Harris AN/PRC-117G Reference Manual

PUBLICATION NUMBER: 10515-0319-4100

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JANUARY 2010

AN/PRC-117G

MULTIBAND MANPACK

RADIO

REFERENCE GUIDE

Rev. E

The material contained herein is subject to U.S. export approval.

No export or re-export is permitted without written approval from the

U.S. Government.

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HARRIS CORPORATION RF COMMUNICATIONS DIVISION

1680 University Avenue Rochester, New York 14610-1887 USA

Tel: [phone]. Fax: [phone]. http://www.harris.com

PUBLICATION NUMBER: 10515-0319-4100

JANUARY 2010

AN/PRC-117G

MULTIBAND MANPACK

RADIO

REFERENCE GUIDE

The material contained herein is subject to U.S. export

approval. No export or re-export is permitted without written

Information and descriptions contained herein are the property of
Harris Corporation. Such information and descriptions may not be
copied or reproduced by any means, or disseminated or distributed
without the express prior written permission of Harris Corporation, RF
Communications Division, 1680 University Avenue, Rochester, New
York 14610-1887.

This manual is based on Firmware Version 4.0 (Radio System)

approval from the U.S. Government.

Rev. E

Copyright 1982-2010. QNX Software Systems.

Copyright  2010 by Harris Corporation

All rights reserved.

All Rights Reserved

Important Information About the Administrator Passwords

A password is required in the AN/PRC-117G to access Terminal Mode,
perform radio frequency standard maintenance (Temperature Compensated
Crystal Oscillator [TCXO] tuning), or install software. When the radio is
shipped from the factory, it is Type-1 Initialized and contains the shipping
password A2345678. This password may be used for the above operations,
or it may be changed at any time. Refer to Paragraph 4.4.1.1 for changing
existing passwords.

If Type-1 Initialization is lost, the password will default to H2445830. The user
will be prompted to change the default password to a custom user password
for security purposes. The new password must be 8 to 12 characters in
length, and contain at least one letter and one number character. Refer to

Paragraph 3.5.2 for the complete procedure.

If the user programmed password is lost, send the radio to depot
maintenance for a factory default password reset.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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CHAPTER 1 – EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION

1.1 EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1

1.1.1 Document Purpose . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2

1.1.1.1 Acronyms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2

1.2 RADIO CAPABILITIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3

1.2.1 Self Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3

1.2.2 VULOS Fixed Frequency Plain Text (PT). . . . . . . . . . . 1-3

1.2.3 VULOS Fixed Frequency Cipher Text (CT) . . . . . . . . . 1-4

1.2.4 SINCGARS Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5

1.2.5 HQ Frequency Hopping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-7

1.2.6 Dedicated UHF SATCOM. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-8

1.2.6.1 MIL-STD-188-181B, 5 kHz, and 25 kHz UHF SATCOM

Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-8

1.2.7 HPW SATCOM Data Waveform. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-9

1.2.8 Scan List. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-10

1.2.9 Beacon Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-11

1.2.10 ANW2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-11

1.2.11 OTAR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-13

1.2.12 ROVER. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-13

1.2.13 DAMA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-13

CHAPTER 2 – SYSTEM SETUP AND TEARDOWN

2.1 ITEMS INCLUDED WITH AN/PRC-117G RADIO . . . . 2-1

2.2 SYSTEM SETUP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2

2.2.1 Battery Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3

2.2.2 Vehicular Power Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3

2.2.3 Antenna Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3

2.2.4 Data Cables and Auxiliary Cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4

2.2.5 Audio Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5

2.2.6 GPS Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5

2.2.7 Unused Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5

2.2.8 Initial Settings and Turn-On . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6

2.2.9 Battery Life . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-7

2.2.10 Radio Operating voltages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-7

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CHAPTER 3 – BASIC OPERATION

3.1 OPERATION TASK SUMMARY. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1

3.2 CONTROLS, INDICATORS, AND CONNECTORS . . . 3-1

3.3 COMMON TASKS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-6

3.3.1 Power On the Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-6

3.3.2 Test Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-6

3.3.3 Test Options Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-7

3.3.4 Keypad Lock. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-8

3.3.4.1 Locking the Keypad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-8

3.3.4.2 Unlocking the Keypad. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-8

3.3.5 System Preset Selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-8

3.3.6 Front Panel Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-10

3.4 LOADING COMSEC FILL DATA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-13

3.4.1 Loading SINCGARS FH Fill Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-17

3.4.1.1 Parts of a SINCGARS Loadset. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-17

3.4.1.2 Loading SINCGARS Loadset (Mode 2/3) Using

AN/CYZ-10, KIK-20, AN/PQY-10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-17

3.4.1.3 Loading SINCGARS ESET (Mode 1) Using AN/CYZ-10,

3.4.1.4 Loading SINCGARS ESET TEK/KEK Using DS-101 . . 3-22

3.4.1.5 Loading SINCGARS ESET TEK/KEK Using DS-102,

3.4.2 Loading HAVEQUICK FH Fill Data. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-25

3.4.2.1 Loading HAVEQUICK FH Data Using DS-101 . . . . . . . 3-25

3.4.2.2 Loading HAVEQUICK FH Data DS-102, KYK-13, KYX-15,

3.4.3 Loading VULOS COMSEC Fill Data. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-29

3.4.3.1 Loading VULOS COMSEC TEK, KEK, TRKEK Using .

3.4.3.2 Loading VULOS TEK/KEK Using DS-102, KYK-13,

3.4.4 Loading HPW COMSEC Fill Data. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-33

3.4.4.1 Loading HPW COMSEC TEK/TSK Using DS-101 . . . . 3-33

3.4.4.2 Loading HPW COMSEC TEK/TSK Using DS-102,

3.4.5 Loading ANW2 COMSEC Fill Data. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-36

KIK-20, AN/PYQ-10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-20

KYK-13, KYX-15, or KOI-18 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-23

KOI-18, or MX-18290 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-26

DS-101 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-29

KYX-15, KOI-18, or MX-18290 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-31

KYK-13, KYX-15, KOI-18, or MX-18290. . . . . . . . . . . . 3-34

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3.4.5.1 Loading ANW2 COMSEC TEK with DS-101 . . . . . . . . 3-36

3.4.6 Loading GPS Fill Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-38

3.4.6.1 Loading GPS Keys Using DS-101 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-38

3.5 CRYPTO FILL MENU SCREENS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-40

3.5.1 Switch to [LD] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-40

3.5.2 Crypto Fill Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-48

3.5.3 Load OTAR Fillset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-52

3.6 MODE BUTTON OPERATIONS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-53

3.6.1 Beacon Operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-54

3.6.2 Clone Mode Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-54

3.6.3 OTAR Operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-55

3.6.3.1 OTAR Receive Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-56

3.6.3.2 OTAR Transmit Mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-57

3.6.4 Scan Mode Operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-58

3.7 REVIEWING KEY INFORMATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-58

3.8 ZEROIZE FUNCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-59

3.8.1 User-Selectable Zeroize Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-59

3.8.2 Function Knob Z (Panic Zeroize) Position . . . . . . . . . . 3-62

3.9 DISPLAY LIGHT MENU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-62

3.9.1 Display Light Screens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-63

3.10 OPTION MENU SCREENS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-63

3.10.1 Data Mode Options. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-64

3.10.2 Lock Keypad. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-64

3.10.3 Mission Plan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-64

3.10.4 Radio Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-65

3.10.4.1 System Clock Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-65

3.10.4.2 Battery Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-66

3.10.4.2.1 Battery Voltage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-66

3.10.4.2.2 VAA System Voltage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-66

3.10.4.2.3 HUB Capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-66

3.10.4.3 Network Status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-67

3.10.5 GPS Options. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-67

3.10.5.1 GPS Status. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-67

3.10.5.1.1 GPS Status Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-68

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3.10.5.1.2 GPS Position Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-68

3.10.5.2 GPS Key Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-69

3.10.6 Radio Options. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-70

3.10.7 Situational Awareness (SA) Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-71

3.10.8 System Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-71

3.10.8.1 Versions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-71

3.10.8.2 Serial Number. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-72

3.10.8.3 Part Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-72

3.10.8.4 SW Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-72

3.10.8.5 Elapsed Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-72

3.10.8.6 TCXO Tuning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-72

3.10.9 Network Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-73

3.10.10 Test Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-73

3.10.11 TX Power Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-73

3.10.12 View Key Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-74

3.10.13 VAA Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-75

3.10.14 Active Waveform Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-76

3.11 REMOTE CONTROL MODE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-76

3.12 RETRANSMIT OPERATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-77

3.12.1 Black Digital Retransmit Operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-77

3.12.2 Same Net ID Retransmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-78

3.12.3 Hardware Setup for Retransmission. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-79

3.12.4 Frequency Separation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-79

3.12.5 SINCGARS Retransmit Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-80

3.12.6 Leaving Retransmission Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-81

CHAPTER 4 – RADIO PROGRAMMING

4.1 AN/PRC-117G PROGRAMMING INTRODUCTION. . . 4-1

4.1.1 Front Panel Display/Keypad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1

4.1.2 RF-6650M CPA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1

4.1.3 ASCII Text Commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1

4.2 MENU TREES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2

4.3 SOFTWARE AND MISSION PLAN INSTALLATION . . 4-3

4.3.1 Initial Install Screens. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3

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4.3.2 View Mission Plans/Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-4

4.3.3 Install Mission Plans/Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-4

4.3.3.1 Install Mission Plans . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-4

4.3.3.2 Install Software Packages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-4

4.3.4 Uninstall Mission Plans/Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5

4.3.5 Waveform Lockouts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5

4.4 PROGRAMMING SCREENS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5

4.4.1 Radio Config Menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-6

4.4.1.1 Change Admin Password Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-7

4.4.1.2 General Configuration Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-7

4.4.1.2.1 Audio Config . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-8

4.4.1.2.2 Autosave Configuration Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-9

4.4.1.2.3 CT Override Config. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-10

4.4.1.2.4 Data Port Config . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-10

4.4.1.2.5 External Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-13

4.4.1.2.6 External Keyline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-14

4.4.1.2.7 GPS Config. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-15

4.4.1.2.8 Network Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-18

4.4.1.2.9 Port Configuration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-19

4.4.1.2.10 SA Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-19

4.4.1.2.11 VPOD Config . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-21

4.4.1.3 System Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-22

4.4.1.3.1 Current Time. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-22

4.4.1.3.2 Current Date . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-23

4.4.1.3.3 UTC Offset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-23

4.4.1.3.4 System Clock Config . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-23

4.4.1.4 Maintenance Configuration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-24

4.4.1.4.1 Reset HUB Capacity. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-24

4.4.1.4.2 Reset Factory Defaults . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-25

4.4.1.4.3 Extending HUB Life . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-26

4.4.2 System Preset Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-26

4.4.2.1 System Preset Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-27

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APPENDIX A - VULOS

A.1 VULOS FIXED FREQUENCY OPERATION . . . . . . . . A-1

A.1.1 VULOS MAIN STATUS SCREENS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-1

A.1.2 VULOS Main Screens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-2

A.2 VULOS OPERATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-5

A.2.1 Plain Text VULOS Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-5

A.2.2 Cipher Text VULOS Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-6

A.2.3 Operational Overrides - VULOS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-6

A.2.4 SATCOM Ping Tests (Call Menu). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-7

A.3 SCAN MODE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-8

A.4 BEACON MODE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-8

A.5 VULOS OPTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-9

A.6 VULOS PROGRAMMING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-9

A.6.1 VULOS Waveform Preset Programming . . . . . . . . . . . A-14

A.6.2 Scan Mode Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-18

A.6.2.1 Automatic Scan Mode Scanning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-18

A.6.2.2 Manual Scan Mode Preset Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . A-18

A.6.2.3 Scan Mode Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-18

A.6.2.4 Beacon Mode Programming. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-21

APPENDIX B - SINCGARS

B.1 SINCGARS OPERATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-1

B.1.1 SINCGARS Main Screens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-2

B.1.1.1 SINCGARS Frequency Hopping Main Screens . . . . . . B-2

B.1.1.2 SINCGARS Single Channel Main Screens. . . . . . . . . . B-3

B.1.1.3 SINCGARS Retransmit Main Screens . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-3

B.1.2 SINCGARS Startup Net Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-3

B.1.2.1 Hot Start Net Opening . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-3

B.1.2.2 Cold Start ERF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-4

B.1.2.2.1 Master Station Cold Start Operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-5

B.1.2.2.2 Member Station Cold Start Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-6

B.1.2.2.3 Updating Time Errors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-6

B.1.2.3 Passive LNE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-7

B.1.3 Cue Channel Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-7

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B.1.3.1 Non-Net Member Station Operation for Cueing a

SINCGARS FH Net . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-8

B.1.3.1.1 Master Station Operation to Respond to a Cueing

B.1.3.2 NORMAL ERF SINCGARS FH Update . . . . . . . . . . . . B-8

B.1.3.2.1 MASTER Radio Operation for NORMAL ERF . . . . . . . B-9

B.1.3.2.2 Member Radio Operation for NORMAL ERF . . . . . . . . B-9

B.1.4 Sending Data Via RS-232 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-10

B.1.5 Operational Overrides - SINCGARS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-11

B.1.6 Squelch (SC Only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-11

B.2 MAIN SINCGARS OPTIONS SCREEN . . . . . . . . . . . . B-11

B.2.1 Global Time of Day (FH ONLY) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-11

B.2.2 Late Net Entry (FH ONLY) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-11

B.2.3 SINCGARS Retransmit Role . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-12

B.2.4 Squelch (SC ONLY) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-12

B.2.5 SINCGARS Call Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-12

B.2.5.1 CUE Call Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-12

B.2.5.2 Normal ERF Transmit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-12

B.2.5.3 Normal ERF Receive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-13

B.2.5.4 Cold Start ERF Transmit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-13

B.2.5.5 Cold Start ERF Receive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-13

B.3 SINCGARS PROGRAMMING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-13

B.3.1 SINCGARS Presets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-14

B.3.2 SINCGARS Preset Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-17

B.3.3 Master/Member Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-18

B.3.4 Cue Configuration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-18

B.3.5 Hopset/Lockout Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-18

B.3.6 Frequency Hopping Voice Priority . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-19

B.3.7 Retransmit Role . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-19

Station . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-8

APPENDIX C - HAVEQUICK

C.1 HAVEQUICK OPERATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-1

C.1.1 HAVEQUICK MAIN STATUS SCREENS. . . . . . . . . . . C-2

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C.1.2 HQ Operational Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-5

C.1.2.1 HQ FH TOD Programming Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . C-5

C.1.3 HQ Call Screen Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-6

C.1.3.1 Request a TOD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-6

C.1.3.2 Send a TOD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-6

C.2 HQ OPTION SCREENS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-7

C.2.1 Viewing HQ TOD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-7

C.2.2 Select WOD Type. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-7

C.2.3 Configure HQ TOD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-7

C.3 HQ PROGRAMMING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-8

C.3.1 HAVEQUICK Programming Screens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-8

C.3.2 HQ Waveform Preset Programming. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-8

C.3.2.1 HQ SWOD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-12

C.3.2.1.1 Configure SWOD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-12

C.3.2.1.2 View SWOD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-13

C.3.2.1.3 Erase SWOD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-13

C.3.2.2 HQ MWOD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-13

C.3.2.2.1 Configure MWOD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-13

C.3.2.2.2 View MWOD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-14

C.3.2.2.3 Erase MWOD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-14

C.3.2.3 HQ FMT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-14

APPENDIX D - HIGH PERFORMANCE WAVEFORM (HPW)

D.1 HPW DATA OPERATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D-1

D.1.1 HPW Quick Start Procedure. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D-1

D.2 HPW MAIN STATUS SCREENS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D-4

D.3 HPW OPTIONS MENU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D-7

D.3.1 Run TRANSEC Validation Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D-7

D.4 HPW PROGRAMMING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D-8

D.4.1 HPW Preset Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D-9

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WAVEFORM

E.1 ANW2 GENERAL THEORY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E-1

E.2 ANW2 MISSION PLANNING FOR DEPLOYMENT . . . E-2

E.3 ANW2 OPERATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E-3

E.3.1 ANW2 Voice Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E-3

E.3.2 ANW2 Data Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E-4

E.4 ANW2 STATUS SCREENS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E-4

E.4.1 ANW2 Main Screens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E-5

E.4.2 BGAN Screens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E-8

E.4.3 INE Top Level Screens. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E-11

E.5 ANW2 OPTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E-11

E.5.1 ANW2 Wideband (WB) Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E-11

E.5.2 BGAN Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E-13

E.6 ANW2 PROGRAMMING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E-14

E.6.1 ANW2 Preset Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E-17

E.7 ANW2 CONFIGURATION PROGRAMMING . . . . . . . . E-20

APPENDIX F - ROVER (Option)

F.1 ROVER FIXED FREQUENCY OPERATION . . . . . . . . F-1

F.1.1 ROVER MAIN STATUS SCREENS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F-1

F.1.2 ROVER Main Screens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F-2

F.2 ROVER OPERATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F-3

F.3 ROVER OPTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F-6

F.4 ROVER PROGRAMMING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F-6

F.4.1 ROVER Preset Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F-8

F.4.2 ROVER Configuration Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F-9

APPENDIX G - REFERENCES

G.1 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . G-1

G.2 REFERENCE TABLES AND FIGURES . . . . . . . . . . . . G-5

G.2.1 CONUS SATCOM Footprint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . G-31

