Harris RF-5800V-HH Falcon II (Civilian PRC-152)

Background

This is the most modern military VHF Low Band FM radio I have as of December 2019.  After receipt it was not at all clear that it would interoperate with older VHF Low Band FM radios, but after getting the operation manual I now see that this can be done.  See top center photo where Tx and Rx frequencies are set to 51 MHz.

The PRC-152 (Wiki) is the U.S. version of this radio that contains voice and data encryption good up to TOP SECRET and so can not be exported and is not available on the commercial market.  The RF-5800V-HH (Hand Held) uses Citadel (L3Harris) for voice and data encryption and so is exportable and is commercially available.  This may be one of the radios held up in the Trump-Ukraine scandal (Wiki).  See the message (apparently sent on August 26, 2019) on page 112 of the Dec 20, 2019 FOIA document release from the DOD obtained by Public Integrity. 

Introduced in 2001 Harris Corporation Introduces Falcon(tm) II VHF Handheld Digital Radio. Sold to a number of foreign countries probably under FMS (Wiki), FMF (Wiki).

PRC-152 Side Connector does Not Match the RF-5800V-HH

When I got the RF-5800V-HH radio I thought it was civilian version of the PRC-152 since it looks that way at a glance.  But . . . the side connector is very different and not at all interchangeable.  That means that any accessories that work with the side connector on the PRC-152 will NOT work on the RF-5800V-HH.  See: Fig 4 comparing the side connector with a PRC-148 cable and a PRC-152 cable.

But . . . it appears at first glance that the side connector on the RF-5800V-HH is the same as on the MBITR PRC-148 (Wiki).  See the Military Radio AN/PRC-148 (MBITR) Data Controller Cable.  More work needs to be done to confirm this.

History

These web pages (PRC68.com) are named for the first handheld squad radio, the PRC-68, that replaces most of the functionality of the PRC-25 or PRC-77 manpack radios.  The PRC-68 expanded into a family of handheld radios that all use the same battery and accessories.

The radios on this page replace not only the SINCGARS radios like the RT-1439 and RT-1523 manpack radios but also other radio systems that contain various cryptographic functions.  Some also have low level network capability (messages & email but not video or large files).  Some have two channels (the first two letters of SINCGARS stand for Single Channel) which allows some fancy things.

In a similar way this radio is part of a new family that all use a twist on battery, but there appears to be different side connector families. 

There is a slight difference in how the U-229 audio connector works on the RF-5800V-HH in that the speaker does not automatically silence when an external speaker or headphone is connected.

Description

This is the civilian version of the Harris PRC-152 Hand Held radio.  Also see my PRC-152 paint ball replica radio.
The RF-310M-HH is the civilian version of the PRC-152. not the RF-5800V-HH.  (Thanks to Eugene W2HX)
Frequency: 30 to 107.99999 MHz FM with deviation of 5, 6.5 or 8 kHz (so will not work as FM radio station).  Note that many of the other radios that use the twist lock battery go to 512 MHz
It can be used to interoperate with the PRC-25, PRC-77 and the PRC-68 Family as well as pretty much any existing VHF Low Band FM military radio in addition to more modern radios like the SINCGARS family.

Some of the radios on this page are called Multi-Band meaning the cover two or more bands like VHF Low, VHF High, UHF FM, UHF AM.  Some are called Multi-Channel.

Antenna

The RF-5800V-HH radio antenna connection is a standard TNCm connector.
This radio came with:
13" rubber duck antenna marked: Thales, Ant, broadband BFT, 23386  10600500-2 and a
49" tape whip (including a goose neck base) marked: Thales, Antenna, Blade, 23386  1600629-1

DC Power

The battery bar graph shows 100% when the voltage is 12.6 VDC.  80% is 12.2 VDC.  There is no specified voltage range, but it's nominally a "12 Volt" radio.
The radio came with a Harris battery adapter that holds 10 each CR123 batteries.  Marked: L123 Battery Holder, p/n: 12505-2005-01, m/n: RF-591-PS002

The RF-5800V-HH does NOT use a Hold Up Battery (HUB).

There is also a rechargeable Lithium battery NSN: 12041-2100-02  also see:  PRC-139 (PRC-6725) battery which has the same NSN.

The battery is also used on the MBITR PRC-148 (Wiki).
The battery on the PRC-112 is smaller and not interchangeable.

