Hello! Have you ever tested the dipole antenna that comes with the Man Pack version with this coupler? I know that the dipole has a BNC connector and the coupler has a N connector. I will buy an adaptor so i can connect both. Do you think that will work? (The dipole is a 50hm antenna?) Sorry for my english. Best regards!
Ok thank You for the explanation. I was also not aware that Harris had a commercial civilian line of products. Do they make a commercial version of the PRC 160?
I dont know specifically about the PRC-160, but also consider the Harris radios used by NATO. We do not give even our NATO allies the US military encryption. So radios like the RF-5800H-MP would be used by NATO forces.
These harris were very good, I had the experience of accidentally operating without connecting the antenna once, I managed to communicate 100 km away !!! I still do not believe it but it is true ... both connectors, the one of the equipment and the one of the Rf cable were close to each other ... maybe that's why I was successful ... and I did not disable the radio !!!
@@MrXtcraft In theory yes, but these teams have very good protection against accidents like these, that's why I say they are very good although they are already a little out of date ...
May be a throw in the dark but I'm trying to test my PRC-150. I keep getting A7 fault 99 coupler not installed. I have cleaned the contacts and checked both connections and still having issues. Any tips or ideas?
I was under the impression that civilians with out a security clearance cud not own a prc 150. Please explain how you are able to possess such a fine piece of equipment! I have a prc 138 , but it would sure be nice to have 141-110 b appendix c!
If this were a PRC-150 you'd be right. But it is not. It is the civilian version called the RF-5800H-MP which does not contain the military encryption but it has commercial encryption technology like AES256, something every web browser supports around the world.
Yes, I have. The 382A will work in literally any orientation. I have one in my backyard that is vertically mounted and operating into a vertical antenna.
Range is determined mostly by antenna used, frequency, time of day and ionospheric propagation conditions. The radio itself plays very little part in that
Generally any transmitter will have a specification on the max VSWR it can handle. And when using an amplifier, the amp will often have a specification. Generally speaking you want the ratio to be as low as possible, the lowest is 1.0:1 (1.0 to 1). But higher can be ok. Most couplers try to create an impedance match that creates 1.5:1 or lower. The lower the VSWR the better match between the output of the transmitter and the input to the antenna. The better match you have the more power gets transferred.
Hello! Have you ever tested the dipole antenna that comes with the Man Pack version with this coupler? I know that the dipole has a BNC connector and the coupler has a N connector. I will buy an adaptor so i can connect both. Do you think that will work? (The dipole is a 50hm antenna?) Sorry for my english. Best regards!
Ok thank You for the explanation. I was also not aware that Harris had a commercial civilian line of products. Do they make a commercial version of the PRC 160?
I dont know specifically about the PRC-160, but also consider the Harris radios used by NATO. We do not give even our NATO allies the US military encryption. So radios like the RF-5800H-MP would be used by NATO forces.
@@w2hx TNX a bunch!
@@petemarsh2938 BTW the AN/PRC-160 has a NATO/Civvy version called the RF-7800H-MP
Nice Rig! Too big for my 2021 Honda CRV. 😂😂👍👍
These harris were very good, I had the experience of accidentally
operating without connecting the antenna once, I managed to
communicate 100 km away !!! I still do not believe it but it is true ...
both connectors, the one of the equipment and the one of the Rf cable were close
to each other ...
maybe that's why I was successful ... and I did not disable the radio !!!
Great story! Yes these are state of the art radios very rugged and very capable.
Wouldn't this burn the radio ? I mean using him without the atenna
@@MrXtcraft In theory yes, but these teams have very good protection against accidents like these, that's why I say they are very good although they are already a little out of date ...
@@airesdelahuella thks , here in Brazil we use the Falcon family at the army
I have a Harris radio rf5800 Can you help me how to use it professionally
I have a problem with mine. Vswr test tells me there is 0 w. Bit system test is giving me a module: A1A3A1
Fault : 13
Can you help me with it ?
May be a throw in the dark but I'm trying to test my PRC-150. I keep getting A7 fault 99 coupler not installed. I have cleaned the contacts and checked both connections and still having issues. Any tips or ideas?
Which coupler are you using? There is a menu item that tells the radio RF-382A or RF-5382A or others. Look for that menu option.
@@w2hx I have had the same error. Any idea in which sub menu we can change the coupler type?
I was under the impression that civilians with out a security clearance cud not own a prc 150. Please explain how you are able to possess such a fine piece of equipment! I have a prc 138 , but it would sure be nice to have 141-110 b appendix c!
If this were a PRC-150 you'd be right. But it is not. It is the civilian version called the RF-5800H-MP which does not contain the military encryption but it has commercial encryption technology like AES256, something every web browser supports around the world.
Hello w2hx Have yoiu tested the RF382A-15 in vertical position?
Yes, I have. The 382A will work in literally any orientation. I have one in my backyard that is vertically mounted and operating into a vertical antenna.
Hi I have Rf 5800 falcon II . There is a problem . my radio's screen shows lp time warning . What can I do for this problem ? Thank you.
Sorry, I am not familiar with "IP time warning" message. Sorry!
Hello Sir! Can you please tell me the point of hail key please?
Sorry, but I am not familiar with a hail key.
What's the range on that using 150 watts?
Range is determined mostly by antenna used, frequency, time of day and ionospheric propagation conditions. The radio itself plays very little part in that
Can u teach us what is the right measurent of dipole antenna if the frequency is 08.0000 and the right angle...thank u very much...
Sorry, I wish I could help. That is not my area of expertise. Good luck
Ok sir, how about the vswr, what is the correct vswr?
Generally, you are solving for the lowest ratio. So 1:1 is ideal, 1.5:1 less ideal 2:1 even less ideal etc.
@@w2hx thank u so much...
@@w2hx ive used my RF-5800H-MP (20w) and i contacted my troops almost 300 miles away.
Hello, is the manpack radio for sale? I am looking one. Thank you.
no, sorry
what is a good vswr . what do i want to shoot for and avoid.
Generally any transmitter will have a specification on the max VSWR it can handle. And when using an amplifier, the amp will often have a specification. Generally speaking you want the ratio to be as low as possible, the lowest is 1.0:1 (1.0 to 1). But higher can be ok. Most couplers try to create an impedance match that creates 1.5:1 or lower. The lower the VSWR the better match between the output of the transmitter and the input to the antenna. The better match you have the more power gets transferred.
@@w2hx thank you so much
Whats one of these bad boys cost?
One sold recently (March 2022) on ebay for $7500.
@@w2hx pretty worth it if you ask me. Got to use them some in the service and they were good radios. Always wanted one for the ham bands.
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will do!
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Can i talk to you in whatsap
Sorry, no. But look me up in qrz to email.,thanks