PUBLICATION NUMBER: 10515-0103-4001

JUNE 2009
Rev. E

AN/PRC-150(C) OPERATOR REFERENCE GUIDE

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 TABLE OF CONTENTS

Subject Page
BASIC PROGRAMMINIG PROCEDURES 3
COMSEC LOADING PROCEDURES 10
AUTOMATIC LINK ESTABLISHMENT (ALE) 2G 24
THIRD GENERATION (ALE) 3G 29
TACTICAL CHAT 39
TIME-OF-DAY (TOD) SYNC 51
LAST DITCH VOICE OPERATION 59
PRC-150(C) WITH KY-100 AIRTERM AN/ARC-220 61
CABLES AND CONNECTORS 66
HF COMMUNICATIONS GUIDE 70
ANTENNA SECTION 76
BITE FAULT CODE LISTINGS 98
RECOMMENDED METHOD FOR CCI SHIPMENTS TO HARRIS 114
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 AN/PRC-150(C)

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 BASIC PROGRAMMING PROCEDURES

PURPOSE - This is a sequential guide and items should be programmed in the order
presented as they apply to the operational scenario. While navigating through the radio menu
structure, the Left/Right arrow keys on the KDU keypad are used to select the item to be
programmed, and the Up/Down arrow keys are used to scroll through the available
parameters for each item. Default settings on a zeroized radio for each item are shown in
bold where applicable.

SELECTING RADIO MODE

FIX/ALE/HOP/3G/3G+ MODE: Press #3/MODE button on KDU until desired mode is
displayed and press ENT or wait and the radio will automatically enter selected mode.

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PLAIN/CIPHER TEXT (PT/CC/CT) OPERATION
Rotate function switch to desired position.
PROGRAM RADIO SETTINGS
1. Press PGM, Select CONFIG, RADIO.
a. Transmit Power (HIGH, MEDIUM, LOW)
b. Squelch (OFF, ON)
c. Squelch Level (HIGH, MEDIUM, LOW)
d. FM Squelch Type (NOISE, TONE)
e. Radio Silence (OFF, ON)
f. Internal Coupler (ENABLED, BYPASSED)
g. FM Deviation (8.0 kHz, 6.5 kHz, 5.0 kHz)
h. CW Offset (0 Hz, 1000 Hz)
i. Rx Noise Blanking (OFF, ON)
j. Compression (OFF, ON)

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 k. 20 W AMP Coupler (MEMORY TUNE, LEARN TUNE, DISABLED)
l. Radio Self ID (001 – 254)
m. Error Beeps (OFF, ON)

PROGRAM PORT SETTINGS

1. Data Port (Only configure when connecting a DTE data device.)
a. Press PGM. Select CONFIG. PORTS, DATA.
b. Data Rate (19.2 kbps to 75 bps) 2400 bps
c. Data Bits (8, 7)
d. Stop Bits (1, 2)
e. Parity (NONE, ODD, EVEN, MARK, SPACE)
f. Flow Control (NONE, XON/XOFF, HARDWARE)
g. Echo (ON, OFF)
h. Level (RS232, MIL-188)
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 i. TX Clock Source (INTERNAL, EXTERNAL, RECOVERED)
j. Keyline (RTS, AUX_AUDIO)
2. ASCII Port (Check if any PPP device will not communicate i.e. RPA, TAC CHAT)
a. Press PGM. Select CONFIG, PORTS, ASCII.
b. Data Rate (115.2 kbps to 75 bps) 115.2 kbps
c. Data Bits (8,7)
d. Stop Bits (1, 2) Note: Sometimes radio will default to 2 stop bits. Set to 1.
e. Parity (NONE, ODD, EVEN)
f. Flow Control (NONE, XON/XOFF, HARDWARE)
g. Echo (ON, OFF)

FIXED FREQUENCY OPERATIONS

1. Scratch Pad (CH 000) Programming
a. With the radio in FIX mode, select the MANUAL preset.

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 b. Press the right arrow until DATA is highlighted and select a modem preset.
c. Press the right arrow until VOICE is highlighted and select a voice type.
d. Press the right arrow until KEY is highlighted and select a key and crypto
type.
e. Press the 0/PAGE key to display the channel screen.
f. With the right arrow, move to the R frequency and press ENT.
g. Type in the desired frequency, and press ENT. The T frequency will
change automatically.
h. Press the right arrow until MOD is highlighted and select a modulation type.
2. Channel Preset Operations
a. Enter desired channel number (000-199).
b. Enter desired RX FREQUENCY.
c. Enter desired TX FREQUENCY, or press ENTER.
d. Modulation (USB, AME, CW, FM, LSB)
e. AGC Speed (SLOW, MED, FAST, DATA, OFF)
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 f. IF Bandwidth NOTE: Options are dependent on modulation type selected.
- USB or LSB (2.0 kHz, 2.4 kHz, 2.7 kHz, 3.0 kHz)
- AME (3.0 kHz Only)
- CW (0.5 kHz, 0.35 kHz, 1.0 kHz, 1.5 kHz)
g. RX Only (YES, NO)
h. Enable Hail TX NOTE: Not available for channel 000 (YES, NO)
i. Max TX Power (00 WATTS). This is the default, for maximum transmit
power.
j. Enable SSB Scan (YES, NO) NOTE: Selecting yes automatically places
current channel in scan list.
k. Repeat for the remaining channels to be programmed.

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MODEM PROGRAMMING (Only required when sending data messages from a PC.)
1. Press PGM. Select MODE, PRESET, MODEM. (Different modem types have different
options available. Consult the radio operations manual for a detailed explanation of
settings.)
a. Select the modem preset name you wish to modify. NOTE: In a zeroized radio,
modem presets are given default names MDM1 to MDM20.
b. Enter desired name up to 15 characters (e.g. 24SERIAL).
c. Select MODEM TYPE (e.g. SERIAL).
d. Select DATA RATE (e.g. 2400).
e. Select INTERLEAVE: (e.g. SHORT).
f. Select MODE: ASYNC (or SYNCHRONOUS, as required).
g. Select DATA BITS: 8.
h. Select STOP BITS: 1.
i. Select PARITY: NONE.
j. Select ENABLE? YES.
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2. To program the next modem preset, press the Up arrow, select modem preset name and
repeat Steps a – j.

COMSEC PROGRAMMING (TYPE I KEYS PROGRAMMING)

Type I Encryption keys are loaded with a U.S. COMSEC loader (e.g. KYK-13, KOI-18,
and CYZ-10). The loaded keys are assigned to selected channels during the System Presets.
If possible, the COMSEC keys should be loaded prior to creating the System Presets.

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R BAT FIX SQ LD --------------
FILL DEVICE MOVE FUNCTION SWITCH TO “LD”.
DS-101
 TO SCROLL
PRESS ?? CHAN

PRESS THE “” ONCE.

R BAT FIX SQ LD --------------
FILL DEVICE
KYK-13
KY -13 PRESS “ENT” ONCE.
 TO SCROLL
PRESS ?? CHAN

RR BAT
BAT FIX FIX
SQ SQ
LD LD
-------------- --------------
CRYPTO
CRYPTO TYPE: PRESS “” TO SELECT CRYPTO
ANDV
ANDV
ANDVT TYPE THEN PRESS “ENT”.
KY
KYK-1-13 ? 
TO SCROLL
?? TO SCROLL

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 R BAT FIX SQ LD ANDVT PRESS “▲▼” TO SELECT KEY TYPE THEN
KEY TYPE : TEK
PRESS “ENT”; TYPE KEY NUMBER THEN
KEY NUMBER : 01
KYK-13 ▲▼TO SCROLL PRESS “ENT”.

R BAT FIX SQ LD --------------

PRESS ENT WAIT UNTIL ANCD IS READY

TO INITIATE FILL
KYK-13 TEK 01

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Appl Date Time Setup After power up, press “ENTR” while the
Util Bit (MAIN
(MAIN) cursor is on “Appl”.