Batteries

One of the earliest twist on hand held radio batteries may be the BB-521/U used on the PRC-521/PRC-6725/PRC-139.  This was an eight cell Ni-MH battery so had a terminal voltage of 9.6 Volts.

Harris 12041-2100-02 Li-Ion Rechargeable Battery 10.8V 4.5 AH

These are rated for between 12 and 24 hours depending on mode and output power level.
The two mounting lugs are ground.  The ring contact is +12.5V on a fully charged battery and drops to 10.8V when the battery is dead. 
The center contact function is TBD.
The function of the charging contacts is TBD.

Fig 1 There are markings stamped into the plastic that are almost invisible.

The bottom charging contacts are not symmetrical about the centerline of the battery.  But they have the same pattern, i.e. 2 contacts, space, 2 contacts. 
The CH001 charger has 7 pogo-pin contacts.

Harris 12050-2005-01 (10 each CR123) Non-rechargeable Adapter

Holds 10 each CR123A or other CR123 family batteries.  3-1/2" high.
There are two strings of five cells combined with a diode OR gate.
So the terminal voltage is (5 * 3.1) - 0.6 = 14.9 V but that does not match the measured 13.6 V.
So, maybe there is a voltage regulator chip that drops the 5 series battery voltage of 15 to 16 V down to 13.6?
Marked:

WARNING:
Do not crush, disassemble, reverse polarity or dispose of in fire.  Do not attempt to charge.
Harris
L123 Battery Holder
p/n: 12050-2005-01
m/n: RF-5911-PS002
s/n: 014967
CAGE: 14304, USA
WARNING - Do not mix battery types or chemistries. 
Do not mix old and new batteries - dispose of batteries properly.

Fig 1

Fig 2

Thales 12050-2005-01  (12 each CR123) Non-rechargeable Adapter

NSN: 6160-01-487-1151

Holds 12 each CR123A batteries.  It's not clear how they are arranged.
Marked:
Thales
Non-Rechargeable Battery Holder
23386  Assy: 4101240-501
Use DL123 Lithium Battery 3V
* Do not incinerate
* Do not expose to high heat
* Temperature 21 deg max
* Lithium battery dispose of properly

Fig 1

Fig 1

Harris 1250-2001-01 (16 each AA) Non-rechargeable Adapter

Holds 16 each AA batteries.  This battery adapter is 5-3/4" high, much taller than all the other stand-alone battery options.
Maybe two strings of 8 series (8 * 1.5 V = 12 V).

Marked:
Warning
Do not crush, dissemble, reverse polarity, or dispose of in fire.
Do not attempt to charge.

Harris
AA Battery Holder
p/n: 12050-2001-01
m/n: RF-5911-PS001
s/n: 46269
Mfr: 14304 USA

Warning
Do not mix battery types or chemistry.
Do no mix old and new batteries.
Dispose of batteries properly.

Fig 1

Fig 2

McDowell Research MRC-41-1 BB-5590 Family Remote Adapter

This consists of two parts, the battery box and the adapter cable.

Fig 1 as received new condition	Fig 2	Fig 3
Fig 4	Fig 5

Box

A box that holds one each BA-5590 family battery.  It has a BX07A8-3SW connector.  The two "12 Volt" sides of the battery are probably wired in parallel for a nominal 12 VDC output.  The Cable adapter is marked "12.0 V Nom. 5.0 A Max".

Pin	Function
A	+14.59V (BA-5390)
B	Chassis & Battery  Gnd
C	nc

Cable

A cable from the box to an adapter that has the bayonet connection that connects to the bottom of the radio.  The battery box cable connector is the MS3116F8-3PW.
Marked:
23386  p/n: 4101441-501  Rev: J
Battery Adapter
12.0 V Nom. 5.0 A Max     Made in USA
s/n: 03023                           THALES

Outer Ears: Ground

Chargers

Harris RF-5855-CH001 Single Bay Battery Charger

NSN: 6130-01-548-7481

Can operate from AC mains or DC battery using one of the two supplied cords.
The battery socket contains 7 Pogo-Pins to make contact with the bottom of the rechargeable battery.

Audio

The audio connector looks like the common 6-pin version of the U-229.
modified version of the H-250 with p/n: 10075-1399. See: American MilSpec.
The internal speaker does not automatically mute when an external handset is connected.

