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PRC-2080+ 5 W VHF Hand Portable Package

PRC-2080+ Tactical VHF radio system

The PRC-2080+ low band VHF transceiver is designed for multi-role tactical military and security applications. It is an extremely compact and lightweight unit which is simple to operate in demanding mission critical conditions. The PRC-2080+ is part of the family of Barrett transceivers that are field proven in over 150 countries, on every continent and in all environments.

In stand-alone configuration, the PRC-2080+ is ideal for squad level communication requirements. Using either the supplied advanced handset or optional tactical headset, the PRC-2080+ transceiver can communicate reliably up to 8 km in open space (subject to terrain and topography), using the standard tape whip antenna.

Features

The standard package comprises:

  • PRC-2080+ VHF transceiver
  • Advanced tactical handset
  • Tape whip antenna with gooseneck
  • Rechargeable 6.5 Ah Li-Ion battery
  • AC battery charger
  • Optional multi battery charger available

Communication modes
The PRC-2080+ Tactical VHF radio system has multiple levels of encryption and frequency hopping security available. Analogue voice and digital unencrypted data are fitted as standard.
The following levels of encryption are available:

  • Analogue Voice – Fixed Frequency (AFF)
  • Digital Unencrypted Data – Fixed Frequency
  • Digital Encrypted Voice – Fixed Frequency (DEFF)
  • Digital Encrypted Voice – Frequency Hopping (DEFH)**
  • Digital Encrypted Voice – Free Channel Search (DEFCS)
  • Digital Encrypted Data – Fixed Frequency
  • Digital Encrypted Data – Frequency Hopping** (** Requires an Australian Department of Defence Export licence)

Simple to use
For basic operation of the PRC-2080+, only the front panel controls are required. Field programming, advanced menu options, selective calling and group calling features are accessible via the PRC-2080’s supplied advanced handset.
The PRC-2080+ is an ideal replacement to the PRC-77 and its variants, which are now obsolete and susceptible to interception and jamming.

Rugged design
Users will appreciate the PRC-2080+ transceiver’s solid construction, simplicity and accessibility. Maintenance is quick and simple with only three internal modules which can be exchanged without any special tools. All inter-module connectors are gold plated and there are no wiring looms or complex back plane assemblies.
In designing the PRC-2080+, emphasis has been placed on ensuring low cost of ownership over a long service life. The transceivers software defined architecture ensures compatibility with legacy, current and future communication systems.

Modular construction
The PRC-2080+’s main circuitry is contained in three modules – the radio frequency (RF), digital signal processor (DSP) and power amplifier (PA) modules. A very high level of integration is used to minimise component count and to increase reliability.
The embedded software is controlled by the DSP module, which uses a low current, high speed DSP core engine. Speech coding and all frequency hopping and encryption functions are processed by the DSP under the control of a hostmicroprocessor. The RF module contains a high dynamic range front end with DDS (Direct Digital Synthesiser) system which achieves fast frequency switching times whilst maintaining low current consumption.
The PRC-2080+’s RF design takes into account the hostile electromagnetic environment and achieves excellent ECM resistance and co-siting performance. The PRC-2080+’s RF, DSP and software design make it one of the most cost effective, secure, high performance VHF transceiver’s available in the tactical military market today.

Physical characteristics

Dimensions in mm
100W x 55D x 248H including battery

Weight
1.3 kg with battery pack

User environment

Temperature operating
-30°C to +60°C

Construction
Aluminium body and polycarbonate battery casing

MIL-STD 810G
Drop, shock, vibration & immersion

Filter

Accessories

P/N 2080-01-01 VHF Tactical security & calling options

Frequency hopping options include:
Analogue Voice – Fixed Frequency ( fitted as standard to all PRC-2080+’s)
Digital Unencrypted Data – Fixed Frequency (fitted as standard to all PRC-2080+’s)
Digital Encrypted Voice – Fixed Frequency (DEFF)
Digital Encrypted Voice – Frequency Hopping (DEFH)
Digital Encrypted Voice – Free Channel Search (DEFCS)
Digital Encrypted Data – Fixed Frequency
Digital Encrypted Data – Frequency Hopping

P/N 2080-01-04 VHF Tactical general options

Lightweight tactical headset (under helmet) 

P/N 2080-04-05 VHF Tactical security & calling options

Fill gun to fill 2080+ VHF Transceiver with programming data. Can be destroyed for security reasons in the field.

P/N 2082-00-03 VHF Tactical general options

Interconnecting control cable 0.3 metres between 50 W VHF amplifier and vehicle docking station.

P/N 2085-03-05 VHF Tactical power options

Rechargeable 6.5 Ah Li-Ion battery pack

P/N 2087-00-02 VHF Tactical general options

50 W VHF Amplifier. 30 – 88 MHz, provides 50 W power output for PRC-2080+ docked in vehicle docking station.

P/N 2080-01-02 VHF Tactical security & calling options

Security options include:
Analogue Voice – Fixed Frequency (fitted as standard to all PRC-2080+’s)
Digital Unencrypted Data – Fixed Frequency (fitted as standard to all PRC-2080+’s)
Digital Encrypted Voice – Fixed Frequency (DEFF)
Digital Encrypted Voice – Free Channel Search (DEFCS)
Digital Encrypted Data – Fixed Frequency

P/N 2080-01-09 VHF Tactical data options

Messaging and data transfer software. Enables transmission of data between PRC-2080+ VHF Transceivers.

P/N 2080-01-11 VHF Tactical general options

Tactical handset with waterproof MIL-SPEC connector, speaker, microphone, Press-To-Talk (PTT) button and backlit control keypad for use with advanced software features such as Selcall, Groupcall, key entry and front panel programming.