JFILL RDS SO RADIO Press the “LOCK LTR” button, then press
“”. Until “RADIO” is highlighted, then press
FILL (APPL) “ENTR”.
Send Receive Database Press the “” then “” until “Comsec” is
sEtup Comsec Time highlighted, then press “ENTR”.

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 vG Ld Rv Press the “►” until “Ld” is highlighted, then press
Ak Mk vU
“ENTR”

Select: Press “ENTR” on “Tek”

Tek Kek

Select key qUit

Press “P UP” or “P DN” to select key, then press
ANDVT “ENTR”

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Select key qUit Press “►” until “qUit” is highlighted, then press
“ENTR”.
ANDVT XMT

Connect ANCD to RT Press “ENTR”.

[↓]

sending TEK This screen will flash momentarily.

ANDVT

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 Press [LOAD] on RT Press “ENTR” on ANCD, then press
“ENT” ON THE RADIO!!!

Note: If the radio displays “BAD FILL,” press “ENT” on the radio 3 more times.

Note: If more keys are needed to be loaded select “YES” on the next screen.
If is the same CRYPTO TYPE, select the next key number. If the additional
keys are a different CRYPTO TYPE, press “CLR” twice, select the proper
CRYPTO TYPE, then proceed at step 2.

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COMSEC CONFIG PROGRAMMING (TYPE I )
The following are configuration options that may be set prior to operation but are not needed
in every installation.
1. ERASE EXISTING KEY
a. Press PGM, Select COMSEC, TYPE I, KEYS, ENTER.
b. Use Up/Down arrows to select correct Crypto type to erase.
c. Use Right/Left arrows to tab to Crypto key then use Up/Down arrows to select key to
erase.
d. Select YES to erase.
2. VIEW SPECIAL KEYS
a. Press PGM, Select COMSEC, TYPE I, KEYS, SPECIAL.
b. Use Up/Down arrows to view status of SPECIAL keys.

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COMSEC PROGRAMMING (CITADEL KEYS PROGRAMMING)
1. ENTERING A NEW KEY
a. Press PGM.
b. Select COMSEC.
c. Select CITADEL.
d. Select KEYS.
e. Select ENTER.
f. Key Type (RF-5800, RF-5022/PRC-138).
g. Enter Key Name. (Can be up to four alphanumeric characters long) or leave as
default.
h. Use alphanumeric keys to enter 32-character key.
I. Load AVS Key (NO, YES). If yes enter 12-number key.
2. UPDATE EXISTING KEY (CITADEL ENCRYPTION)
a. Press PGM.

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 b. Select COMSEC.
c. Select CITADEL.
d. Select KEYS.
e. Select UPDATE.
f. Use Up/Down arrows to select correct key to be updated.
g. Select YES to update.
3. ERASE EXISTING KEY (CITADEL ENCRYPTION)
a. Press PGM.
b. Select COMSEC.
c. Select CITADEL.
d. Select KEYS.
e. Select ERASE.
f. Use Up/Down arrows to select correct key to be erased.
g. Select YES to erase.

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SYSTEM PRESET PROGRAMMING
1. FIX MODE SYSTEM PRESET
a. Press PGM.
b. Select MODE.
c. Select PRESET.
d. Select SYSTEM.
e. System Preset To Change (On a zeroized radio, system presets are given default
names of SYSPRE1 to SYSPRE75). Use the Up/Down arrow keys to select the
preset to change.
f. Preset Name (Press the alphanumeric keys to enter a name up to nine characters in
length.)
g. Radio Mode (Select FIX.)
h. Channel Number (Enter the channel number to associate with the preset.)
i. Modem Preset (OFF or use the Up/Down arrow keys to enter a preconfigured
Modem preset.)
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 j. Select Encryption TYPE. (TYPE I, CITADEL, NONE)
k. Select Crypto MODE. (e.g. KG-84R)
l. Select Encryption KEY. (e.g. TEK01)
m. Select PT VOICE MODE. (CLR, CVSD, AVS, DV6, DV24, ME6, ME24)
n. Select CC/CT VOICE MODE. (DV24, NONE, DV6, ME6, ME24)
o. Select ENABLE. (YES, NO)
2. HOP MODE SYSTEM PRESET
a. Press PGM.
b. Select MODE.
c. Select PRESET.
d. Select SYSTEM.
e. System Preset To Change (On a zeroized radio, system presets are given default
names of SYSPRE1 to SYSPRE75). Use the Up/Down arrow keys to select the
preset to change.

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 f. Preset Name (Press the alphanumeric keys to enter a name up to nine characters in
length.)
g. Radio Mode (Select HOP.)
h. HOP Channel (Select HOP Channel to associate with this preset.)
i. Modem Preset (OFF or use the Up/Down arrow keys to enter a preconfigured
Modem preset.)
j. Select Encryption TYPE. (TYPE I, CITADEL, NONE)
k. Select Crypto MODE. (e.g. KG-84R)
l. Select Encryption KEY. (e.g. TEK01)
m. Select PT VOICE MODE. (CLR, DV6, ME6)
n. Select CC/CT VOICE MODE. (DV6, ME6)
o. Select ENABLE. (YES, NO)

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3. ALE MODE SYSTEM PRESET
a. Press PGM.
b. Select MODE.
c. Select PRESET.
d. Select SYSTEM.
e. System Preset To Change (On a zeroized radio, system presets are given default
names of SYSPRE1 to SYSPRE75). Use the Up/Down arrow keys to select the
preset to change.
f. Preset Name (Press the alphanumeric keys to enter a name up to nine characters in
length.)
g. Radio Mode (Select ALE.)
h. Associated Self (Select Self Address to associate with this preset.)
i. Modem Preset (OFF or use the Up/Down arrow keys to enter a preconfigured
Modem preset.)
j. Select Encryption TYPE. (TYPE I, CITADEL, NONE)
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 k. Select Crypto MODE. (e.g. KG-84R)
l. Select Encryption KEY. (e.g. TEK01)
m. Select PT VOICE MODE. (CLR, AVS, DV6, DV24, ME6, ME24)
n. Select CC/CT VOICE MODE. (DV24, NONE, DV6, ME6, ME24)
o. Select ENABLE. (YES, NO)

AUTOMATIC LINK ESTABLISHMENT OPERATION (2G)

1. CHANNEL GROUP PROGRAMMING
a. Press PGM, Select MODE, ALE, CHAN_GROUP, ADD CHANNEL GROUP.
b. Enter desired CHANNEL GROUP NUMBER.
c. Select ADD CHANNEL.
d. Enter desired CHANNELS for channel group.
e. To modify, review, or delete channel groups, at step e select REVIEW or DELETE.
Use the Up/Down arrow keys to view options for each selection.

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2. SELF ADDRESS PROGRAMMING
a. Press PGM, Select MODE, ALE, ADDRESS, SELF, ADD. NOTE: You must enter a
one to three character Self Address or ALE will not function. Example: 123 must be
entered first, and then any operational self-address containing from 1-15
alphanumeric characters can be entered.
b. Enter your own operational SELF ADDRESS (e.g. RAD1).
c. Enter CHANNEL GROUP to associate with this address.
d. To review or delete Self Addresses, at step a, select REVIEW or DELETE.
3. INDIVIDUAL ADDRESS PROGRAMMING
a. Press PGM, Select MODE, ALE, ADDRESS, INDIVIDUAL, ADD.
b. Enter an INDIVIDUAL ADDRESS (e.g. RAD2).
c. Enter CHANNEL GROUP to associate with this address.
d. Select correct ASSOCIATED SELF (e.g. RAD1) by pressing Up cursor.
e. Repeat (b – d) for remaining INDIVIDUAL ADDRESS(es).

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 f. To review or delete Individual Addresses, at step a, select REVIEW or DELETE.
4. NET ADDRESS PROGRAMMING
a. Press PGM, Select MODE, ALE, ADDRESS, NET, ADD.
b. Enter an NET ADDRESS (e.g. RT0).
c. Enter CHANNEL GROUP to associate with this address.
d. Select appropriate ASSOCIATED SELF (e.g. RAD1).
e. ADD NET MEMBERS. (Ensure all net members are programmed in the same order
on all radios used.)
f. To review or delete Net Addresses, at step a, select REVIEW or DELETE.
5. ALE CONFIGURATION PROGRAMMING
a. Press PGM, Select MODE, ALE, CONFIG.
b. Max Scan Channels NOTE: This is a critical parameter. It must be set to the
number of channels that have been programmed into the channel group to be
scanned.