Pin	Description	Direction	Spec
A	Ground	na	na
B	Headphone/Spkr	O	3Vrms 600/1000 Ohm
C	PTT	I	15k to 3.3V
D	Mike	I	2.6 mVrms, 150 Ohm
E	Re-Transmit Out	O	Open drain <15V, <25mA, 115 Ohm sink
F	Electret Mike Bias	O	1k to 3.3V

Thales Speaker Mike

PTT switch. Has speaker volume pot Lo to Hi.  2.5mm mono jack for optional external ear phone. Clip on back can rotate to 8 positions.

Fig 1 PTT on left side. Volume control in lower right corner. 6-pin connector.	Fig 2 Clip rotates with 45deg detents. Mfg: 23386  p/n: 1600469-4 Spkr Mic Mfg Date Code: 1041  (2010 Week #41?)	Fig 3 Earphone. Part Number: 1100542-501 Desc: Earphone Kit R25 This also works with the H-250VCEB 2.5mm mono plug.
Fig 4 What are the round peg and round depression on the top for?

Harris Modified H-250 Handset

The H-250 is the most common handset currently in use.  Like the H-250 this is a noise cancelling type which means the speakers lips need to be touching the mike in order to get normal sound.  If the lips are a couple of inches away the sound will be very low or so soft as to be not heard.
Harris  p/n: 10075-1399
[?NSN: 5965-01-507-3576?]

Data

Pin A to	PTT up	PTT Pressed
B	984 Ohms	984 Ohms
C	Open	3.8 Ohms
D	Open	149 Ohms
E	Open	Open

Fig 1     NSN: 5965-01-463-7915 Handset, Modified Harris Corporation, p/n: 10075-1399, Qty 1 each ASTM-D 5118,  Complies with spec PPP-B-636L
Fig 2 Handset, Modified Harris Corporation, p/n: 10075-1399, Cont: 14304, Mfgr: IMJJ6,  06011

Encryption

Uses Citadel (see: Crypto Museum, datasheet) which supports key lengths between 64 and 128 bits.  I expect this was done so that the radio can be exported under Foreign Military Sales (Wiki: FMS) where U.S. encryption is not allowed to be exported.

The PRC-152 (Wiki) has a much wider frequency range (30 to 511.99 MHz) and supports Crypto Modes KY-57/VINSON, ANDVT/KYV-5, KG-84C, FASCINATOR,  AES [1]

ANCillary side connector (ANC)

This can be used for remote control operation, data devices, GPS or audio operations as well as the Vehicle Adapter.
The male connector has pogo pins and a male screw for mounting as well as a male alignment pin.
The female connector has flat gold plated circular contacts and a female threaded hole for mounting as well as a female hole for the alignment pin.

Background on Side Connectors

Following are the four side connectors for which I have radios, but there probably are more of them.

PRC-6725

The PRC-6725 (PRC-139, PRC-521) uses a 11 + 8 (19 contact) side connector.

PRC-152 & PRC-117 * PRC-310

The PRC-152 (Harris), PRC-117G (Harris, Wiki) & RF-310M-HH (Harris, Type 1 Suite B crypto) use a 16 + 16 (32 contact) side connector.
Amphenol 32 pin data connector - Cables, Adapters & Accessories.pdf -

MBITR PRC-148

The MBITR PRC-148 uses a 9+9 (18 contact) side connector. 
The MBITR PRC-148 JEM  (Thales, datasheet.jpg) says it's side connector has 22 contacts.  The additional 4 contacts are near the mounting screw.
The PRC-6809 (Thales, datasheet.pdf) is the exportable (non Type 1 Suite A crypto) version of the PRC-148.  It only has 18 contacts on it's side connector. 

RF-5800V-HH

The RF-5800V-HH (Harris- UAE, Harris-Chile, Harris-Citadel™), Harris-Slovenia, Harris-Uzbekistan, Harris-International?, Harris- UK, Harris-SensorFusion-RF-5405) uses non Type 1 crypto and so is exportable without restriction.
It's interesting that Harris used a different side connector than on it's other radios (PRC-152, PRC-310, PRC-117) for the RF-5800V-HH and that the mechanical pin locations match the MBITR/PRC-148, but the locating pins are different.  Why? Let me know.
The RF-5800V-HH side connector pins are numbered:
Lower left=1 lower right = 3, upper left = 16, upper right = 18.  See Fig 6 ANC pinout below
There are two locating pin positions one for the MBITR PRC-148 and a different one for the RF-5800V-HH.  The pin diameters and shapes are also different.
The RF-5800V-HH alignment pin hole is almost in line with the right hand column of contacts whereas the MBITR PRC-148 has the alignment pin in line with the center column of contacts.

