Plessey PRC 320/1 - Chapter One; Introduction; Purpose; Description

CHAPTER ONE
PURPOSE AND PLANNING INFORMATION
INTRODUCTION
1.1 The Radio Station PRC320/1 is based on the
RT320/1, a simple to operate lightweight trnasmitter/
receiver operating in the 2 to 50 MHz range with
operating frequency selection at 1 kHz intervals.
The PRC320/1 operates in the SSB, AM or CW modes and
can be used as а manpack, ground station or vehicle
radio.
The RT320/1 is fully sealed and operates from а
clip-on 24V secondary battery. А headset assembly,
handset and morse key are provided as basic items. А
hand generator, a.c. and d.c. charging units are also
available as ancillaries. Тһе PRC320/1 and its
ancillaries are suitable for use in combat conditions
anywhere in the world.
PURPOSE
1.2 Although it can be used as a ground station or
vehicle radio, the PRC320/1 is primarily а manpack
radio operating in the SSB mode.
DESCRIPTION
1.5 Ав a manpack radio with а whip antenna, the
PRC320/1 provides reliable ground wave SSB communi-
cation for distances of up to 35km, day or night,
over the kind of country found in Western Europe.
The basic manpack weighs about 11kg, including its
carrier.