Figure 4-6. Non-ICOM radio RT-1439.
SINCGARS has seven different configurations.
AN/PRC-119. This is a manpacked version of SINCGARS which weighs about 20 pounds and can be carried in an all- purpose lightweight individual carrying equipment (ALICE) pack. See Figure 4-7. It is powered by a 13.5 volt lithium battery. The battery has an average life span of 12 hours (at 70ø F when used with an RT ratio of 1 to 9). The average life span for the battery with the new RT-1523A/B is 26 hours. The AN/PRC-119 does not include a power amplifier and therefore has a planning range of 5 to 10 kilometers when used in the high RF position.
AN/VRC-87 and AN/VRC-88. These radios are short range and vehicular mounted. They are identical except that the AN/VRC-88 includes a battery box, whip antenna, and backpack shelf which gives it dismounting capability. See Figure 4-8.
Figure 4-7. Radio set, AN/PRC-119.
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