G.2.2 Atlantic SATCOM Footprint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . G-32

G.2.3 Indian Ocean SATCOM Footprint. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . G-33

G.2.4 Pacific SATCOM Footprint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . G-34

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LIST OF FIGURES

Figure Page

1-1 AN/PRC-117G Transceiver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1

2-1 Items Included with the AN/PRC-117G . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2

2-2 Equipment Setup and Teardown . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3

2-3 Radio Operating Voltage Range . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-7

3-1 Controls, Indicators, and Connectors for AN/PRC-117G . 3-2

3-2 Test Options Menu Tree . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-7

3-3 VULOS Crypto Fill Menu Tree. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-41

3-4 SINCGARS Crypto Fill Menu Tree . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-42

3-5 HAVEQUICK Crypto Fill Menu Tree . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-44

3-6 HPW Crypto Fill Menu Tree. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-45

3-7 ANW2 Crypto Fill Menu Tree. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-46

3-8 GPS Fill Menu Tree . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-47

3-9 Beacon Menu Tree . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-54

3-10 Clone Mode Menu Tree. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-55

3-11 OTAR Receive Menu Tree. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-56

3-12 OTAR Transmit Menu Tree . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-57

3-13 Zeroize Button Menu Tree . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-60

3-14 Panic Zeroize Menu Tree . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-62

3-15 Display Light Menu Tree . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-62

3-16 Options Main Menu Tree (Top Level) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-63

3-17 Data Mode Options Menu Tree . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-64

3-18 Mission Plan Menu Tree . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-65

3-19 System Clock Options Menu Tree. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-65

3-20 Battery Information Menu Tree . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-66

3-21 Network Status Menu Tree . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-67

3-22 GPS Options Menu Tree . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-69

3-23 Radio Options Menu Tree . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-70

3-24 SA Options Menu Tree . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-71

3-25 System Information Menu Tree . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-72

3-26 View Key Information Menu Tree . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-74

3-27 VAA Options Menu Tree . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-75

3-28 Black Digital Retransmission Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-78

3-29 Retransmission Setup for Standalone AN/PRC-117Gs . . . 3-80

4-1 Programming Main Menu Tree . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-6

4-2 Radio Config Menu Tree . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-6

4-3 General Configuration Top Level Menu Tree. . . . . . . . . . . 4-8

4-4 Audio Config Menu Tree . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-9

4-5 Autosave Menu Tree . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-9

4-6 CT Override Menu Tree. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-10

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4-7 Data Port Config Menu Tree . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-11

4-8 External Device Menu Tree . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-13

4-9 External Keyline Menu Tree . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-14

4-10 GPS Config Menu Tree . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-15

4-11 Network Configuration Menu Tree. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-18

4-12 Port Configuration Menu Tree . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-19

4-13 Situational Awareness Menu Tree. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-20

4-14 VPOD CONFIG Menu Tree . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-21

4-15 System Clock Programming Menu Tree . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-22

4-16 System Preset Menu Tree. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-26

A-1 VULOS Programming Menu Tree . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-10

A-2 Scan Mode Programming Menu Tree . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-19

A-3 Beacon Mode Programming Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-21

B-1 SINCGARS Programming Menu Tree. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-15

C-1 HAVEQUICK Programming Menu Tree. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-9

D-1 HPW Programming Menu Tree . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D-8

E-1 ANW2 Programming Menu Tree . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E-14

F-1 ROVER VLC Launcher Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F-5

F-2 VLC Playlist Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F-6

F-3 ROVER Programming Menu Tree . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F-7

G-1 CONUS 100 deg W, 105 deg W . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . G-31

G-2 LANT 15 deg W, 23 deg W . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . G-32

G-3 IO 72 deg E, 72.5 deg W . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . G-33

G-4 PAC 172 deg E, 177 deg E . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . G-34

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Table Page

1-1 LOS Fixed Frequency Operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3

1-2 Dedicated UHF SATCOM HPW Data Rates . . . . . . . . . . . 1-9

1-3 Scan Modes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-11

1-4 ANW2 Data Rates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-12

2-1 Items Included With the AN/PRC-117G. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1

2-2 Typical Battery Life (BA-5590). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-7

3-1 AN/PRC-117G Controls, Indicators, and Connectors . . . . 3-3

3-2 System Preset Selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-9

3-3 Front Panel Key and Control Definitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-11

3-4 Electronic Fill Types. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-14

3-5 Waveform and Crypto Modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-15

3-6 SKL Load Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-24

3-7 SKL Load Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-28

3-8 SKL Load Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-32

3-9 SKL Load Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-35

3-10 LOS Receive Path. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-76

D-1 HPW Channel Selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D-2

G-1 AN/PRC-117G Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . G-1

G-2 SINCGARS Julian Date Calendar, Non-Leap Year . . . . . . G-6

G-3 SINCGARS Julian Date Calendar, Leap Years: 2008,

2012, 2016 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . G-7

G-4 5 kHz MIL-STD-188-181B Data Rate Options. . . . . . . . . . G-7

G-5 25 kHz MIL-STD-188-181B Data Rate Options. . . . . . . . . G-8

G-6 Satellite Channel Frequency Code List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . G-9

G-7 Maritime Channels and Frequencies. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . G-19

G-8 NOAA Weather Radio Channels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . G-28

G-9 CTCSS Frequencies and Designator Codes . . . . . . . . . . . G-29

G-10 CDCSS Codes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . G-30

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CHAPTER 1

EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION

Figure 1-1. AN/PRC-117G Transceiver

1.1 EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION

The AN/PRC-117G Multiband Manpack Radio is a tactical transceiver designed for
use by military/agency personnel requiring Type-1, National Security Agency (NSA)
certified, secure voice and data communications. See Figure 1-1. The AN/PRC-
117G provides ground-to-ground, ground-to-air, and Tactical Satellite (TACSAT)
communication links. Over these links, the type of communication traffic includes
voice and data for the purpose of command and control on the battlefield.

The AN/PRC-117G frequency range is continuous from 30.0000 MHz to 1999.9950
MHz. The radio supports AM, FM, and various data waveforms. Supported
waveforms are:

CL-0319-4100-0001B

• VHF/UHF Line-of-Sight (LOS) Fixed Frequency FM and AM

• UHF Dedicated Channel Satellite Communications (SATCOM)

• Single Channel Ground and Airborne Radio System (SINCGARS)

Frequency Hopping (FH) and Single Channel (SC)

• HAVEQUICK (HQ) Frequency Hopping

• High Performance Waveform (HPW)

• Adaptive Networking Wideband Waveform (ANW2)

1-1

• Demand Assigned Multiple Access (DAMA) Satellite Communications

NOTE

NOTE

- refer to DAMA Waveform Operation Supplement 10515-0319-4030

• (Optional) Remotely Operated Video Enhanced Receiver Waveform

(ROVER)

• (Optional) Special Communications Mode (SCM)

- refer to SCM Waveform Operation Supplement 10515-0319-4040

1.1.1 Document Purpose

This guide is provided as a pocket size field reference for the AN/PRC-117G radio
operator, offering brief descriptions of all radio functions, programming actions, and
reference tables.

It is recommended that first time users become familiar
with the AN/PRC-117G Operation Manual (10515-0319-

4200), which contains complete operating instructions
and additional detailed descriptions.

This guide may contain information about features that are not included in all
radios. Some AN/PRC-117G features are optional and can be added in the future.
Contact Harris for further update information.

It is assumed that the AN/PRC-117G has been type-1
initialized prior to performing the operating procedures.
The radio will need to be re-initialized if it has been
opened or tampered, or the Hold-Up Battery (HUB) has
been depleted. Refer to the Falcon III Application
Programming Manual (10515-0307-4100) for the type-1
initialization procedure. If further information is required,
refer to depot level support or contact Harris
Corporation.

The RF-6650M Communications Planning Application (CPA) contains sample
plans with example nets for each of the radio waveforms. Sample plans provide a
starting point for programming a waveform in the radio. If additional support is
required, contact Harris at [phone] or https://premier.harris.com/rfcomm.

1.1.1.1 Acronyms

All acronyms used are contained in the Glossary at the back of this manual.

1-2

1.2 RADIO CAPABILITIES

The following paragraphs discuss the capabilities of the AN/PRC-117G.

1.2.1 Self Test

The AN/PRC-117G has Built-In Test (BIT) capability that includes:

• BIT is run on all hardware modules during power up

• Operator initiated BIT on all hardware modules (under options menu)

• Transmission or reception of Bit Error Rate Test (BERT) patterns on the

narrowband portion of the radio

• Optional tests on the Global Positioning System (GPS) or Receiver

Exciter Synthesizer (RES) Flash

• Wideband transmit or receive tests on the high-band portion of the radio

• A Software (SW) validation that runs the entire red and black file systems

through the Crypto to verify that the software has not been changed since
it was first installed

• Keypad Test that allows the user to verify front panel keypad operation

• Memory Test that validates integrity of the radio’s volatile memory

• Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) test to check display segments

1.2.2 VULOS Fixed Frequency Plain Text (PT)

• Operating Frequency Bands (refer toTable 1-1):

- VHF Low Band – 30.0000 MHz to 89.9999 MHz

- VHF High Band – 90.0000 MHz to 224.9999 MHz

- UHF Band – 225.0000 MHz to 511.9950 MHz

- SATCOM Band – 243.0000 MHz - 270.0000 MHz receive and

291.0000 MHz - 318.3000 MHz transmit

Table 1-1. LOS Fixed Frequency Operation

Selection VHF-LowFMVHF-HighFMUHFFMVHF-HighAMUHF

Squelch OFF X XXXX

Noise Squelch X XXXX

AM

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Table 1-1. LOS Fixed Frequency Operation (Continued)

Selection VHF-LowFMVHF-HighFMUHFFMVHF-HighAMUHF

150 Hz Tone Squelch X X X

Continuous Tone Coded

Squelch System (CTCSS)

Squelch

Continuous Digital Coded

Squelch System (CDCSS)

Squelch

TX FM Squelch (SQL) Tone X X X

AM Analog Voice X X

FM Analog Voice X X X

Amplitude Shift Keying

(ASK) 16 kbps Voice/Data

Frequency Shift Keying

(FSK) 16 kbps Voice/Data

Simplex X XXXX

Half Duplex X XXXX

5 kHz Deviation X X X

6.5 kHz Deviation X X X

8 kHz Deviation X X X

25 kHz AM Spacing X X

XXX

XXX

XX

XXX

AM

1.2.3 VULOS Fixed Frequency Cipher Text (CT)

The following are the AN/PRC-117G LOS fixed frequency CT operating capabilities
and limitations:

• ANDVT – Advanced Narrowband Digital Voice Terminal (ANDVT) is

used for Dedicated SATCOM operation (243.0000 MHz - 270.0000 MHz
RX and 291.0000 MHz - 318.0000 MHz TX) and UHF band (225.00000
MHz to 511.9950 MHz RX/TX) LOS operation.

• VINSON – 16 kbps data rate, 25 kHz Wideband (WB) Communications

Security (COMSEC) mode for secure voice and data.

• VINSON PT Override – Alerts an operator that a receiving transmission

from an AN/PRC-117G in PT mode is being received.

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• KG-84C – (Data only) Supports secure data transmission in FM mode

from 30.0000 MHz to 511.9950 MHz and AM mode from 90.0000 MHz to

511.9950 MHz. Also used for UHF SATCOM and HPW operation.

• Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) – AES is used for VHF/UHF

Line-of-Sight (VULOS) operation. Support for Cipher Feedback (CFB)
and Counter (CTR) crypto modes (unclassified keys only).

• FASC INATOR – Enables interoperability with FED-STD 1023 Type-1

Fascinator encryption. Supports voice only using a 12 kbps data rate in
FM on the VHF-High and UHF bands (90.0000 MHz to 511.9950 MHz).
Support for both Standard (STD) and Alternate (ALT) modes.

• Traffic Encryption Keys (TEKs) – Electronically loaded 128-bit

transmission encryption keys used to secure voice and data
communications.

• COMSEC Fill – TEKs and Key Encryption Keys (KEKs) can be filled from

various devices as shown in Ta b le 3 -5 .

1.2.4 SINCGARS Operation

The AN/PRC-117G can operate in SINCGARS FH mode and SC mode from 30.000
MHz to 87.975 MHz. SINCGARS operates in VINSON COMSEC mode using a
TEK. An AN/CYZ-10 Data Transfer Device (DTD) or Simple Key Loader (SKL) Fill
Device is required to load SINCGARS FH data to the radio. The following are
SINCGARS capabilities:

• Net Master/Member – Master station is responsible for establishing and

maintaining a net of member stations; normally is the Net Control Station
(NCS).

• VINSON - Required when using SINCGARS for secure voice and data

from 30.000 MHz to 87.975 MHz.

• Transmission Security Key (TSK) – TSK is used in SINCGARS

operations to establish the pseudo-random hopping pattern of frequency
hopping of the SINCGARS net.

• Hopset – The set of frequencies on which a SINCGARS radio net hops.

There are 2320 25-kHz channel assignments between 30.000 MHz to

87.975 MHz.

• Lockout Set – A set of frequencies that are excluded during frequency

hopping operations.

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• Frequency Hopping Sync Time – Global Time-Of-Day (GTOD) is used

to synchronize SINCGARS frequency hopping communications. This is
usually Universal Time Coordinated (UTC) from a GPS receiver. An
AN/PRC-117G set as the net master is responsible for maintaining
accurate GTOD for the net.

• Two-Digit Date – SINCGARS GTOD uses the last two digits of the Julian

date as part of the sync time. This is the joint United States (US)
standard. Refer to Table G-2 and Ta b le G - 3.

• Local Fill – The procedure used to load SINCGARS TSK, hopset, and

lockout set information from the front panel with an Electronic Counter­Counter Measures (ECCM) fill device such as the AN/CYZ-10 or SKL.
The AN/PRC-117G supports fill modes 2 and 3 (which load all sections
of the loadset automatically).

• Hot Start Net Opening – Passive method of entering a SINCGARS FH

net by locally filling all necessary FH data and obtaining accurate time
from a GPS source. Member stations can instantly communicate with the
master station if within ± two seconds of each other. Members can use
Late Net Entry (LNE) function if time accuracy is still within ± one minute.

• Cold Start Net Opening – Method used by the Master AN/PRC-117G to

initially open a net of member radios by transmitting Over-The-Air (OTA)
hopset and GTOD data. All Member stations need basic ZULU Julian
initialization of their GTOD prior to receiving a cold start from the net
master.

• Single Channel – A separate fixed frequency channel used to

coordinate actions, selectable on each preset from the radio’s keypad.

• LNE Mode – LNE is a receive function that permits a member

SINCGARS radio to enter a SINCGARS net when its Time-of-Day (TOD)
clock has drifted away from the net TOD by more than ± four seconds,
but not more than ± one minute, or when an AN/PRC-117G must join an
existing net using hot start procedures. The entering transceiver must be
loaded with the proper TEK, TSK variable, hopset, and lockout set.

• Cue Channel – A predesignated LOS fixed frequency in the SINCGARS

operational frequency range of 30.000 MHz to 87.975 MHz that enables
an AN/PRC-117G not in a FH net to contact the NCS of a FH net. This
mode can be enabled or disabled by the user. 150 Hz tone squelch
operation on the Cue channel frequency activates the signal in all
SINCGARS radios monitoring the Cue frequency.

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• Copy/Rename Hopset – Support for up to 25 independent FH nets is

provided, allowing improved monitoring of SINCGARS communications.
Each FH Net Identification (ID) can be renamed (000 - 999) on-the-go to
improve FH Net access when mission plans change.

• Data/Voice Handling – This feature ensures seamless traffic reception

over both Frequency Hopping and Single Channel nets. Automatic
detection is included in Enhanced Data Mode (EDM) data rates.
Selectable traffic routing is supported in SINCGARS Data Mode (SDM)
via monitor button control.

• Retransmit – Retransmission supported for both voice and data.

1.2.5 HQ Frequency Hopping

The AN/PRC-117G is capable of HAVEQUICK frequency hopping in the UHF AM
band of 225.000 MHz to 399.975 MHz. The following are HAVEQUICK Frequency
Hopping capabilities:

• TOD – TOD allows for synchronization of all AN/PRC-117Gs in a

HAVEQUICK net. The TOD message includes the operational date.

• Word of Day (WOD) – WODs configure the frequency hopping pattern

and rate and may vary in length from one to six segments.

• Single Word of Day (SWOD) Mode – SWOD is a HAVEQUICK

frequency hopping mode that allows AN/PRC-117Gs with identical TOD,
WOD, and net number to synchronize and communicate.

• Multiple Word of Days (MWOD) Mode – HAVEQUICK frequency

hopping mode that allows AN/PRC-117Gs with identical TOD, WOD, and
net number to synchronize and communicate, and provides for automatic
multiple day operation. Up to 31 MWODs can be loaded. The MWOD
elements are entered into memory locations 1 – 31. The MWOD contains
a date and is only valid on the date assigned to it.

• Frequency Management Training (FMT) – HAVEQUICK training mode

of operation that allows operation on a selectable set of 16 training
frequencies. FMT frequencies must be in the operational range of

225.00000 MHz to 399.97500 MHz. FMT frequencies remain in the radio
after zeroizing. Uses specific FMT designated HAVEQUICK frequencies.

