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This manual is based on Firmware Version 4.4.0
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AN/PRC-117G FIELD REFERENCE
SAFETY GUIDELINES
SAFETY GUIDELINES
WARNING- Do not crush, disassemble, reverse polarity,incinerate,
or mutilate the lithium-ion battery. Do not expose to fire or temperatures above 160 °F (71 °C). The battery can vent, rupture, orexplode, releasing toxic material which may cause injury or death to personnel. In case material is released or spilled, evacuate and allow vapors to dissipate. Increase ventilation and DO NOT inhale vapors. Notify safety personnel of release or spills.
CAUTION - ACID CONTAMINATES LITHIUM-ION BATTERIES. Every effort must be made to keep lithium-ion batteries isolated from lead-acid batteries because lead-acid batteries contain sulfuric acid. DO NOT use the same tools and materials for both types of batteries. Any trace of acid or acid fumes will permanently damage lithium-ion batteries on contact.
WARNING - A damaged lithium-ion battery that is exposed to water could cause a fire or explosion, causing personal injury. Never expose batteries to any amount of water at any time. Replace batteries with cracked or damaged cases immediately.
WARNING - Apartially discharged or damaged lithium battery is considered to be hazardous waste that can cause personal injury.
Do not dispose of lithium-ion batteries in uncontrolled trash.
WARNING - Use only battery chargers approved by Harris. Never attempt to modify the battery or charger. Doing so may result in damage to the battery, the radio, or cause personal injury to the user. Do not attempt to recharge a disposable AA battery.
WARNING - RF shock could occur from coming into contact with theantenna while radio is transmitting. The radio could be transmittingwith or without activating the keyline via Push-To-Talk (PTT).
WARNING - Operating RFtransmitting devices such as radios and cellular phones in or around fuel, weapons, or ordinance could cause serious injury or death. Follow all local directives and established safety procedures when operating any RF transmitting devices in these circumstances.
This reference guide is intended to support basic field user operations on the RT-1949 Manpack Receiver/Transmitter(R/T), referred toby its common name, AN/PRC-117G. The followingassumptions are made about the field user:
•The operator hasbeen trained on the radio and isfamiliar with its basic features.
•The radio has beenType-1 Initializedand contains appropriate MissionPlans.
The AN/PRC-117G frequency rangeis continuous from30.0000 MHz to 1999.9950MHz. The radio supports AM, FM, and various data waveforms. RefertoAN/PRC-117G Operation Manual (10515-0319-4200) for detailed information.This manual supports:
The items shown below are included withthe AN/PRC-117G. Additional attaching items required forspecific waveformoperation suchasANW2 networking are describedinSystem
.
Setup
(0N707070-7,-9 OR -10)
FALCON III COMMUNICATIONS
ELECTRONICPUBLICATION CD(10515-0319-6000)
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SYSTEM SETUP
SYSTEM SETUP
Set up your radiofor basic communications and operations.
a.Attach a charged battery.The AN/PRC-117G can use one
of the following:
NOTE: Use of batteries other thanthose listed
may result in equipment malfunction.
•BB-390B/U Nickel-Metal Hydride (Ni-MH)
•BB-590/U Nickel-Cadmium (Ni-Cd)
•BB-2590/U Lithium-Ion (Li-ION)
•BA/BB-5590/U Lithium Sulfur Dioxide (Li-SO2)
•BA-5390/U Lithium Manganese Dioxide(Li-MnO2)
b.Screw the antenna(s) totheantenna connector(s). If
operating in SATCOM mode, connect the optionalSATCOMantenna cable tothe radio, anddeploythe SATCOM antenna according to the separate instructions provided withthe antenna.
Perform the following procedure to teardown the AN/PRC-117G:
a.Zeroizetheradio to erase all communications
information. Refer to
Zeroize Functions.
b.Turn cipher switch to the OFF position.
c.For GPS models, theGPS antenna may remain on the
radio because of its small size.
d.Disconnect the handset, headset, or any cabling,if used,
from the transceiver.
e.Disconnect the antenna from theantenna connector.
TYPICAL CONFIGURATIONS
The followingconfigurations show typical combinations of antenna, cable, and connecting items usedwith AN/PRC-117G.
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WB ANTENNA
(RF-3165-AT122)
ON J8
MANPACK RADIOASSEMBLY
WITH MIL GPS
BATTERY BOX
(12043-4800-01)
BATTERY
LATCH
TYPICAL CONFIGURATIONS
ANW2 for AN/PRC-117G
Use this combination for simultaneous voice and high-speed datacapabilities using a Wide-Band (WB) antenna. This radio can be networked with other ANW2 combinations.
(0N707070-7,-9 OR -10)
HANDSET
(10075-1399)
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MULTIBAND
MANPACK ANTENNA
(RF-3152-AT152)
REMOTE/DATA
"Y" CABLE
(12043-2730-A006)
CONNECTOR
CARD CABLE
RF-3577
LAPTOP
TYPICAL CONFIGURATIONS
WMT for AN/PRC-117G
Use this combination forsynchronous data, RF-6760 Wireless Messaging Terminal (WMT) using VULOS AM/FM, HAVEQUICK II, SINCGARS, orLine-of-Sight (LOS) HPW.
PCMCIA SYNC
AN/PRC-117G
(10562-0500-04)
DB25
CONNECTOR
SERIAL
CL-0319-4100-0003
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SATCOM ANTENNA
RF-3080
PPP CABLE
(12043-2710-A006)
MULTIBAND
MANPACK ANTENNA
(RF-3152-AT152)
LAPTOP
TYPICAL CONFIGURATIONS
SATCOM for VULOS, HPW, DAMA, IW
VULOS operation providesfixed frequency communications overthe VHF, UHF and over dedicated UHFSATCOM channels. HPW supports SATCOM, LOS, and Internet Protocol (IP) through the radio’s PPP port.
HIGH GAIN
RF-3577
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BLACK SIDE
IP ROUTER
RED SIDE
IP ROUTER
A
INE BLACK
ETHERNET CABLE
(12043-0839-A010)
(12043-2760-A006)
CL-0319-4100-0005
MULTI-WIDEBAND
RF ANTENNA
(RF-3165-AT452)
TYPICAL CONFIGURATIONS
In-line Network Encryptor (INE) Mode
INE is supported within the ANW2 network. The black side routerconnects to a black Wide Area Network (WAN) orblack Local Area Network (LAN). Theredside routerconnects to a private red network. ANW2 broadband networking is provided through theantenna (RF-3165-AT452).
N/PRC-117G
RED SIDE
ETHERNET CABLE
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DC POWER
CABLE
(12043-0850-A006)
AN/PRC-117G
RF-3577
LAPTOP
BLACK
ETHERNET CABLE
(12043-0830-A006)
BATTERY BOX(12091-4010-10)
H-250/U
(10075-1399)
RED
ETHERNET CABLE
MULTI-WIDEBAND
RF ANTENNA
(RF-3165-AT452)
BGAN TERMINAL
(12091-0020-10)
TYPICAL CONFIGURATIONS
ANW2 and BGAN INE Ethernet Networking
Broadband GlobalAreaNetwork (BGAN) is supported within the ANW2 network.
MODIFIED HANDSET
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CL-0319-4100-0007
1
FRONT VIEW
3
9
CONTROLS AND INDICATORS
TOP VIEW
CONTROLS AND INDICATORS
2
45
11
6
7
810
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CONTROLS AND INDICATORS
KeyControl/IndicatorFunction
1Black Side Top Connector
(J6)
2Red Side Top Connector
(J3)
3GPS Antenna Connector
(J2)
4USB/KDU Connector (J4)Connector for red USBand external Keypad
5DisplayDisplays operational and programming
6Cipher Switch
OFFA pull-to-turn action is required to enter or
[CT]Places the radio in the cipher text encryption
[PT]Places the radio in plain text non-encrypted
[LD]Places the radio off-line for security or
[Z]A pull-to-turn action is required. This zeroizes
76-Pin AUDIO/Fill
Connector (J1)
8SATCOM Antenna
Connector (J7)
Provides interface for various black data devices.
Provides interface for various red data devices.
Connector for GPS antenna.
Display Unit (KDU).
screens.
leave this position. Turns radio off.
mode. The radio will display INVALID CRYPTO MODE if COMSEC mode and TEK are not programmed. Set TEK.
mode.
installation. In fill mode, the radio is able to load encryption keys. In install mode, the radio is able to load software and mission plans.
all 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 BNC.
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1
ABC
SQL
ZERO
OPT
PGM
-
V
-
CONTROLS AND INDICATORS
KeyControl/IndicatorFunction
9Keypad
[NEXT]Switches the display to alternate screens for
0
[CALL]Displays a Call Menu from the current
CALL
[LT]Accesses the Keypad/Display backlight
2 DEF
LT
[MODE]Perform/set-up waveform specific features for
3 GHI
MODE
[SQL]Select a squelch type and squelch level, if
4 JKL
[ZERO]Accesses the zeroize menus.
5 MNO
[OPT]Accesses the radio and waveform options
7 STU
[PGM]Accesses the radio's programming menus.
8 VWX
[CLR]Returns a field to its previous value, activates
CLR
[ENT]Enter - Selects scroll field choices or locks in
ENT
[PRE +/-]Scrolls through the programmed nets. Up (+)
+
PRE
[VOL +/-]Up (+) increases volume, down (-) decreases
+OL
additional information.
waveform. Typically used to hail all radios ordirecting traffic to a radio or set of radios, based on the operation of the waveform.
control menu.
Over-The-Air Rekeying (OTAR), Beacon, Clone, or Scan.
applicable, for the currently active waveform(depends on waveform).
menus.
the previous menu or screen, terminate an active Voiceover InternetProtocol (VoIP) call.
entry field data.
scrolls up through the presets, down (-) scrolls down through the presets.
volume. (Not lockable.)
[LeftArrow] [Right Arrow]
Move the cursor to the left () or right (), or to select a new menu field.
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BAT/VOL METER
LEVELS DISPLAYEDBAT - BATTERY METER DISPLAYS BY DEFAULTVAA -INDICATES VAA CONNECTIONVOL - VOLUME METER DISPLAYS FOR 4 SEC WHENVOLUME UP/DOWN IS PRESSED
DISPLAYS TRANSMIT POWER LEVEL(X-AXIS)AND EMANATED POWERPERCENTAGE (Y-AXIS) DURING TX ORSIGNAL LEVEL DETECTED DURING RX
NEXT INDICATOR
CORRESPONDS TONEXT KEY. USED TONAVIGATE THROUGHMULTI-VIEW SCREENS
SQUELCH TYPE
<WAVEFORM SPECIFIC VALUE>
TRANSMIT/REC
T - TRANSMITTINGR - RECEIVINGBLINKING R -RADIO SILENCE ON
BAT
KYV5AES
BATON
CONTROLS AND INDICATORS
KeyControl/IndicatorFunction
6 PQR
[Down Arrow]
[Up Arrow]
9 YZ?
10Low-Band Antenna
Connector (J5)
Step through a scroll field list up () or down ().
