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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]]. | 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]]. | ||
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As was the basic Army standard, it was VHF/FM: operating with [[frequency modulation]] in the lower part of the [[ITU frequency bands|Very High Frequency (VHF) range]]: 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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During the Korean War, the AN/PRC-10 was the standard squad tactical radio family of the U.S. Army.[1] 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.
Operating range
As was the basic Army standard, it was VHF/FM: operating with frequency modulation in the lower part of the Very High Frequency (VHF) range: 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.[2]
Power
Transmit power level was not adjustable.
Electronic warfare
References
- ↑ Technical Manual TM 11-612: Radio Sets AN/PRC-8, AN/PRC-9, and AN/PRC-10, U.S. Army, September 1951
- ↑ AN/PRC-10 Backpack Radio, OliveDrab