Also compatible with 14.4V, 15Ah Lithium-Ion batteries (e.g., TLI-9380E ). System Configurations Configuration Model Designation Power Range Manpack 5W / 10W / 20W Vehicular (Low Power) 5W / 10W / 20W Vehicular (High Power) 20W / 50W / 125W Fixed Station 100W / 200W / 400W PRC-6020 Radio Set Technical Overview | PDF - Scribd
The front panel layout allows the user to adjust the physical screen contrast (0 to 9 step scale), program internal system dates/hours, and toggle safety fault alarms ( ALARM: ON/OFF ) to catch circuit failures instantly via the unit's Built-In-Test () functionality. 5. Environmental and Antenna Specifications
Utilizes separate transmit and receive frequencies to reduce co-site interference and improve throughput.
This public link is valid for 7 days and shares a thread, including any personal information you added. This link or copies made by others cannot be deleted. If you share with third parties, their policies apply. Can’t copy the link right now. Try again later. PRC-6020 Radio Set Technical Overview | PDF - Scribd Radio Set Hx Prc 6020 Technical Data
is a multi-adaptive, tactical High Frequency (HF) man-pack transceiver engineered for highly reliable and secure voice, data, and telegraph communications across modern tactical environments. Representing the cornerstone of advanced military HF communication systems—often deployed as part of broader tactical frameworks like the Elbit Systems Tadiran HF-6000 series—this radio provides combat-proven Electronic Counter-Countermeasures (ECCM), multi-level encryption, and automated link establishment capabilities. Technical Specifications Overview
Basic automatic link establishment with up to 100 frequency tables. MIL-STD-188-141A ALE: Optional advanced automatic link establishment. Data Features: Supports data transmission up to 4800 bit/s.
A critical piece of technical data concerns the battery system. The PRC 6020 utilizes a smart lithium-ion battery pack, typically rated at 14.4V and 7.8Ah. The radio’s power management unit delivers a mission duration of 12 to 48 hours depending on the duty cycle (transmit/receive ratio). A low-power standby mode (drawing <100 mA) allows the radio to remain listening for a wake-up call for days. From an interoperability standpoint, the 6020’s technical data lists standard audio interfaces (including 6-pin NATO connectors) and data ports (RS-232, USB, and Ethernet), allowing it to serve as a gateway for tactical tablets, GPS receivers, and even unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) datalinks. This transforms the radio from a simple walkie-talkie into a tactical network hub. Also compatible with 14
TLI-9380E 15Ah Low-temperature Rechargeable Lithium-Ion pack Power-Time / Elbit Systems Full operational stability from -30∘Cnegative 30 raised to the composed with power C +55∘Cpositive 55 raised to the composed with power C ( LiSO2LiSO sub 2 ) or -40∘Cnegative 40 raised to the composed with power C +60∘Cpositive 60 raised to the composed with power C (Li-Ion) Standard Military Grade Battery Module Weight 1.5 kg (Standalone power cell assembly) Tactical Man-pack Standard Networking, ECCM, and Security Features
While often overshadowed in public perception by its successor, the Bowman system, the PRC-6020 remains a marvel of late-Cold War engineering. Designed for the British Army and exported to allied nations, this man-pack radio was built to survive the harshest environments while delivering secure, frequency-hopping voice and data.
| Parameter | Specification | | :--- | :--- | | | Portable / Vehicular VHF FM Transceiver | | Frequency Range | 30 MHz – 87.975 MHz (Continuous) | | Channel Spacing | 25 kHz (Compatible with 12.5 kHz in narrowband mode) | | Number of Channels | 2320 (Preset) + 10 User-Defined Scan Banks | | Modulation Mode | F3E (FM) / F1D (Data) | | RF Output Power | High: 10W / Low: 1W – 5W (selectable) | | Receiver Type | Superheterodyne with dual-conversion | | Sensitivity (12dB SINAD) | 0.35 µV (typical) | | Adjacent Channel Selectivity | ≥ 70 dB @ 25 kHz | | Intermodulation Rejection | ≥ 65 dB | | Audio Output | 500 mW into 8Ω (internal speaker) / 5W external line | | Power Supply | 12V – 15V DC (external) or internal rechargeable battery pack | | Battery Type | Li-ion 14.4V / 4.5 Ah (standard issue) | | Operating Time | 10-12 hours (10W TX / 5/5/90 duty cycle) | | Dimensions (Manpack) | 260 mm (H) x 110 mm (W) x 280 mm (D) | | Weight | 3.8 kg (with battery, without antenna) | | Antenna Connector | BNC (Female) / Optional TNC adapter | | Operating Temperature | -30°C to +55°C | | Storage Temperature | -40°C to +70°C | | Water/Dust Resistance | IP67 (when fully sealed with connectors capped) | If you share with third parties, their policies apply
Beyond voice, the set handles telegraphy, flash messages, and high-speed data communications up to 4800 bit/s. Durability:
Support for 2,850,000 distinct channels at an ultra-fine 10 Hz spacing constraint. Base configurations support a standard 285,000 channels at 100 Hz spacing.
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