1 connector between any radio that
supports red retransmit).
c. Press [ENT] to continue with RXMT DIGITAL DATA.
d. Select ON to enable synchronous digital data
retransmission. A Data Terminal Equipment (DTE)
retransmit cable (12043-2740-A003, -A006, or -A050) is
required (J3 to J3 connector of AN/PRC-117G radios).
Supports synchronous data modes only (all radios).
e. Press [ENT] to return to RETRANSMIT CONFIG.
NOTE: Refer to the Operation Manual (10515-
0319-4200) for waveform specific use.

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VULOS WAVEFORM
VULOS operation provides fixed frequency communications for
VHF, UHF, and dedicated UHF SATCOM channels. Refer to
SATCOM Ping Test for satellite ping testing.
• VHF Low Band – 30.0000 MHz to 89.9999 MHz
• VHF High Band – 90.0000 MHz to 224.9999 MHz
• UHF Band – 225.0000 MHz to 511.9950 MHz
• SATCOM Band receive 243.0000 MHz - 270.0000 MHz
and transmit 291.0000 MHz - 318.3000 MHz.
Output power is one (1) watt to 10 watts for VHF/UHF and
two (2) watts to 20 watts for SATCOM.

0
Use [NEXT] ( ) to move through the set of main screens with
the last being the large font screen. Press [NEXT] again to return
to the first main screen.

VULOS Main Screens

SYSTEM SQUELCH
PRESET NAME TYPE

SYSTEM
R BAT VULOS NOI VINSON CT
PRESET
01-FSKVINVOC
NUMBER
LOS VOC FM ____ 01
TYPE TRF MOD CHAN KEY
CRYPTO
KEY
PRESET MODULATION
TYPE TRAFFIC TYPE CHANNEL
MODE NUMBER

CL-0319-4100-0009

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R BAT VULOS NOI VINSON CT

R: 250:0000
T: 250:0000 999
FREQUENCY CHAN

TX RX CHANNEL
FREQUENCY FREQUENCY NUMBER
CL-0319-4100-0010

BANDWIDTH
R BAT VULOS DIG VINSON CT
25K 16.0K FSK
132 SYNC _ _ _ _ ___
OFF FORWARD
OPT DATA VOICE
FEC INTLV
ERROR
OPTION
DATA VOICE CORRECTION
CODE
MODE BPS MODE
RATE INTERLEAVE
DEPTH
CL-0319-4100-0011

R VAA VULOS NOI _ _ _ _ _ CT

01* FSKVINVOC
CL-0319-4100-0012

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CT VULOS Operation
a. Make sure that COMSEC keys have been loaded to the
proper storage position.
b. Set cipher switch to [CT]. This enables the programmed
COMSEC mode and TEK (the radio will display INVALID
CRYPTO MODE if not programmed).
c. After the radio initializes, select desired LOS fixed
frequency system preset by pressing [PRE +/-]. Check
display for proper COMSEC mode and TEK number. KEY
-- indicates the system preset is programmed for a TEK
that has not been loaded.
d. Adjust [VOLUME UP/DOWN] for adequate listening
level.
e. Begin radio operations.
f. A PT override warning tone is heard when receiving or
transmitting in PT. Used with option code 132 voice traffic.
g. When KG-84 is the selected COMSEC mode, radio can
only be keyed by a properly interfaced DTE device
connected to the 32-pin connector.

PT VULOS Operation
a. Make sure that the radio has been set up and ready to
operate.
b. Rotate the cipher switch to [PT].
c. After the radio initializes, select desired VULOS fixed
frequency system preset by pressing [PRE + / -].
d. Adjust [VOLUME UP/DOWN] for adequate listening
level.
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f. Press [NEXT] to monitor status of the selected system

preset.
g. Access menus under [OPT] to make minor operation
changes.

Operational Overrides - VULOS

With the main system preset screen displayed, press [Right
Arrow] to find items that can be modified. Modifiable items will be
indicated by a dark background. Use the arrow buttons to change
value of the selected item. The display indicates the status:
• Dash (-) indicates the system preset is unchanged.
• Asterisk (*) indicates the system preset is temporarily
changed (only shown if the Preset Autosave feature is Off).

VULOS Options
The VULOS Option menus allow the operator to quickly make a
change to the COMSEC or Squelch parameters of a VULOS preset
without accessing the Programming menus.
Press [OPT] and select VULOS CONFIG to access this menu.
Selections are COMSEC, SQUELCH, VINSON COMPATIBILITY,
SA MODE.

VULOS Scan Mode

• Select [MODE] > SCAN to enter Scan Mode. If there are
no presets in the scan list, the screen will display a
message indicating that scan is disabled.
• The text SCAN will be displayed flashing on the top line of
the screen to indicate that the radio is in automatic scan
mode.
• Press [CLR] to switch the radio into manual scan mode.

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SINCGARS WAVEFORM
Single Channel Ground and Airborne Radio System (SINCGARS)
Frequency Hopping consists of two operating modes: Frequency
Hopping (FH) and Single Channel (SC). Frequency range is
30.000 MHz to 87.975 MHz
A SINCGARS FH net typically uses a MASTER SINCGARS radio
as the Net Control Station (NCS) to maintain Global Time-of-Day
(GTOD) synchronization and control SINCGARS net operational
procedures. All other radios in the net are normally Member
stations.
A SINCGARS SC net can be used for Analog FM voice operations
in Plain Text (PT), and Continuously Variable Slope Delta (CVSD)
voice operations in Cipher Text (CT). A Single Channel net can
also be used for performing data operations.
A radio designated as MASTER is responsible for maintaining
accurate SINCGARS Global Time-of-Day and operational control
of the Frequency Hopping net.
Master Station Operation - Requires operator to set ZULU
Universal Time Coordinated as close as possible and use proper
Julian date.
Member Station Operation - Operator should set time to ± four
(4) seconds for a hot start capability or to ± one (1) minute for Late
Net Entry. Cueing procedures must be used if accurate time
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Frequency Hopping Main Screens

BATTERY
INDICATOR SQUELCH CRYPTO TYPE
R/T WAVEFORM CIPHER
INDICATOR NAME MODE
SYSTEM SIGNAL
R BAT SNCGR DIG VINSON CT
PRESET 01-SNGRS01 FH STRENGTH
METER
NO. (1-99) VOC _ _ _ _ F785 TEK01
TRF DATA NET ID KEY KEY SLOT
(01-25)
TRAFFIC PRESET
MODE OPERATING
NAME
(VOC, DATA, MODE (FH/SC)
DATA MODE NET
D/V)
(SYNC/ASYNC) ID CL-0319-4100-0013

DAY/TIME R BAT SNCGR DIG VINSON CT

(NTOD) 29D 04:46:29
01 F785 OFF NONE
CMP NET ID LNE RATE
SDM/EDM
HOPSET NET ID LATE NET DATA RATE
COMPARTMENT (000-999) ENTRY (600-16000,
(01-25) (OFF/ON) NONE, RS-232)
CL-0319-4100-0014A
.

DAY/TIME R BAT SNCGR DIG VINSON CT

(NTOD) 29D 04:46:29
30.0000 OFF MEMBR
CUE FREQUENCY NOTIFY TYPE

CUE CUE NOTIFY RADIO TYPE

FREQUENCY (ENABLED (MASTER/MEMBER)
(30.0000 - 87.9750) WHEN ON) CL-0319-4100-0015

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R BAT SNCGR DIG VINSON CT

01-SNGRS01

PRESET NAME
CL-0319-4100-0016

Single Channel Main Screens

BATTERY SQUELCH
INDICATOR WAVEFORM CRYPTO TYPE
R/T NAME
INDICATOR CIPHER MODE
R BAT SNCGR DIG VINSON CT
SYSTEM 02-SNGRS02 SC SIGNAL
PRESET NO VOC _ _ _ _ CVSD TEK01 STRENGTH
(1-99) TRF DATA VOICE KEY
METER
TRAFFIC DATA OPERATING
MODE MODE MODE
(VOC, DATA, D/V) (FH/SC) CL-0319-4100-0017

R BAT SNCGR DIG VINSON CT

R:30.0000
T:30.0000 NONE
FREQUENCY RATE

TX/RX SDM/EDM
FREQUENCY DATA RATE
(600-16000, NONE, RS232)
CL-0319-4100-0018A

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SINCGARS Loadset
• Traffic Encryption Keys (TEKs), TEK01 through TEK06,
are loaded into VINSON slots one (01) through six (06)
respectively. TEK 06 will also be stored as a VINSON KEK
for AK OTAR operations.
• Hopsets are stored in compartment locations 01 through
06. Hopset Copy function can be used to populate 07 - 25
and change the Net Identification (ID) numbers.
• The Cold Start portion of the loadset is stored in
compartment 19 as TSK19.
When using a fill device with the Revised Battlefield Electronic
Communications-Electronics Operating Instructions System DTD
Software (RDS) for Mode 2/3 fill, perform the following procedure
to load SINCGARS FH Fill Data:
a. Move cipher switch to [LD].
b. Select FILL on the radio. Press [ENT].
c. Select WAVEFORM on the radio. Press [ENT].
d. Select WAVEFORM FOR KEY: SINCGARS. Press [ENT].
e. Select fill device DTD (CYZ-10/KIK-20), or SKL (PYQ-10),
from FILL DEVICE. Press [ENT].
f. Select MODE 2/3 (LOADSET) from FILL PORT TYPE.
Press [ENT].
g. When screen displays INITIATE FILL AT FILL DEVICE,
connect fill device to radio and send keys.

SINCGARS Options
Press [OPT] > SINCGARS OPTIONS to access the menus for
SINCGARS Time Of Day and Retransmit Role. The radio must be
in a SINCGARS FH System Preset to see all options (Single
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Load Time of Day

a. Press [OPT].
a. Scroll to SINCGARS OPTIONS. Press [ENT].
b. Scroll to SINCGARS GTOD. Press [ENT].
c. Scroll to USER ENTRY. Press [ENT]. The current Global
Time of Day will be highlighted. Press [ENT].
d. Set Julian Day-Hours-Minutes-Seconds (standard is
ZULU time). Must be ± four (4) seconds of the master
station in the SINCGARS net. Press [ENT]. If radio is
GPS equipped, select GPS SYNCHRONIZATION to set
GTOD.
e. Press [OPT] to return to the main screen.

SINCGARS Master / Member

a. Change by pressing [NEXT] to the third front panel
screen.
b. Use [Left/Right Arrows] to highlight TYPE and then use
[Up/Down Arrows] to select MASTER or MEMBER.
c. Press [ENT].

Set CUE Frequency

a. Change by pressing [NEXT] to the third front panel
screen.
b. Use [Left/Right Arrows] to highlight Cue Frequency and
then use the keypad to enter a new frequency.
c. Press [ENT].

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Set Net ID
a. Use [NEXT] to scroll to any screen that displays the NET
ID. NET ID will appear in the bottom line of the display.
b. Use [Right/Left Arrows] to highlight the NET ID.
c. Use keypad to enter the NET ID. Press [ENT].

Passive Late Net Entry (LNE)

a. From the SINCGARS main screen, press [NEXT] to view
the LNE status. It is normally OFF. Highlight the LNE field
and select ON. Press [ENT].
b. Do not attempt to transmit. Wait for communications from
any station on the SINCGARS FH net. When the radio re-
establishes time with the net, the LNE display switches to
OFF. Note that a Master station cannot turn on LNE.
c. Press [CLR] to return to the main screen. Attempt a
communications check with any station in the net. If still no
communications, conduct CUE operations to contact the
Master station.

Sending a CUE Call

a. Rotate the cipher switch to [PT].
b. Press [CALL].
c. Select CUE. Press [ENT]. View CUE Frequency to make
sure correct.
d. Press [PTT] for five (5) seconds, then rotate the cipher
switch to [CT].
e. If no response from any net member after 20-30 seconds,
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Receiving a CUE Call

a. Upon hearing or seeing CUE call on receiving radio, press
[CALL].
b. Select CUE. Press [ENT].
c. Respond to station transmitting CUE call in [CT].
d. If CUEing station comes back in PT (Plain Text beeps are
heard), go to [PT] to establish communications. Move
back to [CT] as soon as possible.

COLD START ERF - Master Station

a. Set SINCGARS GTOD. If necessary, use CUE Channel
to coordinate actions with all Member radios.
b. Set radio to designated SINCGARS preset as MASTER.
c. Press [CALL], select COLD START ERF. Press [ENT].
d. Select TRANSMIT. Press [ENT].
e. Enter the Cold Start Electronic Remote Fill (ERF)
frequency (Manual Channel frequency). Press [ENT].
f. At SELECT SET prompt, select the desired Hopset or
Lockout to be transmitted. Press [ENT]. Transmission will
begin.
g. When all required FH data has been sent, press [CLR] on
the SELECT SET prompt to exit Cold Start ERF and
return to the CALL menu.