50-ohm antenna port TNC Connector for
30.0000 - 511.9950 MHz. Used for VULOS, SINCGARS, LOS HPW, HAVEQUICK, P25,and narrowband and SATCOM VehicularAmplifier Adapter (VAA).
11High-Band Antenna
Connector (J8)
50-ohm antenna port N-Connector for
225.0000 MHz to 1999.9950 MHz. Used for ANW2 and ANW2C and for Wideband VAA.
Front Panel Display
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R OFFVULOS
VINSONPT
FASCFASC-A
AES-T3DES-T3MEDLEY
BAT/MED
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LOADING COMSEC FILLS
LOADING COMSEC FILLS
Operating theradio in any of the embeddedCommunications Security (COMSEC) modes requires loading of COMSEC fill data. Key loadingoperations and key types can be different for eachwaveform. Use the following as basic examples.
Loading COMSEC TEK/KEK usingDS-101
a.Move cipher switch to [LD].
b.Select FILL and press [ENT].
c.Select the correct waveform, HAIPE, GPS, etc.
d.Select DTD (CYZ-10)/KIK-20, SKL (PYQ-10), or other
device from FILL DEVICE screen, and press [ENT].
e.For Data Transfer Device (DTD)/KIK-20 or SimpleKey
Loader (SKL), select DS-101 from FILL PORT TYPE screen andpress [ENT].
f.The radio displaysINITIATE FILL AT FILL DEVICE.
Connect fill device to AUDIO/FILL connector. Use Harrisfill cable10012-0714 or equivalent FL51242-5.
g.If using AN/CYZ-10 DTD:
1.Use DTD FILL to initiate loading of requiredkey.
2.Ensure DTD FILL is set toD101 (DS-101) protocol before beginning. Always select ISSUE as transmit mode in the DTD loading process.
3.Select XMITon the DTD.
4.Select ISSUE.
5.Select one key (page up and down to display keys). Donot send multiplekeys. Press [ENTR].
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LOADING COMSEC FILLS
6.Press SEND.
7.Select SEND TO: DIRECT. Press[ENTR].
8.At CONNECTTO STATION, select SEND, orpress [ENTR] if highlighted.
h.At fill devices other than the AN/CYZ-10, prepare to
transmit key information. Do not send multiple keys. Use DS-101 and selectIssue as transmit mode. Initiate the fill at fill device.
i.Select the desired CRYPTO MODE, andpress [ENT].
•VINSON
•ANDVT
•KG84 (KG-84)
•AES
•FASCINATOR
•TSV - no selection required, load KEK before TEK
j.Select the KEY TYPE, then select the keycompartment
position number (01 -25) and press [ENT].If a KeyEncryption Key (KEK) is selected to be loaded, no key position is shown asonly one can be loaded per waveform.
k.Note that the classification level is temporarily displayed
(DS-101includes this additional tagging and no input is required).
l.At prompt LOAD ANOTHER KEY, select YES toenter
more fill data. When all fill data is entered, select NO when the LOAD ANOTHER KEY prompt displays.
m.Disconnect fill devicefrom the AUDIO/Fill connector.
Follow screen prompts to close session and logout.
n.Rotate cipherswitch from[LD] to [CT].
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LOADING COMSEC FILLS
o.Perform a secure communications check using loaded
Traffic Encryption Key (TEKs) and Transmission Security Keys (TSKs) to ensure correct fills havebeen loaded. Keys can also be checked by going to[OPT] > VIEW KEY
INFO.
Loading COMSEC TEK/KEK using DS-102
a.Move cipherswitch to[LD].
b.Select FILL and press [ENT].
c.Select the correct waveform (not used with GPS, ANW2,
KYX-15, KOI-18, or MX-18290 from FILLDEVICE screen, andpress [ENT].
e.Select DS-102from FILL PORTTYPE screen and press
[ENT].
f.The radio displays PRESS ENT TO INITIATE FILL. Do
not press anything until filldeviceis set up.
g.Connect fill device to AUDIO/FILL connector and send
the key. Use fill cable 10012-0714 or FL51242-5.
h.At the radio, with PRESS ENT TO INITIATE still
displayed, press [ENT].
i.Select Crypto mode. Press [ENT].
j.Select slot number for KEK or TEK. Press [ENT].
k.SelectCLASSIFICATION. Press [ENT]. If this is not
completed, the key does not store.
l.At prompt LOAD ANOTHER KEY, select YES to enter
more fill data. When all fill data is entered, select NO when the LOAD ANOTHER KEY prompt displays.
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m.Disconnect fill devicefrom the AUDIO/Fill connector.
Follow screen prompts to close session and logout.
n.Rotate cipherswitch from[LD] to [CT].
o.Perform a securecommunications check using loaded
TEKs to ensure correct fillshave been loaded. Keys can also be checked by going to[OPT] > VIEW KEY INFO.
BASIC OPERATIONS
StartingUp the Radio
a.Rotate the cipher switch to [CT]or[PT]. This turns the
radio on and begins initialization.
b.Wait about 30 seconds for the radio to initialize. A radio
preset screen should display.
c.Select a preset [PRE +/-]. Presets 1 - 99 are possible. You
can also cursor to the preset number on the screen, type inthe Preset numberfrom the keypad and press [ENT].
Locking the Keypad
a.Press [OPT].
b.Use[Up Arrow] or [Down Arrow] to select LOCK and
then selectKEYPAD, andpress [ENT].
Locking the keypad does not disable[NEXT]. This allows viewing of mainscreens.
Unlocking the Keypad
Whena button press displays that the “Keypad is Locked”, press button sequence [1], [3], [7],[9] to unlock the keypad. If there is more than a fivesecond delay betweenbutton presses, thesequencewill time out and you must start over.
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BASIC OPERATIONS
Beacon Operation
a.Press [MODE].
b.Select BEACON.
c.Press[ENT]to start transmitting.
d.Press [CLR]to stop transmitting.
Clone Mode Operation
(VULOS Only) To copy Mission Planfiles by wireless transmission from oneradio to another:
a.Put bothsending andreceiving radios in CTmode(TEK
must be installed).
b.Receiving radio:
1.Press [MODE].
2.Go toCLONE MODE and set clone frequency and VULOS key.
3.Go toCLONE TYPE and selectRECEIVE CLONE.
c.Sending radio:
1.Press [MODE].
2.Go toCLONE MODE and set clone frequency and VULOS key.
3.Go to CLONE TYPE and select TRANSMIT CLONE.
4.Select Mission Planfile to transmit and press [ENT].
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OTAR Operation
To receive and transmit Over-The-Air Rekeying (OTAR), both thereceiving AN/PRC-117G and the Net Controller Device must have the same VINSON KEK. The KEK must be previously loaded into the receiving AN/PRC-117G by an external fill device.
The AN/PRC-117G can transmit Manual Keying (MK) OTARs by uploading a TEK to temporary memoryprior to transmittingtheOTAR. The radio cannot be turned off or the TEK will be lost. If the radio will be used for transmitting keying data (TX OTAR), perform the following procedure.
a.Move the cipher switch to[LD] and select LOAD OTAR
TEK to load OTAR information from another device. Press [ENT] to continue.
b.Press[MODE]. The radio must not be actively transmitting.
c.SelectOTAR TRANSMIT and press [ENT]or[CLR] to
return to the mainscreen.
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d.Select YES or NOunder TRANSMIT OTAR MKand press
[ENT]. OTAR In 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.
OTAR Receive Operation
a.Rotate cipher switch to [CT].
b.Press [MODE]. Theradio must not be actively
transmitting.
c.SelectOTAR RECEIVE and press [ENT] or[CLR] to
return tothe main screen.
d.Choose betweenRECEIVE AK orRECEIVE MK and
press [ENT]. The corresponding OTAR In Progressscreens will appear. Receive MK must be selected if receivingfrom another AN/PRC-117G.
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 SINCGARS orVULOS, and press [ENT]. The
crypto modescreen appears.
h.Select TEK slot: 01 through 25. The help text onthe
bottom of the screen will indicate whether or not the slot is already filled. Whenthe slot choiceis selected, press [ENT]. Status will display. If an Automatic Keying (AK) OTAR was successfully received, the updated KEK count will be displayed.
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Zeroize Functions
Press [ZERO].
•Zeroize All - Erases all Radio and Crypto configuration. Digital Signal Standard (DSS) Public Key andType1Initialization are not affected. The operatorcan chooseto configure the radioso that Mission Planfiles are erasedduringzeroization. If this option is not selected, the current missionplanfile is deactivated, however, all loadedmissionplans remain in the radio memory.
•Deactivate Mission Plan - Deactivates current plan.
•Selective Zeroize - Deletes individual COMSEC Fill items. This operation requires amaintenancepassword.
•Erase Mission Plans - Removes all loaded Mission Plans from the radio.
Panic Zeroize
Rotate the cipher switch to[Z].
•All crypto fill information (TEKs, KEK, HOPSET, Word of Day[WOD], etc.) is deleted from the radio.
•All radio presets arereset to factory defaults. Mission plans are not erased.
Activating a MissionPlan
a.Press[OPT].
b.Scroll to MISSION PLAN. Press [ENT].
c.Scroll to ACTIVATE MISSION PLAN. Press [ENT].
d.Select the appropriatePLAN FILE, (for example,
ANW2.MSFF). Press [ENT]. Also select Station for .MSFF.Press [ENT].
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e.Select YES to ACTIVATE PLAN. Press [ENT].
f.Radio will display PLAN IN PROGRESS while radio's
settings are reconfigured.
g.Radio will display PLAN COMPLETE when finished.
Press [ENT].
h.Radio is ready foroperation.
Display LightMenu
a.Press [LT].
b.Select LIGHT MODE and set for MOMENTARY or
NONE. Press [ENT].
c.SelectLIGHT INTENSITY and adjust brightness. Press
[ENT].
d.Select SCREEN CONTRAST and adjust display for best
viewing. Press[ENT].
Options Menu
Use the Options menutoview and set radiooptions and makeprogramming changes tothe currently used net preset. While in the Options menu, the radio remains online and able to function in operating nets. Press [OPT] to access the following menus:
•DATA MODE - Sets Autoswitch status. Assign red dataport as SYNC/ASYNC, or PPP.
•GPS OPTIONS - View GPS STATUS and GPS KEY INFO.
•LOCK > KEYPAD - Use to lock keypad.
•LOCK > DIVE MODE -Turn off electrical interfaces and lock keypad (applies to 0N707070-9, and-10radio part numbers only).
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•MISSION PLAN -Activates MissionPlan andshow currently loaded plan history.
•RADIO INFORMATION - Shows SYSTEM CLOCK, BATTERY INFORMATION, NETWORK STATUS.
•RADIO OPTIONS - Sets RADIO SILENCE, PRESET AUTOSAVE, RF FAULTS PERSIST, PA FAILSAFE OVER, REMOTE KDU.
