Annex B10 HF Radio Systems

Question 0

HF radio systems employed by the USMC

Answer 0

PRC 150
MRC 148
TRC 209
VRC 104

All based on Harris RT 1694

Question 1

HF Modulation type used by the USMC

Answer 1

Upper Sideband Modulation (USB)

Question 2

Power Output of the USMC HF Radio Systems

Answer 2

PRC 150-20W
MRC 148- 150W
TRC 209- 150W
VRC 104- 150W

Question 3

Frequency Ranges for HF radio systems employed by the USMC

Answer 3

1.6-59.99MHz

Question 4

ID the most suitable HF radio system for Recon teams, FAC, Operational HQ

Answer 4

PRC-150:

Manpack radio, employed on tactical, operational and joint comm infrastructure, long range voice and data

Question 5

ID the most suitable HF radio system to employ for Forward CP’s or Mobile Units beyond LOS

Answer 5

MRC-148: vehicles sl3 radio
VRC-104: can be moved between vehicles

Vehicle mounted, amplified, provides long haul capacity

Question 6

ID the most suitable HF radio system for a stationary COC environment

Answer 6

TRC-209:

Transit case transceiver system, high output of power for HF in a series of transportable cases.
Allows for various dismounted configs
Amplified HF comm in transit case solution