COLD START ERF - Member Station

a. Set radio to the same SINCGARS preset as the Transmit
Station.
b. Press [CALL], select COLD START ERF. Press [ENT].

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SINCGARS WAVEFORM

c. Enter the same Cold Start ERF frequency as the Transmit

Station. Press [ENT].
d. Observe radio display for reception of the Cold Start ERF.
Monitor audio in case the Cold Start ERF is not received.
Do not transmit unless contacted by Master.
e. If a Hopset is received, select a Compartment (01 - 25),
press [ENT] to store. Note that compartment 19 is used to
store Cold Start TSK).
f. At the prompt ASSIGN TO PRESET, select YES and
assign the received Hopset to a SINCGARS FH preset.
Press [ENT].
g. If a Lockout is received, LOCKOUT RX OK, ENT TO SAVE
- CLR TO EXIT is displayed. Press [ENT] to store the
Lockout.
h. When all required FH data has been received, press [CLR]
on the COLD START ERF AWAITING RECEPTION
prompt to exit Cold Start ERF.

Normal ERF Fill Updates

SINCGARS fill data may be updated during normal FH operation.
This procedure requires the Master station to modify the presently
used loadset with a new hopset, inform Member stations of an ERF
update over the SINCGARS FH preset, and then transmit the fill
data to Member radios.

NORMAL ERF - MASTER Station

a. Contact Member radios over the current SINCGARS FH
preset. Instruct members to stand by for FH Fill data
update, where to store the update data and when to use it.
b. Press [CALL], select NORMAL ERF. Press [ENT].

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c. At NORMAL ERF prompt, select TRANSMIT. Press

[ENT].
d. At SELECT SET prompt, select new Hopset or Lockout,
and press [ENT].
e. When the transmission is complete, TRANSMIT
COMPLETE is displayed. Press [CLR] or [ENT] to
continue to the SELECT SET prompt. If another set of
data is to be transmitted, repeat the above procedure.
When all required FH data has been sent, press [CLR] on
the SELECT SET prompt to exit NORMAL ERF.
f. If update is effective immediately, switch radio to
SINCGARS FH preset that uses the new SINCGARS FH
data and conduct communications check with net
members. Return to the old SINCGARS FH net preset for
any stations that do not respond. Resend the update ERF
to any stations as needed.

NORMAL ERF - MEMBER Stations

a. Upon instructions from the Master station to prepare for
updated ERF, press [CALL], select NORMAL ERF, and
press [ENT]. AWAITING RECEPTION is shown.
b. If a Hopset is received, HOPSET RX OK, STORE IN: ##
is displayed. Select a compartment number (01 - 25).
Press [ENT] to store the hopset.
c. At the prompt ASSIGN TO PRESET, select YES to assign
the Hopset to a SINCGARS FH preset. Press [ENT].
Select a SINCGARS preset. Press [ENT].
d. If a Lockout is received, LOCKOUT RX OK, ENT TO
SAVE - CLR TO EXIT is displayed. Press [ENT] to store
the Lockout.
e. When required FH data has been received, press [CLR].

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SINGLE CHANNEL Preset

a. Press [PGM], select SYSTEM PRESETS. Press [ENT].
b. Select SYSTEM PRESET CONFIG. Press [ENT].
c. At PRESET NUMBER, use keypad to enter the Preset
number (for example: 01) or accept default selection.
Press [ENT].
d. Enter a text description or name for the new system preset.
Press [ENT].
e. Choose SINCGARS as the waveform type. Press [ENT].
f. At OPMODE, select SINGLE CHANNEL. Press [ENT].
g. At PRESET NAME, use the keypad to enter any name.
Press [ENT].
h. At CRYPTO KEY, select the TEK position that corresponds
to the HOPSET location (for example, select TEK01 for
Hopset compartment 01). Press [ENT].
i. At TX POWER LEVEL, select HIGH (5 watts). Press
[ENT].
j. At TRAFFIC MODE, select VOICE. Press [ENT].
k. At HOPSET COMPARTMENT, select the user’s NET-ID
(for example, 01 is SINCGARS Channel 1). Press [ENT].
l. At SC FREQUENCY, enter the TX/RX frequency (30.000 -
87.975 MHz). Press [ENT].
m. At SC SQUELCH TYPE, select TONE. Press [ENT].
n. Press [PGM] to exit Program Mode.

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HAVEQUICK WAVEFORM

HAVEQUICK WAVEFORM
HAVEQUICK (HQ) operations require Time of Day (TOD) and
Word of Day (WOD) configuration. HQ frequencies (225.000 MHz
to 399.975 MHz) are automatically determined from internal
frequency tables. The HQ Net Number is used to determine which
frequency table is indexed.
TOD and WOD information must be programmed for all HQ
operations. HQ TOD synchronization must be set every time the
radio is powered up. The radio can send or receive HQ TOD while
in Initial (INIT) mode on any AM HQ frequency and also perform
time synchronization in HOP mode.

BAT/VOL CRYPTO TYPE

SQUELCH
* = MODIFIED INDICATOR DENOTES
SETTING
PRESET PLAIN TEXT
WAVEFORM
R/T TYPE OR CIPHER TEXT
INDICATOR ___ ____ SIGNAL
R BAT HVQCK PT
30*HQFIXVOICE STRENGTH
PRESET METER
HOP VOC CLR _ _ _ _
NUMBER MODE TRF DATA VOICE KEY
KEY
HQ
MODE PRESET NEXT SCREEN
NAME
VOICE MODE
TRAFFIC DATA
MODE MODE
CL-0319-4100-0019

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HQ TOD
___ ______
R BAT HVQCK PT
21:52:58 HOP
A25.000 29 MWOD ____
HQ NET NUM DOM WOD

HQ MODE
HQ NET HQ
INDICATORS DOM WOD
INDICATOR
CL-0319-4100-0020

HAVEQUICK Operation
a. Rotate the cipher switch to [PT] or [CT] position.
b. After radio initializes, press [PRE +/-] to scroll to the
desired HQ net preset.
c. Begin HQ operation.
• TOD should be re-acquired to get back into the HQ net.
• GPS synchronization (with multiple satellite
acquisition) ensures good communications.
• Without continual sync updates, the radio needs to
reacquire TOD about every four hours or sooner.
Degraded communications may indicate TOD should
be updated.
• Troubleshoot problems by checking for common TEK
if in CT mode, TOD synchronization, same HQ net
preset parameters, and for WOD loading errors.

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• Degradation of channel quality is an indication to re-

synchronize TOD. TOD syncs can be sent and
received over the HQ net using [CALL].

Receiving HQ TOD Sync in Initial (INI) HQ Mode

a. Press [CALL] from the home screen and select TOD
RECEIVE.
b. Wait while the radio is attempting to receive a TOD sync
(AWAITING RECEPTION displayed).
c. The radio will display HQ time and date upon a successful
reception of a HQ TOD.

Transmitting HQ TOD Sync (from INI)

a. Press [CALL] from the home screen and select TOD
TRANSMIT.
b. Wait for the IN PROGRESS message while the radio is
attempting to transmit a TOD sync.
c. The radio will display a "SUCCESSFUL" message upon
correct transmission of a HQ TOD.

HAVEQUICK Options
Press [OPT] > HAVEQUICK OPTIONS to access the menus for
VIEW HQ TOD, CONFIGURE HQ TOD, and SQUELCH LEVEL.
Viewing or configuring HQ TOD parameters is necessary for
successfully operating a HQ system preset. The Squelch Level
screen will only be displayed when the Analog Squelch Type is set
to NOISE and the Modulation is set to AM.

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SATURN WAVEFORM

SATURN WAVEFORM
SATURN extends HAVEQUICK by providing only hopping nets
above and beyond what the existing HAVEQUICK waveform
provides. SATURN is a 25 kHz bandwidth Fast Frequency Hopping
net with a digital waveform and Minimum Shift Keying modulation.
SATURN employs advanced ECCM which allows it to operate
effectively in jammed environments. SATURN also allows the user
to break in and replace an established call at the receiver whether
or not he is tracking that call.
SATURN utilizes the same time format, Word of Day, and net
number configuration parameters as HAVEQUICK. The actual
over-the-air format is different and SATURN is FM based.
SATURN supports full-band (25 kHz) hopping nets for voice and
data and sub-band (6.25 kHz) hopping nets for co-site applications.
Operation is in the 225.000 MHz - 399.975 MHz frequency band
(UHF/FM) using Frequency Hopping for anti-jam capability.
SATURN TOD is established using fixed-frequency TOD transfer
from the CALL menu, manual entry or automatic synchronization
from GPS.

BAT/VOL CRYPTO TYPE

WORD-
* = MODIFIED INDICATOR DENOTES
OF-DAY
PRESET PLAIN TEXT
WAVEFORM
R/T TYPE OR CIPHER TEXT
INDICATOR SIGNAL
R BAT SATURN W24 VINSON CT
30-SATURN01 STRENGTH
PRESET METER
D/V TB00.025 EN 01
NUMBER TRF NET NUMBER BRK KEY
KEY
TRAFFIC
MODE NET PRESET NEXT SCREEN
NUMBER NAME BREAK-IN STATUS
CL-0319-4100-0056

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SATURN WAVEFORM

R BAT SATURN W24 VINSON CT SIGNAL

TOD 17:48:52 STRENGTH
TIME 10-02 TB00.025 SLAVE METER
MTH-DAY NET NUMBER TYPE
TOD TIME-
DATE TRAINING NET NEXT MASTER
MODE NUMBER SCREEN TYPE
CL-0319-4100-0057

SATURN Operation
a. Rotate the cipher switch to [PT] or [CT] position.
b. After radio initializes, press [PRE +/-] to scroll to the
desired SATURN net preset.
c. Begin SATURN operation.
• TOD should be re-acquired to get back into the
SATURN net.
• GPS synchronization (with multiple satellite
acquisition) ensures good communications.
• Without continual sync updates, the radio needs to
reacquire TOD about every four hours or sooner.
Degraded communications may indicate TOD should
be updated.
• Troubleshoot problems by checking for common TEK
if in CT mode, TOD synchronization, same SATURN
net preset parameters, and for WOD loading errors.
• Degradation of channel quality is an indication to re-
synchronize TOD. TOD syncs can be sent and
received over the SATURN net using [CALL].

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SATURN WAVEFORM

Receiving/Transmitting SATURN TOD Sync

a. Press [CALL] from the home screen.
b. Select FIXED-FREQ TOD SYNC either synchronize all
SATURN radios with your transmitted TOD, or receive
TOD. The sending radio must know to send TOD via some
agreement or other form of communication.
c. View or modify the frequency used for fixed-frequency
synchronization. Enter a frequency from 225.0000 MHz to
399.9750 MHz. Frequency must be in 25 kHz increments.
d. Select the TOD transfer direction: TOD RECEIVE, or TOD
TRANSMIT.
• While the radio is attempting to receive a TOD sync,
AWAITING is displayed. SATURN time and date is
displayed upon a successful reception of a SATURN TOD.
• Wait for the IN PROGRESS message while the radio is
attempting to transmit a TOD sync. SUCCESSFUL is
displayed upon correct transmission of a TOD.

SATURN Options
Press [OPT] > SATURN OPTIONS to access the menus for VIEW
SATURN TOD and CONFIGURE SATURN TOD. Viewing or
configuring TOD parameters is necessary for successfully
operating a SATURN preset.

SATURN Break-in
When a radio receives a synchronous break-in transmission, three
tones will be heard at the beginning and SY (for synchronous
break-in) will flash in the break-in status field. At the end of the
break-in, two tones will be heard and the break-in status will return
to normal (EN). If PTT is activated prior to the end of message
termination signal, then some receivers may establish a break-in
condition while others may not.

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HPW WAVEFORM

HPW WAVEFORM
HPW is supported in SATCOM and LOS operation from 243.0000
MHz - 270.0000 MHz and 291.0000 MHz - 318.0000 MHz. It is
designed to provide fast, reliable data messaging and file transfer
between two or more computers via a radio network. A separate
TSK is used, and TOD synchronization (within ±30 seconds) is
also required for HPW operation. HPW uses KG-84C encryption
in Redundant Mode 1 synchronization for improved data rates
over UHF satellite links. TSV is also supported.
HPW only supports data communications, and is used with WMT
software RF-6760W-HPW or other applications using IP through
the radio’s PPP port. AN/PRC-117G is also interoperable with the
AN/PRC-117F, AN/PRC-152, and AN/PRC-152A in HPW mode.
HPW offers two main modes of data operation:
• With WMT, messages are sent and received through a
personal computer loaded with a standard email client. In
addition to radio configuration described in this manual,
WMT operation requires that the user has configured the
client to work with Harris Wireless Message Terminal
software. Refer to the Harris RF-6760W-HPW Users
Manual (10515-0320-4200) for configuration of email
client software packages.
• If the radio is equipped with the optional HPW IP feature,
the user is allowed to interface with any IP-based
application. In IP mode, the IP address of the Peer PC
(PC connected to the radio) must be configured. This is to
distinguish it on the network from other PCs connected to
other radios. Do the following to set the data port:
[PGM] > RADIO CONFIG > GENERAL CONFIG > DATA PORT
CONFIG > PPP CONFIG > NET CONFIG.