• Net Numbers – A five digit code that programs the entry point in the

WOD frequency hopping pattern allowing communication between
multiple AN/PRC-117Gs with a common WOD and TOD.

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1.2.6 Dedicated UHF SATCOM

The AN/PRC-117G operates in UHF SATCOM mode using MIL-STD-188-181B
modulation. It supports encrypted voice and data communications using wideband
25 kHz and narrowband 5 kHz satellite channels.

1.2.6.1 MIL-STD-188-181B, 5 kHz, and 25 kHz UHF SATCOM Features

The AN/PRC-117G in UHF SATCOM mode (243.0000 MHz - 270.0000 MHz and

291.0000 MHz - 318.0000 MHz) is compatible with VINSON KY-57 (wideband 25
kHz), ANDVT KY-99/99A, and KG-84C cryptographic equipment:

• ANDVT, KY-99 - Compatible encryption used on 5 kHz SATCOM

channels providing 2400 bps CT voice and secure data at rates of 1200
and 2400 bps. ANDVT referenced data option codes provide backwards
compatibility to 181A-only AN/PRC-117Fs on narrowband 5 kHz
channels.

• KG-84C - Compatible encryption used for data-only encryption on data

rates of up to 9600 bps for 5 kHz channels, and up to 56 kbps on 25 kHz
channels.

• AES - Compatible encryption is supported for CFB and CTR crypto

modes.

• FASC INATOR - Compatible encryption allows interoperability with FED-

STD 1023 Type-1 Fascinator encryption. Supports voice only using a 12
kbps data rate in FM. Support for both STD and ALT modes.

• Frequency Code – All UHF SATCOM channels have been indexed to a

common Department of Defense (DOD) satellite channel listing to ease
programming of uplink and downlink frequencies. Operating frequencies
are selected by entering the three-digit frequency code. Refer to

Ta bl e G -6 for a listing of current codes. To manually enter non-standard

uplink and downlink frequencies, enter 999 as the frequency code.

• Data Option Code – Depends on frequency code selected and

COMSEC type programmed. Data rate and applicable modulation is
selectable by option code for ease of programming and operation. Refer
to Table G-4 and Table G-5 for currently available data option codes.

• Continuous Phase Modulation (CPM) – Modulation mode for data

operation under KG-84C. Allows autobauding on receive end to the
speed selected by the sending station when both stations have a net
preset set to CPM data option.

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• Adjustable Power Output – Power output adjusts from +27 dBm (0.5

watts) to +43 dBm (20 watts) to allow for proper output within authorized
Effective Isotropically Radiated Power (EIRP) levels.

• SATCOM Ping Test – Available under the Call button in SATCOM net

presets to test satellite link quality. Provides the operator with a relative
score from 000 to 100 to aid in antenna pointing and troubleshooting. A
COMSEC mode providing 1200 or 2400 baud must be used to perform
a Ping Test.

1.2.7 HPW SATCOM Data Waveform

HPW is a SATCOM modulation waveform that uses KG-84C encryption in
Redundant Mode 1 synchronization for increased data rates over UHF satellite
links. Refer to Table 1-2 for HPW UHF Follow On Satellite (UFO) data rates. Built-
in Automatic Repeat reQuest (ARQ) data modem reduces COMSEC overhead by
providing black side ARQ processing with automatic speed adjustment. A separate
TSK and TOD synchronization (±30 seconds) are also required when using HPW.
HPW only supports data communications and is used in conjunction with Harris
Wireless Message Terminal (WMT) software.

The following COMSEC capabilities are supported in HPW mode:

• KG-84C – (Data only) Supports secure data transmission in from

243.0000 MHz - 270.0000 MHz and 291.0000 MHz - 318.0000 MHz

• TEK – Electronically loaded 128-bit transmission encryption key used to

secure data communications.

• TSK – Electronically loaded key used in HPW operations for

transmission security.

Table 1-2. Dedicated UHF SATCOM HPW Data Rates

Channel Type HPW Using UFO Satellite HPW Using Non-UFO Satellite

25 kHz WIDEBAND 56 kbps

5 kHz

NARROWBAND

37 kbps
18 kbps

8.5 kbps

4.2 kbps

42 kbps
21 kbps

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1.2.8 Scan List

The AN/PRC-117G can scan up to 10 LOS fixed frequency or dedicated SATCOM
radio voice operation nets in the modes listed in Table 1-3. In CT operation, only
VINSON mode is scannable (KG-84C and ANDVT are not scannable). The radio
does not scan HAVEQUICK or SINCGARS frequency hopping nets. Digital squelch
cannot be used.

When the AN/PRC-117G is keyed in scan mode, it transmits on one of the following
nets:

• The net currently paused on (if actively receiving traffic or still in the

return-to-scan hang time).

• The priority transmit net if the radio is actively scanning.

The following are AN/PRC-117G scan operating capabilities and limitations:

• Priority Transmit Channel - The net on which the AN/PRC-117G

transmits if the Push-To-Talk (PTT) button is pressed when the radio is
actively scanning.

• Hold Time - The length of time the AN/PRC-117G dwells on a net before

returning to scan even with a signal present. Useful for monitoring
multiple active nets by using a value long enough to determine receiver
of call. It also allows it to continue scanning automatically.

• Hang Time - The length of time the AN/PRC-117G dwells on a net after

a signal ends before returning to scan. Helpful if occupied with other
tasks while monitoring the radio.

• Priority Receive Channel - The AN/PRC-117G can scan a designated

priority receive net. It samples the priority receive net every other net. For
example:

• If Channel 4 = Priority receive net, and

• 1 through 10 = AN/PRC-117G nets selected for scanning, then

• Scan sequence is: 1 4 2 4 3 4 4 4 5 4 6 4 7 4 8 4 9 4 10 4 1 4...

• Manual Scanning - Pressing [CLR] while the AN/PRC-117G is scanning

puts the radio in a manual scan mode, where the radio stays on one
channel until the operator chooses to go to another channel.

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Table 1-3. Scan Modes

Mode Description

FM (PT, CT) Voice

Wideband SATCOM (CT) Voice

AM (PT, CT) Voice

Narrowband SATCOM (CT) Voice, ANDVT

1.2.9 Beacon Mode

Beacon mode sets the AN/PRC-117G to transmit a beacon signal for supporting
direction-finding efforts. Output signal is modulated by an audio tone swept from
300 Hz to 3300 Hz. The operational frequency in Beacon mode is 90.0000 MHz AM
by default, but the frequency can be changed by the user. The power level of the
radio can be adjusted along with the transmit period to extend battery life in Beacon
mode.

1.2.10 ANW2

ANW2 is a high-speed high-bandwidth waveform in the 225 - 1999.9950 MHz high­band portion of the radio that allows simultaneous voice and high-speed data
capabilities. The high-speed data is multidirectional traffic that operationally
appears as full-duplex. BATON or MEDLEY encryption is used for both voice and
data channels. TEKs and TSKs are both loaded for this waveform. Refer to

Ta bl e 1 - 4 for data rate capabilities.

ANW2 supports:

• Ad-Hoc Networking

• Network Forms Automatically - No preassigned net master or

infrastructure is needed

• Self Healing - Tolerates loss of any node in the network

• Relay - Any radio is able to relay data packets between two

radios not within range of each other

• Simultaneous Voice and Data - Voice and data over network at the same

time

• Conventional Half-Duplex Voice - One station talks as is the case with a

conventional digital voice channel

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• Multiple Data Transmissions - Multiple data exchanges are supported

between radios at the same time

• Flexible Waveform - Each connection can use a different auto-negotiated

data rate, if needed, and only for as much time as needed to transmit the
data. This provides improved performance in varying channel conditions
(i.e. mobile communications or local noise).

• Transport Standard Internet Protocol (IP) Packets - Supports IPv4

protocol and any application that sends unicast or multicast traffic over
IP such as Command and Control Personal Computer (C2PC) or
Tactical Chat (TacChat) IP (via Ethernet interface).

• Encryption - Voice encryption using MEDLEY TEK, AES based

Transmission Security (TRANSEC), and Type-1 IP security for user IP
data utilizing the BATON or MEDLEY encryption algorithms with either a
Pre-Placed Key (PPK) or a key generated via Internet Key Exchange
(IKE). IKE is dependent on the communicating stations to have
compatible vectors loaded.

• Situational Awareness - embedded situational awareness application

sends IP-based position reports based on user configuration for location
or time/periodic reports. Packet formats include Harris or Cursor on
Target (CoT).

• Simultaneous ANW2, Broadband Global Area Network (BGAN), Black

Local Area Network (LAN) and Associated IP Network Topologies

• Transmission Control Protocol (TCP) Acceleration - Space

Communications Protocol Standard Transport Protocol (SCPS-TP)
compliant

Table 1-4. ANW2 Data Rates

Bandwidth Data Rates

1.2 MHz 50 kbps to 2.8 Mbps

5 MHz 200 kbps to 5 Mbps

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1.2.11 OTAR

The AN/PRC-117G is capable of Over The Air Rekey (OTAR). The AN/PRC-117G
supports:

• VINSON Manual Key (MK) in transmit

• Cooperative VINSON MK in receive

• Cooperative VINSON Automatic Key (AK) in receive

• Non-Cooperative VINSON AK in receive

To receive a TEK using AK, both the receiving AN/PRC-117G and the fill device
attached to the transmitting AN/PRC-117G must have the same KEK. For AK the
KEK must be loaded into the AN/PRC-117G by an external fill device. Refer to

Paragraph 3.6.3.

1.2.12 ROVER

Remotely Operated Video Enhanced Receiver (ROVER) operation from the
AN/PRC-117G is the reception of ROVER video feeds over the high-band portion
(1000.00 MHz to 2000.00 MHz) of the radio in PT only.

1.2.13 DAMA

The AN/PRC-117G provides 5 kHz and 25 kHz DAMA UHF Satellite
Communications (SATCOM) operation as well as MIL-STD-188-181B dedicated
SATCOM. Refer to the DAMA Supplement (10515-0319-4030) for a complete
description of the DAMA waveform, its operation and programming.

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CHAPTER 2

SYSTEM SETUP AND TEARDOWN

2.1 ITEMS INCLUDED WITH AN/PRC-117G RADIO

Ta bl e 2 - 1 provides a list of items included with the AN/PRC-117G. Figure 2-1

displays all of the items included with the AN/PRC-117G.

Table 2-1. Items Included With the AN/PRC-117G

Description Part Number

Low-Band/High-Band Radio Assembly With Military Global
Positioning System (GPS)

Modified H-250/U Handset 10075-1399

Universal Serial Bus (USB) Programming Cable Assembly 12043-2750-A006

Falcon III Communications Planning Application (CPA) RF-6650M (CPA)

Single Channel Ground and Airborne Radio System
(SINCGARS) Pocket Guide

Adaptive Networking Wideband Waveform (ANW2) Pocket
Guide

Reference Guide (This Manual) 10515-0319-4100

Electronic Publication Compact Disk (CD)

Contains AN/PRC-117G Multiband Manpack Radio:
SINCGARS System Pocket Guide (10515-0319-4000)
ANW2 Pocket Guide (10515-0319-4010)
DAMA Waveform Operation Supplement (10515-0319-4030)
Reference Guide (10515-0319-4100)
Operation Manual (10515-0319-4200)
Falcon III Multiband Vehicular Radio Systems
RF-300M-V150/V250/V255, RF-7800M-V150 System
Installation/Maintenance Manual (10515-0333-4200)

0N707070-7 or
0N707070-9

10515-0319-4000

10515-0319-4010

10515-0319-6000

2-1

NOTE

MODIFIED H-250/U

HANDSET (10075-1399)

PLANNING APPLICATION

(RF-6650M)

(10515-0319-4000)

REFERENCE GUIDE

(10515-0319-4100)

(THIS MANUAL)

USB PROGRAMMING

CABLE ASSEMBLY
(12043-2750-A006)

ANW2 POCKET GUIDE

(10515-0319-4010)

LOW-BAND/HIGH-BAND

RADIO ASSEMBLY

WITH MIL GPS

(0N707070-7)

FALCON III COMMUNICATIONS

ELECTRONIC
PUBLICATION CD
(10515-0319-6000)

SINCGARS POCKET GUIDE

CL-0319-4100-0042F

Figure 2-1. Items Included with the AN/PRC-117G

2.2 SYSTEM SETUP

See Figure 2-2. The following paragraphs provide information on set up of the
AN/PRC-117G.

If the Hold-Up Battery (HUB) expires or is removed
without a charged main battery connected, the radio will
require type-1 initialization (level III maintenance). A
radio requiring type-1 initialization cannot be used in
Cipher Text (CT).

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RADIO ASSEMBLY

WITH MIL GPS

BATTERY BOX

BATTERY

LATCH

30 MHZ TO

512 MHZ (LB)

ANTENNA

225 MHZ TO

ANTENNA

SATCOM

ANTENNA

INDIVIDUAL
ACCESSORIES
WILL VARY

ANTENNA

2000 MHZ (HB)

L1/L2 GP S

LOW-BAND/HIGH-BAND

CL-0319-4100-0002E

Figure 2-2. Equipment Setup and Teardown

2.2.1 Battery Installation

Perform the following procedure to install batteries:

a. Place battery in the battery box so connector aligns with the radio power

connector.

b. Set radio chassis on battery box containing battery.

c. Latch the side clasps.

2.2.2 Vehicular Power Installation

The radio chassis assembly can be mounted in vehicular configurations. The radio
is powered via the rear power connector.

2.2.3 Antenna Installation

Antennas attach to the AN/PRC-117G by the following connections:

2-3

• J8 High Band (HB) Antenna (ANT) - N Connector, High-Band Port 20

CAUTION

watts, 225 MHz - 1999.9950 MHz

• J5 Low Band (LB) ANT - Threaded Neill-Concelman (TNC) Connector,

Low-Band Port 10 watts, 30.0000 MHz - 511.9950 MHz

• J7 Satellite Communications (SATCOM) - Bayonet Neill-Concelman

(BNC) Connector, SATCOM 20 watts, only activated with SATCOM
channel selection (243.0000 MHz - 270.0000 MHz RX and 291.0000
MHz - 318.0000 MHz TX)

2.2.4 Data Cables and Auxiliary Cables

Connector pinouts are provided in the operation manual (10515-0319-4200). A
summary of the connectors follows:

Failure to power down the AN/PRC-117G before
connecting or disconnecting equipment to the Red or
Black Data Connectors could damage the AN/PRC-117G
or accessory equipment.

• Black Data Connector (Top Left, J6) - 10/100BaseT Ethernet, High

Assurance Internet Protocol Encryptor (HAIPE), Electronics Industries
Alliance (EIA)-644/899 Low Voltage Differential Signaling (LVDS)
Vehicular Interface Unit (VIU), black USB On-The-Go (OTG), External
Power Amplifier (PA) (key, hop clock, feedback, control), and console

• Red Data Connector (Top Right, J3) - 10/100BaseT Ethernet, EIA-422/3

Synchronous Serial Data, RS-232 Asynchronous Remote, RS-232
Synchronous Serial Data, console, fixed audio, and Wireless Local Area
Network (WLAN)

• USB Connector (J4) - Red USB OTG

• AUDIO (J1) - Used for DS-101/DS-102 Fill Device or Sierra Terminal

Interface (STI)

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2.2.5 Audio Connections

CAUTION

Summary of the connectors are as follows:

• AUDIO (J1) - Connect handset

2.2.6 GPS Connections

Summary of the connectors follows:

• GPS (J2) - Antenna connection for internal Ground-Based GPS Receiver

Application Module Selective Availability Anti-Spoofing Module (GB
GRAM SAASM).

2.2.7 Unused Connections

Place rubber boots over unused front panel connectors.

Failure to cover unused connectors may damage the
connectors due to moisture related shorts or cause the
connectors to be unusable due to dirt or mud being
packed into the connector.

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2.2.8 Initial Settings and Turn-On

WARNING

Perform the following procedure to power up the radio and run Built-In Test (BIT):

RF shock could occur from coming into contact with
the antenna while radio is transmitting.

a. Rotate the Cipher switch to Plain Text (PT) or CT position. This initializes

the AN/PRC-117G software and performs a Power-On Self-Test (POST).
When the radio is first turned on, the HARRIS logo screen is displayed,
followed by the FALCON III screen. The Initializing Screen is displayed
next, which shows the radio’s operating software version. This screen will
remain on the display until the radio has completed powering up. All key
presses are disabled during this process.

b. Observe battery meter next to Battery (BAT) on the front panel. (Volume

[VOL] appears in place of this display when user adjusts the volume.)
BAT flashes when the battery voltage is critically low. If this happens,
replace the batteries with freshly charged ones.

c. Press [OPT]>TEST OPTIONS>SELF TEST> RUN SELF TEST>YES.

Select YES or NO to EMIT RF FOR TEST? (NO is automatically selected
if no selection is made). This begins the user initiated BIT functionality. If
no failures occur during testing, then the screen will display TEST
PASSED. If failures do occur during testing, then fault codes are
displayed, which indicate the module that the failure occurred on and the
type of failure that has occurred.

d. Press [OPT] > RADIO INFORMATION > BATTERY INFORMATION to

access the battery test menu. The screen displays information about the
main battery. Actual DC voltage is shown along with the battery charge
status (NOMINAL, LOW, HIGH). If the radio is placed in a Vehicular
Amplifier Adapter (VAA), this screen shows the voltage as Not Applicable
(N/A) and the Status as CHARGING. Refer to Paragraph 2.2.10 for
proper battery voltage.

e. Press [ENT] to continue. If the radio is connected to a VAA, this Battery

Information screen displays the VAA system voltage.

f. Press [ENT] to continue. The HUB Capacity screen is shown. A bar

graph represents the approximate HUB life remaining. Any time the main
battery is disconnected from the radio, the HUB is being used to maintain
system time.

