Plessey PRC 320/1 - Page 14

Ав a ground station with a 7.Әп vertical antenna, it
provides ground wave communication for distances up
to 50km. Аз a ground station using an end-fed or
dipole antenna with optimum choice of frequency, the
Sky wave range is several thousand kilometres. These
ranges are dependent on the choice of frequency.
As a vehicle radio, the PRC320/1 can be operated
independently or through the vehicle control harness.
Its operating characteristics are similar to those of
the manpack. The manpack carrier is used to mount
the radio in а vehicle. The radio must be run from
its own battery and not directly from the vehicle
Supply. However, the radio battery can be float
charged by means of а d.c. charging unit.
Remote control, including intercommunication and call
facilities, is available in conjunction with the
Control Radio Set, Local/Remote and various
alternative remote units. Manual rebroadcast
facilities can be obtained in conjunction with units
of the Clansman radio control harness.
A solar shield is available to protect the radio from
direction radiation by the вип, No harm is done if
the shield is left fitted to the radio when it is not
needed.