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• IP Address - The IP of the radio (leave as default, for

example: 10.0.0.1). Note that the IP address of the radio
can stay the same on all radios because this is the PPP
address. Since the radios are physically connected to the
serial port of the PC, a unique IP address is not necessary
for each radio.
• Peer IP Address - Enter IP of Host PC (for example:
10.0.0.2)
• Subnet Mask - Leave as default (for example:
255.255.000.000]
• Gateway Address - Leave as default (for example:
000.000.000.000)
Refer to SATCOM Ping Test for satellite ping testing.

HPW Setup
a. Configure the HPW settings. Proceed through the setup
menus that are described in this section to configure all
HPW radio parameters as desired.
b. Set the radio’s data port to PPP. Make sure that the
connector data port is configured for PPP operation.
c. Load a Traffic Encryption Key. Confirm that the keys
have loaded properly. TSV requires a DS-101 load with a
KEK loaded before TEK.
d. Load a Transmission Security Key. Confirm that the keys
have loaded properly.
e. Select the HPW mode based on satellite type and
communication conditions. Select the HPW channel
rate: Narrowband, Wideband, and UHF Follow On (UFO).
HPW can make use of either a narrowband (5 kHz) or a
wideband (25 kHz) channel. HPW has an auto-baud
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as possible within each of the three rates. These speed

settings will be displayed as low, medium and high on the
console.
f. Synchronize HPW Time of Day. Ensure that all radios in
the net have HPW Time Of Day set to within ±30 seconds
of each other. If using GPS, configure the System Clock
parameters and program HPW to use the System Clock
[OPT] > HPW TOD > CONFIGURE HPW TOD. ZULU
Universal Time Coordinated (UTC) GPS time should be
used.
If not using GPS, then all net users must synchronize
HPW time to be within ±30 seconds of each other. Radios
that have mismatched HPW TODs will not be able to
communicate. This will appear to the user as message
traffic that is directed to random addresses that are not
correct for the HPW net in use.

HPW Compatibility
To allow the AN/PRC-117G, AN/PRC-117F, AN/PRC-152, and
AN/PRC-152A to be interoperable in HPW mode, follow these
configuration guidelines:
• On the AN/PRC-117F radio, make sure MODULATION
MODE (in the Data/Voice menu) is configured to be HPW
and not Trellis Code Modulation (TCM), and NET TYPE is
configured for LOS FIX FREQUENCY.
• On the AN/PRC-117G (or AN/PRC-152 and AN/PRC-
152A) radios, make sure NETWORK TYPE is configured
to be LOS, and HPW BAUD RATE is configured for WB.
• Operating frequency must be in the 225.0000 - 511.9875
MHz range.

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HPW WAVEFORM

HPW Main Screens

BAT/VOL CRYPTO TYPE
INDICATOR
WAVEFORM PLAIN TEXT
R/T TYPE OR CIPHER TEXT
INDICATOR ___ SIGNAL
R BAT HPW KG84-1 CT
40-HPWPRESET-02 STRENGTH
PRESET METER
SAT WMT TEK01 TSK01
NUMBER TYPE APP COMSEC TRANSEC

NET TRANSEC KEY

TYPE PRESET
NAME NEXT SCREEN
APPLICATION COMSEC
MODE KEY CL-0319-4100-0021

NET TYPE
RX
___
FREQUENCY R BAT HPW KG84-1 CT
R:250.00000 SAT
TX T:300.00000 UFO 999
FREQUENCY RATE CHAN
FREQUENCY

RATE CHANNEL
CL-0319-4100-0022

STATUS
___
R BAT HPW KG84-1 CT

TX AND RX IDLE
DATA (KB) T:00000 R:00000
LOW ORIG : 00001 DEST : 00002

THROUGHPUT ORIGIN DESTINATION

HPW ADDRESS HPW ADDRESS
CL-0319-4100-0023

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ANW2/ANW2C WAVEFORMS

ANW2/ANW2C WAVEFORMS
ANW2, ANW2C operate in the 225.0000 MHz to 1999.9950 MHz
frequency range at five (5) watts average. ANW2 extends an IP
network from a tactical network point-of-presence to mounted and
dismounted operators on the move while still providing standard
push-to-talk voice capability. Refer to ANW2 Simplified Guide,
10515-0383-4100. The following is required for ANW2
deployment:

CPA Mission Fill

• ANW2 network INE requires a Communications Planning
Application (CPA) Mission Plan.
• Transmission Security (TRANSEC) keys are loaded by
the CPA.

Encryption Keys
• Voice Key(s)
• Pre-Placed Key (PPK)
• Vector(s) for use with Internet Key Exchange (IKE)
• TRANSEC Key (from CPA)

ANW2 Date/Time
• IP Security date/time
• TRANSEC date/time
TRANSEC requires all radios in the wireless network to have
accurate ANW2 time-of-day configuration. Time on all radios must
be synchronized within five minutes or less.
HAIPE encrypted traffic requires all radios to have an accurate
system time. System time on all radios must be within 55 minutes
of each other, and 55 minutes from Greenwich Mean Time (GMT)
in order to communicate with other fielded HAIPE devices.

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ANW2/ANW2C WAVEFORMS

ANW2/ANW2C Main Screens

If you have a number above 1-HOP in your screen, you are part of
the network.

SYSTEM PRESET TRANSIT

NAME POWER LEVEL
SYSTEM
PRESET R BAT ANW2 ___
MEDLEY CT TRANSIT
NUMBER 01-ANW2NET01 RECEIVE
TEK01 02 03 D V INDICATORS
V KEY 1-HOP RAD BLACK RED

RELAY
VOICE KEY INDICATORS
RADIOS
INDICATOR
1 HOP IN NETWORK ETHERNET/USB
NEIGHBOR CONNECTIVITY
CL-0319-4100-0024

TRANSMIT
FREQUENCY POWER LEVEL
R BAT ANW2 _ _ _ MEDLEY CT TRANSMIT
FREQ: 0481.250 MHz RECEIVE
MAX BW: 1.2 MHz INDICATORS
D V
BLACK RED

MAX RELAY
BANDWIDTH INDICATORS
CL-0319-4100-0025

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BGAN Top Level Screen

SYSTEM PRESET
NAME
SYSTEM
___
PRESET R BAT ANW2 BTN/MED CT BGAN RSSI
NUMBER 01-ANW2BGAN 61dB VALUE
ONLINE BKG
BGAN Att:01 CLR TO DISCONNECT RATE
STATUS BGAN DATA
RATE
RECONNECT USER BLACK RED
ATTEMPT ACTION ETHERNET ETHERNET
CL-0319-4100-0030

INE Top Level Screen

SYSTEM PRESET
NAME
SYSTEM
___
PRESET R BAT ANW2 MEDLEY CT
NUMBER 01-ANW2NET02
PT:192.168.2.1 ___

PT IP CT:192.168.100.2 BLACK RED VPN

VPN
ADDRESS INDICATOR
CT IP BLACK RED
ADDRESS ETHERNET ETHERNET
CL-0319-4100-0031

VoIP Operation
VoIP calls can be made between AN/PRC-117G radios that exist
within an ANW2C net or that have a network link such as BGAN.
VoIP Network (NET) calls are also supported to allow VoIP traffic
between radios in different networks. The main VoIP screen
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a. To place a VoIP call, press [CALL]. If no call is in progress,

select either the PHONEBOOK or IP ADDRESS option for
making a call. If a call is in progress, the terminate call
screen is displayed. If VoIP is disabled, nothing will
happen.
b. Select a contact from the phonebook list or enter a contact
by IP address.
c. Select YES to initiate a VoIP call. Call process begins by
dialing the selected contact. Waveform generated tones
are muted while VoIP tones play. A ringback tone is heard
at the caller handset.
d. Selected contact gets an incoming call (ringtone is played).
The name of the incoming call peer is displayed. Select to
ACCEPT or DENY the call.
e. Press [CLR] to disconnect from a VoIP session.

ANW2 Voice Operation

ANW2 voice operations is similar to any half-duplex digital voice,
except that data operations can be occurring simultaneously.
The radio must be already programmed for the ANW2 operation,
COMSEC keys loaded, and an antenna installed.
a. Rotate cipher switch to [CT]. This enables the
programmed COMSEC mode and TEK (the radio will
display INVALID CRYPTO MODE if not programmed).
b. After the radio initializes, select desired ANW2 system
preset by pressing [PRE +/-]. Check display for proper
COMSEC TEK number. KEY -- indicates the system preset
is programmed for a TEK that has not been loaded.
c. Adjust [VOLUME UP/DOWN] for adequate listening level
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d. Key your handset and conduct a radio check with all other
stations. This will verify that you have working handsets
and you have the correct key loaded.

ANW2 Data Operation

The radio must be already programmed for ANW2 operations,
COMSEC keys (pre-placed TEKs and for unicast or multicast
traffic, TSKs, and Vectors for unicast traffic) loaded, and an
antenna installed. If there are no data TEKs or vectors loaded for
ANW2, voice operation is still possible.
a. Use the correct cabling for the data application.
b. Rotate cipher switch to [CT]. The radio will display
INVALID CRYPTO MODE if not programmed.
c. After the radio initializes, select desired ANW2 system
preset by pressing [PRE +/-].
d. The TEK number on the main screen refers to the voice
TEK. For data operation, there can be multiple TEKs.
Conduct an IP PING test to confirm IP connectivity. Refer to Test
Your Network - Data.

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DAMA WAVEFORM

DAMA WAVEFORM
DAMA supports:
• UHF SATCOM dedicated channel operation MIL-STD-
181B for 5 kHz and 25 kHz channels.
• UHF DAMA SATCOM: MIL-STD-188-182A for 5 kHz
channels.
• UHF DAMA SATCOM: MIL-STD-188-183A for 25 kHz
channels.
• 99 DAMA net presets to allow operation in multiple DAMA
networks with different terminal base addresses.
• Auto select between incoming Mixed-Excitation Linear
Predictive vocoder (MELP) and Linear Predictive Coding
10 (LPC-10) traffic and transmits back in same mode.

183A Wideband DAMA Main Screens

INFO ICON
(NEW MESSAGE)
UPLINK
INDICATOR
SYSTEM
PRESET
DOWNLINK
NUMBER
INDICATOR

WAVEFORM CALL TIME

MODE NETWORK CALL REMAINING
CONNECTION STATUS
STATUS CL-0319-4100-0032

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INFO ICON
(NEW MESSAGE) UPLINK
ORDERWIRE INDICATOR
ENCRYPTION
DOWNLINK
INDICATOR
DAMA
CONFIG CODE
CRYPTO KEY
TRANSMIT CHANNEL
CAPABILITY NUMBER CL-0319-4100-0033

CHANNEL BAUD INFO ICON UPLINK

BANDWIDTH RATE (NEW MESSAGE) INDICATOR
R BAT DAMA ANDVT CT
25K 2400 i DOWNLINK
183A DAT ---- INDICATOR
STD TRF VOICE

MIL-STD
TRAFFIC MODE VOICE MODE CL-0319-4100-0034

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181B Dedicated SATCOM Main Screens

SYSTEM SIGNAL
PRESET R BAT DAMA VINSON CT STRENTH
NUMBER 04-DAMA_NET123 METER
DED D/V FSK 01
TYPE TRF MOD KEY

WAVEFORM CRYPTO
MODE TRAFFIC MODULATION KEY
MODE TYPE CL-0319-4100-0035

SIGNAL
RECEIVE STRENGTH
FREQUENCY METER
TRANSMIT
FREQUENCY CHANNEL
NUMBER
TRANSMIT
INHIBIT CL-0319-4100-0036

CHANNEL SIGNAL
BANDWIDTH R BAT DAMA VINSON CT STRENGTH
25K 16.0K FSK METER
132 -- ---- OFF
OPTION OPT INTRLV VOICE FEC FWD ERROR
CODE CORRECTION
BAUD INTERLEAVER MODULATION
RATE VOICE TYPE
DEPTH
MODE CL-0319-4100-0037

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182A Narrowband DAMA Main Screens

INFO ICON UPLINK

SYSTEM PRESET (NEW MESSAGE) INDICATOR
NUMBER
R BAT DAMA ANDVT CT DOWNLINK
04- DAMA
_NET123 i INDICATOR
DAMA CONN ACT 0/0
TYPE NET CALL MSG I/O
WAVEFORM MESSAGE I/O
MODE STATUS
NETWORK CALL
CONNECTION STATUS
STATUS CL-0319-4100-0038

