24QA238 Attach 1 - Salient Characteristics.pdf
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This document appears to be the Salient Characteristics for the L3Harris AN/PRC160(v)1 Falcon III manpack High Frequency (HF) radio, which is the subject of the related federal contract opportunity. The characteristics outlined include the radio's frequency range, sensitivity, power output, encryption capabilities, digital vocoder support, data communications features, and environmental/ruggedization requirements. The radio is required to have beyond-line-of-sight communications capabilities to support mission-essential activities at Fairchild Air Force Base. The contract will be for the purchase of a single radio unit, with a delivery timeline of 60 days after contract award. The key technical specifications and capabilities of the required HF radio are detailed extensively in the document.
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SALIENT CHARACTERISTICS
FOR
HIGH FREQUENCY RADIO
L3HARRIS AN/PRC160(v)1
March 2024
Salient Characteristics For
High Frequency Radios L3Harris AN/PRC160(v)1
Fairchild AFB, WA
1. BACKGROUND: Mission essential activities require communications to continue despite loss of line of site, satellites, and power. FAFB has a requirement for continued communications capabilities for mission essential activities during routine, contingency, emergency, and training scenarios.
2. OBJECTIVES: Ensure communications continues for FAFB personnel by purchasing a HF Radio with beyond-line-of-sight capabilities, the L3Harris AN/PRC 160(v)1 Falcon III manpack.
3. REQUIREMENTS: The contractor shall provide a L3Harris AN/PRC160(v)1 Falcon III manpack in new, unused condition. All standard manufacturer warranties shall apply.
4. DELIVERY: 60 days ARO
5. PARTS LIST:
PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION QUANTITY
AN/PRC160(V)1 FALCON III HF RADIO MANPACK 1
The following salient characteristics for L3Harris AN/PRC160(v)1 are as follows:
FEATURE REQUIREMENT
Frequency
Frequency Range The R/T shall support a frequency range inclusive of 1.5 MHz to 59.999 MHz.
Frequency Separation The R/T shall support a minimal frequency separation of 10 Hz.
Frequency Stability The R/T shall support frequency stability of +/‐ 1.0 x 106.
Intermediate Frequency Rejection
The R/T shall support an intermediate frequency rejection > 80 dB.
RF Impedance The R/T shall support an RF input/output impedance of 50 ohm nominal, unbalanced.
Receiver
Sensitivity The R/T shall have a receive sensitivity of SSB ‐113 dBm (0.5 uV for 10 dB SINAD or greater).
Inter‐modulation Distortion
The R/T shall exhibit intermodulation distortion ‐80 dB or better for two ‐30 dBm signals with 30 kHz minimum separation.
Adjacent Channel Rejection
The R/T shall support an intermediate frequency and image rejection greater than 80 dB.
Audio Output The R/T shall support 12 mW at 1000 ohm to external handset.
Audio Squelch The R/T shall support audio squelch selectable from the front panel to either a 150 Hz tone or noise squelch.
Overload Protection The R/T shall protect the receiver to 32 VRMS.
AGC The R/T shall implement automatic gain control (AGC).
Size / Weight The R/T shall be man‐portable with a size no greater than 3.3 H x 7.9 W x 9.2 D in (8.3 H x 20 W x 23.4 D cm).
The R/T shall weight no more than 9.1 lbs (4.1 kg) without a batteries.
Transmitter
Power Output The R/T shall support programmable power output while in HF operation from 1.5 MHz to 29.9 MHz 1, 5, 20 Watts PEP, ‐1/+1 dB.
The R/T shall support programmable power output while in VHF operation from 30‐ 59.9MHz 1, 5, 10 Watts FM.
Audio Input The R/T shall support 1.5 mV at 150 ohm or 0 dBm at 600 ohm for full output.
Antenna Tuning The R/T shall support OE-505 10-foot (3 m) whip RF-1940-AT001/RF-1941 dipole, random wires, long wires
Frequency Channel Selection
The R/T shall support manual and automated channel selection while in 2G and 3G
ALE.
