Rs Hx Prc 6020 Technical | Data
The RS HX PRC 6020 is designed to operate with two primary antenna types, selected via the front panel ANTENNA TUNE control or external coupler:
| Category | Specification | Details | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | Model | PRC-6020 / PRC-6020GV (Manpack) | | | Type | Software-defined HF SSB transceiver | | | RF Output Power | 5W / 10W / 20W (Software-selectable) | | | Frequency Range | 1.5000 to 29.99999 MHz (Continuous) | | | Channel Spacing / Channels | 10 Hz / 2,850,000 channels | | Performance | Modulation Types | USB, LSB, AM | | | Receiver Sensitivity | -110 dBm (for 10 dB SINAD) | | | Data Transmission Rate | Up to 4800 bit/s | | Power & Physical | Standard Operating Voltage | 24V (manpack battery) | | | Battery Option | 12V, 15Ah LiSO₂ (Non-rechargeable, -30°C to +55°C) | | | Alternate Battery Type | 18-40Ah Multi-purpose Li-Ion | | Operation Modes | Fixed Frequency | Single fixed channel operation | | | Dual-frequency Simplex | Two separate TX and RX frequencies on one channel | | | AUTOCALL | Automatic link establishment (ALE) | | Data & Special Features | Supported Services | Voice, Telegraph, Encoded messages, Data up to 4800 bit/s | | | Digital Signal Processing | Digital Noise Suppression, Selective Calling |
For NATO operations, the radio supports when paired with an external module like the KIV-7 or KG-175.
Optional integration of low-bit-rate digital vocoders running at selectable rates of 1200 bps or 2400 bps to keep voice communications clear over degraded channels.
Supports up to 100 frequency tables; link time of 2.5 to 4.5 seconds. MIL-STD-188-141A/B (Optional) rs hx prc 6020 technical data
The PRC-6020 transceiver architecture can scale past its man-pack roots into larger system modules: : Tactical 20W Man-pack configuration.
Offers standardized interoperability, enabling up to 20 separate self-addresses, 100 individual "other" addresses, and 20 dedicated ALE networks. Type of Traffic
To sustain tactical flexibility while maintaining low physical and electronic profiles, the transmitter includes adaptive power metrics:
| Feature | RS HX PRC 6020 | Thales AN/PRC-152A | L3Harris Falcon III PRC-163 | |----------------|----------------|--------------------|------------------------------| | Frequency Bands | 3 (VHF, UHF, 700/800) | 2 (VHF, UHF) | 3 (VHF, UHF, 750-870 MHz) | | Max Power | 5W | 5W | 5W | | Encryption | AES-256 | AES-256 | AES-256 | | IP Rating | IP68 | IP67 | IP68 | | SDR Architecture | Yes | Partial | Yes | | Weight | 380g | 430g | 400g | The RS HX PRC 6020 is designed to
The chassis and internal subassemblies of the RS HX PRC-6020 conform to strict military ruggedization standards, allowing field personnel to deploy the unit globally. Specification Parameter Standard Value / Compliance Rating (with battery attached) Total Deployment Weight
Capable of transmitting data at speeds up to 4800 bit/s, supporting text, image, or position data transmission.
Default modes include Upper Sideband (USB) and Lower Sideband (LSB) to conserve bandwidth, alongside conventional Amplitude Modulation (AM).
The tuner’s stores up to 100 frequency/impedance pairs, enabling near-instant channel changes. guaranteeing survivability against severe shock
The radio is designed for global long-haul communications in the HF band, delivering exceptional flexibility and channel availability:
Tested and certified to MIL-STD-810 E/F standards, guaranteeing survivability against severe shock, drop vibration, blowing dust, and high humidity exposure.
The PRC-6020 adapts quickly to changing field environments by offering flexible transmission modes to counter terrain issues or targeted signal jamming. Network Capabilities & Standards