INFO ICON UPLINK

ORDERWIRE (NEW MESSAGE) INDICATOR
ENCRYPTION
R BAT DAMA ANDVT CT DOWNLINK
OW:CT i INDICATOR
DAMA 123 SILENT 151 05
CONFIG
CFGCD TXCAP CHAN KEY CRYPTO
CODE KEY
TRANSMIT CHANNEL
CAPABILITY NUMBER CL-0319-4100-0039

CHANNEL BAUD INFO ICON UPLINK

BANDWIDTH RATE (NEW MESSAGE) INDICATOR

R BAT DAMA ANDVT CT

DOWNLINK
5K 1200 i
INDICATOR
182A DAT - - - - SYNC
STD TRF VOICE DATA
SYNC/
MIL-STD ASYNC
TRAFFIC MODE VOICE MODE CL-0319-4100-0040

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DASA Main Screens

SYSTEM SIGNAL
R BAT DAMA VINSON CT STRENGTH
PRESET
NUMBER 04-DAMA_NET123 METER
DSAT D/V FSK 15m 01
TYPE TRF MOD TIME KEY
CRYPTO
WAVEFORM TYPE
MODE
TRAFFIC MODULATION CHANNEL
MODE TYPE TIME CL-0319-4100-0041
REMAINING

RECEIVE SIGNAL
FREQUENCY R BAT DAMA VINSON CT STRENGTH
R:294.2000 METER
T:260.6000 NO 055
TRANSMIT FREQUENCY TXINHIBIT CHAN
CHANNEL
FREQUENCY NUMBER
TRANSMIT INHIBIT CL-0319-4100-0042

CHANNEL
BANDWIDTH SIGNAL
STRENGTH
R BAT DAMA VINSON CT METER
25K 16.0K FSK
132 -- ---- OFF FWD ERROR
OPTION OPT INTRLV VOICE FEC CORRECTION
CODE
MODULATION
BAUD INTERLEAVER
RATE DEPTH VOICE TYPE
MODE CL-0319-4100-0043

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DAMA WAVEFORM

View DAMA Message Log

a. From main screen, use up/down arrow keys to view last
100 messages (not 181B dedicated SATCOM or Demand
Assigned Single Access [DASA]).
b. Press [ENT] or [CLR] to return to the main screen.

DAMA Call Capabilities

181B Dedicated SATCOM Call
Refer to SATCOM Ping Test for satellite ping testing. Current
preset is configured with a Shaped Binary Phase Shift Keying
(SBPSK) modulation.
182A Call (Not Logged In)
a. Press [CALL].
b. Select LOGIN or DOWNLOAD MESSAGE and press
[ENT]. Other menu options such as TERMINATE
SERVICE are available after login.
183A Call (Place Call)
a. Press [CALL].
b. Select PLACE CALL and press [ENT].
c. Enter 01 as the DESTINATION INDEX and press [ENT].
d. Enter a DESTINATION NAME and press [ENT].
e. Enter guard address at ADD ADDRESS and press [ENT].
f. Select EXIT and press [ENT].
g. Enter 00 SEC for indefinite DURATION and press [ENT].
h. Select ROUTINE as the PRECEDENCE and press
[ENT].
i. Main screen shows INIT for CALL while radio is waiting
for a reply. CONN is displayed when call is successful.

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IW WAVEFORM

IW WAVEFORM
IW is a UHF satellite waveform that provides several important
improvements over DAMA for tactical operations on both 25 kHz
and 5 kHz satellite channels. IW employs a more flexible Time
Division Multiple Access (TDMA) protocol that provides improved
access and allows several stations to share the same satellite
channel. Refer to SATCOM Ping Test for satellite ping testing.
IW supports:
• Use of 5 kHz or 25 kHz satellite channels, as defined by
MIL-STD-188-181C and 188-183B.
• Use of Harris external 50 W Power Amplifier (PA) or other
Joint Interoperability Test Command (JITC) tested PAs.
• Monitoring of the IW channel controller signal from the
satellite, automatically acquiring the satellite, and then
automatically connecting to the voice or data Service
defined in the Satellite Assignment Authorization (SAA)
message.
• Inter-operates with DAMA by the IW controller
synchronizing IW signals to that of the DAMA service slot.
• Use of Advanced Narrowband Digital Voice Terminal
(ANDVT), VINSON, or KG-84 encryption.
• MELP improves voice quality using ANDVT encryption.
• Increased data throughput with CPM modems using KG-
84 encryption.
• When used in Single Access Service mode, IW can
support MIL-STD 188-181C protocols.

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IW WAVEFORM

IW Multiple Access Main Screens

Acquiring State:

INFO ICON
PRESET NAME (MESSAGES)
IW
BAT IW CT
PRESET
01-1WPRE01
NUMBER
ACQ 263. 625 3s U07
NET DL FREQ TIMER SAT SATELLITE
ID
NETWORK DOWNLINK ACQUISITION
STATUS FREQ NUMBER CL-0319-4100-0044

Connected State:

UPLINK
BAT IW KG84-3 CT INDICATOR
01-1WPRE01
DOWNLINK
CONN MA 30156 U05
NET MODE SERVICE SAT INDICATOR

MODE
INDICATOR CL-0319-4100-0045

ORDERWIRE
ENCRYPTION
BAT IW KG84-3 CT
OW KEY: 0
FULL DAT 2400 TEK01 TEK
TXCAP TRAF RATE TEK LOCATION

TRANSMIT TRAFFIC BAUD

CAPABILITY MODE RATE CL-0319-4100-0046

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IW WAVEFORM

IW Single Access Main Screens

PRESET NAME SIGNAL
IW STRENGTH
R BAT IW KG84-3 CT
PRESET METER
01-1WPRE01
NUMBER
19h SA 12345 U05
TIME MODE SERVICE SAT SATELLITE
ID
TIME MODE SERVICE
REMAINING INDICATOR NUMBER CL-0319-4100-0047

MODULATION TYPE
SIGNAL
BAUD R BAT IW KG84-3 CT STRENGTH
RATE 38.4K CPM METER
142 ON 32 TEK01
OPTION OPT FEC INTLV TEK
TEK
CODE
LOCATION
FORWARD ERROR INTERLEAVE
CORRECTION DEPTH CL-0319-4100-0048

R BAT IW KG84-3 CT
01-1WPRE01
FULL DAT VOICE
TXCAP TRAF VOICE
MODE

TRANSMIT TRAFFIC
CAPABILITY TYPE CL-0319-4100-0049

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IW WAVEFORM

IW Dedicated Channel Main Screens

PRESET NAME
IW SIGNAL
R BAT IW KG84-3 CT STRENGTH
PRESET
01-1WPRE01 METER
NUMBER
DED DAT SBPSK TEK01
MODE TRAF MOD TEK
TEK
LOCATION
MODE TRAFFIC MODULATION
INDICATOR TYPE TYPE CL-0319-4100-0050

MODULATION TYPE
SIGNAL
BAUD R BAT IW KG84-3 CT STRENGTH
RATE 38.4K CPM METER
142 ON 32 TEK01
OPTION OPT FEC INTLV TEK TEK
CODE LOCATION
FORWARD ERROR INTERLEAVE
CORRECTION DEPTH CL-0319-4100-0051

R BAT IW KG84-3 CT
01-1WPRE01
FULL DAT
TXCAP TRAF VOICE
VOICE
MODE
TRANSMIT TRAFFIC
CAPABILITY TYPE CL-0319-4100-0052

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IW WAVEFORM

R BAT IW ANDVT CT
R: 264:0500
T: 297:6500 128
FREQUENCIES CHAN
CHANNEL
NUMBER
TRANSMIT RECEIVE
FREQUENCY FREQUENCY CL-0319-4100-0053

Change to Another IW Service (Manual Connection)

a. Press [CALL].
b. Select CONNECT. Use the up/down arrow buttons to view
the SERVICES that are available for use. Only those
SERVICES programmed and announced by the IW
Controller will be displayed.
c. Select the desired SERVICE and press [ENT].

Add IW Service
a. Press [OPT].
b. Select IW CONFIG and press [ENT].
c. Select the desired SERVICES and press [ENT].
d. Under LOCATION TO EDIT, scroll to an empty location.
e. Type in a new Service Number (or select a service to
change).
f. Select a Service which will be automatically connected
upon acquisition, or NONE and press [ENT].
g. Press [ENT] to save and [CLR] to exit.

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IW WAVEFORM

Change IW Transmit Setting

a. Press [OPT].
b. Select IW CONFIG and press [ENT].
c. Select TX OPTIONS and press [ENT].
d. Under TRANSMIT CAPABILITY, use the up/down arrow
buttons to select FULL for transmit, or Emission Control
(EMCON) for receive only. Press [ENT].
e. Press [CLR] to exit.

View IW Message Log

a. From the main screen, use the up/down arrow keys to
display newer or older messages, respectively. The
Message Log allows the user to view the last 100
messages.
b. Press [ENT] or [CLR] to return to the main screen.

View IW Options
a. Press [OPT].
b. Select IW CONFIG and press [ENT].
c. Select TERM ADDR to view IW Terminal Address.
d. Select FREQUENCY to view Downlink and Service
frequencies.
e. Select KEY LOCATION to view the TSK Key Location,
which identifies the Orderwire key position currently being
used by the IW Controller.
f. Press [CLR] to return to the main screen.

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P25 WAVEFORM

P25 WAVEFORM
Project 25 (P25) supports Digital Encryption Standard Output
Feedback (DES-OFB) and Advanced Encryption Standard 256 bit
(AES-256) modes. Type-3 encryption keys are loaded via a
Motorola KVL 3000+ Key Variable Loader (KVL) device, or by using
the CPA.

AN/PRC-117G can select from up to five separate P25 scan lists.

P25 operates only in PT mode, and may be used in either Digital
Mode (with or without Type-3 encryption), or Analog (without
encryption). P25 Scan Lists are completely independent from
VULOS Scan Lists.

AN/PRC-117G supports a frequency range of 30.0000 MHz to

511.9950 MHz.

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P25 WAVEFORM

P25 Main Screens

ANALOG PT PRESET:
R BAT ___ ______ PT
P25
01-ANALOG01
______

KEYID

CL-0319-4100-0026

DIGITAL TYPE-3 PRESET: TX/RX CRYPTO

STATUS

SYSTEM R BAT P25 SEL DES-T3 PT

PRESET 38-DIG ENCRYP1
NUMBER T TALK01 00000
TGRP ID KEYID
KEY ID
CALL
MODES SYSTEM TALKGROUP
PRESET ID
NAME CL-0319-4100-0027

UNIT TO UNIT CALL:

R BAT P25 SEL
38-DIG ENCRYP1
PTT TO CALL UNIT 0000001

CALL MODE CL-0319-4100-0055

R BAT P25 MRM PT

R:455.0036
RX T:455.0036 DIG C4FM
FREQUENCY TYPE MOD
FREQUENCY

TX CHANNEL MODULATION
FREQUENCY TYPE
CL-0319-4100-0028

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P25 WAVEFORM

T E
EMERGENCY
UNIT TO UNIT TALKAROUND MODE (FLASHES WHEN
CALL MODE MODE EMERGENCY MODE IS ENABLED.)

TxRx
TYPE-3
OTAR
ENCRYPTION OVER-THE-AIR DUAL CHANNEL
MODE REKEY MODE MODE
CL-0319-4100-0029

TALKGROUP ID - Displayed when the radio sends or receives a

talkgroup call.
TX/RX CRYPTO STATUS -
• DES-T3 - Transmit or Receive DES encrypted traffic.
• AES-T3 - Transmit or Receive AES encrypted traffic.
• ERR! - Cannot decrypt incoming encrypted traffic.
KEY ID - Current Type-3 key number used by the P25 preset.
RX FREQUENCY - Receive (R) frequency for the preset.
TX FREQUENCY - Transmit Frequency for the preset.
CHANNEL TYPE - Channel type for the preset.
• ANA - for Analog (ANA) channels
• DIG - for Digital (DIG) channels
MODULATION - Modulation (MOD) type for the preset.
• FM - for analog channels
• C4FM - for digital channels

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P25 WAVEFORM

UNIT ID - Indicates either the receiving or transmitting unit for the

call.
SLN ID - When transmitting, Storage Location Number (SLN) ID
represents the name of the user selected as Transmit Global SLN,
or the automatically determined talkback SLN when responding to
encrypted communications. When receiving, the SLN displayed is
determined based on the incoming voice transmission's Type-3
encryption key.

Dual Channel Receiving

The Dual Channel Receive feature indicates the radio will also
listen to analog signals with the same frequencies as the digital
preset. Note that the user does not have the ability to transmit
analog while on a P25 digital preset.