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c. Listen Before TX (OFF, ON)
d. Key To Call (OFF, ON)
e. Max Tune Time NOTE: This is a critical parameter. It must be set to the worst-case
tune time for any radio in the network.
f. Link Timeout (OFF, ON)
g. Link To Any Calls (OFF, ON). When a station transmits the address ANY, any ALE-
capable radio that receives the transmission will stop scanning and automatically
responds to the call.
h. Link To All Calls (OFF, ON). When a station transmits the address ALL, any ALE-
capable radio will stop scanning, but will not respond (transmit).
i. Link To Inlink Calls (OFF, ON). This will enable or disable the link to Inlink calls in
receive. Operator can still place an Inlink call.
j. AMD Operation (ENABLED, DISABLED)
k. AMD Auto Display (ENABLED, DISABLED)
l. Scan Rate (ASYNC, 2, 5)
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6. ALE Scan Operation
a. Radio will begin scanning when ALE mode is selected.
b. To stop scanning press CLR. To resume scanning press CLR again.
7. Placing an ALE Call.
a. Press CALL key.
b. Select CALL TYPE (MANUAL or AUTOMATIC). Manual call allows you to select a
specific channel to call on and automatic will start calling on the channel with the
highest LQA score.
c. Select ADDRESS TYPE (INDIVIDUAL, NET, ANY, ALL).
8. Terminating an ALE Link: To terminate an ALE link press the CLR button. The radio
will display “TERMINATE LINK”. Scroll to YES and press ENT.
9. AMD CREATE (TX MSG) (Not available in 3G or 3G+.)
a. Press PGM, Select MODE, ALE, AMD, TX_MSG.
b. Select TX_MSG (EDIT, REVIEW, DELETE).
c. Press ENTER twice.
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 d. Enter message using KEYPAD.
e. Press ENTER to save.
f. Press CLR to escape.
10. AMD REVIEW/DELETE (RX MSG)
a. Press PGM, Select MODE, ALE, AMD, RX_MSG.
b. Select RX_MSG (REVIEW, DELETE, COPY).
c. Press ENTER.

3G or 3G+ OPERATIONS
1. 3G ALE PROGRAMMING (Programming requires RF-6550H RPA.)
2. Channel Plan Selection
a. From the CHANNEL ### scanning screen, use the arrow keys to select the name of
the current channel plan. Use the up arrow to scroll to the desired channel plan and
press ENT.

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3. TOD SYNC Operation (All radios +/- 7 minutes of wristwatch sync)
a. If no GPS is available, ensure the radio is within 7 minutes of ZULU time. (Refer to
TOD section.)
b. With all radios in the same channel plan, the outstation must press the CALL button
and select SYNC REQUEST or
c. TOD Base Station must press the CALL button and select BROADCAST SYNC or
d. All radios must be connected to a GPS PLGR and achieve SYNC.
4. Placing a 3G Call.
a. Press the CALL key.
b. Select CALL TYPE (MANUAL, AUTOMATIC or BEST). Manual call allows you to
select a specific channel to call on and automatic will start calling on the channel with
the highest LQA score.
c. Select ADDRESS TYPE (INDIVIDUAL, NET,).
5. Terminating a 3G Link: To terminate an ALE link press the CLR button. The radio will
display “TERMINATE LINK”. Scroll to YES and press ENT.
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HOP PROGRAMMING NARROW BAND/WIDEBAND/LIST HOPPING
1. NARROWBAND HOP PROGRAMMING
a. Press PGM, Select MODE, HOP, CHANNEL, ADD.
b. Enter channel to be added (must be in the range 00-19).
c. Hop Type, select (NARROW, WIDE, LIST).
d. Enter CENTER FREQ in MHz.
e. Press numeric keys to enter a 1 – 8 digit HOP CHANNEL ID.
f. Press alphanumeric keys to enter up to 8 character TOD MASK.
g. Autorespond (YES, NO)
2. WIDEBAND HOP PROGRAMMING
a. Press PGM, Select MODE, HOP, CHANNEL, ADD.
b. Enter channel to be added (must be in the range 00-19).
c. Hop Type select WIDE.
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 d. Press numeric keys to enter LOWER FREQ in MHz.
e. Press numeric keys to enter UPPER FREQ in MHz.
f. Press numeric keys to enter a 1 – 8 digit HOP CHANNEL ID.
g. Press alphanumeric keys to enter up to 8 character TOD MASK.
h. Autorespond (YES, NO)
3. LIST HOP PROGRAMMING
a. Press PGM, Select MODE, HOP, CHANNEL, ADD.
b. Enter channel to be added (must be in the range 00-19).
c. Hop Type select LIST.
d. Select ADD List Members.
e. Press numeric keys to enter frequencies in MHz. Must enter five frequencies
minimum, 50 frequencies maximum between 2 and 29.000 MHz.
f. Press CLR to exit Add Freq List menu.
g. Select NO to exit Add List Members menu.

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 h. Press numeric keys for 1 – 8 digit HOP CHANNEL ID.
i. Press alphanumeric keys to enter up to 8 character TOD MASK.
j. Autorespond (YES, NO)
4. HOP EXCLUSION BAND PROGRAMMING
a. Press PGM, Select MODE, HOP, EXCLUDE, ADD.
b. Press numeric keys to enter the Exclude Band Number from 0 – 9.
c. Press numeric keys to enter the Lower Freq.
d. Press numeric keys to enter the Upper Freq.
5. HOP CONFIGURATION PROGRAMMING
a. Press PGM, Select MODE, HOP, CONFIG. Use the Up/Down arrow keys to view
available selections (shown in parenthesis with the default in bold) for each of the
following:
- Manual Sync (YES, NO)
- Hail RX (YES, NO)

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6. HOP Operation
a. Press MODE button to select HOP.
b. Press PRE button to select desired HOP preset.
7. Manual Sync.
a. Press CALL key.
b. Manual SYNC type (REQUEST, BROADCAST).

NOTE: The easiest form of sync is Broadcast. Only one station in the net should perform
the broadcast that will sync all listening stations. If your station does not receive a sync,
you must send a Sync Request by selecting REQUEST and pressing ENT.

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MESSAGE (ROUTING INCOMING DATA)
1. Press PGM, Select CONFIG, MESSAGE.
a. Route Modem Data To (DTE PORT, RDP, FILE) NOTE: When using an external
sync device such as VIASAT, “Route Modem Data” must be set to DTE PORT.
b. Route ARQ Data To (DTE PORT, RDP, FILE)

SET RADIO TIME-OF-DAY (TOD)

1. Press PGM, Select CONFIG, TOD.
a. UTC Offset (Use Up/Down keys to select “+” or “-” offset. Use numeric keys to select
correct offset value).
b. Time Format (12-HR, 24-HR)
c. New TOD (Press numeric keys to enter TOD.)
d. Date Format (MM-DD-YY, DD-MM-YY, YYYY-MM-DD, ZULU)
e. New Date (Press numeric keys to enter new date.)
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OPTIONS PROGRAMMING: The option menu is selected by pressing the OPT button on the
KDU while in FIX, ALE, HOP, 3G, or 3G+ mode. The Option menu is mode specific. The
following options are common to all modes of operation.
1. GPS-TOD: Displays GPS current status.
2. RETUNE: When selected will retune currently selected channel. Will not retune while
scanning.
3. RADIO: Options are global and affect the entire range of channels and presets in use.
a. Press OPT, Select RADIO.
b. TX Power (LOW, MED, HIGH)
c. BFO (0, +/- 4kHz in 10 Hz steps)
d. Squelch Level (LOW, MED, HIGH)
e. FM Squelch Type (TONE, NOISE)
f. Radio Silence (ON, OFF)
g. Internal Coupler (ENABLED, BYPASSED)

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 h. RX Noise Blanking (OFF, ON)
i. Radio Name: As per Comm plan.
j. CTI Autoreject (OFF, ON)
4. SCAN OPTIONS
a. Press OPT.
b. Select SCAN.
c. Enable SSB scan (NO, YES).NOTE: Press the CLR key on KDU to start and stop
scanning.
5. TEST: Multiple tests can be performed without test equipment by using this feature.
Refer to the operation manual for a detailed description of each test available.
6. GPS_MAINT: Refer to operation manual.
NOTE: The following options are mode specific and are only available if the feature
is installed in the radio and it is the current operating mode.

