The AN/PRC-10 is an American VHF portable radio transceiver, introduced in 1951[1] as a replacement for the wartime SCR-300 set. The AN/PRC-8 and AN/PRC-9 sets are basically the same but cover lower frequency bands. It remained in service with the American military until the mid 1960s when it was replaced by the transistorized AN/PRC-25 set.

Technical specifications

  • FM, superheterodyne radio transceiver
  • Frequency coverage:[1]
    • AN/PRC-10: 38.0 to 54.9 MHz VHF version used by infantry
    • AN/PRC-9: 27.0 to 38.9 MHz HF/VHF version used by artillery
    • AN/PRC-8: 20.0 to 27.9 MHz HF band version used by armoured units
  • Tuning: Single calibrated dial mechanically tunes both receiver and transmitter simultaneously via ganged variable capacitors
  • Receiver sensitivity: 0.7 μV
  • Receiver selectivity: 80 kHz @ −6 dB
  • Intermediate frequency: 4.3 MHz
  • Transmitter RF output: 0.9 watts
  • Circuitry: 16 vacuum tubes[1]
  • Dimensions: 10.4" × 3" × 18.5" including battery compartment
  • Weight: 26 pounds including battery pack and accessories
  • Power supply options:
    • BA-279/U dry battery providing 1.5, 6, 67.5 and 135 volts
    • AM-598 PSU and amplifier operating from a 24-volt vehicle supply
  • Antenna systems:
    • Short: 3-foot AT-272, folding steel tape whip
    • Long: 10-foot AT-271, collapsible 7 section fishing pole whip joined by an internal stainless steel cable
    • External: 50-ohm BNC connector
  • Built in crystal calibrator

References

  1. 1 2 3 "AN/PRC-10 Backpack Radio".
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