P25 Encryption Key Loading

The KVL is attached to the AN/PRC-117G via the 32-pin J6 Black
Data connector using cable part number (12053-6400-04). Radio
should be turned on and in P25 Type-3 Key Fill mode prior to
connecting the KVL cable. Remove the KVL3000+ cable from the
radio prior to exiting P25 Type-3 Key Fill mode. Regardless of
operating mode, P25 always operates with the cipher switch
in PT position.

Loading Type-3 Encryption Keys

Make sure that valid keys have been created and stored in the
KVL 3000+ before continuing with the loading procedure.

a. Turn on the radio.

b. Select a P25 system preset.
c. Turn on the KVL 3000+.
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P25 WAVEFORM

d. Attach KVL 3000+ to radio using cable part number

(12053-6400-04).
e. Press [OPT] on the radio.
f. Select P25 CONFIG and press [ENT].
g. Select TYPE 3 KEY MANAGEMENT and press [ENT].
h. Select ENTER FILL MODE and press [ENT].
i. Select a keyset and press [ENT].
j. Select TARGET on the KVL 3000+.
k. Select LOAD on the KVL 3000+.
l. Select KEY on the KVL 3000+.
m. Using the left and right arrow buttons on the KVL 3000+,
select the DES-OFB or AES-256 key with the desired
Common Key Reference (CKR) value. The key type must
be the same type as selected in Step i. Press LOAD.
n. Verify that the KVL 3000+ screen displays LOADED
SUCCESSFULLY OK.
o. Select OK on the KVL 3000+.
p. Repeat Step i through Step o to load any additional keys.
q. Remove the KVL 3000+ cable from the radio.
r. At radio, press [CLR].
s. Press [OPT] on the radio.
t. Verify that the radio returns to normal RX mode on the
current P25 preset.

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P25 WAVEFORM

Loading a Type-3 Keygroup

Make sure that valid keys have been created and stored in the
KVL 3000+ before continuing with the loading procedure.

a. Turn on the radio and rotate the cipher switch to PT.

b. Select a P25 system preset.
c. Turn on the KVL 3000+.
d. Attach KVL 3000+ to radio using cable part number
(12053-6400-04).
e. Press [OPT] on the radio.
f. Select P25 CONFIG and press [ENT].
g. Select TYPE 3 KEY MANAGEMENT and press [ENT].
h. Select ENTER FILL MODE and press [ENT].
i. Select a keyset and press [ENT]. The default active
keyset is indicated by a checkmark on the display. Use
the up/down arrow buttons to move the checkmark to the
desired keyset.
j. Select TARGET on the KVL 3000+.
k. Select LOAD on the KVL 3000+.
l. Select GROUP on the KVL 3000+.
m. Using the left and right arrow buttons on the KVL 3000+,
select the keygroup with the desired label. The key type
must be the same type as selected in Step i. Press LOAD.
n. Verify that the KVL 3000+ screen displays LOADED
SUCCESSFULLY OK.
o. Select OK on the KVL 3000+.
p. Remove the KVL 3000+ cable from the radio.
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P25 WAVEFORM

q. At radio, press [CLR].

r. Press [OPT] on the radio.
s. Verify that the radio returns to normal RX mode on the
current P25 preset.

Zeroizing P25 Encryption Keys

P25 Type-3 encryption keys can be zeroized by either the “Panic
Zeroize” procedure described in Zeroize Functions, or by manually
zeroizing keys as follows.

• To zeroize a single P25 key, follow the steps to load a key

in Loading Type-3 Encryption Keys, except replace LOAD
with ZERO in Step k and Step m.
• To zeroize a group of P25 keys, follow the steps to load a
key in Loading a Type-3 Keygroup, except replace LOAD
with ZERO in Step k and Step m.

Unit to Unit Calling

a. Press [CALL] while in a P25 preset. Highlight UNIT TO
UNIT and press [ENT] to continue.
b. Select the Unit to Unit call destination. Use the [UP/DOWN
ARROW] buttons to scroll through the unit list by name (if
available) or Unit ID.
c. To enter a Unit ID, select UNIT ENTRY and press [ENT] to
continue. The Unit ID number may be entered. If a Unit ID
is entered that is not preprogrammed, an error will appear.
d. Press [ENT] to set the Unit ID and navigate to the main
screen. The radio is now ready to make a Unit to Unit call.

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CHECK RADIO

Emergency Calling
a. Press [CALL] while in a P25 preset.
b. Highlight EMERGENCY MODE ENABLE and press
[ENT] to continue. The radio is now ready to make
emergency calls by pressing PTT.
c. If the radio is currently in Emergency Mode, the menu
choice will read EMERGENCY MODE DISABLE. To
disable this mode, highlight EMERGENCY MODE
DISABLE and press [ENT].

Scan Mode
a. Select [MODE] > SCAN and press [ENT] to enter Scan
Mode so that the radio is actively scanning presets in the
scan list. The text "SCAN" displayed on the top line of the
screen will flash to indicate that the radio is in scan mode.
If a signal is detected on a certain preset, the Scan Mode
preset screen will be displayed for that preset. Pressing
PTT will navigate to the Scan Mode home preset screen.
b. If any preset in the scan list is configured with a transmit
frequency that lies within an exclusion band, the preset
will be modified to make it valid for scanning. A message
is displayed indicating that presets have been corrected.

OTAR Rekey Operation

Over The Air Rekeying is an option with the AN/PRC-117G. Refer
to the Operation Manual (10515-0319-4200) for complete
information.

CHECK RADIO
Start your radios as described in Basic Operations and check
radios as described below. Your mission plan should be loaded
into the radios.

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CHECK RADIO

Test Your Network - Voice

Key your handset and conduct a radio check with all other stations.
• Verifies that you have working handsets.
• Verifies you have the correct key loaded.
NOTE: If you cannot receive or transmit voice,
refer to Troubleshooting.

Test Your Network - Data

Conduct an IP PING test to confirm IP connectivity.
From radio:
a. Press [OPT].
b. Select NETWORK OPTIONS and press [ENT].
c. Select SEND PING and press [ENT].
d. Enter the Host name or IP Address of one of the other
radios in your network and press [ENT].
e. If your radios are passing data, you will get a response.
From a PC:
a. Start Programs > Command Prompt.
b. Type PING xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx (IP address of a radio).
c. If your radios are passing data, you will get a response.

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RADIO PROGRAMMING

RADIO PROGRAMMING
This section provides limited information on front panel
programming. Complete programming structures and
descriptions are explained in the AN/PRC-117G Operation
Manual (10515-0319-4200).

Configuring Presets
Press [ENT] after each step.
a. Press [PGM], and select SYSTEM PRESETS.
b. Select SYSTEM PRESET CONFIG.
c. At SYSTEM PRESET NUMBER, use keypad to enter a
number 01 - 99.
d. At PRESET DESCRIPTION, enter a description that
defines the preset.
e. At PRESET WAVEFORM, select the waveform type.
f. Continue working through the programming tree to enter
items such as PRESET NAME, CRYPTO KEY, TX
POWER LEVEL, TRAFFIC MODE, and so forth.
g. Press [PGM] to exit Program Mode and go to main
screen.

General Configuration
[PGM] > RADIO CONFIG > GENERAL CONFIG >
• AUDIO CONFIG - Set sidetone, voice key-up timeout.
• BATTERY CONFIG - Set battery model.
• CT OVERRIDE CONFIG - Set automatic PT to CT when
switching to CT preset.
• GPS CONFIG - Set GPS options.

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PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE

• RETRANSMIT CONFIG - Set red analog audio, and red or

black digital data or digital voice retransmission.
• SA CONFIG - SA allows VULOS or ANW2/ANW2C to
transmit the current radio GPS position over the air to one
or more receiving radios every time the radio is keyed for
voice.

System Clock
[PGM] > RADIO CONFIG > SYSTEM CLOCK - Change the radio
date and time as well as configure the clock display parameters.
Not used for SINCGARS GTOD or ANW2 TOD.

PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE
[OPT] > TEST OPTIONS > SELF TEST - Daily check of general
system Built-In Test (BIT). While in CT, have a VINSON, ANDVT, or
KG-84 key loaded.
Antenna, connectors, protective caps - check weekly for damage.

Batteries
• Use rechargeable Lithium-Ion battery.
• Main battery should operate for approximately 8 hours.
• Store the radio with a charged main battery attached.
When a charged main battery is connected, memory is
held up through it, and the Hold-Up Battery (HUB) is
automatically disconnected to extend its life.
• Do not replace the HUB unless the main battery is
attached.
• After exposure to water, detach battery from the radio.
Clean battery with fresh, clean soft cloth and thoroughly dry
with another soft cloth. Do not use heat to dry the battery.
Clean corrosion using a nylon mesh abrasive pad.

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TROUBLESHOOTING

TROUBLESHOOTING
Observation Action
Radio does not power-up; Replace battery with a known good one.
completely dead. Clean battery connector. If radio still does not
power-up, Level III Maintenance is required.
No Receive/Transmit Check volume level. Check squelch level. If
audio. using a handset, clean connectors or replace
handset.
Intermittent RX audio. Check antenna connections. Check squelch
level. If using a handset, clean connectors or
replace handset.
Radio stays at HARRIS Level III Maintenance required.
logo before going to a
power up failed screen.
Radio stuck in ALARM at Level III Maintenance required.
power-up.
Passive Zeroization Replace HUB battery. Remove main battery
message after power-up for five minutes. Reattach main battery and
when zeroize was not power-up radio. If Passive Zeroization
initiated by operator. message is displayed again, Level III
Maintenance is required.
Crypto Fill interface Verify operation of Fill Device and Fill
failures Interface Cable.
GPS Failure Inspect condition of GPS antenna and
connection. If GPS antenna is being used,
ensure upright orientation. Verify clear path to
satellite. Verify GPS Internal/Pass Through is
on.
32-pin Connector ports not Clean connections. Replace cable. Verify
operational data port configuration is set properly. If
problem still occurs, Level III Maintenance is
required.

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REFERENCE TABLES AND FIGURES

REFERENCE TABLES AND FIGURES

This paragraph consists of reference tables and figures of
information that may be useful for programming and operating the
radio. All frequencies shown are in MHz unless noted.
• SINCGARS Julian Date Calendars for non-leap years
• SINCGARS Julian Date Calendars for leap years
• SATCOM Option Codes for 5 kHz Channels
• SATCOM Option Codes for 25 kHz Channels
• SATCOM Channel Frequency Code List
• Maritime Mobile Service Frequencies and Channels
This radio can be used on Maritime channels if a VULOS
PT preset is programmed. The list of maritime channels
and frequencies is based on http://www.navcen.uscg.gov/.
• National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)
Weather Radio Channels
• Continental United States (CONUS) SATCOM Footprint
• Atlantic SATCOM Footprint
• Indian Ocean SATCOM Footprint
• Pacific SATCOM Footprint
• CTCSS Frequencies and Designator Codes
• CDCSS Codes

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REFERENCE TABLES AND FIGURES

SINCGARS Julian Date Calendar, Non-Leap Years

MON
JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC
DAY

1 01 32 60 91 21 52 82 13 44 74 05 35
2 02 33 61 92 22 53 83 14 45 75 06 36
3 03 34 62 93 23 54 84 15 46 76 07 37
4 04 35 63 94 24 55 85 16 47 77 08 38
5 05 36 64 95 25 56 86 17 48 78 09 39
6 06 37 65 96 26 57 87 18 49 79 10 40
7 07 38 66 97 27 58 88 19 50 80 11 41
8 08 39 67 98 28 59 89 20 51 81 12 42
9 09 40 68 99 29 60 90 21 52 82 13 43
10 10 41 69 00 30 61 91 22 53 83 14 44
11 11 42 70 01 31 62 92 23 54 84 15 45
12 12 43 71 02 32 63 93 24 55 85 16 46
13 13 44 72 03 33 64 94 25 56 86 17 47
14 14 45 73 04 34 65 95 26 57 87 18 48
15 15 46 74 05 35 66 96 27 58 88 19 49
16 16 47 75 06 36 67 97 28 59 89 20 50
17 17 48 76 07 37 68 98 29 60 90 21 51
18 18 49 77 08 38 69 99 30 61 91 22 52
19 19 50 78 09 39 70 00 31 62 92 23 53
20 20 51 79 10 40 71 01 32 63 93 24 54
21 21 52 80 11 41 72 02 33 64 94 25 55
22 22 53 81 12 42 73 03 34 65 95 26 56
23 23 54 82 13 43 74 04 35 66 96 27 57
24 24 55 83 14 44 75 05 36 67 97 28 58
25 25 56 84 15 45 76 06 37 68 98 29 59
26 26 57 85 16 46 77 07 38 69 99 30 60
27 27 58 86 17 47 78 08 39 70 00 31 61
28 28 59 87 18 48 79 09 40 71 01 32 62
29 29 88 19 49 80 10 41 72 02 33 63
30 30 89 20 50 81 11 42 73 03 34 64
31 31 90 51 12 43 04 65

