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Student Guide v11.04.19
AN/PRC-117G
FALCON III
Multiband Manpack Radio
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Harris FALCON III Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandHarris
ModelFALCON III
CategoryRadio
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Introduction to the AN/PRC-117G Radio

Course Objectives

Understand the terminology and operation of the AN/PRC-117G.

Safety and Warnings

RF Radiation and Transmission Hazards

Avoid contact and prolonged proximity exposure to transmitting antennas.

Battery Safety Warnings

Guidelines for safe handling, disposal, and charging of batteries.

Cautions and Precautions

Advisories on unauthorized frequencies, connector damage, and CCI.

AN/PRC-117G Description and Features

Radio Description and Waveforms

Details the radio's capabilities, frequency range, and supported waveforms.

Key Features

Highlights features like net presets, BIT, GPS, HUB, squelch, and waveform types.

Frequency Bands Characteristics

VHF Low Band Characteristics

Details LOS, FM modulation, channel spacing, power, and specific waveform support.

VHF High/UHF Band Characteristics

Details LOS, FM/AM modulation, spacing, power, and waveform support.

SATCOM Band Characteristics

Details SATCOM, DAMA, modulations, power, and data rates.

ANW2 Waveform Band Characteristics

Details ANW2 high speed data, channel spacing, power, and encryption.

Controls, Indicators, and Connectors

Front Panel Controls and Connectors

Identifies and describes the radio's connectors and interface ports.

Keypad Functions

Explains the function of each button and navigation key on the keypad.

Hold-up Battery Replacement

Procedure for installing and replacing the memory hold-up battery.

Options Menu

General Options

Always available options like Data Mode, GPS Options, Lock Keypad, etc.

Test Options

Perform diagnostic tests for radio modules and functions.

Waveform Configuration Options

Configure VULOS, SINCGARS, HPW, HAVEQUICK, and DAMA settings.

COMSEC Operations

Embedded Encryption Capabilities

Overview of embedded encryption devices and their compatibility.

Loading and Zeroizing COMSEC Keys

Procedures for loading and zeroizing COMSEC keys using fill devices.

VULOS Fixed Frequency Operation

VULOS Fixed Frequency Practical Considerations

Covers ground-to-ground FM communications and emergency aircraft frequencies.

LOS Fixed Frequency Programming

Step-by-step guide to programming LOS fixed frequency presets.

Main Operational Screens

Explains the radio's main operational screen displays and indicators.

SINCGARS Frequency Hopping

SINCGARS FH Characteristics & Definitions

Covers band, spacing, frequencies, hopping rate, COMSEC, ECCM, and TSK.

SINCGARS FH Setup and Loading

Procedures for loading SINCGARS FH data using various fill devices.

SINCGARS Operational Screens

Displays SINCGARS operational screens for FH and SC modes.

HPW and WMT

HPW & WMT Overview

Explains HPW waveform and Wireless Messaging Terminal (WMT).

HPW Programming

Step-by-step guide for programming HPW operation.

HPW Options

Configure HPW Time of Day and wireless network settings.

DAMA Operations

What is DAMA?

Explains Demand Assigned Multiple Access principles and benefits.

DAMA Programming

Guides through programming DAMA channels for 25 kHz and 5 kHz.

DAMA Operational Screens

Shows DAMA operational screens, including crypto mode, network status, and channel info.

OTAR Operations

OTAR Operations Objectives

Understand and perform OTAR operations on the AN/PRC-117G.

OTAR TX MK Operation

Procedure for transmitting Manual Over-the-Air Rekey (MK OTAR).

OTAR RX MK Operation

Procedure for receiving Manual Over-the-Air Rekey (MK OTAR).

Falcon III Communications Planning Application

CPA RF-6650M Overview and Setup

Introduction to the CPA software and its shortcut for radio planning.

Network and Topology Configuration

Steps to create networks, add radios, and configure parameters in CPA.

Mission Plan Generation and Activation

Process for generating, installing, and activating mission plans on the radio.

ANW2 Operations

ANW2 Operations Overview

Understand and activate ANW2 Mission Plans on the AN/PRC-117G.

ANW2 Bandwidth, Data Rates, and Range

Details ANW2 bandwidths, data rates, network conditions, and range.

ANW2 Operational Screens

Explains ANW2 operational screen indicators and settings.

ANW2 Options

Configure ANW2 Time of Day, wireless settings, and network statistics.

Programming ANW2

Guides through programming ANW2 presets, interfaces, and network settings.

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