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2.2.9 Battery Life

34.8 VDC

34.3 VDC

19 VDC

17.5 VDC

OVERVOLTAGE WARNING

NORMAL OPERATING VOLTAGE RANGE

MINIMUM FULL-FEATURE OPERATING VOLTAGE

OPERATION WITH REDUCED CAPABILITY

OPERATION CEASES*

*RADIO SHUTDOWN OCCURS AT >34.8 VDC ± 0.5 VDC, and AT <17.5 VDC ± 0.5 VDC.

F-0319-4100-0003B

OPERATION CEASES*

Typical battery life is shown in Table 2-2.

Table 2-2. Typical Battery Life (BA-5590)

Radio Conditions Battery Life (Hours)

SINCGARS, CT, 10 watts, 6:3:1 Standby/RX/TX 14

HAVEQUICK II, 10 watts, 6:3:1 Standby/RX/TX 11

SATCOM 181B, 20 watts, 6:3:1 Standby/RX/TX 13

ANW2, 5 watts (average), 6:3:1 Standby/RX/TX 10

2.2.10 Radio Operating voltages

See Figure 2-3 for radio operating voltages.

Figure 2-3. Radio Operating Voltage Range

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CHAPTER 3

BASIC OPERATION

3.1 OPERATION TASK SUMMARY

AN/PRC-117G operating tasks are generally performed in the following order:

• Turn on and self-test radio – Paragraph 3.3.1

• Unlock the keypad (if locked) – Paragraph 3.10.2

• Load Communications Security (COMSEC) Fill Data for Cipher Text (CT)

Operation – Paragraph 3.4

• Load waveform-specific plans – Paragraph 4.4

• Set Cipher Switch for Plain Text (PT) or CT operation

• Select proper System Preset – Paragraph 3.3.5

• Verify communications with other net members per local directives

Some operations can be performed at any time during normal usage. These
operations include:

• Display light/contrast adjustments – Paragraph 3.9

• Perform optional internal tests – Paragraph 3.3.2

• Set radio options – Paragraph 3.10

• Zeroize radio – Paragraph 3.8.2

• Remote Control Operation – Paragraph 3.11

• Retransmit Operation – Paragraph 3.12

• Scan Mode Operation – Paragraph 1.2.8

• Beacon Mode Operation – Paragraph 1.2.9

• Clone Mode Operation – Paragraph 3.6.2

• Over The Air Rekey (OTAR) Operation – Paragraph 3.6.3

3.2 CONTROLS, INDICATORS, AND CONNECTORS

Figure 3-1 shows the radio controls, indicators, and connectors for the AN/PRC-

117G with a Global Positioning System (GPS). Tab l e 3 - 1 describes the controls,
indicators, and connectors for both models.

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CL-0319-4100-0004C

1

2

FRONT VIEW

3 4 5

9

*

TOP VIEW

6

7

**

11

10

8

*USB/CIK ON SOME VERSIONS
**HB ANT ON SOME VERSIONS

Figure 3-1. Controls, Indicators, and Connectors for AN/PRC-117G

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Table 3-1. AN/PRC-117G Controls, Indicators, and Connectors

Key Control/Indicator Function

1Black Side Top

2 Red Side Top

3 GPS Antenna

4 Universal Serial Bus

5 Display Displays operational and programming screens.

6 Cipher Switch

7 6-Pin AUDIO/Fill

8 Satellite

9 Keypad

Connector

Connector

Connector

(USB)/KDU

Connector

OFF A pull-to-turn action is required to enter or leave this

[CT] Places the radio in the cipher text encryption mode.

[PT] Places the radio in plain text non-encrypted mode.

[LD] Places the radio off-line for security or installation. In

[Z] A pull-to-turn action is required. This zeroizes all

Connector

Communication

(SATCOM) Antenna

Connector

([Next])

Provides interface for various black data devices.

Provides interface for various red data devices.

Connector for GPS antenna.

Connector for red USB and external Keypad Display Unit
(KDU).

position. Turns radio off.

security, the radio is ready to load encryption. In install, the
radio is ready to load software or mission plans.

programmed variables, including encryption variables.

Provides a connection for an H-250 handset or crypto fill
device that uses a 6-pin connector.

Provides a 50-ohm SATCOM antenna port via Bayonet
Neill-Concelman (BNC). This connection is used for
SATCOM and High Performance Waveform (HPW).

Switches the display to alternate screens for additional
information.

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Table 3-1. AN/PRC-117G Controls, Indicators, and Connectors (Continued)

Key Control/Indicator Function

[CALL] Single Channel Ground and Airborne Radio System

[LT] Provides access to the Keypad/Display backlight control

[MODE] Used to select OTAR, Beacon, Clone, or Scan features.

[SQL] Used to select squelch type.

[ZERO] Provides access to the zeroize menus. Refer to

[OPT] Provides access to the options menus. Refer to

[PGM] Provides access to the radio's programming menus. Refer

[CLR] Returns a field to its previous value, or activates the

[ENT] Enter - Selects scroll field choices or locks in entry field

[PRE +/-] Allows the operator to scroll through the programmed nets.

[VOL +/-] Up (+) increases volume, down (-) decreases volume. (Not

 or 

([Left Arrow] or

[Right Arrow])

(SINCGARS) - Accesses CUE and Electronic Remote Fill
(ERF) commands in Frequency Hopping Frequency
Hopping (FH) mode.
HAVEQUICK - Accesses Time-of-Day (TOD) Sync.
Keypad Display Unit (VULOS) - Accesses SATCOM Ping
Test.

menu. Refer to Paragraph 3.9.1.

Refer to Paragraph 3.6.

Paragraph 3.8.2.

Paragraph 3.10

to Paragraph 4.1

previous menu or screen.

data.

lockable.)

Allow the operator to move the cursor to the left or right, or
to select a new menu field.

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Table 3-1. AN/PRC-117G Controls, Indicators, and Connectors (Continued)

Key Control/Indicator Function

 or  ([Up Arrow]

or [Down Arrow])

10 Low-Band Antenna

11 High-Band Antenna

Connector

Connector

Allow the operator to step through a scroll field list.

Provides a 50-ohm antenna port via Threaded Neill­Concelman (TNC) for 30.0000 - 511.9950 MHz. This
connection is used for VHF/UHF VULOS, SINCGARS, and
HAVEQUICK. For Vehicular Amplifier Adapter (VAA)
connections, refer to the Falcon III Multiband Vehicular
Radio System Installation/Maintenance Manual (10515­0333-4200).

Provides a 50-ohm antenna port via N-Type TNC
Connector for 225.0000 MHz to 1999.9950 MHz. This
connection is used for the Adaptive Networking Wideband
Waveform (ANW2). For VAA connections, refer to the
Falcon III Multiband Vehicular Radio System
Installation/Maintenance Manual (10515-0333-4200).

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3.3 COMMON TASKS

The following list describes most of the common tasks performed during normal
operation.

3.3.1 Power On the Radio

Rotate the Cipher switch to [PT] or [CT]. This initializes the AN/PRC-117G software
and performs a Power-On Self-Test (POST). When the radio is turned on, the

HARRIS logo screen is displayed, followed by the FAL CON III screen, and then the
INITIALIZING screen is activated. All key presses are disabled during this process.

The screen will remain on the display until the radio has completed powering up.
When powered on, the AN/PRC-117G starts on the last selected operating preset.

3.3.2 Test Options

See Figure 3-2 and refer to Paragraph 3.3.3. The Test Options menu allows the
user to run Built-In Test (BIT) functions, perform other internal radio system checks,
and report specific problems when found.

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NOTE

Figure 3-2. Test Options Menu Tree

7

ST U

OPT

TEST OPTIONS

RUN SELF TEST

NO

YES

SELF TEST

SW VALIDATION

KEYPAD TEST

F-0319-4100-0005F

MEMORY TEST

OPTIONAL TESTS

GPS

RES FLASH

BERT

WIDEBAND TESTS

EMIT RF FOR TEST?

NO, YES

LCD TEST

3.3.3 Test Options Menu

Select [OPT] > TEST OPTIONS to access the radio’s internal test functions.
Choose the type of test to be performed.

• BERT - Use this to transmit or receive Bit Error Rate Test (BERT)

patterns on the narrowband portion of the radio.

• SELF TEST - Runs BIT for all hardware modules.

If tests are run while in CT without a VINSON, Advanced
Narrowband Digital Voice Terminal (ANDVT), Advanced
Encryption Standard (AES), FASCINATOR, or KG-84
key loaded, a fault will occur.

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• OPTIONAL TESTS - Use this to run a test on the GPS or Receiver

NOTE

Exciter Synthesizer (RES) Flash.

• LCD TEST - Use this to verify the Liquid Crystal Display (LCD)

segments.

• SW VALIDATION - Runs the entire internal file system through the

Crypto to verify that the software (SW) has not been changed since it was
first installed.

The SW VALIDATION test can run for 30 minutes.

• WIDEBAND TESTS - Use this to run transmit or receive tests on the

high-band portion of the radio.

• KEYPAD TEST - Use this to verify front panel key operation.

• MEMORY TEST - Validates the integrity of the radio’s volatile memory.

3.3.4 Keypad Lock

The Keypad Lock function provides the capability to lock the AN/PRC-117G front
panel keypad. This reduces the potential for inadvertent key presses that could
affect radio operation or programming. See Figure 3-1 and refer to Table 3-1.

3.3.4.1 Locking the Keypad

Perform the following procedure to lock the keypad:

a. Press

b. Use the up/down arrow keys to select

3.3.4.2 Unlocking the Keypad

When a Keypad is Locked message is displayed, press buttons in the sequence

[1], [3], [7], and [9] to unlock the keypad. If there is more than a two second delay

of
between key presses, the sequence will time out and you must begin the key-press
sequence over again.

[OPT].

LOCK KEYPAD, and press [ENT].

3.3.5 System Preset Selection

System presets are used to quickly change between preprogrammed radio nets.
Refer to Ta bl e 3 - 2 .

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NOTE

System Preset Selection

System Preset Changing

Table 3-2. System Preset Selection

Shows the system preset that is currently
enabled.
The user can scroll through the complete list
of system presets by pressing [PRE +/-] up
or down. To select a new preset, press
[ENT] while viewing that preset, or simply
wait two seconds and the system preset will
change automatically.
Another method of changing system presets
is to press [Left Arrow] or [Right Arrow]
until the system preset number is
highlighted, and then use the number
buttons to type in the desired system preset
number. Press [ENT] to make the change.
While entering a new System Preset
Number, the Preset Name for that new
System Preset Number will be displayed and
an equals character (=) will be displayed
between the System Preset Number and
Name.

Displayed whenever a new system preset is
being activated. This includes switching the
cipher switch out of [LD]. The operator will
see this screen until the system preset
change has completed

System Preset Change Failed

Not all PT screens are updated in this book to show the
black background. This background makes the
difference between PT and CT clearer.

Displays when the system preset change
was unsuccessful. Prompts user to select
another system preset.

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3.3.6 Front Panel Keys

A list of the available character values for each key is shown in Ta b le 3 -3 .

Some keys on the front panel keypad have multiple uses based on what is currently
being displayed on the screen. For keys that have multiple labels, the typical
function of the key, called the Hot Key function, is the label found at the bottom of
the key (i.e.,

[CALL] for [1] key). The other two labels (a number and a series of

letters) are valid when updating an edit field. For keys that have only one label (such

[ENT] or [CLR] keys), they are dedicated to that purpose only and will not

as the
be used for any other function.

When updating an edit field, the alphanumeric keys provide multiple character
values. Each press of the same key will cycle through the list of available character
values. For example, the
second key press,

[1] key will display 1 on the first key press, A on the

B on the third key press, C on the fourth key press, 1 on the fifth

key press, and so on until a different key is pressed.

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.

1

ABC

ZERO

Table 3-3. Front Panel Key and Control Definitions

[CLR] Clear Button

This button is used to exit out of a screen or menu without accepting any

CLR

ENT

CALL

2 DEF

LT

3 GHI

MODE

4 JKL

SQL

changes to the current parameters on the screen.

[ENT] Enter Button

This button is used to accept the current value on the screen and
proceed to the next item to configure. Once the last item to configure is
reached, the next [ENT] button key press will return to the menu that
was displayed before entering the configuration screens.

[CALL]/[1]/[A]/[B]/[C] Button

Behavior is waveform specific. For example:
SINCGARS - Accesses CUE and ERF commands when in Frequency
Hopping mode.
HAVEQUICK - Accesses TOD Sync.
VULOS - Accesses Satellite Ping Test.
This button is also used to enter the following characters: ‘1’, ‘A’, ‘B’, and
‘C’.

[LT]/[2]/[D]/[E]/[F] Button

This button will display the menu that is used to adjust the light display,
light intensity and screen contrast. This button is also used to enter the
following characters: ‘2’, ‘D’, ‘E’, and ‘F’. (Refer to Paragraph 3.9.1.)

[MODE]/[3]/[G]/[H]/[I] Button

This button is used to select Beacon, Clone, OTAR, and Scan modes.
It is also used to enter the following characters: ‘3’, ‘G’, ‘H’, and ‘I’.

[SQL]/[4]/[J]/[K]/[L] Button

This button is used to enable or disable squelch. It is also used to enter
the following characters: ‘4’, ‘J’, ‘K,’ and ‘L’.

5 MNO

6 PQR

[ZERO]/[5]/[M]/[N]/[O] Button

This button displays the Zeroize menu that allows a radio operator to
reset the configuration of the entire radio or a specific component in the
radio. The results of this operation can result in the loss of
communications between radios and should only be performed by
advanced users. This button is also used to enter the following
characters: ‘5’, ‘M’, ‘N’, and ‘O’.

[Up Arrow]/[6]/[P]/[Q]/[R] Button

This button is used to scroll up by one in a menu screen or a scrolling
list field. Scrolling up typically involves displaying the previous item in
the list. This button is also used to enter the following characters: ‘6’, ‘P’,
‘Q’, and ‘R’.

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Table 3-3. Front Panel Key and Control Definitions (Continued)

OPT

PGM

-

V

-

[OPT]/[7]/[S]/[T]/[U] Button

This button is used to display the Option Menu that allows changes to

7 STU

8 VWX

9 YZ?

0

the configuration of “run-time” operational parameters for the radio and
the current Waveform. All other installed Waveforms will not have any
items in this menu. This button is also used to enter the following
characters: ‘7’, ‘S’, ‘T, and ‘U’.

[PGM]/[8]/[V]/[W]/[X] Button

This button displays the Program Menu, which allows changes to
configuration. The radio will not enter programming when transmitting.
This button is also used to enter the following characters: ‘8’, ‘V’, ‘W,’
and ‘X’.

[Down Arrow]/[9]/[Y]/[Z]/[?] Button

This button is used to scroll down by one in a menu screen or a scrolling
list field. The “down” operation typically involves displaying the next item
in the list. This button is also used to enter the following characters: ‘9’,
‘Y’, ‘Z’, and ‘?’.

[Next]/[0]/[Space] Button

This button is used to switch between multiple layers of the top level
screen. If multiple views are available for the top level screen, the Next
indicator  (also may be referred to as Circular Arrow button) will be
displayed on the screen. This button is also used to enter the following
characters: ‘0’, Blank Space (press twice).

[Left Arrow] and [Right Arrow] Buttons

If there are multiple fields that can be selected on the current screen,
these buttons are used to move between them in the direction of the
button that was pressed. On some configuration screens, [Left Arrow]
and [Right Arrow] can be used to decrease or increase the current
value displayed. These buttons also allow moving left or right, by one
space at a time, in an edit field while updating its contents.

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PRE

[PRE + / -] Button

+

+
OL

This button is used to scroll up or down through the list of System
Presets programmed in the radio.

[VOL + / -] Button

This button is used to increase or decrease the radio volume.

CAUTION

Table 3-3. Front Panel Key and Control Definitions (Continued)

Cipher Switch

This switch is used to turn the radio on, select crypto mode, load
keys/software/mission plans, or zeroize the radio.

[CT] Turns on the crypto for normal radio operation. Any voice or data
transmitted over the air will be encrypted while the radio is in cipher text.
As such, the radio can only receive properly encrypted voice and data
from other radios. (Plain text voice can be received using the plain text
override function).

[PT] Turns off the crypto for normal radio operation. Any voice or data
transmitted over the air will be unencrypted while the radio is in plain
text. In addition, the radio cannot interpret any encrypted data or voice
that is received from other radios.

[LD] Places the radio switch in Load Mode so crypto keys can be loaded
from a fill device. (Refer to Paragraph 3.4.)

[Z] - This position is utilizes a pull-to-turn action and is used to perform
an emergency zeroize of the radio. (Refer to Paragraph 3.8.2.)

3.4 LOADING COMSEC FILL DATA

Operating the AN/PRC-117G in embedded COMSEC requires loading of COMSEC
fill data. Secure communications are only possible between stations using the
same COMSEC key. There are 25 keys per crypto type per waveform to a
maximum of 300. There is only one Transfer Key Encryption Key (TRKEK) per
waveform regardless of the crypto type. Refer to Table 3-4 and Table 3-5.