•SA OPTIONS - Enables/Disables Situational Awareness (SA) Transmit data if SA is enabledinradio throughthe Communications Planning Application (CPA).
•SYSTEM INFORMATION - Displays VERSIONS, SERIAL NUMBER, PART NUMBER, installed software (SW) OPTIONS, ELAPSED TIME, Temperature Compensated Crystal Oscillator (TCXO) TUNING. Part number displays if radio is 0N707070-7, 0N707070-9, or0N707070-10.
•TEST OPTIONS -Runs Self Test and other optional tests.
•TX POWER OPTIONS - Sets Transmit Power Level.
•VIEW KEY INFO- Displays information about installed COMSEC keys.
•[Waveform name] OPTIONS - Refer to the waveform.
SATCOM Ping Test
The SATCOM ping function reports Receive Satellite Signal Strength in the range between 0 and100. A Ping Rx Strength of zero meansno signal is detected from the satellite. A Ping Rx Strength of 100 represents the maximum expected signal level on a narrowband UHF satellite channel under ideal conditions. In practice, the maximum achievablescore in trueoperating
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conditions will be lessthan 100. To use the SATCOM ping function:
a.Select a VULOS SAT, HPW, DAMA or IW channel.
b.Point the antenna in the approximate direction of the
satellite. Ensure that the antenna has a clear line of sight tothe sky.Refer to UHF TACSAT Satellite Antenna Pointing Guide, 10515-0109-4910. For antennasetup, follow instructions provided with the antenna.
c.Press[CALL]while in a SATCOM preset, select PING,
and press [ENT].
d.Select a pingtest duration(SINGLE TEST, 60
SECONDS, 30 SECONDS, 15 SECONDS) and press [ENT].
e.The Ping RX Strength indicates the measured strength of
the signal received from the satellite.
f.Note the reported PingRx Strength andthen rotate the
antennainazimuth (horizontally) about 10 degrees.
g.If the reportedPing Rx Strength is higher, rotate the
antennaagain by 10degrees inthe same direction. If the signalis lower, rotate the antennain the opposite direction by 10degrees.
h.Repeat the above steps to find a maximum PingRx
Strength. This value will most likely be less than 100.
i.Oncetheazimuth position has been determined, repeat
the process, this time adjusting the antennaposition in elevation (vertically).
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Retransmission
Use RETRANSMIT CONFIG to configure red analog audio and red or black digital data ordigital voice retransmissionfora repeaterora bridgeconfiguration. Separate retransmission antennas by a minimum of 50 feet. Place retransmit cableon the ground.
a.Press [PGM] > RADIO CONFIG > GENERAL CONFIG>
RETRANSMIT CONFIG. Access RXMT ANALOG AUDIO.
b.Select ON to enable red analog audio retransmission. A
Red AudioRetransmit cable(12023-1360-A002) is required (J1 to J1connector between any radiothatsupports red retransmit).
c.Press [ENT] to continue with RXMT DIGITAL DATA.
d.Select ON to enablesynchronous digital data
retransmission. A Data Terminal Equipment (DTE) retransmit cable(12043-2740-A003, -A006, or-A050) is required(J3 toJ3 connector of AN/PRC-117G radios).Supports synchronous data modes only (all radios).
e.Press [ENT] to return to RETRANSMIT CONFIG.
NOTE: Refer totheOperation Manual (10515-
0319-4200) forwaveform specific use.
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TYPE
LOS
BAT
01-FSKVINVOC
CTVINSON
TRF
VOC
MOD
FM
KEY
01
CHAN
PRESET
TYPE
TRAFFIC
MODE
MODULATION
TYPE
NOI
TYPE
NUMBER
KEY
SYSTEM
PRESET
NUMBER
VULOS WAVEFORM
VULOS WAVEFORM
VULOS operation provides fixed frequency communications for VHF, UHF,and dedicated UHF SATCOMchannels. Refer to
Output power is one (1) watt to 10 watts for VHF/UHF and two (2) watts to 20 watts for SATCOM.
Use [NEXT] () to move through the set of main screens with
0
the last being the large font screen. Press [NEXT] again to return to the first main screen.
VULOS Main Screens
SYSTEM
PRESET NAME
R VULOS
SQUELCH
_ _ __
CRYPTO
CHANNEL
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CHAN
R
BATCT
T: 250:0000
TX
FREQUENCY
RX
CHANNEL
NUMBER
VINSON
OPT
132
DATAFEC
BATVINSON
OPTION
CODE
25K
CT
SYNC
FSK
DATA
MODE
BPS
RATE
V
MODE
DEPTH
ERROR
VAA
_ _ _ _ _
01*FSKVINVOC
VULOS WAVEFORM
0
BANDWIDTH
34
R: 250:0000
FREQUENCY
R DIGVULOS
16.0K
R NOIVULOS
NOIVULOS
FREQUENCY
0
_ _ _ _
_ _ _
VOICE
INTLV
OICE
0
CL-0319-4100-0012
999
CL-0319-4100-0010
OFF
FORWARD
CORRECTION
INTERLEAVE
CL-0319-4100-0011
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VULOS WAVEFORM
CT VULOS Operation
a.Makesure that COMSEC keys havebeenloaded to the
proper storage position.
b.Set cipher switch to [CT]. This enables the programmed
COMSEC mode and TEK (the radio will display INVALIDCRYPTO MODE if not programmed).
c.After the radio initializes, select desired LOS fixed
frequency system presetbypressing [PRE +/-]. Check display for proper COMSEC mode and TEK number. KEY
-- indicates the system preset is programmed for a TEKthat has not beenloaded.
d.Adjust [VOLUME UP/DOWN] for adequate listening
level.
e.Begin radio operations.
f.A PT overridewarning toneis heard when receivingor
transmitting in PT. Used with option code 132 voice traffic.
g.When KG-84 is theselected COMSEC mode, radiocan
only be keyed by a properly interfaced DTE device connected to the 32-pin connector.
PT VULOS Operation
a.Makesure that the radiohas been set up and ready to
operate.
b.Rotate the cipherswitch to [PT].
c.After the radio initializes, select desired VULOS fixed
frequency system presetbypressing [PRE + / -].
d.Adjust [VOLUME UP/DOWN] for adequate listening
level.
e.Begin radio operations.
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VULOS WAVEFORM
f.Press [NEXT] to monitorstatus of the selected system
preset.
g.Access menus under [OPT] to make minor operation
changes.
Operational Overrides - VULOS
Withthe mainsystempreset screen displayed, press [RightArrow] to find items that can be modified. Modifiable items will be
indicated by a dark background. Use the arrow buttons tochange value of the selecteditem. The display indicates the status:
•Dash (-) indicates the system preset is unchanged.
•Asterisk (*) indicates the system preset is temporarily changed (only shown if the Preset Autosave feature is Off).
VULOS Options
The VULOS Optionmenus allow the operator to quickly make a changeto the COMSEC orSquelchparameters of a VULOS preset without accessing the Programming menus.
Press [OPT] and select VULOS CONFIG to access this menu. Selections are COMSEC, SQUELCH, VINSON COMPATIBILITY,SA MODE.
VULOS Scan Mode
•Select[MODE] > SCAN to enter Scan Mode. If there are no presetsin the scan list, the screen will display a message indicating that scanis disabled.
•The text SCAN will be displayed flashing on the top line of the screen to indicatethat the radio is in automatic scanmode.
•Press[CLR]to switch the radiointo manual scan mode.
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SINCGARS WAVEFORM
SINCGARS WAVEFORM
Single Channel Ground and Airborne Radio System (SINCGARS) Frequency Hopping consists of two operating modes: Frequency Hopping(FH) and Single Channel (SC). Frequency range is
30.000 MHz to 87.975MHz
A SINCGARS FH net typically uses a MASTER SINCGARS radio as the Net Control Station (NCS) to maintain Global Time-of-Day (GTOD) synchronization and control SINCGARS net operational procedures. All other radios in the net arenormally Memberstations.
A SINCGARSSCnet can be used for Analog FM voice operationsin Plain Text (PT), and Continuously Variable Slope Delta (CVSD) voice operations in Cipher Text (CT). A Single Channel net can alsobe usedfor performing data operations.
A radio designated as MASTER is responsiblefor maintaining accurate SINCGARS GlobalTime-of-Day and operational control of the Frequency Hopping net.
Master Station Operation- Requires operator to set ZULUUniversal Time Coordinated as close as possible and use properJulian date.
Member Station Operation - Operatorshould set time to± four(4) seconds for a hot start capability or to ± one (1) minute for Late Net Entry.Cueingprocedures must be used if accurate time cannot be obtained.
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TRF
VOC
F785
DATA
_
KEY
BATVINSON
INDICATOR
R/T
INDICATOR
WAVEFORM
NAME
SQUELCH
CIPHER
MODE
SIGNAL
STRENGTH
METER
TRAFFIC
MODE
(VOC, DATA,
D/V)
DATA MODE
(SYNC/ASYNC)
PRESET
NAME
SYSTEMPRESET
NO. (1-99)
01-SNGRS01FH
CT
CRYPTO TYPE
(01-25)
ID
CMP
01
LNE
OFF
RATE
BATVINSON
HOPSET
COMPARTMENT
(01-25)
NET ID
(000-999)
DAY/TIME
(NTOD)
29D
CT
NONE
LATE NET
ENTRY
(OFF/ON)
04:46:29
F785
30.0000
NOTIFY
OFF
TYPE
BATVINSON
CUE
FREQUENCY
(30.0000 -87.9750)
DAY/TIME
(NTOD)
29D
CT
CUE NOTIFY
(ENABLEDWHEN ON)
04:46:29
CL-0319-4100-0015
SINCGARS WAVEFORM
Frequency Hopping Main Screens
BATTERY
DIGSNCGR
_ _ _
NET ID
.
0
R DIGSNCGR
TEK01
NET
KEY SLOT
OPERATING
MODE (FH/SC)
CL-0319-4100-0013
.
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NET ID
R DIG
CUE FREQUENCY
0
SNCGR
SDM/EDMDATA RATE(600-16000,
NONE, RS-232)
CL-0319-4100-0014A
MEMBR
RADIO TYPE
(MASTER/MEMBER)
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R
BATVINSON
01-SNGRS01
CT
TRF
VOC
BAT
02-SNGRS02
CTVINSON
DATAVOICE
CVSD
KEY
TEK01
TRAFFIC
MODE
(VOC, DATA, D/V)
DATA
MODE
DIG
MODE
(FH/SC)
SC
BATTERY
INDICATOR
R/T
INDICATOR
WAVEFORM
NAME
CRYPTO TYPE
CIPHER MODE
METER
SYSTEM
PRESET NO
(1-99)
R
BAT
NONE
RATE
CTDIGVINSON
TX/RX
FREQUENCY
.
Single Channel Main Screens
SINCGARS WAVEFORM
0
DIGSNCGR
PRESET NAME
CL-0319-4100-0016
SQUELCH
.