7 Feb 2020 I was hoping that the RF-5800V-HH had the same ANC as the MBITR/PRC-148 but the testing of the Thales MBITR PRC-148 GPS Interface Cable showed up differences between the two ANC connectors.   This means that while some of the contacts on the two connectors are the same some are also different.  I expect that only cables which fit, including the locating pin, will work on either radio.

The Ports Programming process configures the ANC to match it's use.
To Program:
PGM \ PORTS [ENT]
<-> REMOTE [ENT]
^-v ASYNC RATE , DATA BITS, STOP BITS, PARITY, FLOW CONTROL, ASYNC ECHO.
To View:
PGM \ PORTS [ENT]
<-> to scroll.

ANC 16+16 Side Cable Pigtail TE-32R-06 AN/PRC-117G J6 MIL Radio Cable RS-232,Ethernet, Remote Control

This fits the RF-5800V-HH as well as various versions of the PRC-117.  It has 16 + 16 = 32 contacts and the "D" shaped offset locating pin.
In as new condition.

Fig 1

Military Radio AN/PRC-148 (MBITR) Data Controller Cable

This cable connects a VDC-500 Data Controller (see: Satellite Communications description) with the MBITR PRC-148.
This is a 18 contact side connector arranged in two grids each 3x3.  See Fig 4 below.
It came with the locating pin in the MBITR position, but it's easy to move for the RF-5800V-HH. 
After moving the locating pin it fits the RF-5800V-HH.
Maybe the RF-5800V-HH has a side connector that's compatible with the PRC-148 for this application?

Marked:
PRC-148 (18 pin side connector)
CAGE 47358 (Viasat), 107660 Rev 002, ESAM 04/23/09
VDC-500 (Viasat Data Controller) 25 socket DB-15 connector (2 rows). (see Interfacing Radio and Crypto Devices to ViaSat Data Controllers, pg 8)
There is a switch on the radio end marked V (Voice) D (Data).
It's interesting that the pins on this cable seem to be:
1: Sig Gnd
8: RTS
11: TxD
14: Cable Sense
17 CTS
10: RxC
12: RxD

Cable End to End, see Fig 2 below.

VDC-500 DB-15\Pin	Description	RF-5800V-HH Function	ANC/Pin
5	GND	Ground Cable Sense	1 14
7	RTS	RTS	8
6  9	TXC RXC	RxC	10
3	TXD	TxD	11
2	RXD	RxD	12
8	CTS	CTS	17

The above table looks like a Null Modem (Wiki) adapter is needed to function with the RF-5800V-HH pinout.
This is to get pairs:  RTS-CTS, TXD-RXD, but leave TXC/TSC - RxC.

Fig 1	Fig 5 lower right pin on both cables is ground.	Fig 6 ANC Pinout
Fig 2	Fig 3 Method of tracing cable wiring using DMM.

Harris PRC-152 PPP Serial Programming Cable 12041-7180-A006

This is a 32 contact side connector arranged in two grids each 4x4.  See Fig 4 below.
Not only does this cable have the wrong number of contacts for the RF-5800V-HH, the "D" shaped locating pin is too large. See Fig 4 below.

Marked:

To Handheld/VAA, Ancillary Connector, (32 pin side connector)
12041-7180-A006, Rev-, 01002093, 1006
To Computer, Serial (PPP), Connector (DB-9f)

Fig 1 The DB-9f connector mates to computer RS-232 ports like on the back of the CF28 Toughbook or the back of the CH30 Toughbook, not DAGR GPS ports which are 3-row DB-15.

Harris KDU & Data Adapter for PRC-152

Marked:
p/n 12065-7100-02
SN W13889290
Mfr 14304   Harris  Made in USA
The male Aux Connector is the PRC-152 16 + 16 = 32 contacts.
Keyboard Display Unit (KDU) connector has 7 male pins.
Data connector is a female 9+9=18 contact Aux Connector just like on the RF-5800V-HH.