Perform the following procedure to load electronic fill data into the AN/PRC-117G:

a. Place the cipher switch in the

b. Select

FILL and press [ENT]. The radio will be offline and the fill port is

[LD] position.

now set to interface with COMSEC fill devices.

Do not connect COMSEC fill devices to the Audio Fill (AF)
connector until after the AN/PRC-117G cipher switch is
placed in the

[LD] position. After finishing electronic fill

loading, disconnect the fill device before switching from

[LD]. Failure to do so may cause the AN/PRC-117G to

transmit undesired transmissions.

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NOTE

FILL will not show as a menu item choice if the radio
needs to be Type 1 Initialized. Refer to the Falcon III
Application Programming Manual for Type 1 initialization
information.

c. Refer to the specific paragraphs in this chapter for loading SINCGARS,

HAVEQUICK, or other COMSEC fills.

Table 3-4. Electronic Fill Types

Fill Type Qty Purpose Fill Device

Traffic Encryption Key
(TEK)

TRKEK Refer to

Transmission Security
Key (TSK)

Vector Refer to

HAVEQUICK Single Word
of Day (SWOD)

HAVEQUICK Multiple
Word of Day (MWOD)

Frequency Management
Training Frequencies
(FMT_FREQS)

SINCGARS HOPSETS 25 SINCGARS FH DTD

SINCGARS LOCKOUTS 8 SINCGARS FH locked out

GPS Black Key Algorithm
Update Parameter
(BKAUPD)

GPS Black Group Unique
Variable (BGUV)*

GPS Black Crypto
Variable Monthly (BCVm)*

Refer to

Ta bl e 3- 5

Ta bl e 3- 5

Refer to

Ta bl e 3- 5

Ta bl e 3- 5

Transmission Encryption Common Fill Device

Black key unwrapping DTD

Transmission Security CFD or DTD

Transmission Security CFD or DTD

1 HAVEQUICK I FH Manually enterable or

31 HAVEQUICK II FH Manually enterable or

16 HAVEQUICK training Manually enterable

frequencies

1 GPS CFD or DTD

1 GPS CFD or DTD

1 GPS CFD or DTD

(CFD) or Data
Transfer Device
(DTD)

DTD

DTD

DTD

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*Note: Either BGUV or BCVm is used in addition to BKAUPD. Uses Portable
Lightweight GPS Receive (PLGR)/Defense Advanced GPS Receiver (DAGR)
compatible keys.

Table 3-5. Waveform and Crypto Modes

Waveform Fill Device Crypto Mode Key Type Qty

VULOS CYZ-10 DS-101*

HAVEQUICK CYZ-10 DS-101*

SINCGARS CYZ-10 DS-101*

HPW CYZ-10 DS-101*

CYZ-10 DS-102
Simple Key Loader
(SKL) DS-101
SKL DS-102
KIK-20 DS-101
KIK-20 DS-102
KYK-13
KYX-15
KOI-18

CYZ-10 DS-102
SKL DS-101
SKL DS-102
KIK-20 DS-101
KIK-20 DS-102
KYK-13
KYX-15
KOI-18

CYZ-10 DS-02
SKL DS-101*
SKL DS-102
SKL Mode 2/3*
KIK-20 DS-101
KIK-20 DS-102
KYK-13
KYX-15
KOI-18
CYZ-10 Mode 1
CYZ-10 Mode 2/3*
SKL Mode 2/3

CYZ-10 DS-102
SKL DS-101
SKL DS-102
KIK-20 DS-101
KIK-20 DS-102
KYK-13
KYX-15
KOI-18

KG-84 TEK 25

ANDVT TEK 25

FASCINATOR TEK 25

AES TEK 25

VINSON TEK 25

Key
Encryption
Key (KEK)

VINSON TEK 25

VINSON TEK 25

KEK 1

KG-84 TEK 25

Satellite TSK 1

1

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Table 3-5. Waveform and Crypto Modes (Continued)

Waveform Fill Device Crypto Mode Key Type Qty

ANW2** CYZ-10 DS-101*

* CYZ-10 DS-101 and CYZ-10 Mode 2/3 fills are initiated at the fill device.
** TSK for ANW2 is part of the mission plan programmed via RF-6650M Communications
Planning Application (CPA).
***Baton and Medley Data keys share TEK numbers. Vectors (Point to Point networks) are
automatically loaded into their correct slot. (Refer to Paragraph E.1 for additional
information.)

SKL DS-101
KIK-20 DS-101

MEDLEY/
MEDLEY
(Data)***

MEDLEY
(Voice)***

Transmission
Security
(TRANSEC)

Accordion TRKEK 1

TEK 120

Vector 4

TEK 25

TSK 1

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3.4.1 Loading SINCGARS FH Fill Data

See Figure 3-4. Time synchronization is an important part of the SINCGARS FH
mode. A TRANSEC fill device such as an AN/CYZ-10 DTD is required to load the
SINCGARS FH data into the AN/PRC-117G. The AN/CYZ-10 requires user
application software Revised Battlefield Electronic Communications-Electronics
Operating Instructions (CEOI) System (RBECS) DTD Software (RDS) or Common
Tier 3 (CT3) for SINCGARS FH fill data.

• Master Station Operation - Typically requires an operator to set as close

to ZULU Universal Time Coordinated (UTC) time as possible and use the
proper Julian date. Refer to Table G-2 and Ta b l e G -3 for Julian date
conversion calendars.

• Member Station Operation - An operator should set the time to either

± four seconds for a hot start capability or to± one minute for Late Net
Entry (LNE). Cueing procedures must be used if accurate time cannot be
obtained. Cueing is needed to contact the master station. Refer to

Paragraph B.3.4 for the procedure to cue a SINCGARS radio net.

3.4.1.1 Parts of a SINCGARS Loadset

A SINCGARS Electronic Set (ESET) loadset consists of sections in the following
order:

• One to five VINSON TEKs

• Manual preset TSK (cold start portion of the Loadset)

• Remaining one to six slots of ESET

• TOD information (Mode 3 only)

• Frequency lockout sets

The AN/PRC-117G supports Mode 1, 2, and 3 COMSEC Fill. When using mode 2
fill, an AN/CYZ-10 RDS Integrated COMSEC (ICOM) mode is used to load all the
sections of the loadset automatically. Mode 3 is similar, except the user can load
TOD information.

3.4.1.2 Loading SINCGARS Loadset (Mode 2/3) Using AN/CYZ-10, KIK-

When using Modes 2 and 3, the user must be aware of the COMSEC slots used by
the AN/PRC-117G during this automated process due to the fact that SINCGARS
fill uses VINSON modes 2 and 3 COMSEC data.

20, AN/PQY-10

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• TEKs one (1) through five (5) are loaded into VINSON slots one (1)

NOTE

through five (5), respectively, on the AN/PRC-117G.

• The VINSON KEK is stored separately.

• Hopsets are stored in compartments 1 through 25.

• The coldstart portion of the loadset is stored in compartment 19 as

TSK19.

When using an AN/CYZ-10 with the RDS or CT3 application for a Mode 2/3 fill,
perform the following procedure to load SINCGARS FH Fill Data:

Do not switch the cipher switch or press any key unless
prompted on the AN/PRC-117G during this process, as
improper loading or COMSEC alarm conditions may
result.

a. Move cipher switch to

b. Select

c. Select

d. Select

e. Select

f. Select

g. Do not touch any key on the AN/PRC-117G until the fill device has

h. Connect fill device to the AUDIO/Fill connector.

i. Turn fill device on.

j. If using AN/CYZ-10 RDS, perform the following:

FILL.

WAVEFORM.

SINCGARS.

DTD (CYZ-10)/KIK-20 or SKL (PYQ-10) from FILL DEVICE

screen, and press

MODE 2/3 (LOADSET) from FILL PORT TYPE screen and press

[ENT]. The AN/PRC-117G displays INITIATE FILL AT FILL DEVICE.

completed its fill.

1. Start RDS application on the AN/CYZ-10; this may vary slightly
depending on which version is being used. Select

SEND. If RDS or RADIO is not initially displayed on AN/CYZ-10,

press the
application software, then select

[LD].

[ENT].

RADIO and then

MAIN button or select APPL to access all installed user

RADIO.

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2. On DTD, select RADIO again and then ICOM for device type.

NOTE

AN/CYZ-10 displays

3. On DTD, press

TO LD ON RT

4. On DTD, press

INCLUDE TIME? Y/N

5. On DTD, select

CONNECT TO RT AUD/FILL CONN.

[ENTR]. AN/CYZ-10 displays SET FCTN SWITCH

.

[ENTR]. AN/CYZ-10 displays DO YOU WANT TO

. This is the TOD information.

Y or N. DTD displays PRESS LOAD ON RT. The

AN/PRC-117G will now display the Key Classification screen. Wait
until the fill is done (the fill device indicates

ICOM Transfer

Complete).

k. If using AN/PYQ-10 (SKL) perform the following:

1. Turn on SKL, Login, and launch User Application Software (UAS).

2. From SKL Main Menu, select the

Eqs tab. An equipment listing is

displayed on the SKL screen.

3. Select an entire SINCGARS equipment item. SINCGARS
equipment may be listed as an

Harris or 117G.

RT-1523 based item, or as either

4. After selection is complete, load complete loadset by selecting

> Transmit > Load

5. At the

SINCGARS Mode screen, select ICOM Transfer. Check

Include Time as required.

.

The radio will load successfully without selecting the Include Time
feature.

6. On the SKL, select

7. On the SKL, review the reminders on the

Send.

click on

8. On the SKL, the Status screen will display

l. If using KIK-20, select

Next.

Load ECU Wizard and

Press LOAD Button.

Transmit > Automatic, select the platform

containing a mode 2/3 loadset, and select ICOM mode in the menu.

File

Depending on the number of items being stored, storage
can take up to 50 seconds.

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m. Use [Up Arrow] or [Down Arrow] to select classification. Press [ENT]

to exit this screen.

n. Scroll through load information: TEKs, TOD, LOCKOUTS, TSKs,

HOPSETS, and KEKs.

o. Press

[ENT], and a screen appears asking LOAD ANOTHER KEY?

YES to load more keys, or NO to finish the session.

Select

p. Disconnect fill device from the AUDIO/Fill connector. Follow screen

prompts to close session and log out.

q. When complete, rotate cipher switch from

position of either

3.4.1.3 Loading SINCGARS ESET (Mode 1) Using AN/CYZ-10, KIK-20, AN/PYQ-10

[PT] or [CT].

[LD] to desired operating

By using the RDS or CT3 procedure to fill with a DTD, the ESETs can be separately
loaded from the associated TEKs as required in Mode 1. Be sure to also load the
required VINSON TEKs associated with the SINCGARS loadset, and manually set
the Global Time-Of-Day (GTOD) in the Options menu.

a. Move cipher switch to

b. Select

c. Select

d. Select

e. Select

FILL.

WAVEFORM.

SINCGARS.

DTD (CYZ-10)/KIK-20, SKL (PYQ-10), or MX-18290 from FILL

DEVICE screen, and press

f. Select

MODE 1 (ESET) from FILL PORT TYPE screen and press [ENT].

The AN/PRC-117G displays

[LD].

[ENT].

PRESS ENT TO INITIATE FILL. Do not

press anything until fill device is set up.

g. Connect fill device to AUDIO/Fill connector.

h. If using AN/CYZ-10 RDS:

1. Start RDS application on the AN/CYZ-10; this may vary slightly
depending on which version is being used. Select

SEND. If RDS or RADIO is not initially displayed on AN/CYZ-10,

press the MAIN button or select
application software, then select

APPL to access all installed user

RADIO.

RADIO and then

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2. On DTD, select RADIO again and then Abn for device type.
AN/CYZ-10 displays

[ENTR] on the AN/CYZ-10.

3. Select

NO to KY-58 question and YES to airborne radio fill.

4. On DTD, press

TO LD ON RT

the down arrow, select

CONNECT TO RT AUD/FILL CONN. Press

[ENTR]. AN/CYZ-10 displays SET FCTN SWITCH

. Press [ENTR] on the AN/CYZ-10. After pressing

LOAD STO 1 ON RT, press [ENT] on radio.

i. If using AN/PYQ-10 (SKL) perform the following:

1. Turn on SKL, Login, and launch UAS.

2. From SKL Main Menu, select the

Eqs tab. An equipment listing is

displayed on the SKL screen.

3. Expand the SINCGARS equipment item and highlight a hopset fill
location. Select

H0 to H6 and click on OK. It is normally best to load

all Hopset fill locations.

4. After selection is complete, load only HOPSETS by selecting

Transmit > Load Selected Locations

5. At the

SINCGARS Mode screen, select ICOM Transfer. Check

Include Time as required.

.

File >

The radio will load successfully without selecting the Include Time
feature.

6. On the SKL, select

7. On the SKL, review the reminders on the

Send.

click on

8. On the SKL, the Status screen will display

Next.

Load ECU Wizard and

Press LOAD Button.

j. If using KIK-20, select a platform to send manually that contains the

ESET data and then get to the point where the fill device wants you to
press INITIATE button and wait.

k. At the radio, press

[ENT].

l. Radio will prompt to select hopset compartment to store the data in.

Choose compartment number.

m. The screen will allow the user to check that keys, lockouts, or hopsets are

loaded into the radio.

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n. Press [ENT]. LOAD ANOTHER KEY? appears. Select YES to load

more data.

o. Repeat until all parts of the ESET are loaded into the radio.

p. Disconnect fill device from the AUDIO/Fill connector. Follow screen

prompts to close session and log out.

q. When complete, rotate cipher switch from

position of either

3.4.1.4 Loading SINCGARS ESET TEK/KEK Using DS-101

[PT] or [CT].

[LD] to desired operating

When using DS-101, the ESETs can be separately loaded from the associated
TEKs as required in Mode 1. Be sure to also load the required VINSON TEKs
associated with the SINCGARS loadset, and manually set the GTOD in the Options
menu.

a. Move cipher switch to

b. Select

c. Select

d. Select

e. Select

FILL.

WAVEFORM.

SINCGARS.

DTD (CYZ-10)/KIK-20 or SKL (PYQ-10) from FILL DEVICE

screen, and press

f. For DTD/KIK-20 or SKL, select

and press

[ENT].

g. The AN/PRC-117G displays

[LD].

[ENT].

DS-101 from FILL PORT TYPE screen

INITIATE FILL AT FILL DEVICE. Connect

fill device to AUDIO/Fill connector.

h. At fill device, load key information and initiate the fill. Do not send multiple

FILL IN PROGRESS displays on the radio.

keys.

i. After Transfer complete appears on the fill device, radio will prompt for

key number.

j. Scroll to select slot for key type TEK, and press [

ENT]. Note that a slot

with an existing key will be overwritten.

k. Note the classification level is temporarily displayed (DS-101 includes

this additional tagging and no input is required).

l. Press [

ENT]. LOAD ANOTHER KEY? appears. Select YES to load more

data.

m. Repeat until all TEKs/KEKs are loaded into the radio.

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n. When all keys are loaded into the radio, Select NO press [ENT] at the

LOAD ANOTHER KEY? prompt to return to the Load menu.

o. Disconnect fill device from the AUDIO/Fill connector. Follow screen

prompts to close session and log out.

p. When complete, rotate cipher switch from

position of either

3.4.1.5 Loading SINCGARS ESET TEK/KEK Using DS-102, KYK-13, KYX­15, or KOI-18

[PT] or [CT].

[LD] to desired operating

When using DS-102, the ESETs can be separately loaded from the associated
TEKs as required in Mode 1. Be sure to also load the required VINSON TEKs
associated with the SINCGARS loadset, and manually set the Global Time-Of-Day
(GTOD) in the Options menu.

a. Move cipher switch to

b. Select

c. Select

d. Select

e. Select

FILL.

WAVEFORM.

SINCGARS.

DTD (CYZ-10)/KIK-20, SKL (PYQ-10), KYK-13, KYX-15, KOI-

, or MX-18290 from FILL DEVICE screen, and press [ENT].

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f. For DTD/KIK-20 or SKL, select

and press

[ENT].

g. The AN/PRC-117G displays

[LD].

DS-102 from FILL PORT TYPE screen

PRESS ENT TO INITIATE FILL. Do not

press anything until fill device is set up.

h. Connect fill device to AUDIO/FILL connector.

i. Prepare fill device and load key information.

1. Select Word of Day locations.

j. If using AN/PYQ-10 (SKL) perform the following:

1. Turn on SKL, Login, and launch UAS.

2. From Main Menu, select the

Keys tab.

3. Select a key to load using the short title and click on load button, or

File > Transmit > Load Selected Keys from the SKL Main

select
menu.

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4. From the Key Load Select Keys menu, check the key(s) to load

NOTE

into the AN/PRC-117G.

At least one key must be checked to proceed.

5. When all required keys have been checked, click on

6. The

Key Load Settings menu is displayed. Using the drop-down

list, select

DS-102 Protocol.

OK.

7. Ensure other settings are set as listed in Table 3-6.

Table 3-6. SKL Load Settings

Key Load Settings Field Entry

Bus Address Not used

Activate Mode KYK-13

Baud Rate Not used

Send Wake Up Not used

Seconds Not used

Send Tag Not used

Mode Not used

8. After settings are made, click on

9. The

Ready to Send Key screen displays. Click on OK.