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SINCGARS Julian Date Calendar, Leap Years: 2012, 2016, 2020

MON
JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC
DAY

1 01 32 61 92 22 53 83 14 45 75 06 36
2 02 33 62 93 23 54 84 15 46 76 07 37
3 03 34 63 94 24 55 85 16 47 77 08 38
4 04 35 64 95 25 56 86 17 48 78 09 39
5 05 36 65 96 26 57 87 18 49 79 10 40
6 06 37 66 97 27 58 88 19 50 80 11 41
7 07 38 67 98 28 59 89 20 51 81 12 42
8 08 39 68 99 29 60 90 21 52 82 13 43
9 09 40 69 00 30 61 91 22 53 83 14 44
10 10 41 70 01 31 62 92 23 54 84 15 45
11 11 42 71 02 32 63 93 24 55 85 16 46
12 12 43 72 03 33 64 94 25 56 86 17 47
13 13 44 73 04 34 65 95 26 57 87 18 48
14 14 45 74 05 35 66 96 27 58 88 19 49
15 15 46 75 06 36 67 97 28 59 89 20 50
16 16 47 76 07 37 68 98 29 60 90 21 51
17 17 48 77 08 38 69 99 30 61 91 22 52
18 18 49 78 09 39 70 00 31 62 92 23 53
19 19 50 79 10 40 71 01 32 63 93 24 54
20 20 51 80 11 41 72 02 33 64 94 25 55
21 21 52 81 12 42 73 03 34 65 95 26 56
22 22 53 82 13 43 74 04 35 66 96 27 57
23 23 54 83 14 44 75 05 36 67 97 28 58
24 24 55 84 15 45 76 06 37 68 98 29 59
25 25 56 85 16 46 77 07 38 69 99 30 60
26 26 57 86 17 47 78 08 39 70 00 31 61
27 27 58 87 18 48 79 09 40 71 01 32 62
28 28 59 88 19 49 80 10 41 72 02 33 63
29 29 60 89 20 50 81 11 42 73 03 34 64
30 30 90 21 51 82 12 43 74 04 35 65
31 31 91 52 13 44 05 66

5 kHz MIL-STD-188-181B Data Rate Options

I/O Forward
Option Modulation Applicable
Data Error
Code Type COMSEC
Rate Correction

008 1200 SBPSK KG-84, TSV, OFF

ANDVT
010 2400 SBPSK KG-84, TSV, OFF
ANDVT

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5 kHz MIL-STD-188-181B Data Rate Options (Continued)

I/O Forward
Option Modulation Applicable
Data Error
Code Type COMSEC
Rate Correction

013 4800 CPM KG-84, TSV OFF

014 4800 CPM KG-84, TSV ON
015 6000 CPM KG-84, TSV ON
016 6000 CPM KG-84, TSV OFF
017 7200 CPM KG-84, TSV ON
018 7200 CPM KG-84, TSV OFF
019 8000 CPM KG-84, TSV ON
020 8000 CPM KG-84, TSV OFF
021 9600 CPM KG-84, TSV OFF

25 kHz MIL-STD-188-181B Data Rate Options

I/O Forward
Option Modulation Applicable
Data Error
Code Type COMSEC
Rate Correction

131 9600 CPM KG-84, TSV OFF

132 16 k FSK KG-84, TSV, OFF
VINSON
137 19.2 k CPM KG-84, TSV OFF
138 28.8 K CPM KG-84, TSV ON
139 28.8 k CPM KG-84, TSV OFF
140 32 k CPM KG-84, TSV ON
141 32 k CPM KG-84, TSV OFF
142 38.4 k CPM KG-84, TSV ON
143 38.4 k CPM KG-84, TSV OFF

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25 kHz MIL-STD-188-181B Data Rate Options (Continued)

I/O Forward
Option Modulation Applicable
Data Error
Code Type COMSEC
Rate Correction

144 48 k CPM KG-84, TSV OFF

145 56 k CPM KG-84, TSV OFF
200* 128 k AM KG-84 OFF
200* 25 k AM (CLR) FASCINATOR OFF
201* 128 k FM KG-84 OFF
201* 25 k FM (CLR) FASCINATOR OFF
202* 16 k ASK KG-84, OFF
VINSON
202* 25 k AM (CVSD) FASCINATOR OFF
206* 12.5 k AM (CLR) FASCINATOR OFF
207* 8.33 k AM (CLR) FASCINATOR OFF
F12* 12.0 k FM, FSK FASCINATOR OFF

*These special option codes are selectable from top level

screens when in LOS. F12 is displayed in preset programming
for FASCINATOR traffic.

Satellite Channel Frequency Code List

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Frequency Present UFO Channel
Freq. Freq.
Code Channel Channel Bandwidth
(MHz) (MHz)

1 SHF 250.350 W1 N1 N/A

2 SHF 250.400 N'1 N/A
3 SHF 250.450 A1 O1 N/A
4 SHF 250.500 O'1 N/A

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Frequency Present UFO Channel
Freq. Freq.
Code Channel Channel Bandwidth
(MHz) (MHz)

5 SHF 250.550 B1 P1 N/A

6 SHF 250.600 P'1 N/A
7 SHF 250.650 C1 Q1 N/A
8 SHF 250.700 Q'1 N/A
9 292.850 251.850 W3 N2 25 kHz
10 292.950 251.950 A2 O2 25 kHz
11 293.050 252.050 B2 P2 25 kHz
12 293.150 252.150 C2 Q2 25 kHz
13 294.550 253.550 W4 N3 25 kHz
14 294.650 253.650 A3 O3 25 kHz
15 294.750 253.750 B3 P3 25 kHz
16 294.850 253.850 C3 Q3 25 kHz
17 296.250 255.250 W5 N4 25 kHz
18 296.350 255.350 A4 O4 25 kHz
19 296.450 255.450 B4 P4 25 kHz
20 296.550 255.550 C4 Q4 25 kHz
21 297.850 256.850 W6 N5 25 kHz
22 297.950 256.950 A5 O5 25 kHz
23 298.050 257.050 B5 P5 25 kHz
24 298.150 257.150 C5 Q5 25 kHz
25 299.350 258.350 W7 N6 25 kHz
26 299.450 258.450 A6 O6 25 kHz
27 299.550 258.550 B6 P6 25 kHz
28 299.650 258.650 C6 Q6 25 kHz

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Satellite Channel Frequency Code List (Continued)

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Frequency Present UFO Channel
Freq. Freq.
Code Channel Channel Bandwidth
(MHz) (MHz)

29 306.250 265.250 W8 N7 25 kHz

30 306.350 265.350 A7 O7 25 kHz
31 306.450 265.450 B7 P7 25 kHz
32 306.550 265.550 C7 Q7 25 kHz
33 307.750 266.750 N8 25 kHz
34 307.850 266.850 A8 O8 25 kHz
35 307.950 266.950 B8 P8 25 kHz
36 308.050 267.050 C8 Q8 25 kHz
37 309.150 268.150 N9 25 kHz
38 309.250 268.250 A9 O9 25 kHz
39 309.350 268.350 B9 P9 25 kHz
40 309.450 268.450 C9 Q9 25 kHz
41 310.650 269.650 N10 25 kHz
42 310.750 269.750 A10 O10 25 kHz
43 310.850 269.850 B10 P10 25 kHz
44 310.950 269.950 C10 Q10 25 kHz
45 293.950 260.350 A23-1 25 kHz
46 293.975 260.375 A23-2 N11 25 kHz
47 294.000 260.400 A23-3 25 kHz
48 294.025 260.425 A23-4 P11 25 kHz
49 294.050 260.450 A23-5 25 kHz
50 294.075 260.475 A23-6 N12 25 kHz
51 294.100 260.500 A23-7 25 kHz
52 294.125 260.525 A23-8 P12 25 kHz

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Satellite Channel Frequency Code List (Continued)

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Frequency Present UFO Channel
Freq. Freq.
Code Channel Channel Bandwidth
(MHz) (MHz)

53 294.150 260.550 A23-9 25 kHz

54 294.175 260.575 A23-10 O11 25 kHz
55 294.200 260.600 A23-11 25 kHz
56 294.225 260.625 A23-12 Q11 25 kHz
57 294.250 260.650 A23-13 25 kHz
58 294.275 260.675 A23-14 O12 25 kHz
59 294.300 260.700 A23-15 25 kHz
60 294.325 260.725 A23-16 Q12 25 kHz
61 294.350 260.750 A23-17 25 kHz
62 294.375 260.775 A23-18 25 kHz
63 294.400 260.800 A23-19 25 kHz
64 294.425 260.825 A23-20 25 kHz
65 294.450 260.850 A23-21 25 kHz
66 295.050 261.450 B23-1 25 kHz
67 295.075 261.475 B23-2 25 kHz
68 295.100 261.500 B23-3 25 kHz
69 295.125 261.525 B23-4 25 kHz
70 295.150 261.550 B23-5 25 kHz
71 295.175 261.575 B23-6 N13 25 kHz
72 295.200 261.600 B23-7 25 kHz
73 295.225 261.625 B23-8 P13 25 kHz
74 295.250 261.650 B23-9 25 kHz
75 295.275 261.675 B23-10 N14 25 kHz
76 295.300 261.700 B23-11 25 kHz

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Satellite Channel Frequency Code List (Continued)

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Frequency Present UFO Channel
Freq. Freq.
Code Channel Channel Bandwidth
(MHz) (MHz)

77 295.325 261.725 B23-12 P14 25 kHz

78 295.350 261.750 B23-13 25 kHz
79 295.375 261.775 B23-14 N15 25 kHz
80 295.400 261.800 B23-15 25 kHz
81 295.425 261.825 B23-16 P15 25 kHz
82 295.450 261.850 B23-17 25 kHz
83 295.475 261.875 B23-18 N16 25 kHz
84 295.500 261.900 B23-19 25 kHz
85 295.525 261.925 B23-20 P16 25 kHz
86 295.550 261.950 B23-21 25 kHz
87 295.650 262.050 C23-1 25 kHz
88 295.675 262.075 C23-2 O13 25 kHz
89 295.700 262.100 C23-3 25 kHz
90 295.725 262.125 C23-4 Q13 25 kHz
91 295.750 262.150 C23-5 25 kHz
92 295.775 262.175 C23-6 O14 25 kHz
93 295.800 262.200 C23-7 25 kHz
94 295.825 262.225 C23-8 Q14 25 kHz
95 295.850 262.250 C23-9 25 kHz
96 295.875 262.275 C23-10 O15 25 kHz
97 295.900 262.300 C23-11 25 kHz
98 295.925 262.325 C23-12 Q15 25 kHz
99 295.950 262.350 C23-13 25 kHz
100 295.975 262.375 C23-14 O16 25 kHz

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Satellite Channel Frequency Code List (Continued)

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Frequency Present UFO Channel
Freq. Freq.
Code Channel Channel Bandwidth
(MHz) (MHz)

101 296.000 262.400 C23-15 25 kHz

102 296.025 262.425 C23-16 Q16 25 kHz
103 296.050 262.450 C23-17 25 kHz
104 296.075 262.475 C23-18 25 kHz
105 296.100 262.500 C23-19 25 kHz
106 296.125 262.525 C23-20 25 kHz
107 296.150 262.550 C23-21 25 kHz
108 297.150 263.550 W2-1 25 kHz
109 297.175 263.575 W2-2 N17 25 kHz
110 297.200 263.600 W2-3 25 kHz
111 297.225 263.625 W2-4 P17 25 kHz
112 297.250 263.650 W2-5 25 kHz
113 297.275 263.675 W2-6 N18 25 kHz
114 297.300 263.700 W2-7 25 kHz
115 297.325 263.725 W2-8 P18 25 kHz
116 297.350 263.750 W2-9 25 kHz
117 297.375 263.775 W2-10 O17 25 kHz
118 297.400 263.800 W2-11 25 kHz
119 297.425 263.825 W2-12 Q17 25 kHz
120 297.450 263.850 W2-13 25 kHz
121 297.475 263.875 W2-14 O18 25 kHz
122 297.500 263.900 W2-15 25 kHz
123 297.525 263.925 W2-16 Q18 25 kHz
124 297.550 263.950 W2-17 25 kHz

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Satellite Channel Frequency Code List (Continued)

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Frequency Present UFO Channel
Freq. Freq.
Code Channel Channel Bandwidth
(MHz) (MHz)