P/N 2080-01-12 VHF Tactical general options

Canvas backpack - Multicam

P/N 2080-01-13 VHF Tactical general options

Webbing pouch to suit PRC-2080+ 5 W Tactical handheld. Colour – Multicam

P/N 2080-03-02 VHF Tactical power options

DC Power Cable for dual battery charger with clips and adaptors to plug into either a vehicle cigarette lighter outlet, vehicle power outlet or 12 V battery.

P/N 2080-04-03 VHF Tactical data options

Serial data cable to enable data operation.

P/N 2080-04-04 VHF Tactical data options

Cloning cable. Allows cloning of channel settings between PRC -2080+’s.

P/N 2080-05-01 VHF Tactical general options

VHF Lightning arrestor kit

P/N 2081-00-02 VHF Tactical general options

Framed back pack to suit PRC-2081+.

P/N 2081-00-03 VHF Tactical general options

Backpack for PRC-2081+ - Multicam 

P/N 2082-00-08 VHF Tactical general options

Mass matched vibration mounting platform for Land application.

P/N 2082-01-32 VHF Tactical general options

VHF Handset mounting bracket

P/N 2082-01-33 VHF Tactical general options

External mount speaker for the PRC-2081+ 50 W VHF transceiver when used in a mobile, or the PRC-2084+ as a base or within a rebroadcast system.

P/N 2082-01-34 VHF Tactical general options

VHF Speaker mounting bracket

P/N 2082-02-10 VHF Tactical antenna options

Military VHF 30-88 MHz aluminium whip and base antenna

P/N 2082-10-32 VHF Tactical general options

Cable to connect the rugged external mount speaker to the PRC-2082+ 50 W VHF amplifier when used in a mobile, or the PRC-2084+ as a base or within a rebroadcast system.

P/N 2083-00-03 VHF Tactical general options

Transportation casing. High impact polyester transportation casing with 8 RU shock mounted rack.

P/N 2083-02-01 VHF Tactical antenna options

30 to 108 MHz centre-fed ground independent whip with stand-off bracket to suit composite masts

P/N 2083-02-02 VHF Tactical antenna options

Rapid deployment composite mast - 9.4 metres

P/N 2083-02-03 VHF Tactical antenna options

30 to 108 MHz elevated wideband VHF antenna

P/N 2083-03-01 VHF Tactical power options

Dual AC power supply module - 24 VDC

P/N 2084-01-00 VHF Tactical power options

AC Power supply module - 13.8 VDC 

P/N 2084-02-01 VHF Tactical antenna options

RG-213 coaxial cable with “N” type connectors 20 metres

P/N 2084-02-02 VHF Tactical antenna options

RG-58 coaxial cable with “N” type connectors 20 metres

P/N 2085-02-01 VHF Tactical antenna options

5 W Gooseneck for connecting collapsible whip antenna P/N 2085-02-02 or tape whip antenna P/N 2085-02-01 to the PRC-2080+ 5 W VHF Tactical transceiver

P/N 2085-02-02 VHF Tactical antenna options

Collapsible 1.8 metres whip – colour black

P/N 2085-03-09 VHF Tactical power options

Li-Ion Battery charger/Programming base

P/N 2085-03-11 VHF Tactical power options

Multiway 6 pocket Li-Ion Battery charger/Programming Base 

P/N 2085-04-02 VHF Tactical security & calling options

Programming software. Microsoft Windows compatible (Windows XP or later) programming software package to suit all PRC-2080+’s.

P/N 2085-04-10 VHF Tactical security & calling options

Fill gun to fill 2080+ VHF Transceiver with programming data. Can be destroyed for security reasons in the field.

P/N 2086-02-01 VHF Tactical antenna options

25 W Gooseneck for connecting collapsible whip antenna P/N 2085-02-02 or tape whip antenna P/N 2085-02-01 to the PRC-2081+ 25 W VHF Tactical manpack

P/N 2086-02-10 VHF Tactical antenna options

Tactical rapid deployment antenna with 20 metres RG-58 coaxial cable and connectors

P/N 2086-02-11 VHF Tactical antenna options

Tactical rapid deployment antenna with 10 metres RG-58 coaxial cable and connectors

P/N 2087-00-01 VHF Tactical general options

Vehicle docking station to connect PRC-2080+ VHF Transceiver to vehicle/ base amplifier or direct to external VHF antenna. Provides DC supply, Audio/ RS-232 and RF connectors.

P/N 2087-00-05 VHF Tactical general options

Coaxial cable 5 W to 25 W docking station or 50 W VHF amplifier.

P/N 2087-02-10 VHF Tactical antenna options

Military VHF 30-88 MHz fibreglass whip and base antenna

P/N 2090-02-12 VHF Tactical antenna options

10 metres air transportable aluminium mast - nylon guys 

P/N 2090-02-19 VHF Tactical antenna options

Antenna mounting bracket 

P/N 2090-03-01 VHF Tactical power options

Universal AC/DC power adaptor – for charging and operating the manpack transceiver when either mains power between 100 to 254 VAC or DC power between 11 to18 VDC is available.

P/N 2090-03-04 VHF Tactical power options

Rapid deployment hand crank generator

P/N 2090-03-05 VHF Tactical power options

Battery cartridge – for PRC-2081+ brigade radio. 14.4 V 10 Ah Lithium Ion battery

P/N 2090-03-06 VHF Tactical general options

DC Power cable to suit 50 W amplifier.

P/N SA-20832 VHF Tactical general options

Coaxial cable BNC to BNC 0.4 metres vehicle docking station to 50 W VHF amplifier for PRC-2083 50 W VHF Tactical re-broadcast system.