R SNCGR
R:30.0000T:30.0000
_ _ _ _
OPERATING
0
SNCGR
FREQUENCY
SDM/EDM
DATA RATE
(600-16000, NONE, RS232)
CL-0319-4100-0018A
SIGNAL
STRENGTH
CL-0319-4100-0017
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SINCGARS WAVEFORM
SINCGARS Loadset
•Traffic Encryption Keys (TEKs), TEK01 through TEK06, are loadedinto VINSON slots one (01) throughsix (06)respectively. TEK 06 will also be stored asa VINSON KEKfor AK OTAR operations.
•Hopsetsarestored in compartment locations 01 through
06. Hopset Copyfunction can be used to populate 07 - 25and change the Net Identification (ID)numbers.
•The Cold Start portionof theloadset is stored incompartment 19as TSK19.
When using a fill device with the Revised Battlefield ElectronicCommunications-Electronics Operating Instructions System DTDSoftware (RDS) for Mode 2/3 fill, perform the following procedure to load SINCGARS FH Fill Data:
a.Move cipher switch to [LD].
b.Select FILL on theradio. Press [ENT].
c.SelectWAVEFORM on theradio. Press [ENT].
d.Select WAVEFORM FOR KEY: SINCGARS. Press[ENT].
e.Select fill deviceDTD (CYZ-10/KIK-20), or SKL (PYQ-10),
from FILL DEVICE. Press [ENT].
f.Select MODE 2/3 (LOADSET) from FILL PORTTYPE.
Press [ENT].
g.When screen displays INITIATE FILLATFILLDEVICE,
connect fill device to radio and send keys.
SINCGARS Options
Press [OPT] > SINCGARS OPTIONS to access the menus for SINCGARS Time Of Day and Retransmit Role. The radio must be in a SINCGARS FH System Preset to see all options (Single Channel will not display GTOD).
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SINCGARS WAVEFORM
Load Time of Day
a.Press [OPT].
a.Scroll to SINCGARS OPTIONS. Press [ENT].
b.Scroll to SINCGARS GTOD. Press [ENT].
c.Scroll to USER ENTRY. Press [ENT]. The current Global
Time of Day will be highlighted. Press [ENT].
d.Set JulianDay-Hours-Minutes-Seconds (standard is
ZULU time). Must be ± four (4) seconds ofthe masterstation in the SINCGARS net. Press[ENT]. If radio isGPS equipped, select GPS SYNCHRONIZATION to set GTOD.
e.Press [OPT] to return to the main screen.
SINCGARS Master / Member
a.Change bypressing[NEXT] to the thirdfront panel
screen.
b.Use[Left/Right Arrows] to highlight TYPE and then use
[Up/Down Arrows] to selectMASTER or MEMBER.
c.Press[ENT].
Set CUE Frequency
a.Change bypressing[NEXT] to the thirdfront panel
screen.
b.Use[Left/Right Arrows] to highlight Cue Frequency and
then use the keypad to enter a new frequency.
c.Press[ENT].
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SINCGARS WAVEFORM
Set Net ID
a.Use[NEXT] to scroll toany screen that displays the NET
ID. NET ID will appear in the bottom line of the display.
b.Use[Right/Left Arrows]to highlight the NET ID.
c.Use keypad to enter the NET ID. Press [ENT].
Passive LateNet Entry (LNE)
a.From the SINCGARS mainscreen, press [NEXT] to view
the LNE status. It is normally OFF. Highlight the LNE field and select ON. Press [ENT].
b.Do not attempt to transmit. Wait for communications from
any stationon the SINCGARS FH net. When the radio re-establishes time with the net,the LNE display switches to OFF. Notethat aMaster stationcannot turn on LNE.
c.Press [CLR] to return to the main screen. Attempt a
communicationscheck with any station in the net. If still no communications, conduct CUE operations to contact the Master station.
Sending a CUE Call
a.Rotate the cipher switch to [PT].
b.Press [CALL].
c.SelectCUE. Press [ENT]. ViewCUE Frequency to make
sure correct.
d.Press [PTT] for five (5) seconds, then rotatethe cipher
switch to [CT].
e.If noresponse fromany net memberafter 20-30 seconds,
c.Enter the same Cold Start ERF frequency as the Transmit
Station. Press[ENT].
d.Observe radio display for reception of the Cold Start ERF.
Monitor audioin casethe Cold Start ERF is not received. Do not transmit unless contacted by Master.
e.If a Hopset is received, select a Compartment (01- 25),
press [ENT] tostore. Note that compartment 19 is used tostore Cold Start TSK).
f.At the promptASSIGN TO PRESET, selectYES and
assign thereceivedHopset to a SINCGARS FH preset. Press [ENT].
g.If a Lockout is received, LOCKOUT RX OK, ENT TOSAVE
- CLR TO EXIT is displayed. Press [ENT]to store the Lockout.
h.When all required FH data has been received, press [CLR]
on theCOLD START ERF AWAITING RECEPTIONprompt to exit Cold Start ERF.
Normal ERF Fill Updates
SINCGARS fill data may be updated during normal FH operation. This procedure requires the Master stationto modify the presently used loadset with a new hopset, inform Member stations of an ERF update over the SINCGARS FH preset, and then transmit the fill data to Memberradios.
NORMAL ERF - MASTER Station
a.Contact Member radios overthe current SINCGARS FH
preset. Instructmembers to stand by for FH Fill dataupdate, where to store the update data and when to use it.
b.Press [CALL], selectNORMAL ERF. Press [ENT].
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SINCGARS WAVEFORM
c.At NORMAL ERF prompt, select TRANSMIT. Press
[ENT].
d.At SELECT SET prompt, select new Hopset or Lockout,
and press [ENT].
e.When the transmission is complete, TRANSMIT
COMPLETE is displayed. Press [CLR] or[ENT]to continue to the SELECT SET prompt. If another set ofdata is to be transmitted, repeat the aboveprocedure.When all requiredFH datahas been sent, press [CLR] onthe SELECT SETprompt toexit NORMAL ERF.
f.If updateis effective immediately,switchradio to
SINCGARS FH preset that uses the new SINCGARS FH data and conduct communications check withnet members. Return to the old SINCGARS FH net preset forany stations that do not respond. Resend the updateERF to any stations as needed.
NORMAL ERF - MEMBER Stations
a.Upon instructions fromthe Master stationtoprepare for
updated ERF,press [CALL], selectNORMAL ERF, and press [ENT]. AWAITING RECEPTION is shown.
b.If a Hopset is received, HOPSET RX OK, STORE IN: ##
is displayed. Select a compartment number (01 -25).Press [ENT]tostore the hopset.
c.At the prompt ASSIGN TO PRESET, selectYES to assign
the Hopset toaSINCGARS FH preset. Press [ENT]. Select a SINCGARS preset. Press [ENT].
d.If a Lockout is received, LOCKOUT RX OK, ENT TO
SAVE - CLR TO EXIT is displayed. Press [ENT]to store the Lockout.
e.When requiredFH data has been received, press [CLR].
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SINCGARS WAVEFORM
SINGLE CHANNEL Preset
a.Press [PGM], select SYSTEM PRESETS. Press [ENT].
b.Select SYSTEM PRESET CONFIG. Press [ENT].
c.At PRESETNUMBER, use keypad to enter the Preset
number (for example: 01) or accept default selection. Press [ENT].
d.Enter a text descriptionor name forthe new system preset.
Press [ENT].
e.ChooseSINCGARS as the waveform type. Press [ENT].
f.At OPMODE, selectSINGLE CHANNEL. Press [ENT].
g.At PRESETNAME, use the keypad toenter any name.
Press [ENT].
h.At CRYPTO KEY, select the TEK position thatcorresponds
to the HOPSET location (for example, select TEK01 for Hopset compartment 01). Press [ENT].
i.At TX POWER LEVEL, selectHIGH (5 watts). Press
[ENT].
j.At TRAFFIC MODE, selectVOICE. Press [ENT].
k.At HOPSET COMPARTMENT,select the user’sNET-ID
(for example, 01 is SINCGARS Channel 1). Press [ENT].
l.At SC FREQUENCY, enter the TX/RX frequency (30.000 -
87.975 MHz). Press [ENT].
m.At SC SQUELCH TYPE, select TONE. Press [ENT].
n.Press [PGM] to exit ProgramMode.
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MODE
HOP
DATA
BAT
BAT/VOL
INDICATOR
R/T
INDICATOR
WAVEFORM
TYPE
SQUELCH
SETTING
DENOTES
SIGNAL
STRENGTH
METER
HQ
MODE
TRAFFIC
MODE
PRESET
NUMBER
30*HQFIXVOICE
PT
CRYPTO TYPE
TRF
VOC
* MODIFIED
PRESET
=
_ _ _
_ _ __
PRESET
NAME
CLR
V
HAVEQUICK WAVEFORM
HAVEQUICK WAVEFORM
HAVEQUICK (HQ) operations require Time of Day (TOD) and Word of Day (WOD) configuration. HQ frequencies (225.000 MHz to 399.975 MHz) are automatically determined from internalfrequency tables. TheHQ Net Number is used to determine which frequency table is indexed.
TOD and WOD information must be programmed for all HQ operations. HQ TOD synchronization must be set every time the radiois powered up. The radio can send orreceive HQ TOD while in Initial (INIT) mode on any AM HQ frequency andalso performtime synchronization in HOP mode.
PLAIN TEXT
OR CIPHER TEXT
R HVQCK
_ _ __
VOICE
KEY
KEY
NEXT SCREEN
DATA
MODE
OICE MODE
CL-0319-4100-0019
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HQ
A25.000
DOM
BAT
HQ TOD
HQ NET
INDICATORS
21:52:58
PT
NET
29
_ _ _
HQ
DOM
WOD
MWOD
HOP
NUM
HAVEQUICK WAVEFORM
0
HVQCK
_ _ _ _ _ _
_ _ __
HQ MODE
WOD
INDICATOR
CL-0319-4100-0020
HAVEQUICK Operation
a.Rotate the cipher switch to [PT] or[CT] position.
b.After radio initializes, press [PRE +/-] to scroll to the
desired HQnet preset.
c.Begin HQ operation.
•TOD should be re-acquired to get back intotheHQ net.
•GPS synchronization (with multiple satellite acquisition) ensures good communications.
•Without continual sync updates, the radioneeds to reacquire TOD about every four hours orsooner. Degraded communications may indicate TOD should be updated.
•Troubleshoot problemsby checkingfor common TEK if in CT mode, TOD synchronization, same HQ net preset parameters, and for WOD loadingerrors.
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•Degradationof channel quality is an indication tore-synchronize TOD. TOD syncs can besent andreceivedover the HQ net using[CALL].
Receiving HQ TOD Sync in Initial (INI) HQ Mode
a.Press [CALL] from thehomescreen and select TOD
RECEIVE.
b.Wait while the radio is attempting to receive a TOD sync
(AWAITING RECEPTION displayed).
c.The radio will display HQ time and date upon a successful
reception of a HQ TOD.
