RT-1547/PRC-126 Portable Radio
2021-08-07
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Comms, Post Vietnam War
The RT-1547/PRC-126 is a short range, handheld tactical radio for use primarily at the squad/platoon level. AN/PRC-126 is a lightweight, militarized transceiver providing two-way, voice-communications. The radio covers the frequency range of 30-87.975 megahertz. Its nominal range for reliable communications over rolling, slightly wooded terrain is 3,000 meters. The radio is capable of interoperating with the AN/VRC-12, AN/PRC-77, and SINCGARS families of radios in the fixed frequency mode. AN/PRC-126 enables small unit leaders to adequately control the activities of subordinate elements in carrying out the unit’s mission. AN/PRC-126 is required for the Infantry, Rangers and Special Forces.
AN/PRC-126 radio is a member of
PRC-68 radio family.
Source:
PRC68.COM
Stock Number Reference:
Receiver-Transmitter, RT-1547/PRC126
NSN: 5895-01-256-9639
Assign Date: 1987-06-10
Accessories
| Nomenclature |
NSN |
Assign Date |
| Bag, Carrying |
5820-01-255-4068 |
1987-05-20 |
| Carrier, AN/PRC-68 Radio Set |
8465-01-157-1157 |
1983-06-30 |
| Battery, Non-rechargeable, BA5588-U |
6135-01-088-2708 |
1980-01-10 |
| Battery, Non-rechargeable, BA5588A-U |
6135-01-447-5083 |
1997-08-08 |
| Battery, Rechargeable, BB-388A/U |
6140-01-419-8190 |
1995-09-30 |
| Antenna, AS-4094/PRC-126 |
5895-01-299-0845 |
1989-04-25 |
| Antenna, AS-3961/PRC-126 |
5985-01-280-3606 |
1988-06-08 |
| Antenna, AT-892/PRC-25 |
5820-00-889-3803 |
Unknown |
| Handset, H-250/U |
5965-01-247-4723 |
1987-01-06 |
| Adapter Group, Vehicular, OF-185/PRC |
5820-01-301-6301 |
1989-06-02 |
Division Trooper on guard duty w/ PRC-126 radio (Operation JUST CAUSE)