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During the [[Korean War]], the '''[[AN-|AN/PRC-10]]''' was the standard tactical radio family of the [[U.S. Army]]. It was a 26-pound backpack [[vacuum tube]] radio with preselected frequencies in the 38.0 to 54.9 MHz range, | During the [[Korean War]], the '''[[AN-|AN/PRC-10]]''' was the standard [[squad tactical radio]] family of the [[U.S. Army]]. It was a 26-pound backpack [[vacuum tube]] radio with preselected frequencies in the 38.0 to 54.9 MHz range, using [[frequency modulation]] without any [[electronic protection]]. | ||
Introduced in 1951, it began to be replaced by the [[PRC-25|AN/PRC-25]] in 1962, and was rapidly replaced in the [[Vietnam War]]. | |||
It operated between 38.0 to 54.9 MHz; the [[PRC-8|AN/PRC-8]] and [[PRC-9|AN/PRC-9]] were identical save for operating frequencies: | It operated between 38.0 to 54.9 MHz; the [[PRC-8|AN/PRC-8]] and [[PRC-9|AN/PRC-9]] were identical save for operating frequencies: | ||
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==Antennas== | ==Antennas== | ||
There were several antenna types, although, in practice, certain of the portable antennas either were used in a non-approved mode or abandoned to avoid drawing enemy fire.<ref>{{citation | |||
| url = http://www.olive-drab.com/od_electronics_anprc10.php | |||
| title = AN/PRC-10 Backpack Radio | |||
| publisher = OliveDrab | |||
}}</ref> | |||
==Power== | ==Power== | ||
Transmit power level was not adjustable. | Transmit power level was not adjustable. | ||
==Electronic warfare== | ==Electronic warfare== | ||
Revision as of 08:40, 17 August 2010
During the Korean War, the AN/PRC-10 was the standard squad tactical radio family of the U.S. Army. It was a 26-pound backpack vacuum tube radio with preselected frequencies in the 38.0 to 54.9 MHz range, using frequency modulation without any electronic protection.
Introduced in 1951, it began to be replaced by the AN/PRC-25 in 1962, and was rapidly replaced in the Vietnam War.
It operated between 38.0 to 54.9 MHz; the AN/PRC-8 and AN/PRC-9 were identical save for operating frequencies:
| Designation | Frequency range (Megahertz) |
|---|---|
| AN/PRC-8 | 20.0 to 27.9 |
| AN/PRC-9 | 27.0 to 38.9 |
| AN/PRC-10 | 38.0 to 54.9 |
Antennas
There were several antenna types, although, in practice, certain of the portable antennas either were used in a non-approved mode or abandoned to avoid drawing enemy fire.[1]
Power
Transmit power level was not adjustable.
Electronic warfare
- ↑ AN/PRC-10 Backpack Radio, OliveDrab