Fig 1

Fig 2

Fig 3 Data side connector on PRC-152 KDU adapter is same as RF-5800V-HH side connector.

Thales MA6795 Remote with GPS

Fig 1 RGU

Fig 5 the MA6795 cable is next to the RF-5800V-HH.

Designed to work with the PRC-148 (V)1 through (V)6.
Consists of the Remote w/GPS Unit (RGU p/n: 4101890-501), Four foot cable (p/n: 4101875-501) and a holster and two clips.  This unit has the holster but neither of the clips.
The alignment pin is in a fixed position on the vertical centerline (center row of contacts) unlike the Harris Serial Programming Cable where the pin can be relocated.
It's interesting that the pins on this cable seem to be:

16: +9 - 14 VDC Switched       18 TxC
13: Rmt RxD                             15: Rmt TxD
1: Sig Gnd
5: PTT

Thales MBITR PRC-148 GPS Interface Cable

p/n 3500465-501
NSN: 5995-01-487-1150
eBay ad says "SF Tier1 DEVGRU"
Connects AN/PSN-11 GPS (PLGR or DAGR) device to a AN/PRC-148 Multiband Inter-Team Radio Set.

Fig 3 below shows the MBITR PRC-148 ANC pin numbering being the same as for the RF-5800V-HH shown in Fig 6 ANC pinout above.
Looking at radio ANC connector pin 1 is at lower left. increase to the right and then up.

Fig 1 Shown connected to DAGR PSN-13A Note open connector J2 on DAGR is the same as J1. Alignment pin is on centerline of 18 contact ANCillary side connector (ANC), i.e. for MBITR.	Fig 2	Fig 3 Note both MBITR pogo-pin locations and along bottom are numbered.  This gives some info on MBITR ANC pinout.
Fig 4 Black block has same orientation as looking at radio for pin numbering.	PLGR J2 Function Wire MBITR MBITR Guess These do NOT match RF-5800V-HH 1 1 PPS Time Mark In - - 2 " return - - 3 Ground Grn 1 Gnd Ground 4 RS-422B Data Out - - 5 RS-422A Data Out Grn 1 6 1 PPS Time Mark Out - - 7 Have Quick Out Blue 16 HQ In +9 to+14V 8 Remote On False - - 9 RS-422B Data In - - 10 RS-422A Data In - - 11 1 PPS Time Mark Out return Grn 1 12 Ext Pgm Voltage - - 13 Serial Port Buffer Enable False Grn 1 14 RS-232 Out Brown 14 GPS In Cable Sense 15 RS-232 In Red 15 GPS Out Rmt TxD

Vehicle Adapter Amplifier (VVA)

PIN: 12053-0100-04
These typically adapt the military vehicle 24 VDC to whatever the radio needs and supply audio amplification so a loudspeaker can be used.  Some of them also contain RF amplifiers to increase the talking range of a radio.  The VVA needs to be installed on a mount.

VAA Base Mount Assembly

p/n: 12050-3710-02
While the VAA could be mounted in a vehicle, this mount is intended to be placed on a desk.  It has rubber feet instead of shock mounts like would be on a vehicle mount.
The MT-1029 Radio Mount can be used for a large number of radios and radio + amplifier combinations.  J21 on the MT-1029 looks the same as J1 and J2 on the Harris VAA Mount.  All these are 4-pin DC input connectors.  Connectors for the MT-1029 are shown at: VRC-12 Cables.

The Mounts for SINCGARS radios are very similar to the MT-1029, but some of the cables are wired differently.

VVA Connectors

Note that the VVA connector is a dual 4x4 for 32 contacts and the RF-5800V-HH radio has dual 3x3 contacts for 18 terminals!

This means that these are NOT directly compatible.
Note in Fig 4 and Fig 12 there is a gap because the connector does NOT mate.

Jack	Function	Contacts	Connector
J1	28 VDC from RF-5061	4	MW20M(M)A00
J2	28 VDC from RF-5051	4	MW20M(M)A00
J3	28 VDC from Battery	5	?
J4	VAA Interface	32 (Dual 4x4)	?
J11	Data/ Remote	32 (Dual 4x4)	?