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7. ALE OPTIONS
a. Press OPT.
b. Select ALE.
c. Select LQA.
d. EXCH or SOUND. Use EXCHANGE to perform a two-way link analysis between your
radio and another radio or group of radios on all preprogrammed frequencies. Use
SOUND as a passive, one-way transmission, from your radio to another radio or
group of radios.
e. Scores - Select an individual or net name and scroll through the channels and
available scores.
f. TX_MSG - Used to transmit pre-entered AMD messages.
g. RX_MSG - Used to review received AMD messages.

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 PRC-150(C) TO TAC CHAT CONNECTION

Connect the radio to the computer using the serial PPP interface cable
(Harris Part Number 10535-0775-A006).

Data

RS232
COM Port
PPP cable
(10535-0775-A006)

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Configuration
Radio
1. Using ARQ/XDL Modem
a. Power-on radio.
b. Turn radio mode switch to desired mode (PT, CC, CT).
c. Set radio to desired Mode (FIX, ALE, HOP, 3G, 3G+).
2. Using ARQ/XDL Modem
a. Route ARQ data to RDP (PGM\CFG\MSG\RDP).
3. Using Non-ARQ Modem
a. Route Modem data to RDP (PGM\CFG\MSG\RDP).

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COMSEC
COMSEC/MODEM MATRIX

COMSEC MODEM TYPE

TYPE
ARQ ANDVT/HF SERIAL XDL
KG-84 2G/FIX/HOP 2G/FIX/HOP 3G, 3G+
ANDVT/HF 2G/FIX/HOP
ANDVT/BD 2G/FIX/HOP 3G, 3G+

NOTE: ANDVT-BD (KY-100) recommended in all modes unless COMSEC type is

required for interoperability.

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Computer
1. Power on Computer.
2. Connect PPP cable between radio (J3) and PC (comm1).
3. Double click TAC CHAT on desktop (ICON).
4. Select Auto Save location (SAVE).
5. “Ready” is displayed when connection is established between PC and radio.
6. Set SELF Address to Radio Station Name (to verify radio address select
OPT/RADIO/RADIO NAME).
7. Set Outstation to desired Radio Station Name (as per CEOI).

Operation
2G
1. Ensure computer/TAC CHAT is configured as per steps 1-7.
2. Place ALE call to Outstation from KDU (CALL).
3. Type Text Message then (Send).
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4. To Send File press (Send File button) then double click on selected file to send.

FIX/HOP
1. Ensure computer/TAC CHAT is configured as per steps 1-7.
2. Type Text Message then (Send)
3. To Send File, press (Send File button). Double click on selected file to send.

3G, 3G+
1. Ensure computer/TAC CHAT is configured as per steps 1-7.
2. Radios in the network must have achieved TOD Synchronization. (Refer to TOD
Application.)
3. Type Text Message then (Send).
4. To Send File, press the (Send File button). Double click on selected file to send.

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 When the PPP connection is
configured, “Ready” will be
displayed in the lower left corner.
Insert the Outstation Radio
Station Address

Insert your Radio Station

Address.

Enter text message in the data entry

box.
This is a test message to test the
Press the Send button to transmit text
data link
entered in the data entry box.
Press the Send File button, then select
a data file attachment to transmit.
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During reception of an incoming
message, “Receiving…” is
displayed.

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 During transmission, the
window is changed to
“Sending…” with the
percentage of completion.

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When sending a message to the
NET, you must input the NET
address in the “Talking To” box.
To receive a message directed to
the NET, you must specify the
NET address in the Set Self
Address” box following your Self
Address separated by a comma
(,).

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 To send a duplicate message to
another station, press F3 on the
computer and type in a new
outstation address, or select a
preconfigured address from the
drop down box.

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Outgoing message log.

Incoming message log.

Press F6 to access the incoming

File directory where the message is
stored.

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 To save a note to the message log
press the “Note” button. This
message is only stored in the
message log and is not
transmitted.

NOTE:
1. A connection must first be
established in Mil-ALE prior to
sending a text message or file
attachment.
2. When using 3G/FIX/HOP modes, the
TAC CHAT application will
automatically establish the
connection when the Send/Send File
button is pressed.
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 TOD SYNC

Initial Radio TOD Parameters

HOP TOD: +/- 90 seconds to send or receive TOD within Net.
3G TOD: +/- 7 minutes to send or receive 3G sync with Sync Broadcast or Sync Request.

Automatic GPS TOD Sync

1. PLGR
a. Connect PLGR GPS cable to J2 on R/T.
b. Go to setup menu on PLGR.
c. Scroll to “Serial I/O”.
d. Select “Standard”.
e. Go to “Mode” screen.
f. Select “Continuous” position and “Velocity” updates.
g. Set PLGR GPS TFOM value range 1-6.
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2. Radio
a. Rotate function switch to (PT, CC, or CT).
b. Ensure PLGR cable connected to J2 on R/T.
c. PLGR searches until 4 satellites are acquired.
d. KDU displays “AUTO” on KDU and sync meter will show 100% sync (full bar).

Manual TOD Sync

1. Radio
a. Rotate function switch to (PT, CC, or CT)
b. Press (OPT) key.
c. Select 3G/TOD.
d. Enter wristwatch time +/- 7 minutes of UTC for outstation.
e. Enter wristwatch time +/- 15 seconds of UTC for TOD base.
f. When an outstation radio receives TOD Broadcast from a TOD Base using GPS,
“AUTO” is displayed.
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 g. When an outstation radio receives TOD Broadcast from a TOD Base using
wristwatch, “MANUAL” is displayed.

Request Sync from TOD Base

1. Auto Sync Request (3G)
a. Enter wristwatch time +/- 7 minutes of UTC for outstation.
b. Auto Sync Request must be enabled in the RPA software application.
c. When enabled, the radio will automatically place a Sync Request to the TOD Base.
d. If successful, the Sync Meter will show full.
e. If Sync fails, the radio will perform an Auto Sync every 15 minutes until Sync is
achieved.

2. Manual Sync Request (3G)

a. Place R/T in 3G Mode with sync status of “NONE”.
b. Press (OPT) key.
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 c. Select 3G / TOD.
d. Enter wristwatch time +/- 7 minutes of UTC for outstation.
e. Press (CALL) key and select Sync Request.
f. If successful, the Sync Meter will show full.

3. Manual Sync Request (HOP)

a. Place R/T in HOP Mode.
b. Press (PGM) key.
c. Select CONFIG/TOD.
d. Enter UTC time.
e. Press the (CALL) key and select REQUEST.
f. If successful,” MAN” will be displayed.

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Broadcast Sync from TOD Base
1. Transmit a Broadcast Sync (3G)
a. This is only performed from the TOD Base radio.
b. Press the (CALL) key.
c. Select BROADCAST SYNC (transmits on only one channel), or BROADCAST SYNC
–ALL (transmits on all the channels).
2. Schedule a Broadcast Sync (3G)
a. This is only performed from the TOD Base radio.
b. Press (PGM).
c. Select SCHED/ADD.
d. OFFSET time relative to midnight.
e. INTERVAL TIME between broadcasts.
3. Transmit a Broadcast Sync (HOP)
a. This is only performed from the TOD Base radio.
b. Place R/T in HOP Mode.
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 c. Press (PGM) key.
d. Select CONFIG/TOD.
e. Enter UTC time.
f. Press the (CALL) key and select “BROADCAST”.
g. If successful, “MAN” will be displayed.