OK.

k. For other fill devices, select key(s) and get to the point where the fill

device wants you to press INITIATE button and wait.

l. At the AN/PRC-117G, press

[ENT].

m. After Transfer Complete appears on the fill device, the radio will prompt

for key.

n. Use [

Up Arrow] or [Down Arrow] to select TEK or KEK. Use [Left

] or [Right Arrow] to select Key Number and then scroll to select

Arrow

slot (01 to 25) for key type TEK. Press [

ENT] when done.

o. Choose compartment, if prompted to select hopset compartment to store

the data in, and press

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[ENT]. Radio will prompt for classification.

p. Scroll to select CLASSIFICATION level, and press [ENT].

q. Check that the keys, lockouts, or hopsets are loaded into the radio.

r. Pr ess

s. Repeat until all TEKs/KEKs are loaded into the radio.

t. Disconnect fill device from the AUDIO/Fill connector. Follow screen

u. When complete, rotate cipher switch from

3.4.2 Loading HAVEQUICK FH Fill Data

See Figure 3-5. Time synchronization between stations is a required part of the
HAVEQUICK frequency hopping mode. A TRANSEC fill device is required to load
the FH data into the AN/PRC-117G (Words Of Day may be loaded by hand). The
frequency data is stored in the radio and the MWOD/SWOD determine the hopping
pattern and frequencies to use. For the UTC time:

[ENT]. LOAD ANOTHER KEY? appears. Select YES to load

more data.

prompts to close session and log out.

position of either

[PT] or [CT].

[LD] to desired operating

• All stations are required to get accurate ZULU UTC time either from GPS

sync or transmitted from another station which has received it from a
GPS source. HAVEQUICK time can be started in an emergency and sent
to other stations, but normal operation is always from accurate ZULU
time.

• HAVEQUICK requires the complete ZULU UTC time and date. Other

radios are placed in HAVEQUICK (HQ) mode by use of certain digits in
HQ Net Number and/or MWOD segments. This may be true for these
systems, but the AN/PRC-117G would always be programmed to the
same HAVEQUICK data elements as the other systems.

3.4.2.1 Loading HAVEQUICK FH Data Using DS-101

Perform the following procedure to electronically load HAVEQUICK Frequency
Hopping data using DS-101:

a. Move cipher switch to

b. Select

c. Select

d. Select

FILL.

WAVEFORM.

HAVEQUICK II.

[LD].

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e. Select DTD (CYZ-10)/KIK-20 or SKL (PYQ-10) from FILL DEVICE

NOTE

screen, and press

f. For DTD/KIK-20 or SKL, select

and press

g. The AN/PRC-117G displays

[ENT].

DS-101 from FILL PORT TYPE screen

[ENT].

INITIATE FILL AT FILL DEVICE. Connect

fill device to AUDIO/Fill connector.

h. At fill device, prepare to transmit key information. Do not send multiple

keys. Use DS-101 and select Issue as transmit mode. Initiate the fill at fill
device.

i. Scroll to select slot for key type TEK, and press

[ENT].

j. Note the classification level is temporarily displayed (DS-101 includes

this additional tagging and no input is required).

COMPLETING FILL will appear momentarily, followed by LOAD

k.

ANOTHER KEY

l. Select Word of Day (

m. At the

LOAD ANOTHER KEY prompt, select YES to enter more fill data.

. Select YES to load more keys or NO to continue.

WOD) as the KEY TYPE; press [ENT].

Repeat Step d through Ste p l.

Additional HAVEQUICK MWODs can be loaded, as
electronic MWOD data is date coded with the day of the
month.

n. When all fill data is entered, select

NO when the MORE FILL DATA

prompt displays.

o. Disconnect fill device from the AUDIO/Fill connector. Follow screen

prompts to close session and log out.

p. Rotate cipher switch from

[CT].

3.4.2.2 Loading HAVEQUICK FH Data DS-102, KYK-13, KYX-15, KOI-18, or MX-18290

[LD] to desired operating position of [PT] or

Perform the following procedure to load HAVEQUICK Frequency Hopping data
electronically:

a. Move cipher switch to

b. Select

FILL.

[LD].

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c. Select WAVEFORM.

NOTE

d. Select

e. Select

f. For DTD/KIK-20 or SKL, select

g. The AN/PRC-117G displays

HAVEQUICK II.

DTD (CYZ-10)/KIK-20, SKL (PYQ-10), KYK-13, KYX-15, KOI-

, or MX-18290 from FILL DEVICE screen, and press [ENT].

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and press

[ENT].

DS-102 from FILL PORT TYPE screen

PRESS ENT TO INITIATE FILL. Do not

press anything until fill device is set up.

h. Connect fill device to AUDIO/Fill connector.

i. If using an AN/CYZ-10 for DS-102, use procedure for loading

HAVEQUICK radio and continue to where AN/CYZ-10 prompts to initiate
on radio:

1. Select

2. Select

3. Select

4. Select

SEND.

SEND TO RADIO.

HAVEQ.

SWOD or MWOD, then OPERATIONAL or TRAINING.

5. Select Word of Day locations.

j. If using AN/PYQ-10 (SKL) perform the following:

1. Turn on SKL, Login, and launch UAS.

2. From Main Menu, select the

Keys tab.

3. Select a key to load using the short title and click on load button, or

File > Transmit > Load Selected Keys from the SKL Main

select
menu.

4. From the

Key Load Select Keys menu, check the key(s) to load

into the AN/PRC-117G.

At least one key must be checked to proceed.

5. When all required keys have been checked, click on

6. The

Key Load Settings menu is displayed. Using the drop-down

list, select

DS-102 Protocol.

OK.

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7. Ensure other settings are set as listed in Table 3-7.

NOTE

Table 3-7. SKL Load Settings

Key Load Settings Field Entry

Bus Address Not used

Activate Mode KYK-13

Baud Rate Not used

Send Wake Up Not used

Seconds Not used

Send Tag Not used

Mode Not used

8. After settings are made, click on

9. The

Ready to Send Key screen displays. Click on OK.

OK.

k. If using other DS-102 fill devices, KIK-20, KYK-13, KYX-15, or KOI-18,

prepare device to point where radio can initiate fill.

l. At the radio, with

PRESS ENT TO INITIATE still displayed, press [ENT].

FILL IN PROGRESS displays.

m. Scroll to select slot for key type

n. Scroll to select

COMPLETING FILL appears momentarily, followed by LOAD

o.

ANOTHER KEY

p. At prompt

CLASSIFICATION level, and press [ENT].

. Select YES to load more keys or NO to continue.

MORE FILL DATA, select YES to enter more fill data. Repeat

TEK, and press [ENT].

Step d through St ep o.

Additional HAVEQUICK MWODs can be loaded, as
electronic MWOD data is date coded with the day of the
month.

q. When all fill data is entered, select

NO when the MORE FILL DATA

prompt displays.

r. Disconnect fill device from the AUDIO/Fill connector. Follow screen

prompts to close session and log out.

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s. Rotate cipher switch from [LD] to desired operating position of [PT] or

[CT].

3.4.3 Loading VULOS COMSEC Fill Data

See Figure 3-3. This paragraph provides procedures for loading VULOS fill data.

3.4.3.1 Loading VULOS COMSEC TEK, KEK, TRKEK Using DS-101

Use of the AN/CYZ-10 DTD varies due to differences in user application software.
The RDS or CT3 application operates using procedures for common fill devices
outlined in Paragraph 3.4.3.2, except use KYK-13 instead of AN/CYZ-10 on the
AN/PRC-117G load menus. AN/CYZ-10's use of the DTD FILL program should be
set to the DS-101 protocol.

Perform the following procedure to load keys using DS-101:

a. Move cipher switch to

b. Select

c. Select

d. Select

e. Select

FILL.

WAVEFORM.

VULOS.

DTD (CYZ-10)/KIK-20 or SKL (PYQ-10) from FILL DEVICE

screen, and press

f. For DTD/KIK-20 or SKL, select

and press

[ENT].

g. The AN/PRC-117G displays

[LD].

[ENT].

DS-101 from FILL PORT TYPE screen

INITIATE FILL AT FILL DEVICE. Connect

fill device to AUDIO/Fill connector.

h. If using AN/CYZ-10 DTD:

1. Use DTD FILL program to initiate loading of required key.

2. Ensure DTD FILL program is set to D101 (DS-101) protocol before
beginning. Always select
loading process. If

ISSUE as transmit mode in the DTD

FILL transmit mode is used, it results in a BAD

KEY LOAD. If using a protocol other than DS-101, select the fill
device from the AN/PRC-117G load menu and follow the procedure
in Paragraph 3.4.3.2.

3. Select

4. Select

XMIT on the DTD.

ISSUE.

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5. Select one key (page up and down to display keys). Do not send
multiple keys. Press

6. Press

7. Select

8. At

i. At fill devices other than AN/CYZ-10, prepare to transmit key information.

Do not send multiple keys. Use DS-101 and select Issue as transmit
mode. Initiate the fill at fill device.
radio.

j. Select the desired

SEND.

SEND TO: DIRECT. Press [ENTR].

CONNECT TO STATION, select SEND, or press [ENTR] if

highlighted.

[ENTR].

FILL IN PROGRESS displays on the

CRYPTO MODE then press [ENT].

• VINSON

• ANDVT

• KG-84

• AES

• FASCINATOR

k. Select the

01 - 25) the press [ENT]. If a KEK or TRKEK is selected to be loaded,

(
no key position is shown as only one can be loaded for VINSON, ANDVT,
or KG-84.

l. Note the classification level is temporarily displayed (DS-101 includes

this additional tagging and no input is required).

m. At prompt

Repeat Step d through Ste p k as necessary to fill more keys.

n. When all fill data is entered, select

prompt displays.

o. Disconnect fill device from the AUDIO/Fill connector. Follow screen

prompts to close session and log out.

p. Rotate cipher switch from

[CT].

q. Perform a secure communications check using loaded TEKs and TSKs

to ensure correct fills have been loaded. Key loading can also be
checked by going to

KEY TYPE, then select the key compartment position number

LOAD ANOTHER KEY, select YES to enter more fill data.

NO when the LOAD ANOTHER KEY

[LD] to desired operating position of [PT] or

[OPT] > VIEW KEY INFO.

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3.4.3.2 Loading VULOS TEK/KEK Using DS-102, KYK-13, KYX-15, KOI-

NOTE

18, or MX-18290

Perform the following procedure to load COMSEC fill data with common fill devices:

a. Turn on AN/PRC-117G and rotate cipher switch to

b. Select

c. Select

d. Select

e. Select

f. For DTD/KIK-20 or SKL, select

g. The AN/PRC-117G displays

FILL.

WAVEFORM.

VULOS.

DTD (CYZ-10)/KIK-20, SKL (PYQ-10), KYK-13, KYX-15, KOI-

, or MX-18290 from FILL DEVICE screen, and press [ENT].

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and press

[ENT].

DS-102 from FILL PORT TYPE screen

PRESS ENT TO INITIATE FILL. Do not

[LD].

press anything until fill device is set up.

h. Connect fill device to AUDIO/Fill connector using a fill cable interface.

i. If using AN/PYQ-10 (SKL) perform the following:

1. Turn on SKL, Login, and launch UAS.

2. From Main Menu, select the

Keys tab.

3. Select a key to load using the short title and click on load button, or

File > Transmit > Load Selected Keys from the SKL Main

select
menu.

4. From the

Key Load Select Keys menu, check the key(s) to load

into the AN/PRC-117G.

At least one key must be checked to proceed.

5. When all required keys have been checked, click on

6. The

Key Load Settings menu is displayed. Using the drop-down

list, select

DS-102 Protocol.

7. Ensure other settings are set as listed in Table 3-8.

OK.

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Table 3-8. SKL Load Settings

Key Load Settings Field Entry

Bus Address Not used

Activate Mode KYK-13

Baud Rate Not used

Send Wake Up Not used

Seconds Not used

Send Tag Not used

Mode Not used

8. After settings are made, click on OK.

9. The

Ready to Send Key screen displays. Click on OK.

j. For other fill devices, select key position on fill device.

PRESS ENT TO INITIATE displays on AN/PRC-117G; press [ENT].

k.

FILL IN PROGRESS displays.

l. Scroll to select Crypto Mode; press

m. Scroll to select slot number for

n. Scroll to select

o. At prompt

CLASSIFICATION; press [ENT].

LOAD ANOTHER KEY, select YES to enter more fill data.

[ENT].

KEK or TEK. Press [ENT].

Repeat Step d through Step n. If another COMSEC type is desired to be
loaded at this point, press

[CLR] to back up to COMSEC type selection

and reselect a different COMSEC type.

p. When all fill data is entered, select

NO when the LOAD ANOTHER KEY

prompt displays.

q. Disconnect fill device from the AUDIO/Fill connector. Follow screen

prompts to close session and log out.

r. Rotate cipher switch from

[LD] to desired operating position of [PT] or

[CT].

s. Perform a secure communications check using loaded TEKs to ensure

correct fills have been loaded. Key loading can also be checked by going

[OPT] > VIEW KEY INFO.

to

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3.4.4 Loading HPW COMSEC Fill Data

See Figure 3-6. This paragraph provides a procedure for loading HPW fill data.

3.4.4.1 Loading HPW COMSEC TEK/TSK Using DS-101

Perform the following procedure to load COMSEC Fill data with common fill
devices:

a. Move cipher switch to

b. Select

c. Select

d. Select

e. Select

FILL.

WAVEFORM.

HPW.

DTD (CYZ-10)/KIK-20 or SKL (PYQ-10) from FILL DEVICE

screen, and press

f. For DTD/KIK-20 or SKL, select

and press

[ENT].

g. The AN/PRC-117G displays

[LD].

[ENT].

DS-101 from FILL PORT TYPE screen

INITIATE FILL AT FILL DEVICE. Connect

fill device to AUDIO/Fill connector.

h. At fill device, prepare to transmit key information. Do not send multiple

keys. Use DS-101 and select Issue as transmit mode. Initiate the fill at fill

FILL IN PROGRESS displays on the radio.

device..

i. Select

j. Scroll to select slot for key type

CRYPTO MODE type (KG-84, or SATELLITE) and press [ENT].

press

[ENT].

TEK (KG-84) or TSK (Satellite) then

k. Note the classification level is temporarily displayed (DS-101 includes

this additional tagging and no input is required).

l. At prompt

LOAD ANOTHER KEY, select YES to enter more fill data.

Repeat Step d through Ste p l.

m. When all fill data is entered, select

NO when the LOAD ANOTHER KEY

prompt displays.

n. Disconnect fill device from the AUDIO/Fill connector. Follow screen

prompts to close session and log out.

o. Rotate cipher switch from

[CT].

[LD] to desired operating position of [PT] or

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p. Perform a secure communications check using loaded TEKs and TSKs

NOTE

to ensure correct fills have been loaded. Key loading can also be
checked by going to

3.4.4.2 Loading HPW COMSEC TEK/TSK Using DS-102, KYK-13, KYX­15, KOI-18, or MX-18290

[OPT] > VIEW KEY INFO.

Perform the following procedure to load COMSEC Fill data with common fill
devices:

a. Move cipher switch to

b. Select

c. Select

d. Select

e. Select

FILL.

WAVEFORM.

HPW.

DTD (CYZ-10)/KIK-20, SKL (PYQ-10), KYK-13, KYX-15, KOI-

, or MX-18290 from FILL DEVICE screen, and press [ENT].

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f. For DTD/KIK-20 or SKL, select

and press

[ENT].

g. The AN/PRC-117G displays

[LD].

DS-102 from FILL PORT TYPE screen

PRESS ENT TO INITIATE FILL. Do not

press anything until fill device is set up.

h. Connect fill device to AUDIO/Fill connector.

i. If using AN/PYQ-10 (SKL) perform the following:

1. Turn on SKL, Login, and launch UAS.

2. From Main Menu, select the

Keys tab.

3. Select a key to load using the short title and click on load button, or

File > Transmit > Load Selected Keys from the SKL Main

select
menu.

4. From the

Key Load Select Keys menu, check the key(s) to load

into the AN/PRC-117G.

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At least one key must be checked to proceed.

5. When all required keys have been checked, click on

6. The

Key Load Settings menu is displayed. Using the drop-down

list, select

DS-102 Protocol.

OK.

7. Ensure other settings are set as listed in Table 3-9.

Table 3-9. SKL Load Settings

Key Load Settings Field Entry

Bus Address Not used

Activate Mode KYK-13

Baud Rate Not used

Send Wake Up Not used

Seconds Not used

Send Tag Not used

Mode Not used

8. After settings are made, click on

9. The

Ready to Send Key screen displays. Click on OK.

OK.

j. For other fill devices, prepare fill device to point where radio can initiate

fill.

k. At the radio, with

PRESS ENT TO INITIATE still displayed, press [ENT].

FILL IN PROGRESS displays.

l. Scroll to select Crypto Mode (

m. Scroll to select slot for key type

[ENT].

press

n. Scroll to select

o. At prompt

CLASSIFICATION then press [ENT].

LOAD ANOTHER KEY, select YES to enter more fill data.

KG-84 or SATELLITE); press [ENT].

