Item Description
Original Item: Only One Available. The AN/PRC-25 (AKA “Prick-25”) had a relatively short but very successful history. In 1967 General Creighton Abrams, deputy commander of the Military Assistance Command Vietnam called the PRC-25 “The most important tactical item in Vietnam today”. It was still in FM 24-24 as late as 1994 but it was long gone from US active service before then. TM11-5820-398-12 applies, among others.
The Radio set was usually carried on a substantial back pack, as this one is. The backpack itself made it very difficult to put the radio down and have it stand up straight, so for more static emplacements, it would be permanently removed from the pack. You can see from the wear on the bottom of this unit that it was used extensively unmounted
Radio appears to be in good condition but we have not tested functionality. We do not guarantee it will be working, but it appears to be mechanically complete. The battery compartment is empty, however there is a battery contained in the antenna pouch on the side, which is almost certainly dead after all this time.
Also in the pouch are both the short flexible and long rigid antennas, complete with their risers. There is even a spare short flexible antenna, and there is a handset connected to the top of the radio. It has an intact data plate, giving the serial number 81316, as well as the contract information. Additionally. there is a canteen mounted onto the harness, for easy access.
Ready to display!
Basic Characteristics: (Preliminary)
Frequency Coverage: 30 – 75.95 MC in 2 bands: 30-52.95 MC and 53 to 75.95 MC, each in 50 KC increments. 920 Channels total
Frequency Modulated (FM) “wideband” voice
Technology: Transistorized except for vacuum tube 2DF4 in the transmitter power amplifier
Transmitter deviation: 10 KC nominal
Power Source: BA-386/PRC-25 or BA-4386/PRC-25 battery (portable) or the vehicular amplifier 24 volt Power Supply as the VRC-53 or GRC-125
Battery life: 60 hours with BA-4386/PRC-25. Depends upon transmit-receive ratio in use.
Power Output: 1.5 Watts (Band 2) to 2 watts (Band 1) minimum
Selectivity: (not specified) Defined by measurements made using Test Set TS-723/U
Sensitivity: (not specified) Defined by measurements made using Test Set TS-723/U
Squelch: Tone (150 cps) Operated “Squelch” mode selected by front panel function switch. Squelch is disabled when the Function switch is in the “ON” position.
Weight: 25 pounds with battery and accessories, as carried
Planning Range: 3-5 miles *
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