Changing Sync State

1. Reason to change include:
a. Base wants to acquire GPS sync from GPS and pass new time to outstations.
b. Outstation wants to acquire GPS TOD sync from a manual sync state.

2. GPS TOD to Manual TOD (3G)

a. Disconnect GPS cable from J2 on R/T.
b. Press OPT key.
c. Select 3G/Unsync.
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 d. Sync state displays “NONE”
e. Press (OPT) key.
f. Select 3G / TOD
g. Enter wristwatch time +/- 7 minutes of UTC for outstation.
h. Enter wristwatch time +/- 15 seconds of UTC for TOD base.
i. Outstation send Sync Request or Base sends Broadcast Sync.
j. “MANUAL” is now displayed.

3. Manual TOD to GPS TOD (3G)

a. Press (OPT) key.
b. Select 3G / Unsync.
c. Sync status displays “NONE”.
d. Connect GPS cable from J2 on R/T to GPS.

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4. Manual TOD to GPS TOD (HOP)
a. Press (CLR) key.
b. Select UNSYNC on ALL CHANNELS.
c. Sync status displays “NONE”.
d. Connect GPS cable from J2 on R/T to GPS.

NOTE: After Sync is established and the radio is turned off, the radio’s internal clock will keep
coarse wristwatch time accurate to one month. The operator should only have to Request
Sync without having to check the radio’s clock for accuracy.

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 LAST DITCH VOICE (LDV) OPERATION
RADIO CONFIGURATION
1. Power on Radio.
2. Turn radio mode selector to desired setting. (PT, CC, or CT).
3. The radio must be loaded with a valid 3G Comm. plan from the RPA.
4. Select the 3G system preset by pressing the Pre +/- button.
5. Obtain 3G Sync using a PLGR GPS or manually from the TOD Base station.
SENDING LDV
1. Place call to desired station.
2. Use right arrow to select current voice option e.g. (ME 6,etc).
3. Use up arrow to scroll to LDV option (ENT).
4. Key handset and recite voice message, then unkey handset.
5. Radio will deliver voice message to outstation. When sent,” MESSAGE COMPLETE” will
be displayed at bottom of KDU.
6. Use the right arrow to select previous voice option.
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RECEIVING LDV
1. Follow steps 1-5 from Radio Configuration.
2. “RECEIVING LDV MESSAGE “ is displayed at the bottom of KDU.
3. “LDV MESSAGE COMPLETE” “ is displayed at the bottom of KDU.
4. The “M” symbol in upper right corner of KDU is displayed when a LDV message has been
received and stored.
LISTENING TO A LDV MESSAGE
1. Use the right arrow key to move cursor until the “M” is highlighted.
2. Press the ENT key.
3. Listen to the recorded message in the handset.
4. “DELETE LDV MESSAGE” is displayed on KDU.
5. Select “YES” to delete, “NO” to save message. NOTE: Saved LDV Message will be
deleted when the next LDV message is received. Only one LDV message can be
recorded and saved. LDV message is deleted when the radio is power cycled

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 PRC-150(C) OPERATION WITH KY-100 AIRTERM, AN/ARC-220

RADIO CONFIGURATION
1. Power on Radio.
2. Turn radio mode selector to desired setting. (PT or CT).
3. The radio must be loaded with a valid Mil-Std -188-141A Comm. plan from the RPA or
manually. (Refer to Radio Guide.)
4. The only essential parameter that may affect interoperability is MAX SCAN CHANNELS
and Station Name Length. That parameter dictates the duration of initial calling beacon
and must be long enough to capture scanning receiving radios. Both the ARC-220 and
the PRC-150© must ensure this setting is identical. Maximum Station Addresses may not
exceed six alphanumeric characters.

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 Parameter/Capability Matrix
Parameter/Capability AN/PRC-150© System KY-100, AN/ARC-220 System
Frequency Range 1.6 – 59.9999 MHz 2 – 29.9999 MHz
Fixed Mode SSB PT USB, LSB, CW, AME, FM USB, LSB, CW, AME
Voice
Fixed Mode SSB PT Data Mil-Std-188-110A 75-4800 Mil-Std-188-110A 75-4800 bps
bps
Fixed Mode SSB CT 2400 bps LPC-10 2400 bps LPC-10
Voice
Fixed Mode SSB CT Data Mil-Std-188-110A 75 – Mil-Std-188-110A 75 – 2400 bps
2400 bps
Mil-Std-188-141A ALE Ind, Net, All, Any Call, Ind, Net, All, Any Call, LQA,
LQA, AMD AMD
(PRC-150© does not Selective All/Any Calls, Group
support Selective Call
All/Any calls, Group Link Protection
calls and does not
provide LP.
Link Protection Link Level 1 Link Level 1-3

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Interoperability Options
1. Ensure Squelch setting in the PRC-150(C) is set to OFF.
2. The Squelch setting level in the ARC-220 must be set to 4 or lower.
3. ARC-220 does not support AMD calls without an external controller.
4. PRC-150(C) will link to Group calls but will not Initiate Group calls.
5. The ARQ-220 does not support MELP or DV600. Only interoperable Voice mode is
DV2400.
6. The ARC-220 and the PRC-150(C) are fully interoperable in LSB and USB in ALE and
FIX mode.
7. Secure voice is possible between ARC-220 and the PRC-150(C) using the ANDVT-HF
and ANDVT-BD. ANDVT-BD is recommended.
8. Frequency Hopping is not interoperable.
9. The PRC-150(C) does not currently support Link Protection Level 3.
10. Maximum station address length is six alphanumeric characters.

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Link Protection
Link Protection (LP) must be disabled in the ARC-220 to use ALE to communicate with the
PRC-150(C). LP can be disabled from the front panel of the ARC-220 or Rockwell HF-CPS
comm planning software. The following procedure gives the basic steps to disable LP from the
front panel of the ARC-220 radio.
a. Power on the radio.
b. Turn the mode selector to STDBY.
c. Press the MIDDLE arrow button on the right side of the display and select SETUP.
d. Press the UP arrow to select the Link Protection Menu.
e. Press the Right arrow to toggle LP to OFF then press RETURN.
f. Link Protection is now disabled.

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 R F -5 8 3 3 H -P A (F ro n t)

R F - 5 8 0 0 H ( F r o n t)
1 0 4 9 7 - 5 0 1 5 -0 1
R F C a b le A s s y

1 0 4 9 7 - 5 0 3 6 -0 1
A u d io C a b le A s s y

1 0 5 3 5 -0 7 2 0 -B 1 7
R T - P A C t rl C a b le A s s y

R F -5 8 3 3 H - P A (R e a r )
R F -5 0 5 1 P S

1 0 1 8 1 -9 8 2 3 -xx x**
C o u p le r C tr l C a b le

R F - 3 8 2 A ( F r o n t )* *
1 0 1 8 1 -9 8 3 3 - 0 0 4
To VHF
D C P o w e r C a b le
A n te n n a

1 0 1 8 1 - 9 8 3 1 -0 0 9
A C P o w e r C a b le 1 0 1 8 1 -9 8 2 4 - x x x * *
R F C a b le A s s y

