Radio Set Hx Prc 6020 Technical Data -
Complies with Automated Link Establishment (ALE) standards for optimized link quality, specifically the Automatic Link Establishment (ALE) according to MIL-STD-188-141B. 3. Physical and Environmental Features
The dedicated primary battery pack (LiSO₂) has approximate dimensions of 186 mm (Length) x 71 mm (Width) x 65 mm (Height) and a weight of approximately 1.15 kg.
| Model | Typical Use | Minimum Power | Medium Power | Maximum Power | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | Manpack (Backpack) | 5W | 10W | 20W | | VRC-6020 | Low Power Vehicle | 5W | 10W | 20W | | VRC-6200 | Medium Power Vehicle | 20W | 50W | 125W | | GRC-6400 | High Power Station | 100W | 200W | 400W | | GRC-6600 | Long-Range Station | 200W | 500W | 1000W | | GRC-6800 | Very Long-Range | 1000W | 2000W | 4000W |
| Specification | Value | |---|---| | Primary battery type | 12V, 15Ah LiSO₂ (Lithium Sulfur Dioxide) | | Battery type | Non-rechargeable, hermetically sealed | | Operating temperature | -30°C to +55°C | | Shelf life | >5 years | | Safety features | TCO (Thermal Cutoff), Diode, slow-blow fuse | | Alternative power | 13.5 VDC (portable), vehicle battery 12/24V | Radio Set Hx Prc 6020 Technical Data
Complies with MIL-STD-810 E/F for shock, vibration, and immersion (fully immersible to 1m). PRC-6020 Radio Set Technical Overview | PDF - Scribd
The Radio Set HX PRC 6020 has several environmental and physical characteristics that make it suitable for use in a variety of environments, including:
: Operates across the 1.5 MHz to 30 MHz band. | Model | Typical Use | Minimum Power
At its core, the PRC-6020 is defined by its broad frequency agility, selectable transmission power, and robust processing capabilities that ensure communication integrity even under electronic attack.
: Features integrated functionality for analog voice, low-rate digitized vocoder audio, telegraphy (CW), and short, highly compressed encrypted burst text messages. Internal Architecture and Signal Processing
centers around direct sampling and advanced waveform processing to secure robust signal generation over long distances. Technical Parameter Specification Metric 1.5000 MHz to 29.9999 MHz (HF spectrum) Channel Availability 2,850,000 continuous channels Channel Spacing 10 Hz intervals RF Power Output 20W (Selectable low-power modes via switch) Modulation Types low-rate digitized vocoder audio
This is where the "PRC" (Portable Radio Communications) designation matters. The radio is built for IP67 ingress protection.
Practical tips (field and maintenance)