125 297.575 263.975 W2-18 25 kHz

126 297.600 264.000 W2-19 25 kHz
127 297.625 264.025 W2-20 25 kHz
128 297.650 264.050 W2-21 25 kHz
129 302.445 248.845 N27 5 kHz
130 302.450 248.850 G1 5 kHz
131 302.455 248.855 N28 5 kHz
132 302.465 248.865 N29 5 kHz
133 302.475 248.875 G2 N30 5 kHz
134 302.485 248.885 N31 5 kHz
135 302.495 248.895 N32 5 kHz
136 302.500 248.900 G3 5 kHz
137 302.505 248.905 N33 5 kHz
138 302.515 248.915 N34 5 kHz
139 302.525 248.925 G4 N35 5 kHz
140 302.535 248.935 N36 5 kHz
141 302.545 248.945 N37 5 kHz
142 302.550 248.950 G5 5 kHz
143 302.555 248.955 N38 5 kHz
144 302.565 248.965 N39 5 kHz
145 302.575 248.975 G6 O27 5 kHz
146 302.585 248.985 O28 5 kHz
147 302.595 248.995 O29 5 kHz
148 302.600 249.000 G7 5 kHz

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Frequency Present UFO Channel
Freq. Freq.
Code Channel Channel Bandwidth
(MHz) (MHz)

149 302.605 249.005 O30 5 kHz

150 302.615 249.015 O31 5 kHz
151 302.625 249.025 G8 O32 5 kHz
152 302.635 249.035 O33 5 kHz
153 302.645 249.045 O34 5 kHz
154 302.650 249.050 G9 5 kHz
155 302.655 249.055 O35 5 kHz
156 302.665 249.065 O36 5 kHz
157 302.675 249.075 G10 O37 5 kHz
158 302.685 249.085 O38 5 kHz
159 302.695 249.095 O39 5 kHz
160 302.700 249.100 G11 5 kHz
161 302.705 249.105 P27 5 kHz
162 302.715 249.115 P28 5 kHz
163 302.725 249.125 G12 P29 5 kHz
164 302.735 249.135 P30 5 kHz
165 302.745 249.145 P31 5 kHz
166 302.750 249.150 G13 5 kHz
167 302.755 249.155 P32 5 kHz
168 302.765 249.165 P33 5 kHz
169 302.775 249.175 G14 P34 5 kHz
170 302.785 249.185 P35 5 kHz
171 302.795 249.195 P36 5 kHz
172 302.800 249.200 G15 5 5 kHz

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Frequency Present UFO Channel
Freq. Freq.
Code Channel Channel Bandwidth
(MHz) (MHz)

173 302.805 249.205 P37 5 kHz

174 302.815 249.215 P38 5 kHz
175 302.825 249.225 G16 P39 5 kHz
176 302.835 249.235 Q27 5 kHz
177 302.845 249.245 Q28 5 kHz
178 302.850 249.250 G17 5 5 kHz
179 302.855 249.255 Q29 5 kHz
180 302.865 249.265 Q30 5 kHz
181 302.875 249.275 G18 Q31 5 kHz
182 302.885 249.285 Q32 5 kHz
183 302.895 249.295 Q33 5 kHz
184 302.900 249.300 G19 5 5 kHz
185 302.905 249.305 Q34 5 kHz
186 302.915 249.315 Q35 5 kHz
187 302.925 249.325 G20 Q36 5 kHz
188 302.935 249.335 Q37 5 kHz
189 302.945 249.345 Q38 5 kHz
190 302.950 249.350 5 kHz
191 302.955 249.355 Q39 5 kHz
192 307.750 254.150 GA 25 kHz
193 311.150 257.550 GB 25 kHz
194 316.955 243.855 W9 5 kHz
195 316.960 243.860 W10 5 kHz
196 316.975 243.875 W11 5 kHz

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Satellite Channel Frequency Code List (Continued)

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Frequency Present UFO Channel
Freq. Freq.
Code Channel Channel Bandwidth
(MHz) (MHz)

197 317.000 243.900 W12 5 kHz

198 317.010 243.910 W13 5 kHz
199 317.015 243.915 N19 5 kHz
200 317.025 243.925 N20 5 kHz
201 317.035 243.935 N21 5 kHz
202 317.045 243.945 A11 N22 5 kHz
203 317.055 243.955 A12 N23 5 kHz
204 317.065 243.965 A14 N24 5 kHz
205 317.075 243.975 A16 N25 5 kHz
206 317.085 243.985 A18 N26 5 kHz
207 317.090 243.990 A19 5 kHz
208 317.095 243.995 A20 O19 5 kHz
209 317.100 244.000 A21 5 kHz
210 317.105 244.005 O20 5 kHz
211 317.110 244.010 A22 5 kHz
212 317.115 244.015 O21 5 kHz
213 317.125 244.025 O22 5 kHz
214 317.135 244.035 O23 5 kHz
215 317.145 244.045 B11 O24 5 kHz
216 317.155 244.055 B12 O25 5 kHz
217 317.165 244.065 B14 O26 5 kHz
218 317.175 244.075 B16 P19 5 kHz
219 317.185 244.085 B18 P20 5 kHz
220 317.190 244.090 B19 5 kHz

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Satellite Channel Frequency Code List (Continued)

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Frequency Present UFO Channel
Freq. Freq.
Code Channel Channel Bandwidth
(MHz) (MHz)

221 317.195 244.095 B20 P21 5 kHz

222 317.200 244.100 B21 5 kHz
223 317.205 244.105 P22 5 kHz
224 317.210 244.110 B22 5 kHz
225 317.215 244.115 P23 5 kHz
226 317.225 244.125 P24 5 kHz
227 317.235 244.135 P25 5 kHz
228 317.245 244.145 C11 P26 5 kHz
229 317.255 244.155 C12 Q19 5 kHz
230 317.265 244.165 C14 Q20 5 kHz
231 317.275 244.175 C16 Q21 5 kHz
232 317.285 244.185 C18 Q22 5 kHz
233 317.290 244.190 C19 5 kHz
234 317.295 244.195 C20 Q23 5 kHz
235 317.300 244.200 C21 5 kHz
236 317.305 244.205 Q24 5 kHz
237 317.310 244.210 C22 5 kHz
238 317.315 244.215 Q25 5 kHz
239 317.325 244.225 Q26 5 kHz
240 307.550 253.950 North 25 kHz / 25
Atlantic kHz (United
Treaty Kingdom
Organizati [UK])
on (NATO)
IVB /
SKYNET
4A

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Satellite Channel Frequency Code List (Continued)

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Frequency Present UFO Channel
Freq. Freq.
Code Channel Channel Bandwidth
(MHz) (MHz)

241 307.700 254.100 North 25 kHz

Atlantic
Treaty
Organizati
on (NATO)
IVA
242 311.050 257.450 NATO IVB 25 kHz / 25
/ SKYNET kHz (UK)
4A
243 311.200 257.600 NATO IVA 25 kHz
244 307.750 254.150 SKYNET 25 kHz
4B (UK)
245 311.250 257.650 SKYNET 25 kHz
4B (UK)
246 307.650 254.050 SKYNET 25 kHz
4C (UK)
247 311.150 257.550 SKYNET 25 kHz
4C (UK)
248 294.800 253.650 SKYNET 25 kHz
to to 4D (UK)
314.800 254.350
249 298.300 257.150 SKYNET 25 kHz
to to 4D (UK)
313.300 257.850
999 User Input User Input 5 / 25 kHz
291.000 243.000
to to
318.3000 270.0000

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Maritime Channels, USA

Ship Shore
Channel Station Station Channel Usage
MHz MHz

1A Transmit/ T/R: 156.05 Port Operations and

Receive Commercial, Vessel
(T/R): Traffic Service (VTS).
156.05 New Orleans/Lower
Mississippi area.
5A T/R: 156.25 T/R: 156.25 Port Operations or VTS in
Houston, New Orleans
and Seattle areas.
6 T/R: 156.30 - Intership Safety
7A T/R: 156.35 T/R: 156.35 Commercial
8 T/R: 156.40 - Commercial (Intership
only)
9 T/R: 156.45 T/R: 156.45 Boater Calling.
Commercial and Non-
Commercial.
10 T/R: 156.50 T/R: 156.50 Commercial
11 T/R: 156.55 T/R: 156.55 Commercial. VTS in
selected areas.
12 T/R: 156.60 T/R: 156.60 Port Operations. VTS in
selected areas.
13 T/R: 156.65 - Intership Navigation
Safety (Bridge-to-bridge).
Ships >20m length
maintain a listening watch
on this channel in United
States (US) waters.
14 T/R: 156.70 T/R: 156.70 Port Operations. VTS in
selected areas.

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Maritime Channels, USA (Continued)

Ship Shore
Channel Station Station Channel Usage
MHz MHz

15 R: 156.75 T: 156.75 Environmental (Receive

only). Used by Class C
Emergency Position-
Indicating Radio Beacons
(EPIRBs).
16 T/R: 156.80 T/R: 156.80 International Distress,
Safety and Calling. Ships
required to carry radio,
United States Coast
Guard (USCG), and most
coast stations maintain a
listening watch on this
channel.
17 T/R: 156.85 T/R: 156.85 State Control
18A T/R: 156.90 T/R: 156.90 Commercial
19A T/R: 156.95 T/R: 156.95 Commercial
20 T: 157.00 T: 161.60 Port Operations (duplex)
R: 161.60 R: 157.00
20A T/R: 157.00 T/R: 157.00 Port Operations
21A T/R: 157.05 T/R: 157.05 US Coast Guard only
22A T/R: 157.10 T/R: 157.10 Coast Guard Liaison and
Maritime Safety
Information Broadcasts.
Broadcasts announced on
channel 16.
23A T/R: 157.15 T/R: 157.15 US Coast Guard only
24 T: 157.20 T: 161.80 Public Correspondence
R: 161.80 R: 157.20 (Marine Operator)
25 T: 157.25 T: 161.85 Public Correspondence
R: 161.85 R: 157.25 (Marine Operator)
26 T: 157.30 T: 161.90 Public Correspondence
R: 161.90 R: 157.30 (Marine Operator)

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Maritime Channels, USA (Continued)

Ship Shore
Channel Station Station Channel Usage
MHz MHz

27 T: 157.35 T: 161.95 Public Correspondence

R: 161.95 R: 157.35 (Marine Operator)
28 T: 157.40 T: 162.00 Public Correspondence
R: 162.00 R: 157.40 (Marine Operator)
63A T/R: 156.175 T/R: 156.175 Port Operations and
Commercial, VTS. New
Orleans/Lower Mississippi
area.
65A T/R: 156.275 T/R: 156.275 Port Operations
66A T/R: 156.325 T/R: 156.325 Port Operations
67 T/R: 156.375 - Commercial. Used for
Bridge-to-bridge
communications in lower
Miss. River. Intership only.
68 T/R: 156.425 T/R: 156.425 Non-Commercial
69 T/R: 156.475 T/R: 156.475 Non-Commercial
70 T/R: 156.525 T/R: 156.525 Digital Selective Calling
(voice communications
not allowed)
71 T/R: 156.575 T/R: 156.575 Non-Commercial
72 T/R: 156.625 - Non-Commercial
(Intership only)
73 T/R: 156.675 T/R: 156.675 Port Operations
74 T/R: 156.725 T/R: 156.725 Port Operations
77 T/R: 156.875 - Port Operations (Intership
only)
78A T/R: 156.925 T/R: 156.925 Non-Commercial
79A T/R: 156.975 T/R: 156.975 Commercial. Non-
Commercial in Great
Lakes only

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Maritime Channels, USA (Continued)

Ship Shore
Channel Station Station Channel Usage
MHz MHz

80A T/R: 157.025 T/R: 157.025 Commercial. Non-

Commercial in Great
Lakes only
81A T/R: 157.075 T/R: 157.075 US Government only -
Environmental protection
operations
82A T/R: 157.125 T/R: 157.125 US Government only
83A T/R: 157.175 T/R: 157.175 US Coast Guard only
84 T: 157.225 T: 161.825 Public Correspondence
R: 161.825 R: 157.225 (Marine Operator)
85 T: 157.275 T: 161.875 Public Correspondence
R: 161.875 R: 157.275 (Marine Operator)
86 T: 157.325 T: 161.925 Public Correspondence
R: 161.925 R: 157.325 (Marine Operator)
87 T/R: 157.375 T/R: 157.375 Public Correspondence
(Marine Operator)
88A T/R: 157.425 - Commercial, Intership
only.
AIS 1 T/R:161.975 T/R:161.975 Automatic Identification
System (AIS)
AIS 2 T/R:161.025 T/R:161.025 AIS

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International Maritime Channels

An asterisk (*) indicates that the frequency is not allowed within US territorial
waters.