**N o te : T h e R F -3 8 2 A
1 0 1 8 1 - 9 8 2 6 -0 2 0
is n o t a p a r t o f th e
DC P OW E R CA BLE
s t a n d a r d s y s te m . It ,
ASSY
a lo n g w i th c o n n e c ti n g
(P A T O V E H I C L E )
c a b le s , m u s t b e
o r d e r e d s e p a r a t e ly .
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 CABLES AND CONNECTORS
NOTE: Connecting the radio directly to the vehicle battery is not recommended.
Interface Cable Description
PA 10535-0720 PA-R/T control cable
PA/Remote 10535-0730-A1 Y-cable, ASCII remote &
PA control
Data 10535-0770-A006 Sync/Async RS-232 DTE
Data
KDU 10511-0704-012 KDU extension
PPP Serial (RF- 10535-0775-A006 Async RS-232 control/data
6710W/RF6750W), HF- (DB-9)
RPA, IP Data
RF-5833-PA 10497-0300-01 150w Anc Connector Kit
GPS/PLUGGER 12005-0730-A006 Plugger cable
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Radio Batteries at a Glance:
Operating
Battery
Chemistry Capacity Temperature Weight Remarks
Model
Range
Rechargeable
Nickel Metal- 4.9 Ah @ 24V -20C to +55C 1.76 kg
BB-390 5 year shelf life
Hydride Ni-MH 9.8 Ah @ 12V -4F to +130F 3.875 Lb
Sealed Lead- 1.8 Ah @ 24V -20C to +55C 1.6 kg
BB-490 5 year shelf life
Acid 3.8 Ah @ 12V -4F to +130F 3.5 Lb
Nickel Cadmium 2.4 Ah @ 24V -20C to +55C 1.8 kg 5 year shelf life
BB-590
Ni-Cd 4.8 Ah @ 12V -4F to +130F 3.94 Lb Must be recycled
4.6 Ah @ -30C to +60C 1.18 - 1.36
28.8V -22F to +140F kg
BB-2590 Lithium-Ion
9.2 Ah @ 2.6 – 2.75
14.4V Lb

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 Operating
Battery
Chemistry Capacity Temperature Weight Remarks
Model
Range
Non-rechargeable
Lithium Sulfur- 7.5 Ah @ 30V -20C to +55C 1.05 kg
BA-5590 5 year shelf life
Dioxide Li-SO2 15 Ah @ 15V -4F to +130F 2.25 Lb
Lithium
11 Ah @ 30V -30C to +72C 1.3 kg
BA-5390 Manganese 10 year shelf life
22 Ah @ 15V -22F to +160F 2.86 Lb
Dioxide Li-MnO2

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 HF COMMUNICATIONS GUIDE

1. OPTIMIZING COMMUNICATION IN THE HIGH FREQUENCY BAND:

a. The reliability and effectiveness of radio communications in the high frequency range
is dependent on several factors.
1. Type of antenna used.
2. Operating frequency.
3. Terrain around transmitting site.
4. Time of day.
5. Geographic location and distance between stations.
6. Atmospheric conditions.
7. The effects of the ionosphere on radio waves.
b. The radio operator can control, to some degree, the first four of five factors. The
antenna and frequency are the most important factors under operator control, and
are selected to best suit the propagation characteristics and distance of the link.
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 Several frequencies will have been assigned from upper echelon. They will have
been selected in various portions of the band in order to allow a frequency change
when propagation conditions change.

2. ANTENNA SELECTION
a. The field environment, tactical situation, and range required determine the antenna
selection. If the radio set is to be used while on the move, the whip antenna
supplied with the antenna kit is used. For most short-range requirements using
ground wave, the whip antenna will be satisfactory up to 10 miles over land.
b. If the tactical situation permits, a simple half-wave dipole, or the near vertical
incidence skywave (NVIS) twin dipole antenna can be used between 2 and 12 MHz
to extend the range of the radio considerably by utilizing the "skip" phenomenon. In
this mode, the radio waves are bounced of the ionosphere and back to the earth's
surface, providing coverage to 300 miles or more. The twin dipole may be used at
frequencies above 12 MHz, but automatic tuning may not work at all frequencies.
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 The nature of the dipole of NVIS antenna optimizes the skip effect, but final results
depend on existing propagation characteristics.
c. When using an antenna that has directional characteristic, try to orient the antenna.
It is most sensitive in the direction toward the other station. For example, a dipole
antenna is most effective in a direction perpendicular to the other station. The NVIS
antenna is omni-directional, so orientation of the antenna is not important.

3. FREQUENCY SELECTION
a. The primary considerations when selecting and operating frequency are the distance
between the sending and receiving stations, and the time of day.
b. Another consideration when selecting an operating frequency is the atmospheric
condition. If precipitation is present, signals at the lower end of the HF band may be
degraded by atmospheric noise, while the higher frequencies will be affected to a
lesser degree. Therefore, the higher frequencies will provide more effective
communications in inclement weather.
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c. The most useful phenomenon in radio wave propagation is the "skip" effect. This
effect occurs because the layers of the ionosphere become ionized by the UV
radiation of the sun. This level of ionization determines the highest frequency for
skip over a given distance. Generally, the higher the ionization level, the higher the
frequency that can be used in "skip" mode and therefore the broader the range of
frequencies available for use.
d. Site selection is particularly important for short-range ground wave communications.
The existing tactical situation will determine how much of a selection is available.
The best communications will generally be obtained if the transmitting site is clear of
all obstructions, is located in an area with good ground conductivity and as high
above ground as possible. Several locations in the same general vicinity should be
checked at possible sites. A slight change in antenna location can make a
substantial difference.
e. Avoid all areas near sources of electrical interference, such as power lines, radar
sets, field hospitals with X-ray machines, etc. Also avoid large structures with
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 metallic contents: Bridges, tanks, steel reinforced buildings, etc. If enemy jamming
is a possibility, the site should be selected so that a large object or terrain feature is
situated between the radio and the jamming source. This minimized the effects of
the jamming station, and makes it more difficult to locate your transmitter using DF
equipment.

4. HF BAND SEGMENTS
The following is a breakdown of the HF band with a general description of the behavior of
each segment.
a. 2 thru 5 MHz: This band is useful during daylight hours for intermediate and short-
range skywave communications and good for long range (several thousand miles) at
night. The static level is highest during the summer.
b. 5 thru 10 MHz: This band is similar to the 2 thru 5 MHz band, except long-range
communications are possible during daylight hours under good conditions. The
signals follow the darkness path better, and during winter it is possible to
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 communicate with stations on the other side of the world. The winter months are
better than the summer months because of the high summer static level, especially
in equatorial parts of the world
c. 10 thru 15 MHz: This band is best for reliable intermediate and long-range
communication during all propagation conditions. During very low levels of sunspot
activity, the band will not be useful at night but improves greatly at dawn and holds
until dusk.
d. 15 thru 25 MHz: this band is highly variable and quite dependent on sunspot
activity. When conditions are good, it will be useful during day and early night, but if
sunspot conditions are poor, it may not be usable at all. This band is suitable for
short-range surface wave communications using a whip antenna.
f. 25 thru 30 MHz: This band is used for very short-range communication and is
excellent for long-range communications during good propagation conditions. It is
generally unusable for intermediate range communications.

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 ANTENNA SECTION
FORMULA TO COMPUTE FIELD EXPEDIENT ANTENNA
¼ LENGTH IN FEET = 234 divided by FREQUENCY IN MHz
½ LENGTH IN FEET = 468 divided by FREQUENCY IN MHz
FULL LENGTH IN FEET = 936 divided by FREQUENCY IN MHz
¼ LENGTH IN METERS = 71 divided by FREQUENCY IN MHz
½ LENGTH IN METERS = 143 divided by FREQUENCY IN MHz
FULL LENGTH IN METERS = 285 divided by FREQUENCY IN MHz
HF ANTENNAS DEFINITIONS
BROADSIDE Perpendicular to wire direction
ENDFIRE Along the length of the wire
BALANCED Single wire (+ or -)
UNBALANCED COAX/Cobrahead (+ and -, alternating)
POLARIZATION Direction the antenna radiates relative to the earth
GAIN How much better than a standard antenna radiates, multiples of 1 (2x, 3x, etc.)

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Antennas
Half Wave Dipole
Very the height above the ground will change the angle of radiation and can improve reliability. Best
performance is achieved at ½ wavelength but ¼ wavelength can also be used.

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The three support Dipole configuration for HF.

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Fan Dipole (Spider)
When time and space permits this antenna provides resonance on multiple frequencies.

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Inverted “V”
The Inverted V is technically a dipole with one supporting mast and the ends lowered in an inverted vee
configuration.

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 Inverted “L”
Maximum radiation is dependent on operating frequencies. If ¾ wavelength or below the signal is
broadside, If more then ¾ wavelength the radiation will be towards the end of the antenna.

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Sloping “V”
When using terminating resistors, they should be rated at 500-600 ohms and the wattage should be half
the output power.

