50 W VHF base package
The Barrett PRC-2084+ VHF Base Package, provides a convenient docking station with power amplification to 50 W, as well as the flexibility of dismounted communications when removed from the docking station (additional accessories are required to use the PRC-2080+ as a Hand Portable).
The VHF Base Package can be installed in a number of temporary base and fixed command configurations and operated from a variety of AC and DC power sources.
The standard package comprises:
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:
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.
Dimensions in mm
100W x 55D x 248H including battery
Weight
1.3 kg with battery pack
Temperature operating
-30°C to +60°C
Construction
Aluminium body and polycarbonate battery casing
MIL-STD 810G
Drop, shock, vibration & immersion
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
Lightweight tactical headset (under helmet)
Fill gun to fill 2080+ VHF Transceiver with programming data. Can be destroyed for security reasons in the field.
Interconnecting control cable 0.3 metres between 50 W VHF amplifier and vehicle docking station.
Rechargeable 6.5 Ah Li-Ion battery pack
50 W VHF Amplifier. 30 – 88 MHz, provides 50 W power output for PRC-2080+ docked in vehicle docking station.
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
Messaging and data transfer software. Enables transmission of data between PRC-2080+ VHF Transceivers.
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.
Canvas backpack - Multicam
Webbing pouch to suit PRC-2080+ 5 W Tactical handheld. Colour – Multicam
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.
Serial data cable to enable data operation.
Cloning cable. Allows cloning of channel settings between PRC -2080+’s.
VHF Lightning arrestor kit
Framed back pack to suit PRC-2081+.
Backpack for PRC-2081+ - Multicam
Mass matched vibration mounting platform for Land application.
VHF Handset mounting bracket
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.
VHF Speaker mounting bracket
Military VHF 30-88 MHz aluminium whip and base antenna
Tactical installation kit
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.
Transportation casing. High impact polyester transportation casing with 8 RU shock mounted rack.
30 to 108 MHz centre-fed ground independent whip with stand-off bracket to suit composite masts
Rapid deployment composite mast - 9.4 metres
30 to 108 MHz elevated wideband VHF antenna
Dual AC power supply module - 24 VDC
AC Power supply module - 13.8 VDC
RG-213 coaxial cable with “N” type connectors 20 metres
RG-58 coaxial cable with “N” type connectors 20 metres
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
Collapsible 1.8 metres whip – colour black
Tape whip antenna 1 metre
Li-Ion Battery charger/Programming base
Multiway 6 pocket Li-Ion Battery charger/Programming Base
Programming software. Microsoft Windows compatible (Windows XP or later) programming software package to suit all PRC-2080+’s.
Fill gun to fill 2080+ VHF Transceiver with programming data. Can be destroyed for security reasons in the field.
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
Tactical rapid deployment antenna with 20 metres RG-58 coaxial cable and connectors
Tactical rapid deployment antenna with 10 metres RG-58 coaxial cable and connectors
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.
Coaxial cable 5 W to 25 W docking station or 50 W VHF amplifier.
Military VHF 30-88 MHz fibreglass whip and base antenna
Cable to connect vehicle docking station to AC power supply.
Antenna mounting bracket
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.
Rapid deployment hand crank generator
Battery cartridge – for PRC-2081+ brigade radio. 14.4 V 10 Ah Lithium Ion battery
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.