Transmitting HQ TOD Sync (from INI)
a.Press [CALL] from thehomescreen and select TOD
TRANSMIT.
b.Wait for the IN PROGRESS message while the radio is
attempting to transmit a TOD sync.
c.The radio will display a "SUCCESSFUL" message upon
correct transmission of a HQTOD.
HAVEQUICK Options
Press [OPT] > HAVEQUICK OPTIONS to access the menus for VIEW HQ TOD, CONFIGURE HQ TOD, and SQUELCH LEVEL. Viewing or configuring HQ TOD parameters is necessary for successfully operating a HQ system preset. TheSquelch Level screen will only be displayed when the Analog Squelch Type is set to NOISE and the Modulation is set to AM.
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SATURN
TRF
D/V
KEY
BAT
BAT/VOL
INDICATOR
R/T
INDICATOR
WAVEFORM
TYPE
WORD-
OF-DAY
DENOTES
SIGNAL
STRENGTH
METER
TRAFFIC
MODE
NET
NUMBER
PRESET
NUMBER
30-SATURN01
CT
CRYPTO TYPE
NET NUMBER
TB00.025
* MODIFIED
PRESET
=
W24
PRESET
NAME
BRK
EN
VINSON
01
SATURN WAVEFORM
SATURN WAVEFORM
SATURN extends HAVEQUICK by providing only hopping netsabove and beyond what the existing HAVEQUICK waveformprovides. SATURN is a 25 kHz bandwidth Fast Frequency Hopping net withadigital waveform andMinimum Shift Keyingmodulation. SATURN employs advanced ECCMwhich allows it tooperate effectivelyin jammed environments. SATURN also allows the user to break in and replace an established call atthe receiverwhether or not he is tracking that call.
SATURN utilizes the same time format, Word of Day, and net number configuration parameters as HAVEQUICK. The actual over-the-air format is different and SATURN is FMbased.
SATURN supportsfull-band (25 kHz)hoppingnets for voice and data and sub-band (6.25 kHz) hopping nets for co-site applications. Operation is in the 225.000MHz - 399.975 MHz frequency band(UHF/FM) using Frequency Hopping for anti-jam capability.
SATURN TOD is established using fixed-frequency TOD transferfromthe CALL menu, manual entry or automatic synchronizationfrom GPS.
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R
BREAK-IN STATUS
PLAIN TEXT
OR CIPHER TEXT
KEY
NEXT SCREEN
CL-0319-4100-0056
SATURN Operation
R SATURN
10-02
BAT
TOD
DATE
TRAINING
MODE
TOD
TIME
17:48:52
CT
TYPE
NEXT
SCREEN
NET NUMBER
TB00.025
W24
NET
NUMBER
TYPE
SLAVE
VINSON
METER
a.Rotate the cipherswitch to[PT] or[CT] position.
b.After radio initializes, press [PRE +/-]to scroll to the
desired SATURN net preset.
c.Begin SATURN operation.
•TOD should bere-acquired to get back into the
•GPS synchronization (with multiple satellite
•Without continual syncupdates, the radioneeds to
•Troubleshoot problems by checking for common TEK
•Degradationof channel quality is an indication tore-
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SATURN WAVEFORM
0
SIGNAL
STRENGTH
MTH-DAY
TIME-
MASTER
CL-0319-4100-0057
SATURN net.
acquisition) ensures goodcommunications.
reacquire TOD about every four hours orsooner. Degraded communications may indicate TOD shouldbe updated.
if in CT mode, TOD synchronization, same SATURNnet preset parameters, and for WOD loading errors.
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SATURN WAVEFORM
Receiving/Transmitting SATURN TOD Sync
a.Press [CALL]from the home screen.
b.Select FIXED-FREQ TOD SYNC either synchronize all
SATURN radios with yourtransmitted TOD, orreceiveTOD. The sending radio must know to send TOD via some agreement orother form of communication.
c.View or modify the frequency used for fixed-frequency
synchronization. Enterafrequency from 225.0000 MHz to
399.9750 MHz. Frequency must be in 25kHz increments.
d.Select the TOD transfer direction: TODRECEIVE, or TOD
TRANSMIT.
•While the radio is attempting to receive a TOD sync, AWAITING is displayed. SATURN time and date is displayed upon a successful receptionof a SATURN TOD.
•Wait for the IN PROGRESS message while the radio is attempting to transmita TOD sync. SUCCESSFUL is displayed upon correct transmission of aTOD.
SATURN Options
Press [OPT] > SATURN OPTIONSto access the menus for VIEWSATURN TOD and CONFIGURESATURN TOD. Viewing or configuring TOD parameters is necessary for successfully operating a SATURN preset.
SATURN Break-in
When a radio receives a synchronous break-in transmission, three tones will be heard at the beginning and SY (for synchronous break-in) will flash in the break-in status field. At the end of the break-in, two toneswill be heard and the break-in status will return to normal (EN). If PTT is activated priorto theend of message termination signal, thensome receivers may establish a break-in condition while others may not.
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HPW WAVEFORM
HPW WAVEFORM
HPW is supported in SATCOM and LOS operation from 243.0000 MHz - 270.0000 MHz and 291.0000 MHz - 318.0000 MHz. It is designed to provide fast, reliable data messaging and file transferbetween two or morecomputers viaaradio network. A separateTSK isused, and TOD synchronization (within ±30 seconds) is also requiredfor HPW operation.HPW usesKG-84Cencryptionin Redundant Mode 1 synchronization for improved datarates over UHF satellite links. TSV is also supported.
HPW only supports datacommunications, and is used with WMT software RF-6760W-HPW orother applications using IP through the radio’s PPP port. AN/PRC-117G is alsointeroperable with the AN/PRC-117F, AN/PRC-152, and AN/PRC-152A in HPW mode.
HPW offers two mainmodes of data operation:
•With WMT, messages aresent and received through a personal computer loadedwith astandardemail client. In additionto radio configuration described in this manual, WMT operation requires that the user has configured the client to work with Harris Wireless Message Terminalsoftware. Refer to the Harris RF-6760W-HPW Users Manual (10515-0320-4200)for configuration of email client softwarepackages.
•If the radio is equipped with the optional HPW IP feature, the user is allowed to interface with any IP-basedapplication. In IP mode, the IP address of thePeerPC (PC connected to theradio)must be configured. This is to distinguish it on the network from other PCs connected toother radios. Do the followingtoset the data port:
[PGM] > RADIO CONFIG > GENERAL CONFIG > DATA PORT CONFIG > PPP CONFIG > NET CONFIG.
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•IP Address - The IP of the radio(leaveas default, for example: 10.0.0.1). Note thattheIP address of the radio can stay the same on all radios because this is the PPP address. Since the radios are physically connected to the serial port of thePC, a unique IP address is not necessaryfor each radio.
•Peer IP Address - EnterIP of Host PC (for example:
10.0.0.2)
•Subnet Mask - Leave as default (for example:
255.255.000.000]
•GatewayAddress - Leave as default (forexample:
000.000.000.000)
Refer to
SATCOM Ping Testfor satellite ping testing.
HPW Setup
a.Configure the HPW settings. Proceedthrough the setup
menus that aredescribed in this section toconfigure all HPW radioparameters as desired.
b.Setthe radio’s data port to PPP. Make sure that the
connector data port is configured for PPP operation.
c.Load a TrafficEncryption Key.Confirm that the keys
haveloaded properly. TSV requires a DS-101 load with aKEK loaded before TEK.
d.Load a Transmission SecurityKey. Confirm thatthe keys
have loaded properly.
e.Select the HPW mode basedon satellite type and
communication conditions. Select the HPW channel rate: Narrowband, Wideband, and UHF Follow On (UFO).HPW can makeuse of eithera narrowband (5kHz) orawideband (25 kHz) channel. HPW has an auto-baudcapability built-in that will attempt to send dataas quickly
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as possiblewithineach of the three rates. These speed settings will be displayed as low, medium and high on the console.
f.Synchronize HPWTime of Day. Ensure that all radios in
the net haveHPW Time Of Day set to within±30 seconds of each other. If usingGPS,configure the SystemClock parameters andprogram HPW to use the SystemClock [OPT] > HPW TOD > CONFIGURE HPW TOD. ZULUUniversal Time Coordinated (UTC) GPS time should beused.
If not using GPS, then all net users must synchronize HPW timetobe within ±30 seconds of eachother. Radios that havemismatched HPW TODs will not be able to communicate. This will appear to the user asmessage traffic that is directed to random addresses that are not correct for the HPW net in use.
HPW Compatibility
To allow the AN/PRC-117G, AN/PRC-117F, AN/PRC-152, and AN/PRC-152A to be interoperable in HPW mode, follow these configuration guidelines:
•On the AN/PRC-117Fradio,make sureMODULATIONMODE (in the Data/Voice menu) is configured to be HPW and not Trellis Code Modulation (TCM), and NET TYPE is configured for LOS FIX FREQUENCY.
•On the AN/PRC-117G (or AN/PRC-152 andAN/PRC-152A) radios, make sure NETWORK TYPE is configured to beLOS, and HPW BAUD RATE is configuredforWB.
•Operatingfrequency must be in the 225.0000- 511.9875 MHz range.
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TYPE
SAT
BAT
CT
_ _ _
KG84-1
APP
WMT
COMSEC
TEK01
TSK01
INDICATOR
R/T
INDICATOR
WAVEFORM
TYPE
OR CIPHER TEXT
SIGNAL
STRENGTH
METER
NET
TYPE
APPLICATION
PRESET
NUMBER
TRANSEC KEY
NEXT SCREEN
PRESET
NAME
BAT
_ _ _
CHAN
SAT
UFO999
RATE
CT
KG84-1
RX
FREQUENCY
TX
FREQUENCY
BAT
IDLE
_ _ _
ORIG: 00001DEST : 00002
CT
KG84-1
TX AND RX
DATA (KB)
THROUGHPUTORIGIN
HPW ADDRESS
DESTINATION
HPW ADDRESS
HPW WAVEFORM
HPW Main Screens
BAT/VOL
CRYPTO TYPE
PLAIN TEXT
STATUS
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40-HPWPRESET-02
MODE
R HPW
R:250.00000T:300.00000
FREQUENCY
R HPW
T:00000
LOW
HPW
TRANSEC
COMSEC
KEY
0
NET TYPE
RATECHANNEL
CL-0319-4100-0022
0
R:00000
CL-0319-4100-0023
CL-0319-4100-0021
AN/PRC-117G FIELD REFERENCE
ANW2/ANW2C WAVEFORMS
ANW2/ANW2C WAVEFORMS
ANW2, ANW2C operatein the 225.0000 MHz to 1999.9950 MHz frequency range at five(5)watts average. ANW2 extends anIP network froma tactical network point-of-presence tomountedand dismounted operators on the move while still providing standard push-to-talk voice capability.Refer to ANW2 Simplified Guide, 10515-0383-4100. The following is required for ANW2 deployment:
CPA Mission Fill
•ANW2 network INE requires a Communications PlanningApplication (CPA) Mission Plan.