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Reverse Scissor / Sloping Wire
This antenna works well when a counterpoise is laid under the radiating element. The range can be
adjusted by elevating or lowering the distant end of the radiating element.

- +

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Terminated Half Rhombic
This antenna provides range extension for Fm as well as HF communications.

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Field Expedient Balum
This is used to balance the signal on a dipole antenna and optimizes performance.

6-INCH TURNS TAPED TO INSULATOR

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Ground Radials for Whip Should be Longer Than the Whip is Tall

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These antenna configurations are used primarily for FM ground wave.

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This is an HF antenna that radiates at 360 degrees and is used in areas where space is limited.

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This is a single wire antenna used when there is no suitable transmission line (coax, twisted pair) is
available.

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This antenna can be used to increase the transmission distances for FM as well as HF.

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This antenna is used to increase the range of FM.

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Near Vertical Incident Skywave (NVIS)
This antenna is good for a 300-mile radius. It tends
to be lousy below 5 MHz and is designed for the 5
to 12 MHz frequency range. Increasing the length
of the radiating elements will let you use the lower
frequencies with added performance.

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The Fan Dipole performs well, and it provides more frequency flexibility (for example, day, night, and
transition period frequencies). For tactical communications, these dipoles can be easily deployed in a field
expedient manner because they can be located close to the ground.

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 TIME ZONES
Y X W V U T S R Q P O N Z A B C D E F G H I K LM

12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

(+) W Z E (-)
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 BITE FAULT CODE LISTINGS
V1.5.2.
Falcon II HF Manpack Radio Built-In Test Equipment (B.I.T.E.) Fault Code Listing
The following is a listing of B.I.T.E. faults displayed on the KDU (Keypad Display Unit). Any failure is
displayed in the following format:
MODULE #: A1A4A1 Where "A1A4A1" is the faulty assembly (in this case, the Power Supply).
FAULT #: 02 Where "02" is the specific fault (in this case, a wrong detected voltage).
A1 SYSTEM FAULTS
01 NO SYSTEM ACKNOWLEDGE
02 FPGA INTERRUPT REQUEST ERROR
03 TRANSMIT PATH
04 TRANSMIT DATA
06 RECEIVE COMMAND
07 FPGA CLEAR TO SEND
08 RECEIVE DATA
09 KEY NOT SELECTED
10 NO START OF MESSAGE (LoopBack)
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11 NO END OF MESSAGE (LoopBack)
12 COMSEC ABORT
13 TRANSMIT COMMAND
14 CONFIGURATION FAILED
15 FIRMWARE REVISION MISMATCH
16 CFG FILE NOT LOADED
17 CITADEL CAM CONFIG INVALID
21 DATA TERMINAL READY
22 RED DATA
31 CORRUPT EEPROM IMAGE
80 CIK EMPTY
81 CRYPTO SYNC
82 NO CIK DETECTED
83 CIK INVALID
84 CIK INTERFACE
85 FILL INTERFACE
88 TIMEOUT
99
89 AUDIO CALIBRATION
90 AUDIO TONE
95 ALARM PRESENT
96 ABORTED
97 TIMEOUT
98 TEST IN PROGRESS

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A1A1A1 FRONT PANEL MOTHERBOARD FAULTS
30 EEPROM
Signal Processing Control Module (SPCM)
A1A2A1-A SPCM BIOP (BLACK INPUT/OUTPUT PROCESSOR) FAULTS
03 BLACK I/O FLASH ROM
04 BLACK I/O EXTERNAL DRAM
05 BLACK I/O NV RAM
96 ABORT
97 TIMEOUT
A1A2A1-B SPCM TARGET MONITOR FAULTS
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A1A2A1-C SPCM CDSP (CONTROL DSP) FAULTS
101 CDSP SERIAL PORT
102 CDSP INTERNAL DATA RAM
103 CDSP EXTERNAL DATA RAM
104 CDSP EXTERNAL PROGRAM RAM
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165 CDSP CONTROL FPGA
166 CDSP TO CONTROL FPGA
167 CDSP TGC FEEDBACK A/D CONVERTER
168 CDSP DIGITAL IF ASIC
200 CDSP ROM FAULT
A1A2A3-A MODEM IOP (INPUT/OUTPUT PROCESSOR) FAULTS
40 NO COMMUNICATIONS WITH MODULE
41 MODEM IOP DUAL-PORT RAM
42 MODEM IOP INTERNAL PROGRAM RAM
43 MODEM IOP INTERNAL DATA RAM
44 MODEM IOP EXTERNAL PROGRAM RAM
45 MODEM IOP EXTERNAL DATA RAM
46 MODEM IOP D/A CONVERTER
47 MODEM IOP SAMPLE CLOCK
49 HPI (HOST PORT INTERFACE) BOOT FAULT

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A1A2A3-B MODEM COP FAULTS
60 NO COMMUNICATIONS WITH MODULE
61 MODEM Common Operating Plan (COP) DUAL-PORT RAM
62 MODEM COP INTERNAL PROGRAM RAM
63 MODEM COP INTERNAL DATA RAM
64 MODEM COP EXTERNAL PROGRAM RAM
65 MODEM COP EXTERNAL DATA RAM
66 HPI (HOST PORT INTERFACE) BOOT FAULT
95 ALARM PRESENT
96 ABORT
97 TIMEOUT
A1A2A4-A INFOSEC COMSEC (COMMUNICATIONS SECURITY) FAULTS
01 NO COMMUNICATIONS WITH MODULE
02 COMSEC ROM
04 COMSEC RAM
05 COMSEC FPGA CONFIGURATION
06 COMSEC DUAL-PORT RAM
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07 COMSEC DUAL-PORT RAM INTERRUPT REQUEST
08 COMSEC FPGA STATUS
09 COMSEC AUDIO LEVEL
10 COMSEC CIPHER SWITCH
11 COMSEC PLAIN-TEXT ALARM
12 COMSEC PLAIN-TEXT BYPASS
13 COMSEC REMOTE ALARM
14 COMSEC CRYPTOGRAPHIC INTERFACE
15 CRYPTO DETECTED
A1A2A4-B INFOSEC_FPGA FAULTS
A1A2A4-C INFOSEC VDP FAULTS
80 NO COMMUNICATIONS WITH MODULE
81 VDP INTERNAL RAM
82 VDP PROGRAM RAM
83 VDP DATA RAM

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84 VDP BOOT ROM
85 VDP DUAL-PORT RAM
86 VDP APPLICATION CODE ROM
87 VDP RED ANALOG INTERFACE CIRCUIT (AIC)
88 VDP RED ANALOG INTERFACE CIRCUIT (AIC) CONTROL
89 VDP AUDIO PATH
90 VDP PLL RATE
91 VDP DUSART CHANNEL A DATA
92 VDP DUSART CHANNEL B DATA
93 VDP DUSART CHANNEL A INTERRUPT REQUEST
94 VDP DUSART CHANNEL B INTERRUPT REQUEST
95 ALARM PRESENT
96 ABORT
97 TIMEOUT

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A1A2A5-A CRYPTO FAULTS
01 NO COMMUNICATIONS WITH MODULE
10 CRYPTO HARDWARE ALARM
11 CRYPTO “FAIL” SENSE LINE
12 CRYPTO COMMUNICATIONS TEST LINE
13 CRYPTO MISSING (AT POWER UP)
14 CRYPTO SOFTWARE
15 CRYPTO INCORRECT OR BAD
16 CRYPTO SHIPPING BOARD PRESENT
17 CRYPTO CIK NOT PRESENT
18 CRYPTO INVALID CIK
95 ALARM PRESENT
96 ABORT
97 TIMEOUT

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RF CHASSIS
A1A3A1 HF/VHF RES (RECEIVER-EXCITER-SYNTHESIZER) FAULTS
01 RF CHASSIS SYNTHESIZER FREQUENCY LOCK
11 RF CHASSIS RECEIVE PATH S-METER
12 RF CHASSIS TRANSMIT PATH P-METER
13 RF CHASSIS TRANSMIT PATH, RES TRANSMIT POWER
17 RF CHASSIS HF/VHF RES FPGA LOOPBACK
95 ALARM PRESENT
96 ABORT
97 TIMEOUT
A1A3A2 INTERNAL RF PA FAULTS
16 RF CHASSIS INTERNAL RF POWER AMP FPGA LOOPBACK
A1A3A5 INTERNAL ANTENNA COUPLER FAULTS
14 RF CHASSIS COUPLER DETECTOR