Ship Shore
Channel Station Station Channel Usage
MHz MHz

1 T: 156.05 T: 160.65* Public Correspondence, Port

R: 160.65 R: 156.05 Operations

2* T: 156.10* T: 160.70* Public Correspondence, Port

R: 160.70* R: 156.10* Operations

3* T: 156.15* T: 160.75* Public Correspondence, Port

R: 160.75* R: 156.15* Operations

4* T: 156.20* T: 160.80* Public Correspondence, Port

R: 160.80* R: 156.20* Operations

5 T: 156.25 T: 160.85* Public Correspondence, Port

R: 160.85* R: 156.25 Operations

6 T/R: 156.30 - Intership

7 T: 156.35 T: 160.95* Public Correspondence, Port

R: 160.95* R: 156.35 Operations

8 T/R: 156.40 - Intership

9 T/R: 156.45 T/R: 156.45 Intership, Port Operations

10 T/R: 156.50 T/R: 156.50 Intership, Port Operations

11 T/R: 156.55 T/R: 156.55 Port Operations

12 T/R: 156.60 T/R: 156.60 Port Operations

13 T/R: 156.65 T/R: 156.65 Intership, Port Operations

14 T/R: 156.70 T/R: 156.70 Port Operations

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International Maritime Channels (Continued)

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waters.

Ship Shore
Channel Station Station Channel Usage
MHz MHz

15 T/R: 156.75* T/R: 156.75* Intership, Port Operations

16 T/R: 156.80 T/R: 156.80 DISTRESS, SAFETY and

CALLING

17 T/R: 156.85 T/R: 156.85 Intership, Port Operations

18 T: 156.90 T: 161.50* Public Correspondence, Port

R: 161.50* R: 156.90 Operations

19 T: 156.95 T: 161.55* Public Correspondence, Port

R: 161.55* R: 156.95 Operations

20 T: 157.00 T: 161.60 Public Correspondence, Port

R: 161.60 R: 157.00 Operations

21 T: 157.05 T: 161.65* Public Correspondence, Port

R: 161.65* R: 157.05 Operations

22 T: 157.10 T: 161.70* Public Correspondence, Port

R: 161.70* R: 157.10 Operations

23 T: 157.15 T: 161.75* Public Correspondence, Port

R: 161.75* R: 157.15 Operations

24 T: 157.20 T: 161.80 Public Correspondence, Port

R: 161.80 R: 157.20 Operations

25 T: 157.25 T: 161.85 Public Correspondence, Port

R: 161.85 R: 157.25 Operations

26 T: 157.30 T: 161.90 Public Correspondence, Port

R: 161.90 R: 157.30 Operations

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International Maritime Channels (Continued)

An asterisk (*) indicates that the frequency is not allowed within US territorial
waters.

Ship Shore
Channel Station Station Channel Usage
MHz MHz

27 T: 157.35 T: 161.95 Public Correspondence, Port

R: 161.95 R: 157.35 Operations

28 T: 157.40 T: 162.00 Public Correspondence, Port

R: 162.00 R: 157.40 Operations

60* T: 156.025* T: 160.625* Public Correspondence, Port

R: 160.625* R: 156.025* Operations

61* T: 156.075* T: 160.675* Public Correspondence, Port

R: 160.675* R: 156.075* Operations

62* T: 156.125* T: 160.725* Public Correspondence, Port

R: 160.725* R: 156.125* Operations

63 T: 156.175 T: 160.775* Public Correspondence, Port

R: 160.775* R: 156.175 Operations

64* T: 156.225* T: 160.825* Public Correspondence, Port

R: 160.825* R: 156.225* Operations

65 T: 156.275 T: 160.875* Public Correspondence, Port

R: 160.875* R: 156.225 Operations

66 T: 156.325 T: 160.925* Public Correspondence, Port

R: 160.925* R: 156.325 Operations

67 T/R: T/R: Intership, Port Operations

156.375 156.375

68 T/R: T/R: Port Operations

156.425 156.425

69 T/R: T/R: Intership, Port Operations

156.475 156.475

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International Maritime Channels (Continued)

An asterisk (*) indicates that the frequency is not allowed within US territorial
waters.

Ship Shore
Channel Station Station Channel Usage
MHz MHz

70 T/R: T/R: Digital selective calling for

156.525 156.525 distress, safety and calling

71 T/R: T/R: Port Operations

156.575 156.575

72 T/R: - Intership
156.625

73 T/R: T/R: Intership, Port Operations

156.675 156.675

74 T/R: T/R: Port Operations

156.725 156.725

75* T/R: T/R: Port Operations

156.775* 156.775*

76* T/R: T/R: Port Operations

156.825* 156.825*

77 T/R: - Intership
156.875

78 T: 156.925 T: 161.525* Public Correspondence, Port

R: 161.525* R: 156.925 Operations

79 T: 156.975 T: 161.575* Public Correspondence, Port

R: 161.575* R: 156.975 Operations

80 T: 157.025 T: 161.625* Public Correspondence, Port

R: 161.625* R: 157.025 Operations

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International Maritime Channels (Continued)

An asterisk (*) indicates that the frequency is not allowed within US territorial
waters.

Ship Shore
Channel Station Station Channel Usage
MHz MHz

81 T: 157.075 T: 161.675* Public Correspondence, Port

R: 161.675* R: 157.075 Operations

82 T: 157.125 T: 161.725* Public Correspondence, Port

R: 161.725* R: 157.125 Operations

83 T: 157.175 T: 161.775* Public Correspondence, Port

R: 161.775* R: 157.175 Operations

84 T: 157.225 T: 161.825 Public Correspondence, Port

R: 161.825 R: 157.225 Operations

85 T: 157.275 T: 161.875 Public Correspondence, Port

R: 161.875 R: 157.275 Operations

86 T: 157.325 T: 161.925 Public Correspondence, Port

R: 161.925 R: 157.325 Operations

87 T/R: T/R: Port Operations

157.375* 157.375*

88 T/R:157.425 T/R:157.425 Port Operations

AIS 1 T/R:161.975 T/R:161.975 AIS

AIS 2 T/R:161.025 T/R:161.025 AIS

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NOAA Weather Radio Channels

Channel Frequency

WX1 162.550

WX2 162.400

WX3 162.475

WX4 162.425

WX5 162.450

WX6 162.500

WX7 162.525

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CONUS SATCOM FOOTPRINT

CONUS SATCOM FOOTPRINT

CONUS 100 deg W, 105 deg W

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ATLANTIC SATCOM FOOTPRINT

ATLANTIC SATCOM FOOTPRINT

LANT 15 deg W, 23 deg W

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INDIAN OCEAN SATCOM FOOTPRINT

INDIAN OCEAN SATCOM FOOTPRINT

IO 72 deg E, 72.5 deg W

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PACIFIC SATCOM FOOTPRINT

PACIFIC SATCOM FOOTPRINT

PAC 172 deg E, 177 deg E

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CTCSS Frequencies and Designator Codes

FREQ Designator FREQ Designator

(Hz) (Hz)
EIA Motorola HAM EIA Motorola HAM

67.0 L1 XZ 01 136.5 4Z 21
69.3 WZ N/A 141.3 4A 22
71.9 L2 XB 02 146.2 4B 23
74.4 WA 03 151.4 5Z 24
77.0 L3 XB 04 156.7 5A 25
79.7 SP 05 162.2 5B 26
82.5 L4 YZ 06 167.9 6Z 27
85.4 YA 07 173.8 6A 28
88.5 L4A YB 08 179.9 6B 29
91.5 ZZ 09 186.2 7Z 30
94.8 L5 ZA 10 192.8 7A 31
97.4 ZB 11 203.5 M1 32
100.0 1Z 12 206.5 8Z N/A
103.5 1A 13 210.7 M2 33
107.2 1B 14 218.1 M3 34
110.9 2Z 15 225.7 M4 35
114.8 2A 16 229.1 9Z N/A
118.8 2B 17 233.6 M5 36
123.0 3Z 18 241.8 M6 37
127.3 3A 19 250.3 M7 38
131.8 3B 20 254.1 OZ N/A

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CDCSS Codes

EIA Codes

023 025 026 031 032 043 047 051 054 065
071 072 073 074 114 115 116 125 131 132
134 143 152 155 156 162 165 172 174 205
223 226 243 244 245 251 261 263 265 271
306 311 315 331 343 346 351 364 365 371
411 412 413 423 431 432 445 464 465 466
503 506 516 532 546 565 606 612 624 627
631 632 654 662 664 703 712 723 731 732
734 743 754

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GLOSSARY
-A-
AES Advanced Encryption Standard
AIS Automatic Identification System
AK Automatic Key
AM Amplitude Modulation
ANA Analog
ANDVT Advanced Narrowband Digital Voice Terminal
ANT Antenna
ANW2 Adaptive Networking Wideband Waveform
ASYNC Asynchronous
AUX Auxiliary

-B-
BAT Battery
BGAN Broadband Global Area Network
BIT Built-In Test
BNC Bayonet Neill-Concelman
BPS Bits per second

-C-
C Celsius
CD Compact Disc
CKR Common Key Reference
COMSEC Communications Security
CPA Communications Planning Application
CT Cipher Text, encrypted voice or data
CVSD Continuously Variable Slope Delta

-D-
D/V Data/Voice
DAMA Demand Assigned Multiple Access
DASA Demand Assigned Single Access
DC Direct Current
DES-OFB Digital Encryption Standard Output
Feedback
DIG Digital
DOM Day of Month
DSS Digital Signature Standard
DTD Data Transfer Device
DTE Data Terminal Equipment

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-E-
ECCM Electronic Counter-Countermeasures
EDM Enhanced Data Mode
EMCON Emission Control
ERF Electronic Remote Fill
-F-
F Fahrenheit
FEC Forward Error Correction
FH Frequency Hopping
FM Frequency Modulation

-G-
GMT Greenwich Mean Time
GPS Global Positioning System
GTOD Global Time-Of-Day

-H-
HAIPE High Assurance Internet Protocol Encryptor
HB High Band
HPW High Performance Waveform
HQ HAVEQUICK
HUB Hold-Up Battery

-I-
ID Identification
IKE Internet Key Exchange
INE Inline Network Encryptor
INI, INIT Initial
IP Internet Protocol
IW Integrated Waveform

-J-
JITC Joint Interoperability Test Command
-K-
KB Kilobyte
KDU Keypad Display Unit
KEK Key Encryption Key
kHz Kilohertz
KVL Key Variable Loader

-L-
LAN Local Area Network
LB Low Band

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LD Load
Li-ION Lithium-Ion rechargeable battery
Li-MnO2 Lithium Manganese Dioxide non-rechargeable
Li-SO2 Lithium Sulfur Dioxide non-rechargeable
battery
LNE Late Net Entry
LPC Linear Predictive Coding
LOS Line-of-Sight

-M-
MELP Mixed-Excitation Linear Predictive
MHz Abbreviation for megahertz
MK Manual Key
MOD Modulation

-N-
NATO North Atlantic Treaty Organization
NCS Net Control Station
Ni-Cd Nickel-Cadmium battery
Ni-MH Nickel-Metal Hydride battery
NTOD Network Time-Of-Day

-O-
OTAR Over The Air Rekey

-P-
P25 Project 25 waveform
PA Power Amplifier
PC Personal Computer
PPK Pre-Placed Keys
PPP Point-To-Point Protocol
PT Plain Text
PTT Push-To-Talk

-R-
R Receive (Indicator)
R/T Receiver-Transmitter
RDS Revised Battlefield Electronic Communications-Electronics
Operating Instructions System Data Transfer Device (DTD)
Software
RF Radio Frequency
RSSI Received Signal Strength Indication
RX Receive

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-S-
SA Situational Awareness
SAA Satellite Assignment Authorization
SATCOM Satellite Communications
SATURN Second generation Anti-jam Tactical UHF Radio for NATO
SBPSK Shaped Binary Phase Shift Keying
SC Single Channel
SDM SINCGARS Data Mode
SINCGARS Single Channel Ground and Airborne Radio System
SKL Simple Key Loader
SLN Storage Location Number
SW Software
SYNC Synchronous

-T-
T Transmit (Indicator)
TACSAT Tactical Satellite
TCM Trellis Code Modulation
TCXO Temperature Compensated Crystal Oscillator
TDMA Time Division Multiple Access
TEK Traffic Encryption Key
TNC Threaded Neill-Concelman
TOD Time-of-Day
TRANSEC Transmission Security
TSK Transmission Security Key
TSV Tactical Secure Voice
TX Transmit

-U-
UFO UHF Follow On Satellite
UHF Ultra High Frequency
USB Universal Serial Bus
UTC Universal Time Coordinated

-V-
VAA Vehicular Amplifier Adapter
VHF Very High Frequency
VOC Voice
VoIP Voice over Internet Protocol
VOL Volume
VPN Virtual Private Network
VULOS VHF/UHF Line-of-Sight

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-W-
WAN Wide Area Network
WB Wideband, or 25 kHz satellite
WMT Wireless Message Terminal
WOD Word of Day

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