•Transmission Security (TRANSEC)keys are loaded bythe CPA.
Encryption Keys
•Voice Key(s)
•Pre-Placed Key (PPK)
•Vector(s) for use with Internet Key Exchange (IKE)
•TRANSEC Key (from CPA)
ANW2 Date/Time
•IP Security date/time
•TRANSEC date/time
TRANSEC requires all radios in thewireless network to haveaccurate ANW2time-of-day configuration. Time on all radiosmust be synchronized within fiveminutes orless.
HAIPE encrypted traffic requires all radios tohave anaccuratesystem time. System time on all radios must be within 55 minutes of each other, and 55 minutes from Greenwich Mean Time (GMT)in order to communicate with other fieldedHAIPE devices.
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R ANW2BAT
VOICE KEYINDICATOR
NAME
CT
_ _ _
MEDLEY
01-ANW2NET01
BLACK RED
TRANSITRECEIVE
V KEY1-HOPRAD
TEK010203
SYSTEM
PRESET
NUMBER
1 HOP
NEIGHBOR
RADIOS
IN NETWORK
R ANW2BAT
MAX
BANDWIDTH
FREQUENCY
CT
_ _ _
MEDLEY
FREQ:0481.250 MHzMAX BW: 1.2MHz
BLACK RED
TRANSMIT
RECEIVE
ANW2/ANW2C WAVEFORMS
ANW2/ANW2C Main Screens
If you have a number above 1-HOP in your screen, you are part ofthe network.
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SYSTEM PRESET
0
TRANSIT
POWER LEVEL
INDICATORS
DV
INDICATORS
ETHERNET/USB
CONNECTIVITY
CL-0319-4100-0024
TRANSMIT
POWER LEVEL
INDICATORS
DV
RELAY
INDICATORS
CL-0319-4100-0025
RELAY
BGAN Top Level Screen
R ANW2BAT
BGAN
STATUS
NAME
CT
_ _ _
BTN/MED
01-ANW2BGAN
RATE
ONLINE
SYSTEMPRESET
NUMBER
RECONNECT
ATTEMPT
USER
ACTION
RED
Att:01
BKG
RATE
61dB
VALUE
BLACK
ETHERNET
ANW2BAT
PT IP
ADDRESS
NAME
CT
_ _ _
MEDLEY
01-ANW2NET02
V
PT:192.168.2.1
SYSTEMPRESET
NUMBER
CT IP
ADDRESS
BLACK
ETHERNET
RED
ETHERNET
CT:192.168.100.2
_ _ _
CLR TO DISCONNECT
INE Top Level Screen
R
AN/PRC-117G FIELD REFERENCE
ANW2/ANW2C WAVEFORMS
SYSTEM PRESET
BGAN RSSI
BGAN DATA
ETHERNET
CL-0319-4100-0030
SYSTEM PRESET
BLACK RED VPN
PN
INDICATOR
CL-0319-4100-0031
VoIP Operation
VoIP calls can be made between AN/PRC-117G radios that existwithin an ANW2C net or that have a network link such as BGAN. VoIP Network (NET) calls are also supported to allow VoIP traffic between radios indifferent networks. The mainVoIP screendisplays VoIP status and thestation name of the peer.
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ANW2/ANW2C WAVEFORMS
a.To place a VoIP call, press [CALL]. If no call is in progress,
select either the PHONEBOOKor IP ADDRESS option for making a call. If a call is in progress, theterminate call screen is displayed. If VoIP is disabled, nothing will happen.
b.Select acontact from the phonebook list or enteracontact
by IP address.
c.Select YES to initiate a VoIP call. Call process begins by
dialing the selectedcontact. Waveform generated tones are muted while VoIP tones play. A ringback tone is heard at the caller handset.
d.Selected contact gets an incoming call (ringtone is played).
Thenameof the incoming call peer is displayed. Select to ACCEPT or DENY the call.
e.Press [CLR]to disconnect from a VoIP session.
ANW2 Voice Operation
ANW2 voice operationsis similar to any half-duplex digital voice, except that data operations can be occurring simultaneously.
The radio must be already programmed forthe ANW2 operation, COMSEC keys loaded, and anantenna installed.
a.Rotate cipherswitch to [CT]. This enables the
programmed COMSECmode and TEK (the radio will display INVALID CRYPTO MODE if not programmed).
b.After the radio initializes, select desired ANW2 system
preset by pressing[PRE +/-]. Check display for properCOMSEC TEK number. KEY -- indicates the system presetis programmed for a TEK that has not beenloaded.
d.Key yourhandset and conduct a radio check with all other
stations. This willverify that you haveworkinghandsetsand you have the correct key loaded.
ANW2 DataOperation
The radio must bealready programmedfor ANW2 operations, COMSEC keys (pre-placed TEKs andfor unicast or multicast traffic, TSKs, and Vectors for unicast traffic) loaded, andan antenna installed. If there are nodata TEKs or vectors loaded for ANW2, voice operation is still possible.
a.Use the correct cablingfor the data application.
b.Rotate cipher switch to [CT]. The radio will display
INVALID CRYPTO MODE if not programmed.
c.After the radio initializes, select desired ANW2 system
preset by pressing[PRE +/-].
d.The TEK numberon the main screenrefersto thevoice
TEK. Fordata operation, there canbe multipleTEKs.
Conduct an IP PING test toconfirm IP connectivity. Refer to
Test
Your Network - Data.
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SYSTEM
PRESET
NUMBER
WAVEFORM
MODE
NETWORK
CONNECTION
STATUS
CALL
STATUS
CALL TIME
REMAINING
DOWNLINKINDICATOR
UPLINK
INDICATOR
INFO ICON
DAMA WAVEFORM
DAMA WAVEFORM
DAMA supports:
•UHFSATCOM dedicated channel operation MIL-STD-181B for 5 kHz and 25 kHz channels.
•UHFDAMA SATCOM: MIL-STD-188-182A for 5 kHz channels.
•UHFDAMA SATCOM: MIL-STD-188-183A for 25 kHz channels.
•99 DAMA net presets toallowoperation in multipleDAMA networks with different terminal baseaddresses.
•Auto select between incoming Mixed-Excitation LinearPredictive vocoder (MELP)and Linear PredictiveCoding10(LPC-10)traffic and transmits back in samemode.
183A Wideband DAMA Main Screens
(NEW MESSAGE)
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CL-0319-4100-0032
AN/PRC-117G FIELD REFERENCE
ORDERWIRE
ENCRYPTION
DAMA
CONFIG CODE
TRANSMIT
CAPABILITY
CHANNEL
NUMBER
CRYPTO KEY
DOWNLINKINDICATOR
UPLINK
INDICATOR
INFO ICON
R CT
DAMA
25K
STD
183A
----
TRF
DAT
BAT
2400
CHANNEL
BANDWIDTH
MIL-STD
TRAFFIC MODEVOICE MODE
DOWNLINKINDICATOR
UPLINK
INDICATOR
INFO ICON
BAUD
RATE
DAMA WAVEFORM
0
(NEW MESSAGE)
CL-0319-4100-0033
0
(NEW MESSAGE)
ANDVT
i
VOICE
CL-0319-4100-0034
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R CTVINSONDAMA
04-DAMA_NET123
TYPE
DED
MOD
FSK
TRF
D/V
KEY
BAT
01
SYSTEMPRESET
NUMBER
WAVEFORM
MODE
TRAFFIC
MODE
MODULATION
TYPE
CRYPTO
KEY
SIGNAL
STRENTH
METER
RECEIVE
FREQUENCY
TRANSMIT
FREQUENCY
TRANSMIT
INHIBIT
CHANNEL
NUMBER
SIGNAL
STRENGTH
METER
R CTVINSONDAMA
25K
OPT
132
VOICE
----
INTRLV
--
FEC
BAT
16.0K
CHANNEL
BANDWIDTH
OPTION
CODE
BAUD
RATE
DEPTH
VOICEMODE
MODULATION
TYPE
FWD ERROR
CORRECTION
SIGNAL
STRENGTH
METER
DAMA WAVEFORM
181B Dedicated SATCOM Main Screens
0
0
CL-0319-4100-0035
CL-0319-4100-0036
64
INTERLEAVER
FSK
OFF
CL-0319-4100-0037
AN/PRC-117G FIELD REFERENCE
R CT
DAMA
04-DAMA_NET123
TYPE
DAMA
CALL
ACT
NET
CONN
BAT
/O
0/0
NUMBER
WAVEFORM
MODE
NETWORK
CONNECTION
STATUS
CALL
STATUS
MESSAGE I/O
STATUS
DOWNLINKINDICATOR
UPLINK
INDICATOR
INFO ICON
R CT
DAMA
OW:CT
CFGCD
123
CHAN
151
SILENT
KEY
BAT
05
ORDERWIRE
ENCRYPTION
DAMA
CONFIG
CODE
TRANSMIT
CAPABILITY
CHANNEL
NUMBER
CRYPTO
KEY
DOWNLINKINDICATOR
UPLINK
INDICATOR
INFO ICON
R CT
DAMA
5K
STD
182A
----
TRF
DAT
DATA
BAT
SYNC
1200
CHANNEL
BANDWIDTH
MIL-STD
TRAFFIC MODEVOICE MODE
SYNC/
ASYNC
DOWNLINKINDICATOR
UPLINK
INDICATOR
INFO ICON
BAUD
RATE
182A Narrowband DAMA Main Screens
DAMA WAVEFORM
SYSTEM PRESET
(NEW MESSAGE)
0
(NEW MESSAGE)
TXCAP
0
(NEW MESSAGE)
VOICE
ANDVT
ANDVT
MSG I
i
ANDVT
i
i
CL-0319-4100-0040
CL-0319-4100-0038
CL-0319-4100-0039
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R CTVINSONDAMA
04-DAMA_NET123
TYPE
DSAT
MOD
FSK
TRF
D/V
KEY
BAT
01
TIME
15m
SYSTEMPRESET
NUMBER
WAVEFORM
MODE
TRAFFIC
MODE
MODULATION
TYPE
CHANNEL
TIME
REMAINING
CRYPTO
TYPE
SIGNAL
STRENGTH
METER
R CTVINSONDAMA
R:294.2000
CHAN
BAT
T:260.6000
NO
TRANSMIT INHIBIT
RECEIVE
FREQUENCY
TRANSMIT
FREQUENCY
SIGNAL
STRENGTH
METER
CHANNEL
NUMBER
R CTVINSONDAMA
25K
OPT
132
VOICE
----
INTRLV
--
FEC
BAT
16.0K
CHANNEL
BANDWIDTH
OPTION
CODE
BAUD
RATE
INTERLEAVER
DEPTH
VOICE
MODE
MODULATION
TYPE
FWD ERROR
CORRECTION
SIGNAL
STRENGTH
METER
DAMA WAVEFORM
DASA Main Screens
0
CL-0319-4100-0041
66
FREQUENCY
TXINHIBIT
0
FSK
055
OFF
CL-0319-4100-0043
CL-0319-4100-0042
AN/PRC-117G FIELD REFERENCE
DAMA WAVEFORM
View DAMA Message Log
a.From main screen, use up/down arrow keys to view last
100 messages(not 181B dedicated SATCOM or DemandAssigned Single Access [DASA]).
b.Press [ENT] or [CLR] toreturn to the main screen.