TEK (KG-84) or TSK (Satellite) then

Repeat Step d through Ste p n.

p. When all fill data is entered, select

NO when the LOAD ANOTHER KEY

prompt displays.

q. Disconnect fill device from the AUDIO/Fill connector. Follow screen

prompts to close session and log out.

r. Rotate cipher switch from

[LD] to desired operating position of [PT] or

[CT].

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s. Perform a secure communications check using loaded TEKs and TSKs

to ensure correct fills have been loaded. Key loading can also be
checked by going to

3.4.5 Loading ANW2 COMSEC Fill Data

[OPT] > VIEW KEY INFO.

See Figure 3-7. This paragraph provides procedures for loading ANW2 fill data.

3.4.5.1 Loading ANW2 COMSEC TEK with DS-101

Use of the AN/CYZ-10 DTD varies due to differences in user application software.
The RDS application operates using procedures for common fill devices outlined in

Paragraph 3.4.6, except RDS or CT3 uses the KYK-13 instead of the AN/CYZ-10

on the AN/PRC-117G load menus. When the AN/CYZ-10 uses the DTD FILL
program, the AN/CYZ-10 should be set to the DS-101 protocol.

Before loading keys or vectors, it is recommended to become familiar with
additional detail in the AN/PRC-117G Operation Manual (10515-0319-4200).
Perform the following procedure for loading the AN/PRC-117G with a DTD with
FILL application set to DS-101 protocol:

a. Move cipher switch to

b. Select

c. Select

d. Select

e. Select

FILL.

WAVEFORM.

ANW2 to load a MEDLEY TEK.

DTD (CYZ-10)/KIK-20 or SKL (PYQ-10) from FILL DEVICE

screen, and press

FILL DEVICE

.

[LD].

[ENT]. The AN/PRC-117G displays INITIATE FILL AT

f. Connect fill device to AUDIO/Fill connector.

g. If using AN/CYZ-10 DTD:

1. Use DTD FILL program to initiate loading of required key.

2. Ensure DTD FILL program is set to D101 (DS-101) protocol before
beginning.

3. Select

4. Select

XMIT on the DTD.

ISSUE.

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5. Use [PUP] and [PDN] until key is displayed, if using preplaced
keys. Otherwise, select vector. Do not send multiple keys. Press

[ENTR].

6. Press

7. Select

8. At

SEND.

SEND TO: DIRECT. Press [ENTR].

CONNECT TO STATION, select SEND, or press [ENTR] if

highlighted. The radio displays

FILL IN PROGRESS.

h. At fill devices other than AN/CYZ-10, prepare to transmit key information

and initiate the fill. Do not send multiple keys.

FILL IN PROGRESS

displays on the radio.

i. Scroll to select

VOICE keys do not share TEK numbers. Press

j. At prompt

Repeat Step d through Step j. Otherwise, select

TEK number (01-25) (Multipoint Networks) for voice key.

[ENT].

LOAD ANOTHER KEY, select YES to enter more fill data.

NO to return to the Load

Menu.

k. Select

l. Select

FILL.

HAIPE.

m. Connect fill device to AUDIO/Fill connector.

n. If using AN/CYZ-10 DTD:

1. Use DTD FILL program to initiate loading of required key.

2. Ensure DTD FILL program is set to D101 (DS-101) protocol before
beginning.

3. Select

4. Select

5. Use

6. Press

7. Select

8. At

XMIT on the DTD.

ISSUE.

[PUP] and [PDN] until key is displayed. Press [ENTR].

SEND.

SEND TO: DIRECT. Press [ENTR].

CONNECT TO STATION, select SEND, or press [ENTR] if

highlighted. The radio displays FILL IN PROGRESS.

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o. At fill devices other than AN/CYZ-10, prepare to transmit key information

NOTE

(use DS101, Tag, and Issue) and initiate the fill. Do not send multiple

FILL IN PROGRESS displays on the radio.

keys.

p. Select the appropriate TEK Number (001-120) for the pre-defined key

chain. High Assurance Internet Protocol Encryptor (HAIPE) keys share
TEK numbers. With Vector keys, the message PROCESSING FILL
DATA is displayed, and when loaded, VECTOR VEC01 LOADED.
Additional vectors are assigned VEC02 through VEC04.Press

[ENT].

For HAIPE, each TEK number must be loaded with a
different key.

q. At prompt

LOAD ANOTHER KEY, select YES to enter more fill data.

Repeat Step l through Step q as necessary to fill more keys.

r. When all fill data is entered, select

NO when the LOAD ANOTHER KEY

prompt displays.

s. Disconnect fill device from the AUDIO/Fill connector. Follow screen

prompts to close session and log out.

t. Rotate cipher switch from

[CT].

[LD] to desired operating position of [PT] or

u. Perform a secure communications check using the loaded TEKs and

CPA generated TSKs to ensure correct fills have been loaded. Key
loading can also be checked by going to

3.4.6 Loading GPS Fill Data

[OPT] > VIEW KEY INFO.

See Figure 3-8. AN/PRC-117G GPS keys are PLGR/DAGR compatible. Two GPS
keys are required.

3.4.6.1 Loading GPS Keys Using DS-101

Use of the AN/CYZ-10 DTD varies due to differences in the user application
software. AN/CYZ-10's using the DTD FILL program should be set to DS-101
protocol.

Perform the following procedure for loading the AN/PRC-117G with a DTD and the
FILL application set to the DS-101 protocol:

a. Move cipher switch to

b. Select

FILL.

[LD].

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c. Select GPS.

d. Select

e. For DTD (CYZ-10)/KIK-20, use

f. The AN/PRC-117G displays

DTD (CYZ-10)/KIK-20, KYK-13, or KOI-18 from FILL DEVICE

screen, and press

ENT].

press [

[ENT].

FILL PORT TYPE to select DS-101 and

INITIATE FILL AT FILL DEVICE.

g. Connect fill device to AUDIO/Fill connector.

h. If using AN/CYZ-10 DTD:

1. Use DTD FILL program to initiate loading of required key.

2. Ensure DTD FILL program is set to D101 (DS-101) protocol before
beginning.

3. Select

4. Select

5. Use

6. Press

7. Select

8. At

XMIT on the DTD.

ISSUE.

PUP and PDN until GPS key is displayed (refer to Ta b le 3 -4 ).

Do not send multiple keys. Press

SEND.

SEND TO: DIRECT. Press [ENTR].

CONNECT TO STATION, select SEND, or press [ENTR] if

[ENTR].

highlighted. The radio displays FILL IN PROGRESS.

i. At fill devices other than AN/CYZ-10, prepare to transmit key information

(refer to Table 3-4) and initiate the fill. Do not send multiple keys.

PROGRESS

j. At prompt

displays on the radio.

LOAD ANOTHER KEY, select YES to enter more fill data.

FILL IN

k. Repeat St ep c through Ste p j selecting additional GPS key that may be

required.

l. When all fill data is entered, select

NO when the LOAD ANOTHER KEY

prompt displays.

m. Disconnect fill device from the AUDIO/Fill connector. Follow screen

prompts to close session and log out.

n. Rotate cipher switch from

[CT].

[LD] to desired operating position of [PT] or

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o. Perform a secure communications check using loaded TEKs and TSKs

to ensure correct fills have been loaded. Key loading can also be
checked by going to

[OPT] > VIEW KEY INFO.

3.5 CRYPTO FILL MENU SCREENS

The following paragraphs graphically describe the steps used to enter crypto fill
data into the AN/PRC-117G.

3.5.1 Switch to [LD]

Begin a crypto fill by moving the top cipher switch to the [LD] position. See

Figure 3-3, Figure 3-4, Figure 3-5, Figure 3-6, Figure 3-7, and Figure 3-8 for crypto

menu trees. Screens are displayed in Paragraph 3.5.2.

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F-0319-4100-0006D

VULOS

FILL DEVICE

VINSON, ANDVT, KG84 AES, FASCINATOR

CRYPTO MODE

SWITCH TO [LD]

FILL

WAVEFORM, WAVEFORM FOR KEY

KOI-18

KYX-15

KYK-13

DTD (CYZ-10)/KIK-20

SKL (PYQ-10)

MX-18290

PRESS ENT TO INITIATE FILL

PRESS ENT TO INITIATE FILL

PRESS ENT TO INITIATE FILL

PRESS ENT TO INITIATE FILL

UNCLASSIFIED, CONFIDENTIAL, SECRET,
TOP SECRET

LOAD ANOTHER KEY

YES, NO

CLASSIFICATION

KEY TYPE AND KEY NUMBER

##

TRANSFER COMPLETE (AT FILL DEVICE)

FILL PORT TYPE

DS-102

DS-101

INITIATE FILL AT FILL DEVICE

PRESS ENT TO INITIATE FILL

FILL PORT TYPE

DS-102

DS-101

INITIATE FILL AT FILL DEVICE

PRESS ENT TO INITIATE FILL

NOTE:
ARROWS INDICATE TOP LINE DISPLAY.
DASHES INDICATE FILL PROCESS.

Figure 3-3. VULOS Crypto Fill Menu Tree

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F-0319-4100-0007D-1

SINCGARS

FILL DEVICE

KOI-18

PRESS ENT TO INITIATE FILL

KYX-15

PRESS ENT TO INITIATE FILL

KYK-13

PRESS ENT TO INITIATE FILL

SWITCH TO [LD]

FILL

WAVEFORM, WAVEFORM FOR KEY

DTD (CYZ-10)/KIK-20

DS-102

PRESS ENT TO INITIATE FILL

DS-101

INITIATE FILL AT FILL DEVICE

MODE 2/3 (LOADSET)

INITIATE FILL AT FILL DEVICE

MODE 1 (ESET)

PRESS ENT TO INITIATE FILL

SKL (PYQ-10)

(A)

FILL PORT TYPE

DS-102

PRESS ENT TO INITIATE FILL

DS-101

INITIATE FILL AT FILL DEVICE

MODE 2/3 (LOADSET)

INITIATE FILL AT FILL DEVICE

MODE 1 (ESET)

PRESS ENT TO INITIATE FILL

FILL PORT TYPE

MX-18290

DS-102

PRESS ENT TO INITIATE FILL

MODE 1 (ESET)

PRESS ENT TO INITIATE FILL

NOTE:
ARROWS INDICATE TOP LINE DISPLAY.
DASHES INDICATE FILL PROCESS.

Figure 3-4. SINCGARS Crypto Fill Menu Tree (Sheet 1 of 2)

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Figure 3-4. SINCGARS Crypto Fill Menu Tree (Sheet 2 of 2)

UNCLASSIFIED, CONFIDENTIAL, SECRET,
TOP SECRET

LOAD ANOTHER KEY

YES, NO

CLASSIFICATION

COMPLETING FILL

TOD, LOCKOUTS, HOPSETS, KEKS, TEKS

F-0319-4100-0007D-2

(A)

KEY TYPE AND KEY NUMBER

##

TRANSFER COMPLETE (AT FILL DEVICE)

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Figure 3-5. HAVEQUICK Crypto Fill Menu Tree

NOTE:
ARROWS INDICATE TOP LINE DISPLAY.
DASHES INDICATE FILL PROCESS.

F-0319-4100-0008D

SWITCH TO [LD]

HAVEQUICK II

FILL DEVICE

FILL

WAVEFORM, WAVEFORM FOR KEY

KOI-18

KYX-15

KYK-13

DTD (CYZ-10)/KIK-20

SKL (PYQ-10)

MX-18290

PRESS ENT TO INITIATE FILL

PRESS ENT TO INITIATE FILL

PRESS ENT TO INITIATE FILL

PRESS ENT TO INITIATE FILL

UNCLASSIFIED, CONFIDENTIAL, SECRET,
TOP SECRET

LOAD ANOTHER KEY

YES, NO

CLASSIFICATION

KEY TYPE AND KEY NUMBER

##

TRANSFER COMPLETE (AT FILL DEVICE)

FILL PORT TYPE

DS-102

DS-101

INITIATE FILL AT FILL DEVICE

PRESS ENT TO INITIATE FILL

FILL PORT TYPE

DS-102

DS-101

INITIATE FILL AT FILL DEVICE

PRESS ENT TO INITIATE FILL

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F-0319-4100-0009D

SWITCH TO [LD]

HPW

FILL DEVICE

SATELLITE, KG84

CRYPTO MODE

FILL

WAVEFORM, WAVEFORM FOR KEY

KOI-18

KYX-15

KYK-13

DTD (CYZ-10)/KIK-20

SKL (PYQ-10)

MX-18290

PRESS ENT TO INITIATE FILL

PRESS ENT TO INITIATE FILL

PRESS ENT TO INITIATE FILL

PRESS ENT TO INITIATE FILL

UNCLASSIFIED, CONFIDENTIAL, SECRET,
TOP SECRET

LOAD ANOTHER KEY

YES, NO

CLASSIFICATION (DS-102 ONLY)

KEY TYPE AND KEY NUMBER

##

TRANSFER COMPLETE (AT FILL DEVICE)

FILL PORT TYPE

DS-102

DS-101

INITIATE FILL AT FILL DEVICE

PRESS ENT TO INITIATE FILL

FILL PORT TYPE

DS-102

DS-101

INITIATE FILL AT FILL DEVICE

PRESS ENT TO INITIATE FILL

NOTE:
ARROWS INDICATE TOP LINE DISPLAY.
DASHES INDICATE FILL PROCESS.

Figure 3-6. HPW Crypto Fill Menu Tree

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Figure 3-7. ANW2 Crypto Fill Menu Tree

F-0319-4100-0047E

ANW2

FILL DEVICE

LOAD ANOTHER KEY

YES, NO

TEK

##

SWITCH TO [LD]

FILL

WAVEF ORM

DTD (CYZ-10)/KIK-20

INITIATE FILL AT FILL DEVICE

SKL (PYQ-10)

INITIATE FILL AT FILL DEVICE

HAIPE

FILL DEVICE

LOAD ANOTHER KEY

YES, NO

TEK

##

VECTOR VEC01 LOADED
(AUTOMATICALLY LOADED INTO SLOT)

DTD (CYZ-10)/KIK-20

INITIATE FILL AT FILL DEVICE

SKL (PYQ-10)

INITIATE FILL AT FILL DEVICE

NOTE:
ARROWS INDICATE TOP LINE DISPLAY.
DASHES INDICATE FILL PROCESS.

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Figure 3-8. GPS Fill Menu Tree

F-0319-4100-0010F

GPS

FILL DEVICE

LOAD ANOTHER KEY

YES, NO

SWITCH TO [LD]

FILL

DTD (CYZ-10)/KIK-20

DS-101

KYK-13

KOI-18

PRESS ENT TO INITIATE FILL

PRESS ENT TO INITIATE FILL

INITIATE FILL AT FILL DEVICE

DS-102

PRESS ENT TO INITIATE FILL

NOTE:
ARROWS INDICATE TOP LINE DISPLAY.
DASHES INDICATE FILL PROCESS.

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3.5.2 Crypto Fill Mode

Switch To [LD] This screen is displayed after the user moves the

cipher switch to [LD]. If the radio is not Type-1
Initialized or radio software is not validated, the fill
items will not be shown in the menu. TYPE 1
INITIALIZE will display in the menu if the radio is
not Type-1 initialized.

• Select FILL to load crypto key information.

Press [ENT] to continue.

• TERMINAL MODE is used for Type-1

Initialization using the Sierra Terminal
Programming Application. Refer to the
Falcon III Application Programing Manual
(10515-0307-4100) for initialization
procedures.

• INSTALL is used for software and mission

plan installation. Refer to Paragraph 4.3.

Fill Menu This screen displays the different fill items such as

Fill Waveform

Waveform Name Selected

Fill Device Type This screen provides a list of available fill device

waveform, GPS, Load OTAR TEK, and

Signature Standard (

Load OTAR TEK is used to load OTAR COMSEC
Fill information into the crypto. The crypto is
configured to allow the radio to be connected to a
fill device to load OTAR key information. Refer to

Paragraph 3.5.3.

For DSS Public Key, refer to the Falcon III
Application Programming Manual (10515-0307-

4100) for information about transferring a DSS
Public Key from a DTD to the radio.

This screen displays a list of the installed
waveforms in the radio and an additional item for
loading a DSS Key.
Choices are VULOS, SINCGARS, HAVEQUICK
II, DAMA, HPW, and ANW2. SCM is an option.
DAMA and SCM are described in supplements.

Use the arrow keys to select the waveform to be
assigned to the key and press [ENT].

types. The types will vary based on the waveform
selected. Choices are: DTD (CYZ-10)/KIK-20,
SKL (PYQ-10), KOI-18, KYX-15, KYK-13, or MX-

18290.

Press [ENT] to continue.

DSS) public key.

Digital

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Fill Port Type If DTD (CYZ-10)/KIK-20 or SKL (PYQ-10) was

Initiate Fill These screens provide a way to initiate the fill for

Fill Progress Screens These screens provide the user with notification

previously selected, this screen will provide a
scrollable list of available fill port types. Choices
are: DS-101, DS-102, MODE 1 (ESET)
(SINCGARS Only), and MODE 2/3 (LOADSET)
(SINCGARS Only).

If MX-18290 was previous selected after selection
of SINCGARS waveform, the port choices appear.

Press [ENT] to continue.

all protocols. Refer to Paragraph 3.4 for
configuring the fill device.

If DS-101 was previously selected, the fill is
initiated at the fill device.

