| Specification | Value | |---|---| | Technique | Full-band and sub-band frequency-hopping | | Synchronization | Fast and automatic (no master station required) | | Hopping rate | More than 10 hops/second | | Supported traffic | Voice, data, FLASH, digital CW |
Includes frequency hopping and digital encryption to protect against jamming and interception.
is typically powered by specialized battery packs like the 12V 15Ah LiSO2 battery from Bharat Electronics (BEL) , which offers a shelf life of over 5 years. Reliable performance from -40∘Cnegative 40 raised to the composed with power C +65∘Cpositive 65 raised to the composed with power C (though some battery configurations are rated -30∘Cnegative 30 raised to the composed with power C +55∘Cpositive 55 raised to the composed with power C Radio Set Hx Prc 6020 Technical Data
Typically 20 Watts PEP (Peak Envelope Power), with programmable settings for 5W and 10W to manage battery life. Modulation Modes:
| Category | Specification | |---|---| | | | | Frequency range | 1.5000 to 29.99999 MHz | | Channels | 2,850,000 @ 10 Hz spacing | | Modulation | USB, LSB, AM | | Frequency modes | Fixed, Dual-frequency, AutoCall, ALE, Frequency-hopping | | Transmitter | | | Output power | 5W / 10W / 20W (selectable, adaptive) | | Receiver | | | Sensitivity | -110 dBm (10 dB SINAD) | | Squelch | Digital FSK, <1 false alarm/hour | | Data | | | Data rate | Up to 4800 bps (std), up to 9600 bps (opt), 19.2 Kbps (HS opt) | | Modems | MIL-STD-188-110A/B, STANAG 4539/4285, single-tone, 39-tone, FSK, MFSK | | Audio | | | Vocoder | 2400/1200 bps, MELP | | Digital squelch | Yes | | Security | | | COMSEC | AES 256 digital encryption | | ECCM | Full-band and sub-band frequency-hopping (>10 hops/sec) | | GPS | Built-in C/A code L1 band GPS receiver | | Power | | | Battery | 12V, 15Ah LiSO₂ (non-rechargeable) | | Temp range | -30°C to +55°C | | Shelf life | >5 years | | Physical | | | Weight (complete) | <7 kg | | Weight (manpack unit) | <4 kg | | Environmental | | | Standards | MIL-STD-810 E/F, MIL-STD-461/2 | | Operating temp | -40°C to +65°C | | Interfaces | | | Antenna | Whip, dipole, long-wire | | Data | RS-232, RMT/DATA, RoIP | | Audio | Hand microphone-speaker | | Specification | Value | |---|---| | Technique
Logistical sustainability is a key metric for man-pack radios. The PRC-6020 utilizes standard battery formats to ease the supply chain burden.
Operates on standard singular channels utilizing single-sideband modulations. Modulation Modes: | Category | Specification | |---|---|
Standard simplex or dual-frequency simplex (DFS) routing for basic tactical networks.
is a highly ruggedized, software-defined high-frequency (HF) tactical man-pack radio. It provides secure, multi-bandwidth, and Beyond-Line-Of-Sight (BLOS) communication capability for military, tactical, and defense forces operating in challenging combat environments. Part of advanced modern military communication portfolios (drawing heritage from architectures like the Tadiran HF-6000 series and modular L3Harris Falcon technologies ), this radio bridges the gap between frontline dismounted operations and centralized strategic command nodes.