Modulation The R/T shall support the following modulation types: USB, LSB, AME, CW and FM.
Frequency Hopping The R/T shall support Serial tone ECCM Falcon II interoperable.
Silence Time The R/T shall support a programmable silence during ALE calls.
Automatic Link Establishment
The R/T shall support STANAG 4538, MIL-STD-461, MIL-STD-188-141D, 2G/3G/4G ALE compliant
Link Protection The R/T shall support link protection in accordance with MIL‐STD‐188‐141A.
The R/T shall support link protection in accordance with STANAG 4538.
Channels The R/T shall support 200 preset channels.
The R/T shall support 75 programmable presets.
Digital Vocoders The R/T shall support the following HF digital vocoders: LPC‐10‐52E (600 and 2400) and MELP (600, 1200, 2400).
The R/T shall support the following VHF digital vocoders: CVSD.
GPS Receptor The R/T shall support an internal commercial GPS module.
The R/T shall support an internal SAASM GPS module.
The R/T shall support automatic and manual position reporting.
Display The R/T shall include an LCD with a user traversable menu.
The R/T shall include a controllable light feature (on/off).
The R/T shall support a remote keypad display unit for extended control.
Environmental The R/T shall operate from ‐40º C to +71 º C.
The R/T shall comply with MIL‐STD‐810G and MIL-STD-810H for ground tactical.
Immersion The R/T shall be operational after 15 minutes immersion in 1 meter of water.
Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC/EMI)
The R/T shall comply with EMC standards MIL‐STD‐461D and MIL‐STD‐462D.
Encryption The R/T shall support Type‐1 encryption for voice and data.
The R/T shall support AES 125/256 encryption for voice and data.
The R/T shall support Citadel 128 encryption.
The R/T shall support up to 99 keys.
The R/T shall support customer modifiable algorithm (CAM) for Citadel.
The R/T shall support a zeroize function eliminating all stored COMSEC and TRANSEC keys.
Operating Modes The R/T shall support a 2G ALE mode of operation.
The R/T shall support a 3G ALE mode of operation.
The R/T shall support Wideband HF mode of operation in accordance to US‐MIL‐STD‐ 188‐110C Appendix D.
The R/T shall support 3G ALE Wideband IP mode of operation.
The R/T shall support a frequency hopping mode of operation.
The R/T shall operate in plain text.
The R/T shall operate in cipher text.
The R/T shall support last ditch voice (LDV) communication in under 0 dB SNR environments.
Data Communications The R/T shall support analog, digital, synchronous and asynchronous data communications.
The R/T shall data rates of 9600 and 12800 bps unencoded and 600, 1200 and 2400 bps encoded.
The R/T shall be capable of establishing a direct connection with a computer via RS‐ 232C.
The R/T shall support a direct USB connection to a computer.
The R/T shall support short messages including AME in 2G ALE and SMS in 3G ALE.
The R/T shall support automatic data rate adaption during transmit in 3G ALE.
The R/T shall implement wideband data (up to 120 kbps) operations as defined in MIL‐STD‐188‐110C Appendix
The R/T shall support 3G ALE Wideband IP mode of operation.
The R/T shall implement cognitive wideband HF with spectrum sensing technology/
Messaging The R/T shall display short messages (AME in 2G ALE and SMS in 3G) on the display.
The R/T shall support text data entry from the keypad.
Configuration The R/T shall support configuration via the keypad display unit (KDU).
The R/T shall support computer based configuration.
The R/T shall support firmware upgrades via PC based application.
Built in Test The R/T shall support a self‐testing capability.
The R/T shall support an automatic self‐test or manual self‐test initiation.
Extension The R/T shall support extensible for feature upgrades.
Accessories The R/T shall support use of the following rechargeable batteries: Li‐Ion Ni‐MH.
The R/T shall support use of the following non‐rechargeable batteries: Li‐MnO2 and Li‐SO2.
Warranty and Support The R/T shall include 1 year standard warranty.
The manufacturer shall provide technical assistance for the duration of the warranty.
The manufacturer shall provide a supply of spares for 10 years after the delivery of the R/T.
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