For KOI-18, KYX-15, KYK-13, and MX-18290
devices, the fill is initiated at the radio. Initiate the
fill by pressing [ENT] on the radio.

A progress screen will be displayed, followed by a
screen that will indicate BAD FILL if not filled
properly. Pressing [CLR] will cancel the Fill
Operation, and the FILL FAILED screen will be
displayed.

that a key fill is in progress and when the fill is
completed.

Fill Crypto Mode This screen will be displayed if the selected

Waveform and Key Type support multiple crypto
modes. This screen does not appear for GPS. The
possible Crypto Mode choices are:

Use [Up Arrow] or [Down Arrow] to scroll
through the available choices.

Press [ENT] to accept the type and proceed to the
next screen. Press [CLR] to abort the Fill
operation and display the Fill Aborted screen.

ANDVT
KG84
SATELLITE
VINSON
AES - only with CYZ-10 [DS-101]
FASCINATOR

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Fill Key Type

(Empty key slot selected)

(Filled key slot selected)

Fill Classification This screen provides the user with the option for

The KEY TYPE selection is based on the
Waveform and Port Type.

The possible KEY TYPE choices are:

If TEK is selected, the operator will be prompted
for the key number. The key number range is from
01-25. If the selected key number is already
loaded, the display will indicate that pressing the
[ENT] key will overwrite the current key.

setting the classification level of the loaded key.

If the classification level of a previously stored key
does not match the current level of the key being
stored, the ABORTED MISMATCH
CLASSIFICATION screen will be displayed. For
example, if key “TEK01-Top Secret” is stored, and
then “TEK02-Unclassified” is attempted, the
message will be displayed.

The possible choices are:

Press [ENT] to proceed to either the Fill Crypto
Mode screen or the Fill Key Type screen, based
on the waveform selected for the fill operation.

TEK
KEK
TSK (ANW2 TSK loaded from CPA)
TRKEK

UNCLASSIFIED
CONFIDENTIAL
SECRET
TOP SECRET

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Fill SINCGARS Info Screen

Number of TEKs

Presence of TOD

Number of Lockouts

Number of Hopsets

Number of KEKs

Fill In Progress This screen appears briefly and notifies the user

These screens display information about the
contents of the COMSEC Fill that was loaded in
the radio.

Use [Up Arrow] or [Down Arrow] to display all
the information.
Press [CLR] or [ENT] to display the Fill Load
Another screen.

that the key information is being stored.
Key presses are disabled while this screen is
displayed.

Additional Fill This screen confirms whether the user wants to

load another key. If YES is selected, the menu
returns to the Fill Menu screen.

If NO is selected, the menu returns to the Load
Menu screen. Move the cipher switch out of the

[LD] position when loading is complete.

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3.5.3 Load OTAR Fillset

Switch To [LD]] This screen is displayed after the user moves the

Fill Menu. If the radio will be used for transmitting keying data

Initiate Fill This screen is displayed to prompt the operator to

Classification Screen

In Progress Screen

Fill Info Screen This screen displays the number of TEKS and

cipher switch to [LD]. Select FILL and press [ENT]
to continue.

(TX OTAR), select LOAD OTAR TEK to load
OTAR information from another device. Press
[ENT] to continue.
Refer to Paragraph 3.6.3.2 for the OTAR Transmit
operation.

initiate the Fill operation on the COMSEC loading
device. The radio will time out if it takes too long for
the Fill operation to begin.

Press [CLR] to abort the operation and display
FILL STORE ABORTED.
All other keys are disabled while this screen is
displayed.

This screen displays the different Classification
types for the COMSEC Fill. It is not allowed to
have Top Secret COMSEC information in the radio
if there is any other classification of COMSEC Fill
already in the radio.

The classification choices are:

CLASSIFIED
SECRET
TOP SECRET
UNCLASSIFIED

Use [Up Arrow] or [Down Arrow] to scroll
through the available choices.
Press [ENT] to continue and the In Progress
screen will be displayed.
Press [CLR] to abort the OTAR fill and display the
notification screen.

KEKS loaded from the OTAR fill.

Pressing [CLR] or [ENT] will continue to the
Notification screen.

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Notification Screen This screen is displayed after the OTAR fill

procedure has been completed successfully.
Refer to Paragraph 3.6.3 for information about
transmitting OTAR to other AN/PRC-117G radios.

If the OTAR fill is unsuccessful, the following error
notifications may be displayed to the operator:

OTAR FILLSET UNAVAILABLE
OTAR AK NOT SUPPORTED
CLASSIFICATION MISMATCH
FILL STORE FAILURE
FILL STORE ABORTED

Pressing [CLR] or [ENT] will exit to the Fill Menu.

3.6 MODE BUTTON OPERATIONS

The [MODE] button is used to select various functions that may require quick or
easy access by the operator. These items include the following features:

• Beacon activation

• Wireless Cloning of configuration parameters (does not include

COMSEC Fill data)

• OTAR allows the radio to transmit or receive COMSEC Fill data over the

air while in cipher text

• SCAN allows VULOS presets to be scanned

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3.6.1 Beacon Operation

BEACON

PRESS ENTER TO START

BEACON OPERATING

F-0319-4100-0011A

3 GHI
MODE

PRESS CLR TO STOP

TERMINATE BEACON?

YES, NO

The Beacon Mode Screen allows the user to activate and deactivate Beacon mode
from any waveform. The VULOS waveform must be installed before activating
Beacon Mode. For Beacon operation, see Figure 3-9. For Beacon Mode
programming, refer to Paragraph A.4.

Figure 3-9. Beacon Menu Tree

Use the following procedure to perform Beacon operations:

a. Turn on AN/PRC-117G and rotate cipher switch to

b. Press

c. Select

d. To exit Beacon mode transmission, press

[MODE]. The radio cannot be actively transmitting.

BEACON and press [ENT]. Beacon mode will then start.

[CLR]. Use the Terminate

[PT].

Beacon screen to actually stop the beacon.

3.6.2 Clone Mode Operation

Cloning is the copying of configuration files by wireless transmission from one radio
to another. Cloning is performed as a cipher text operation only and must have a
TEK. Only Mission Plan data can be cloned. For the Cloning operation, see

Figure 3-10 and refer to the following procedure.

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Figure 3-10. Clone Mode Menu Tree

CLONE MODE

SET FREQUENCY

SELECT VULOS KEY

CLONE TYPE

F-0319-4100-0012

RECEIVE CLONE

TRANSMIT CLONE

3 GHI
MODE

SELECT FILE

Use the following procedure to perform clone mode operations:

a. Turn on AN/PRC-117G and rotate cipher switch to

b. Press

c. Select

[MODE]. The radio must not be actively transmitting.

CLONE MODE and press [ENT]. Press [CLR] to return to the

[CT].

main screen.

d. Choose a frequency between

[ENT]. The default setting is 075.0000 MHz.

press

e. Select the correct encryption key to be used for cloning and press

The key must be VINSON and the choices are

f. Select whether this radio will receive

30.0000 MHz and 224.9999 MHz and

[ENT].

TEK01 through TEK25.

RECEIVE CLONE or transmit
TRANSMIT CLONE the information to be cloned and press [ENT]. Press
[CLR] at any time to abort the transfer. For receiving, various screens

appear showing status. If

TRANSMIT CLONE was selected, use the

SELECT FILE screen to select which clone file in the radio will be

transmitted for cloning and press

[ENT]. Various screens appear

showing the status.

3.6.3 OTAR Operation

OTAR allows COMSEC variables to be transmitted and received by any VULOS net
member radio. These operations require an OTAR Fill to be loaded into the transmit
radio using the KYX-15 Net Control Device (NCD) or AN/CYZ-10 DTD in KYX-15

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interface mode. The sending and receiving radios must be at the same

OTAR RECEIVE

OTAR RX

RECEIVE MK

RECEIVE AK

KEY RECEIVED

F-0319-4100-0013

WAVEFORM FOR KEY

CRYPTO MODE

KEY NUMBER

3 GHI

MODE

classification from prior key loads.

This section is divided into two subsections:

• OTAR Receive Mode - Used for radios that will receive keying data from

an Net Control Station (NCS) or other radio.

• OTAR Transmit Mode - Used for radios that will send keying data to other

radios.

3.6.3.1 OTAR Receive Mode

The [MODE] button displays a menu that is used for performing an OTAR Receive,
which allows the radio to receive COMSEC Fill over the air while in CT mode. Once
the OTAR is received, the operator can select where the key should be stored.

The following description describes the process of either Automatic Key (AK) or
Manual Key (MK). The AN/PRC-117G supports RX AK and RX MK.

AK rekeying operations require that the receiving AN/PRC-117G to be loaded with
the same KEK used to send the rekey from the NCD or DTD. The KEK must be
distributed and loaded prior to using AK operations. After each AK OTAR operation,
the KEK loaded in the receiving AN/PRC-117G is updated automatically by the
rekey process. The sending operator must then update the KEK in their DTD or
NCD after confirmation of successful OTAR at the receiving radios. For OTAR
Receive menus, see Figure 3-11.

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Figure 3-11. OTAR Receive Menu Tree

Use the following procedure to perform OTAR receive operations:

OTAR TRANSMIT

OTAR TRANSMIT MK

NO

YES

F-0319-4100-0014

OTAR TRANSMITTING

3 GHI
MODE

a. Turn on AN/PRC-117G and rotate cipher switch to

b. Press

c. Select

[MODE]. The radio must not be actively transmitting.

OTAR RECEIVE and press [ENT]. Press [CLR] to return to the

[CT].

main screen.

d. Choose between

RECEIVE AK or RECEIVE MK and press [ENT]. The

corresponding OTAR In Progress screens will appear.

e. Press

[CLR] to abort OTAR operations. Once the OTAR operation is

complete, the OTAR Received screen will be displayed.

f. Once the key has been received, press

[ENT] to display the OTAR

waveform screen.

g. Select the waveform and press

h. The crypto mode screen appears.

choice. Press

[ENT]. A screen appears showing the TEK key slot

[ENT].

VINSON is the only crypto mode

choices.

i. Select TEK slot:

01 through 25. The help text on the bottom of the screen

will indicate whether the slot is already filled. When the slot choice is
selected, press

[ENT]. Status will display. If the OTAR is successful and

a TEK count was received, the new count is displayed.

3.6.3.2 OTAR Transmit Mode

The [Mode] button displays a menu that is used for performing an OTAR Transmit,
which allows the radio to send COMSEC Fill over the air while in cipher text. To be
able to transmit OTAR, the sending radio must first be loaded from a fill device as
described in Paragraph 3.5.3. For OTAR transmit menus, see Figure 3-12.

Figure 3-12. OTAR Transmit Menu Tree

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Use the following procedure to perform OTAR transmit operations:

a. Turn on AN/PRC-117G and rotate cipher switch to

b. Press

c. Select

[MODE]. The radio must not be actively transmitting.

OTAR TRANSMIT and press [ENT]. Press [CLR] to return to the

main screen. If no fills are loaded in the radio,

[CT].

NO FILL LOADED will

appear.

d. Select

YES or NO under TRANSMIT OTAR MK and press [ENT]. An

OTAR progress screen will appear.

e. Press

[CLR] to abort OTAR operations. Once the OTAR operation is

complete, the OTAR transmit successful screen will be displayed.

3.6.4 Scan Mode Operation

The Scan Preset screens display radio status while the radio is scanning. The Scan
Preset is activated using

[MODE] > SCAN. Currently VULOS is the only waveform

that supports scanning. Scanning is configured by defining a Scan List of specific
VULOS Waveform Presets. While the radio is scanning, it progresses through the
Scan List and uses the parameters in each waveform preset for detecting an RF
signal. Once a signal is detected, the radio stops on that waveform preset. The
radio will resume scanning either after a specified amount of time or after a timeout
once the reception is complete. Until the radio resumes scanning, the operator can
transmit on that preset to respond to the reception. Scanning can be manually
stopped and resumed using the
view the

SCAN DISABLE screen. Press [ENT] to disable scan mode and return to

[CLR] button. Select SCAN and press [ENT] to

the preset top level screen. For information about enabling Scan Mode, refer to

Paragraph A.6.2.

3.7 REVIEWING KEY INFORMATION

COMSEC Key status in the AN/PRC-117G can easily be determined to ensure
proper cipher text operation. Refer to Paragraph 3.10.10 for menu information and
operating procedures.

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3.8 ZEROIZE FUNCTIONS

There are two separate methods used to zeroize the AN/PRC-117G. Each method
allows different zero operations:

• User-Selectable Zeroize Menu - Paragraph 3.8.1

• Panic Zeroize - Paragraph 3.8.2

3.8.1 User-Selectable Zeroize Menu

See Figure 3-13. This menu allows the operator to select a zeroize operation for
clearing a component or resetting a component back to the factory defaults.

[ZERO] ([5] on the keypad) is intended to remove specific data from memory as

described in the following paragraphs. Refer to Paragraph 3.8.2 for the separate
Panic Zeroize function.

The Zeroize Menu Screen will display the following selectable menu options:

• Zeroize All deactivates the current Mission Plan and erase all COMSEC

fills. DSS Public Key, Type 1 Initialization, and installed Mission Plan files
are not affected. A Mission Plan should be activated after the Zeroize All
operation. The radio will need to be COMSEC Filled for CT operations.
A default System Preset will be created for each installed waveform to
provide minimal operating functions.

• Deactive Mission Plan deactivates the current Mission Plan. A Mission

Plan should be activated after this operation. A default System Preset will
be created for each installed waveform to provide minimal operating
functions.

• Selective Zeroize provides the ability to delete individual COMSEC Fill

items associated with waveforms and to zeroize GPS. Once an item has
been zeroized, the Key location associated with that item will be empty
and cannot be used for secure communications. This operation requires
the Admin Access password.

• The Erase Mission Plans operation is used to remove all loaded

Mission Plans from the radio. Once the plans are deleted, they are no
longer available to run from the
operation is performed, a new Mission Plan will need to be either loaded
from the RF-6650M Communications Planning Application (CPA), or the
radio must be configured from the front panel or American Standard
Code for Information Interchange (ASCII) remote commands.

Activate Mission Plan screen. After this

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ZEROIZE ALL

ZEROIZE RADIO

YES, NO

(A)

5 MNO

ZERO

ZEROIZE IN PROGRESS

ZEROIZE COMPLETE/FAILED

DEACTIVATE MISSION PLAN

DEACTIVATE PLAN

CLEAR PLAN IN PROGRESS OR
CLEAR PLAN COMPLETE/FAILED

YES, NO

SELECTIVE ZEROIZE

ZEROIZE WAVEFORM*

VULOS

SINCGARS

TEK, KEK, TRKEK

SELECT CRYPTO TYPE

VINSON, KG-84, FASCINATOR, AES, ANDVT

(C)(B)

SELECT WAVEFORM

ADMIN PASSWORD

HAVEQUICK II

SELECT TYPE

TEK ##, LOCKOUT, TSK, HOPSET, KEK ##, TRKEK

SELECT TYPE

ZEROIZE VINSON TEK

TEK ##

ZEROIZE TEK ##

YES, NO

SELECT TYPE

TEK

WOD

TRKEK

ZEROIZE SWOD

ZEROIZE VINSON TEK

TEK ##

ZEROIZE TEK ##

YES, NO

YES, NO

ZEROIZE SWOD

YES, NO

Figure 3-13. Zeroize Button Menu Tree (Sheet 1 of 2)

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(C)(B)(A)

HPW

TRKEK

ERASE MISSION PLANS

YES, NO

ZEROIZE GPS

ANW2

ZEROIZE HAIPE

TEK

TSK

VECTOR

VEC ##

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YES, NO

ADMIN PASSWORD

SELECT TYPE

ZEROIZE HAIPE TEK

TEK ##

ZEROIZE TEK ##

ZEROIZE VEC ##

SELECT TYPE

ZEROIZE VOICE TEK

TEK ##

ZEROIZE TEK ##

YES, NO

ZEROIZE TSK

TSK ##

ZEROIZE TSK ##

YES, NO

TEK

TSK

SELECT TYPE

ZEROIZE KG84 TEK

TEK ##

ZEROIZE TEK ##

YES, NO

ZEROIZE TSK

TSK ##

ZEROIZE TSK ##

YES, NO

ZEROIZE TSK

YES, NO

YES, NO

YES, NO

Figure 3-13. Zeroize Button Menu Tree (Sheet 2 of 2)

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3.8.2 Function Knob Z (Panic Zeroize) Position

F-0319-4100-0040C

ALARM OCCURED
POWER CYCLE RADIO

PULL TO
TURN

F-0319-4100-0016

LIGHT MODE

LIGHT INTENSITY

SCREEN CONTRAST

2

DEF

LT

OFF

MOMENTARY

ON*

*NOT PRESENT ON BATTERY POWER

See Figure 3-14. When the AN/PRC-117G function knob is set to [Z], all crypto fills
are deleted from the radio. Also, the radio presets and all other configuration
programming are reset to factory defaults. The current mission plan file is
deactivated; however, all loaded mission plans remain in the radio memory. Panic
Zeroize can be performed with or without the main battery attached.

Figure 3-14. Panic Zeroize Menu Tree

3.9 DISPLAY LIGHT MENU

See Figure 3-15. The diagram describes how to adjust the display’s backlight
features. These settings are held in memory and will not change if

[CLR] is

pressed.

Figure 3-15. Display Light Menu Tree

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