EXW 106 (Unit Specific) Communications

Question 1

PRC-148

Answer 1

-MBITR (Multiband Intre-Team Radio) AKA JEM

Question 2

PRC-148 Frequency Range?

Answer 2

30-512 MHz

Question 3

PRC-148 max power output?

Answer 3

5 Watt Maximum

Question 4

How many preset channels does the PRC-148 have?

Answer 4

256 Preset Channels (16 Groupls with 16 Channels each)

Question 5

How is the PRC-148 channels set up?

Answer 5

Channels can be thought of as contacts on a phone. There are channels for admin, tactical, medical, etc. Holds maximum of 256 contacts.

Question 6

How is the PRC-148 groups separated?

Answer 6

Groups separate the contacts into different AOR’s or Outstations. They can be thought of as separating the contacts in your phone into family, friends, or work.

Question 7

PRC-117G

Answer 7

• Radio capable of transmitting voice and data.
• Can also be utilized to send emails in the field.
• Capable of SATCOM or LOS

Question 8

PRC-117G Max power output?

Answer 8

20 Watt maximum power output.

Question 9

What type of battery does a PRC-117G use?

Answer 9

5590 battery that lasts for up to 8 hours.

Question 10

How many programmable channels does PRC-117G have per mission plan?

Answer 10

100 programmable channels for mission plan.

Question 11

AV-2055 Antenna

Answer 11

Antenna has excellent throughput but must be pointed towards the satellite and is usually not the best option for RTO on the move in the field.

Question 12

AV-2090 Antenna

Answer 12

An Omni-directional antenna that can transmit and receive communications in nearly all directions. More versatile option for an RTO moving in the field.

Question 13

RTO

Answer 13

Radio Transmission Operator: Main task is supporting communications in the field which includes managing SATCOM/LOS comms, managing ISR feed, and supporting the troops comms needs.

Question 14

What are the 3 Types of Radio Nets (Can be LOS or SATCOM)?

Answer 14

• Tactical: utilized for communicating information only concerning mission at hand.
• Adminastrative: Used to coordinate any administrative action i.e. Aircraft announcing ETA to an outstation or general SA within outstation.
• Free: Non regulated net which anyone can transmit in.

Question 15

JCEOI

Answer 15

Joint Communications Electronic Operating Instruction.

• Shows: Frequency, Net , Crypto, etc
• Is the phone book of communications.

Question 16

EKMS

Answer 16

Electronic Key Management System: EKMS handles the task of managing encryption keys. Also manages CCI (Controled Cryptographic Items) i.e Crypto fill devices, radios, and sensitive comms gear. TPI (Two Person Integrity) is always used.