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A1A3A6 GPS RECEIVER FAULTS
01 NO COMMUNICATIONS WITH MODULE
02 GPS 1-PULSE-PER-SECOND SIGNAL
03 GPS ROM
04 GPS NOT INSTALLED
05 GPS RAM
06 GPS EEPROM
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08 GPS DSP
09 GPS REAL-TIME CLOCK
A1A4 POWER SUPPLY FAULTS
02 HOLD-UP BATTERY VOLTAGE
03 +6.5 VOLT SUPPLY
04 +13 VOLT SUPPLY
05 INFOSEC +6.5 VOLT SUPPLY
06 +3.3 VOLT SUPPLY
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07 +5 VOLT SUPPLY
08 MAIN BATTERY VOLTAGE
09 GPS RECEIVER PREAMP POWER
10 REAL-TIME CLOCK
15 HF POWER SUPPLY FPGA LOOPBACK
A1A5-A KDU FAULTS
01 NO COMMUNICATIONS WITH MODULE
01 KDU RAM
02 KDU EPROM
04 KDU NON-VOLATILE CHARACTER SET
08 KDU EEPROM WRITE FAILURE
10 KDU LC DISPLAY DRIVER
20 KDU STATIC CSET
40 KDU BATTERY LEVEL
80 KDU CONTRAST CONTROL
100 EEPROM
1000 KDU MULTIPLE FAILURES
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A4 EXTERNAL RF POWER AMPLIFIER FAULTS
01 NO COMMUNICATIONS WITH PA
02 EXTERNAL RF PA MICRO: INTERNAL RAM
03 EXTERNAL RF PA ROM
04 EXTERNAL RF PA EXTERNAL RAM
05 EXTERNAL RF PA +28V DC SUPPLY LOW
06 EXTERNAL RF PA D/A CONVERTER
07 EXTERNAL RF PA TEMPERATURE
08 EXTERNAL RF PA RF OUTPUT DETECTOR
09 EXTERNAL RF PA RF INPUT DETECTOR
10 EXTERNAL RF PA CURRENT SENSE
11 EXTERNAL RF PA “E-REFLECTED” DETECTOR
12 EXTERNAL RF PA “E-FORWARD” DETECTOR
13 EXTERNAL RF PA DC BIAS: NOT ON (20W)
14 EXTERNAL RF PA DC BIAS: NOT OFF (20W)
13 EXTERNAL RF PA DC BIAS CONTROL (400W)
14 EXTERNAL RF PA DC BIAS CONTROL (400W)
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15 EXTERNAL PA HOP CLOCK (150W)
16 EXTERNAL RF PA RF DETECTOR
17 EXTERNAL RF PA FILTER
20 EXTERNAL RF PA LOW DC INPUT
21 EXTERNAL PA TEST CURRENT (150W)
23 EXTERNAL RF PA LAST FILTER
30 EXTERNAL PA RECIVE OVERLOAD (150W)
31 INTERNAL RF PA TRANSIENT OVERCURRENT
32 EXTERNAL PA AMBIENT TEMPERATURE (150W)
33 EXTERNAL PA PRE-POST SELECTOR (150W)
34 EXTERNAL PA PRE-POST SELECTOR BIAS (150W)
35 EXTERNAL PA PRE-POST SELECTOR FILTER (150W)
24 EXTERNAL PA TLC FAILURE 1 (400W)
25 EXTERNAL PA TLC FAILURE 2 (400W)
26 EXTERNAL PA TLC FAILURE 3 (400W)
27 EXTERNAL PA TLC FAILURE 4 (400W)

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A5 AND A6 PRE/POSTSELECTOR FAULTS
01 NO COMMUNICATIONS WITH PRE-POSTSELECTOR
02 PRE/POSTSELECTOR MICRO: INTERNAL RAM
03 PRE/POSTSELECTOR ROM
04 PRE/POSTSELECTOR EXTERNAL RAM
21 PRE/POSTSELECTOR BANDPASS FILTER 1
22 PRE/POSTSELECTOR BANDPASS FILTER 2
23 PRE/POSTSELECTOR RF SWITCH
24 PRE/POSTSELECTOR GAIN
25 PRE/POSTSELECTOR TEMPERATURE
26 PRE/POSTSELECTOR BPF 1 COMMUNICATIONS (SHIFT REGISTER)
27 PRE/POSTSELECTOR BPF 2 COMMUNICATIONS (SHIFT REGISTER)
40 PRE/POSTSELECTOR TUNE POWER FAULT
50 PRE/POSTSELECTOR NO RF ON DETECTOR 2-A
51 PRE/POSTSELECTOR NO RF ON DETECTOR 2-B
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52 PRE/POSTSELECTOR NO RF ON DETECTOR 2-C
53 PRE/POSTSELECTOR NO IN-BAND RF-1
54 PRE/POSTSELECTOR NO IN-BAND RF-2
55 PRE/POSTSELECTOR OUT-OF-BAND BANDPASS FILTER 1
56 PRE/POSTSELECTOR OUT-OF-BAND BANDPASS FILTER 2
57 PRE/POSTSELECTOR RF POWER TOO HIGH-A
58 PRE/POSTSELECTOR RF POWER TOO HIGH-B
59 PRE/POSTSELECTOR RF POWER TOO HIGH-C
60 PRE/POSTSELECTOR RF POWER TOO HIGH-D

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 RECOMMENDED METHOD FOR CCI SHIPMENTS TO HARRIS/RF

1. Be sure to “Zeroize” all COMSEC material being sent, if possible. When Zeroizing the
AN/PRC-150 (C) (RT-1694), switch to the “Z-All” position. Once the radio display depicts
“Zeroize complete reset radio”, rotate function switch to “OFF” position.

2. Deliver the COMSEC material to the appropriate COMSEC CUSTODIAN and have
him/her create a form known as a SF-153. If the unit is being returned back within 60
days to the same COMSEC account, it is acceptable to Hand Receipt the item to
Rochester on the SF-153 form. When packing the material, tape all open edges of the
container include the SF-153 detailing the material being shipped and a COMSEC
account number or DODDAC number along with point of contact and phone number.

3. The package must be shipped via a “Constant Surveillance” method or via an

approved carrier with tractability. The preferred method (for US) is Federal Express.
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 Other methods are EMERY (specify constant surveillance) and Registered Mail from the
Post Office. When shipping COMSEC materials to Harris, please use the following
addresses:

CLEARLY MARK THE OUTSIDE OF THE SHIPPING BOX “CCI MATERIAL”

INTERNAL USA: - or -
Preferred Method: If necessary,
Via FedEx overnight “Continuous Tracking” Via U.S. Post Office Registered Mail to:
Or EMERY, “Constant Surveillance” to: HARRIS CORP/RF COMM. DIV.
HARRIS CORP/RF COMM. DIV. P.O. Box 10764
CCI MANUFACTURING Rochester, NY 14610-0764
97 Humboldt Street ATTN: COMSEC Custodian
ROCHESTER, NY 14609
ATTN: COMSEC Custodian

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The U.S. Post Office Registered Mail method may be used by U. S. facilities outside the
CONUS. If shipping from non-U. S. S. facilities, outside CONUS, special arrangements must
be made.
__________________________________________________________________________
COMSEC Custodian: Darrell Bruder PRODUCT SERVICE Contact Info:
COMSEC Account No: 871581 Phone: 585-242-3561
Phone: 585-242-4319 Phone (Toll Free) 866-264-8040
Fax: 585-242-4490 Fax: 585-242-4490
E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected]

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HARRIS CORPORATION RF COMMUNICATIONS DIVISION

1680 University Avenue Rochester, New York 14610-1887 USA
Tel: 585-244-5830. Fax: 585-242-4755. http://www.harris.com