Description
The United States Air Force is seeking to acquire 8 L3Harris AN/PRC-163 Multi-Channel Handheld Radios for secure military communications. The radios must meet strict cryptographic and waveform mandates, and L3Harris is the sole source capable of fulfilling this requirement. The contractor shall provide the radios, batteries, charging stations, and other necessary equipment. The delivery date is 60 days after receipt of order, and the delivery address is Travis Air Force Base.
Key features of the radios include:
• Frequency ranges: VHF low: 30-88 MHz, VHF high: 118-174 MHz, UHF: 225-512 MHz, SATCOM: 300-320 MHz
• Channel spacing/bandwidth: 5 kHz-10 MHz
• Net presets: 99 (standard); unlimited with multiple mission files
• GPS: Built-in module—SAASM L1/L2 or Commercial L1
• Management tool: Windows-based Communications Planning Application (CPA); JENM compatible
• Frequency stability: 0.5 ppm
• Dimensions: 6 H x 3 W x 2 D in (15.24 x 7.62 x 5.08 cm)
• Weight: 2.75 lbs (1.25 kg)
• Color/finish: CARC green
• Temperature: Operating: -22°F to 131°F (-30°C to +55°C), Storage: -40°F to 185°F (-40°C to +85°C)
• Immersion: 20 Meters
• Waveforms: VHF/UHF LOS, ANW2, SINCGARS, P25 (Conventional), SATURN, HAVEQUICK I/II
• Power output: 250 mW to 5 W, 10 W SATCOM modes, 3.2 W
• Sensitivity: 36.500 -52.000, -116 dBm, 12 dB SINAD