DAMA Call Capabilities
181B Dedicated SATCOM Call
Refer to SATCOM Ping Testfor satellite ping testing. Current preset is configured with a Shaped Binary Phase Shift Keying (SBPSK) modulation.
182A Call (Not Logged In)
a.Press [CALL].
b.Select LOGIN orDOWNLOAD MESSAGE andpress
[ENT]. Other menu optionssuch as TERMINATE SERVICE are availableafter login.
183A Call (Place Call)
a.Press [CALL].
b.Select PLACE CALL and press [ENT].
c.Enter 01 as the DESTINATION INDEX and press [ENT].
d.Enter a DESTINATION NAMEand press [ENT].
e.Enter guard address at ADD ADDRESS and press[ENT].
f.SelectEXIT and press [ENT].
g.Enter 00 SEC forindefinite DURATION and press [ENT].
h.Select ROUTINE as the PRECEDENCE and press
[ENT].
i.Main screen shows INIT for CALL while radio is waiting
for a reply.CONN is displayed when call is successful.
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IW WAVEFORM
IW WAVEFORM
IW is a UHF satellite waveform that provides several important improvements over DAMA fortactical operations onboth 25kHz and 5 kHz satellite channels. IW employs a more flexible Time Division Multiple Access (TDMA) protocol that provides improvedaccess and allows several stations to share the same satellite channel. Referto
SATCOM Ping Testfor satellite ping testing.
IW supports:
•Useof 5 kHz or 25 kHz satellite channels, as defined by MIL-STD-188-181C and 188-183B.
•Useof Harris external 50 W Power Amplifier(PA) orother Joint Interoperability Test Command (JITC) tested PAs.
•Monitoring of the IW channel controller signal from thesatellite, automatically acquiring the satellite, and then automatically connecting tothe voiceor data Servicedefined in the Satellite Assignment Authorization (SAA) message.
•Inter-operates with DAMAby the IW controller synchronizing IW signals tothatof the DAMA service slot.
•Useof Advanced Narrowband Digital Voice Terminal(ANDVT), VINSON, or KG-84 encryption.
•MELP improves voice quality using ANDVT encryption.
•Increased data throughput with CPMmodems using KG-84 encryption.
•Whenused in Single Access Service mode, IW can support MIL-STD 188-181C protocols.
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IW
NET
BAT
01-1WPRE01
CT
DLFREQ
3s
SAT
NETWORK
STATUS
PRESET NAME
DOWNLINK
FREQ
A
NUMBER
ID
IW
PRESET
NUMBER
U07
(MESSAGES)
IW
NET
CONN
BAT
01-1WPRE01
CT
MODESERVICE
30156
SAT
UPLINK
U05
KG84-3
MA
MODE
INDICATOR
IW
FULL
BAT
OW KEY:
CT
TRAFRATE
2400
TEK
TRAFFIC
MODE
TEK
TEK01
KG84-3
0
TRANSMIT
CAPABILITY
ORDERWIRE
ENCRYPTION
BAUDRATE
IW Multiple Access Main Screens
Acquiring State:
INFO ICON
IW WAVEFORM
Connected State:
ACQ 263. 625
DAT
TXCAP
TIMER
0
CQUISITION
SATELLITE
CL-0319-4100-0044
INDICATOR
DOWNLINKINDICATOR
CL-0319-4100-0045
LOCATION
CL-0319-4100-0046
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IW
TIME
19h
BAT
01-1WPRE01
CT
MODE
12345
SAT
SIGNAL
METER
U05
KG84-3
SA
IW
PRESET
NUMBER
TIME
REMAINING
PRESET NAME
SATELLITE
ID
R
NUMBER
MODE
IW
OPT
142
BAT
38.4K
CT
FEC
32
TEK
CORRECTION
TEK
LOCATION
TEK01
KG84-3
ON
OPTION
CODE
MODULATION TYPE
INTERLEAVE
DEPTH
R
CPM
BAUD
RATE
METER
IW
FULL
BATCT
TRAF
V
MODE
KG84-3
DAT
TRANSMIT
CAPABILITY
01-1WPRE01
R
TRAFFIC
TYPE
IW WAVEFORM
IW Single Access MainScreens
SERVICE
STRENGTH
70
FORWARD ERROR
TXCAP
INDICATOR
0
INTLV
0
SERVICE
CL-0319-4100-0047
SIGNAL
STRENGTH
CL-0319-4100-0048
VOICE
CL-0319-4100-0049
OICE
AN/PRC-117G FIELD REFERENCE
IW
MODE
DED
BATCT
TRAFMOD
TEK
TEK01
KG84-3
DAT
MODULATION
TYPE
R
METER
01-1WPRE01
IW
PRESET
NUMBER
MODE
INDICATOR
TRAFFIC
TYPE
IWBATCT
KG84-3
R
METER
BAUD
RATE
MODULATION TYPE
CPM
OPT
142
FEC
32
TEK
FORWARD ERROR
CORRECTION
TEK
LOCATION
TEK01ON
OPTION
CODE
INTERLEAVE
DEPTH
IW
TXCAP
FULL
BATCT
TRAF
TRAFFIC
TYPE
VOICEMODE
KG84-3
DAT
TRANSMIT
CAPABILITY
01-1WPRE01
R
IW Dedicated Channel Main Screens
IW WAVEFORM
PRESET NAME
38.4K
SIGNAL
STRENGTH
SBPSK
TEK
LOCATION
CL-0319-4100-0050
0
SIGNAL
STRENGTH
INTLV
CL-0319-4100-0051
0
VOICE
CL-0319-4100-0052
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CHAN
R: 264:0500
R BATCT
T: 297:6500
TRANSMIT
RECEIVE
CHANNEL
NUMBER
IW
IW WAVEFORM
0
ANDVT
FREQUENCIES
FREQUENCY
FREQUENCY
128
CL-0319-4100-0053
Changeto Another IW Service (Manual Connection)
a.Press [CALL].
b.Select CONNECT. Use the up/down arrow buttons to view
the SERVICES that are availablefor use. Only those SERVICES programmed and announced by the IW Controller will be displayed.
c.Select the desiredSERVICE andpress [ENT].
Add IW Service
a.Press [OPT].
b.Select IW CONFIG andpress [ENT].
c.Select the desiredSERVICES andpress [ENT].
d.Under LOCATION TOEDIT, scroll to an empty location.
e.Typein a new Service Number(or select a serviceto
change).
f.Select a Service which will be automatically connected
upon acquisition, or NONE andpress [ENT].
g.Press [ENT]to save and [CLR] to exit.
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IW WAVEFORM
Change IW Transmit Setting
a.Press [OPT].
b.Select IW CONFIG and press [ENT].
c.SelectTX OPTIONS and press [ENT].
d.Under TRANSMIT CAPABILITY, use the up/down arrow
buttons to select FULL for transmit, or Emission Control (EMCON) for receive only. Press[ENT].
e.Press [CLR] to exit.
View IW Message Log
a.From themain screen, use the up/down arrow keys to
display newer orolder messages, respectively.TheMessage Log allows the usertoview the last 100messages.
b.Press [ENT] or [CLR] toreturn to the main screen.
View IW Options
a.Press [OPT].
b.Select IW CONFIG and press [ENT].
c.SelectTERM ADDRto view IW Terminal Address.
d.Select FREQUENCY to view Downlink and Service
frequencies.
e.Select KEY LOCATION to view the TSK Key Location,
which identifies the Orderwirekey position currently being used by the IW Controller.
f.Press [CLR]to return tothe main screen.
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P25 WAVEFORM
P25 WAVEFORM
Project 25 (P25) supportsDigital Encryption Standard Output Feedback (DES-OFB)and AdvancedEncryption Standard 256bit (AES-256) modes. Type-3 encryption keys are loaded via a Motorola KVL 3000+ Key Variable Loader (KVL) device, or by usingthe CPA.
AN/PRC-117G can select from upto five separateP25 scan lists. P25operates only in PT mode, andmay be usedin either Digital Mode (with or without Type-3 encryption), or Analog(without encryption). P25 Scan Lists arecompletely independent fromVULOS Scan Lists.
AN/PRC-117G supports a frequency range of 30.0000MHz to
511.9950 MHz.
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P25 Main Screens
BAT
PT
_ _ _ _ _ _
_ _ _
TALK01
KEYID
BATDES-T3
38-DIG
PT
T
TGRP ID
P25
CALL
MODES
SYSTEMPRESET
NAME
SYSTEM
PRESET
NUMBER
STATUS
ID
DIGITAL TYPE-3PRESET:
BAT
38-DIG
P25
CALL MODE
5
UNIT TO UNIT CALL:
T:455.0036
BAT
R:455.0036
C4FM
TYPE
PTMRM
TX
FREQUENCY
TYPE
DIG
MOD
RX
FREQUENCY
AN/PRC-117G FIELD REFERENCE
P25 WAVEFORM
ANALOG PT PRESET:
R
P25
01-ANALOG01
R SEL
ENCRYP1
R SEL
ENCRYP1
PTTTOCALL UNIT 0000001
0
_ _ _
_ _ _
KEYID
CL-0319-4100-0026
TX/RX CRYPTO
00000
KEY ID
TALKGROUP
CL-0319-4100-0027
CL-0319-4100-005
R P25
FREQUENCY
CHANNEL
MODULATION
CL-0319-4100-0028
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T
UNIT TO UNIT
CALL MODE
TALKAROUND
MODE
EMERGENCY
MODE (FLASHES WHEN
TYPE-3
ENCRYPTION
MODE
TxRx
OTAR
OVER-THE-AIR
REKEY MODE
MODE
P25 WAVEFORM
E
EMERGENCYMODE IS ENABLED.)
DUAL CHANNEL
CL-0319-4100-0029
TALKGROUP ID -Displayed whentheradio sends or receives a talkgroup call.
KEY ID-Current Type-3 key number usedby the P25preset.
RX FREQUENCY- Receive (R)frequencyfor the preset.
TX FREQUENCY - Transmit Frequency for the preset.
CHANNEL TYPE - Channel typefor the preset.
•ANA -for Analog (ANA) channels
•DIG - for Digital (DIG) channels
MODULATION - Modulation (MOD) type for the preset.
•FM -for analog channels
•C4FM -for digital channels
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P25 WAVEFORM
UNIT ID- Indicates either the receiving or transmitting unit for the
call.
SLN ID - Whentransmitting, StorageLocationNumber (SLN)ID representsthe name of the userselected as Transmit GlobalSLN,or the automatically determined talkback SLN when responding toencryptedcommunications. When receiving, the SLN displayed is determined basedon the incomingvoice transmission's Type-3encryption key.
Dual Channel Receiving
The Dual Channel Receive feature indicates the radio will also listen to analogsignals with thesame frequencies as thedigital preset. Note that the user does not have the ability to transmit analog while onaP25 digital preset.
P25 Encryption Key Loading
The KVL is attached to the AN/PRC-117G via the 32-pin J6 Black Dataconnector using cable part number (12053-6400-04). Radioshould be turned on and in P25 Type-3 Key Fill mode prior to connecting the KVL cable. Remove the KVL3000+ cable from the radio prior to exiting P25 Type-3 Key Fill mode. Regardless of
operating mode, P25 always operates with the cipher switchin PT position.
Loading Type-3 Encryption Keys
Makesure that valid keys have been createdand stored in the KVL 3000+ beforecontinuing withtheloading procedure.
a.Turnon the radio.
b.Select a P25 system preset.
c.Turnon the KVL 3000+.
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P25 WAVEFORM
d.Attach KVL3000+ to radio using cable part number
(12053-6400-04).
e.Press [OPT] onthe radio.
f.SelectP25 CONFIG and press [ENT].
g.Select TYPE 3 KEY MANAGEMENT and press [ENT].
h.Select ENTER FILL MODE and press [ENT].
i.Select a keyset and press [ENT].
j.SelectTARGETon the KVL 3000+.
k.SelectLOADon the KVL 3000+.
l.SelectKEYon the KVL 3000+.
m.Using the left and right arrow buttons ontheKVL3000+,
select the DES-OFB or AES-256 key with the desired Common Key Reference (CKR) value. The key type must be the same type as selected in
Step i. Press LOAD.
n.Verify that the KVL 3000+ screendisplays LOADED
SUCCESSFULLY OK.
o.Select OKon the KVL 3000+.
p.Repeat
Step i through Step o to load any additional keys.
q.Remove the KVL 3000+ cablefrom the radio.
r.At radio, press [CLR].
s.Press [OPT] onthe radio.
t.Verify that the radioreturns tonormal RX modeon the
current P25 preset.
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P25 WAVEFORM
Loading a Type-3 Keygroup
Makesure that valid keys have been createdand stored in the KVL 3000+ beforecontinuing withtheloading procedure.
a.Turn ontheradio and rotate the cipherswitch to PT.
b.Select a P25 system preset.
c.Turnon the KVL 3000+.
d.Attach KVL 3000+ toradio usingcable part number
(12053-6400-04).
e.Press [OPT]on the radio.
f.SelectP25 CONFIG and press [ENT].
g.Select TYPE 3 KEY MANAGEMENT and press [ENT].
h.Select ENTER FILL MODE and press [ENT].
i.Select a keyset and press [ENT]. The default active
keyset is indicated by a checkmark onthe display. Usethe up/down arrow buttons tomove the checkmark tothedesired keyset.
j.SelectTARGET onthe KVL 3000+.
k.SelectLOAD on the KVL 3000+.
l.SelectGROUP on theKVL 3000+.
m.Using the left and right arrow buttons on the KVL 3000+,
select the keygroupwith the desiredlabel. The key type must be the same type as selected in
Step i. Press LOAD.
n.Verify that the KVL 3000+ screen displays LOADED
SUCCESSFULLY OK.
o.Select OK on theKVL 3000+.
p.Remove the KVL 3000+ cable from the radio.
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P25 WAVEFORM
q.At radio, press [CLR].
r.Press[OPT] onthe radio.
s.Verify that the radioreturns tonormal RX modeon the
current P25 preset.
Zeroizing P25Encryption Keys
P25 Type-3 encryption keys can be zeroized by either the “Panic Zeroize” procedure described in Zeroize Functions, or bymanuallyzeroizing keys as follows.
•To zeroize a single P25 key, follow the steps to load a key
in Loading Type-3 EncryptionKeys, except replace LOADwith ZERO in Step k and Step m.
•Tozeroize a group ofP25 keys, followthe steps toloada
key in Loading a Type-3 Keygroup, except replace LOADwith ZERO in Step k and Step m.
Unit to Unit Calling
a.Press [CALL]while in a P25 preset. Highlight UNIT TO
UNIT and press [ENT] to continue.
b.Select the Unit to Unit call destination. Use the [UP/DOWN
ARROW] buttons to scroll through the unit list by name (if available) orUnit ID.
c.To enter a Unit ID, select UNIT ENTRY and press [ENT] to
continue. The UnitID number may be entered.If a Unit IDis entered that is not preprogrammed, an error will appear.
d.Press [ENT] to set the Unit ID and navigate to the main
screen. The radiois now ready to makeaUnit to Unit call.
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Emergency Calling
a.Press [CALL] while in a P25 preset.
b.Highlight EMERGENCY MODE ENABLE and press
[ENT] tocontinue. The radio is now ready to make emergency calls by pressingPTT.
c.If the radio is currentlyin Emergency Mode, the menu
choicewill read EMERGENCY MODE DISABLE. Todisable this mode, highlight EMERGENCY MODE DISABLE and press [ENT].
Scan Mode
a.Select [MODE] > SCAN and press [ENT] to enter Scan
Mode so that the radio is actively scanningpresets in the scan list. The text "SCAN" displayed on the top line of thescreen will flash to indicate that the radio is in scan mode. If a signal is detected on a certain preset, the Scan Modepreset screen will be displayed for that preset. Pressing PTT will navigate to the Scan Mode home preset screen.
b.If any preset in the scan list is configured with a transmit
frequency that lies within anexclusion band, the preset will be modified to make it valid for scanning. A message is displayed indicating that presets have been corrected.
OTAR Rekey Operation
OverThe AirRekeying is an option with the AN/PRC-117G.Refer to the OperationManual (10515-0319-4200)for completeinformation.
CHECK RADIO
Start your radios as describedinBasic Operations and check radios as describedbelow. Your missionplan should be loaded into the radios.
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TestYour Network - Voice
Key yourhandset and conduct a radio check with all other stations.
•Verifies that youhave working handsets.
•Verifies you have thecorrect key loaded.
NOTE:If you cannot receive or transmit voice,
refer to
Troubleshooting.
TestYour Network - Data
Conduct an IP PING test toconfirm IP connectivity.
From radio:
a.Press [OPT].
b.Select NETWORK OPTIONS and press [ENT].
c.SelectSEND PING and press [ENT].
d.Enterthe Host name or IP Address of one of the other
radios in your network and press [ENT].
e.If your radios are passing data, you will get a response.
From a PC:
a.Start Programs > CommandPrompt.
b.Type PING xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx (IP address of a radio).
c.If your radios are passing data, you will get a response.
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RADIO PROGRAMMING
RADIO PROGRAMMING
This section provides limited information on front panel programming. Complete programming structures and descriptions are explained in the AN/PRC-117G Operation Manual (10515-0319-4200).
Configuring Presets
Press [ENT] after each step.
a.Press [PGM], and select SYSTEM PRESETS.
b.Select SYSTEM PRESET CONFIG.
c.At SYSTEM PRESET NUMBER, use keypad to enter a
number01 - 99.
d.At PRESET DESCRIPTION, enter a description that
defines the preset.
e.At PRESET WAVEFORM, select the waveform type.
f.Continue working through the programming tree to enter
items such as PRESET NAME, CRYPTO KEY, TX POWER LEVEL, TRAFFIC MODE, and so forth.
g.Press [PGM] to exit Program Modeand goto main
screen.
General Configuration
[PGM] > RADIO CONFIG > GENERAL CONFIG >
•AUDIO CONFIG - Set sidetone, voice key-up timeout.
•BATTERY CONFIG - Set battery model.
•CT OVERRIDE CONFIG -Set automatic PTto CT when switching to CT preset.
•GPS CONFIG - Set GPS options.
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PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE
•RETRANSMIT CONFIG- Set red analog audio,and red or black digital data or digital voice retransmission.
•SA CONFIG - SA allows VULOS or ANW2/ANW2C to transmit the current radio GPS positionover the air to one ormore receiving radios every timethe radio is keyed for voice.
System Clock
[PGM] > RADIO CONFIG > SYSTEM CLOCK- Change theradio
date and time aswell asconfigure the clock display parameters.Not used for SINCGARSGTOD or ANW2 TOD.
PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE
[OPT] > TEST OPTIONS > SELF TEST - Daily check of general
system Built-In Test (BIT). While in CT, have a VINSON, ANDVT, orKG-84 key loaded.
Antenna, connectors, protective caps -check weekly for damage.
Batteries
•Userechargeable Lithium-Ion battery.
•Main battery should operate for approximately 8 hours.
•Storethe radio witha chargedmain battery attached. Whena chargedmain battery is connected, memory is held up through it, and the Hold-Up Battery (HUB) is automatically disconnected to extend its life.
•Do not replacetheHUB unless the main battery is attached.
•After exposure towater, detach battery from the radio. Cleanbattery withfresh, clean soft cloth and thoroughly dry with anothersoft cloth. Do not use heat to dry the battery.Cleancorrosion using a nylonmesh abrasive pad.
Radio stays at HARRIS logo before going toapower up failed screen.
Radio stuck in ALARM at power-up.
Passive Zeroizationmessage after power-upwhen zeroize was notinitiated by operator.
Crypto Fill interfacefailures
GPS FailureInspect condition of GPS antenna and
32-pin Connector portsnot operational
Replace battery with a known good one.Clean batteryconnector.Ifradio still does notpower-up, Level IIIMaintenance isrequired.
Check volume level. Check squelchlevel.If using a handset,clean connectors orreplacehandset.
level. If using a handset, clean connectors or replace handset.
LevelIII Maintenance required.
LevelIII Maintenance required.
Replace HUB battery. Remove main battery for five minutes. Reattach main battery andpower-up radio. If PassiveZeroizationmessageis displayed again, Level IIIMaintenance isrequired.
connection. IfGPS antenna is being used,ensure upright orientation.Verify clear path tosatellite.Verify GPS Internal/Pass Through ison.
Clean connections. Replace cable. Verify dataport configuration is set properly. Ifproblem still occurs, LevelIII Maintenance is required.
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REFERENCE TABLES AND FIGURES
REFERENCE TABLES AND FIGURES
This paragraph consists of reference tables and figures of information that may be useful for programming and operating the radio. All frequencies shown are in MHz unless noted.
•SINCGARS Julian Date Calendars for non-leapyears
•SINCGARS Julian Date Calendars for leap years
•SATCOM Option Codes for 5 kHz Channels
•SATCOM Option Codes for 25 kHzChannels
•SATCOM Channel Frequency CodeList
•Maritime Mobile ServiceFrequencies andChannelsThis radio can be usedon Maritime channels if a VULOS PT preset is programmed. The list of maritime channels and frequencies is based on http://www.navcen.uscg.gov/.
•National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)Weather Radio Channels