The Harris RF-5061 is a 12 VDC to 28 VDC converter that allows running military equipment from civilian vehicles.
The Harris RF-5051 power supply that runs off 85 to 265 VAC 47 to 400 Hz (worldwide AC) and provides 28 VDC output at up to 30 Amps.
This mount does not provide for a 28 VDC output to allow chaining multiple radios so it needs to be at the end of a chain of radios.
This mount does not provide an interface for Vehicle Interphone Communications like the VIC-1.

Photos

Fig 1 Front view	Fig 2 Rear View RF In from handheld radio (requires TNCm to BNCm cable) Individual VHF and UHF outputs to antennas.	Fig 3 Front side view
Fig 4 Front w/RF-5800V-HH does fit Provision for a padlock at the lower right.	Fig 5 Topview - note battery charging/power pins in bottom of radio socket
Fig 10 Back DC input connectors Harris VAA Base Mont Assembly	Fig 11 VAA interface connector	Fig 12 Front with VAA and RF-5800V-HH
Fig 13 Back with VAA and RF-5800V-HH

Accessories

This is just a place to keep track of possible items to order or have been ordered.

USB Adapter and Cable 12041-7227-01 - Fits the 18 contact side connector.  The block has a USB-A socket.

Amplifier, Vehicular Adapter, p/n: 12053-0100-04, Mfr: 14304 (RF-7800V-V50X?, RF-300M-HV 102?, 10253-0100-09?)
Base mount Assy 12050-3710-02
KDU (Keyboard Display Unit) Adapter 12065-7100-02 - not sure of functions
IMITS Operators Training Manual CD 10515-0283-7200
RF-5932-CA001 Case Pouch

From Scott at American Mil Spec (PRC-152):
Harris special H-250 (SKU: mic-1937NOS) H-250/U Handset Harris modified 10075-1399 Falcon II and III PRC-150, PRC-138, PRC-152 etc.
IMITS CD SKU: man30S-4495 Harris AN/PRC-152HH IMITS Operators Training Manual CD 10515-0283-7200
set of 4 batteries SKU: batt30S-1185a QTY 4 Harris PRC-152 Handheld Lithium Batteries 12041-2100-02 Green, in good condition, ships charged, 14304
Serial programming cable SKU: cable30S-9716 Harris PRC-152 PPP Serial Programming Cable 12041-7180-A006 un-used
KDU adapter SKU: cable30S-8600 Harris KDU Adapter for PRC-152 etc. 12065-7100-02 un-used
------
Harris KDU Extension Cable 20 feet for PRC-150 PRC-117F RF-5800 10511-0704-040 new (cable30S-3288a,
6-socket connector, conn30S-6548 Harris KDU 6-pin mini connector for Falcon etc. S30F1S-P0TLCC0-4000 5935-01-563-1134
6-socket connector, conn30S-6549  Harris KDU 6-pin mini connector for Falcon etc. S30F1S-P0TLCC0-4000 5935-01-563-1134 with rubber cap

MBITR PRC-148 PRC-6809

Got a couple of pages from the Thales manual for the subject radios.
There are two options for the audio connector.  Either the NATO standard U-229 type or what they call the marine 10-pin audio connector (MKS-310-BCR).  Here is a table relating these two:

10-PIN	Function	U-283
1	Mike/Data	D
2	Ext Audio -
3	PTT/ReOn	C
4	Gnd/Ref	A
5	n.c.
6	Chassis Gnd
7	Speaker/Sense	B
8	Ext Audio +
9	Spare/ Clock	E
10	+5VDC/Mux	F

Photos

Fig 1 Overall	Fig 2 Controls	Fig 3 Battery Options Left to Right: Bottom of RF-5800V-HH Thales 4101240-500 holds 12 ea CR123 batteries = 36 VDC (rubber on bottom) Harris 12050-2005-01 holds 10 ea CR123 batteries = 30 VDC	Fig 4 ANCillary side connector (ANC) Note: Top connector is for the MBITR PRC-148 DCC cable. Bottom cable with ( 4x4 + 4x4)  32contacts is for the PRC-152 SPC and will NOT fit RF-5800V-HH.
Fig 5 Left: MBITR PRC-148 DCC cable Right: Thales MA6795 Remote + GPS. Note alignment pins and radio alignment hole. Cable pin @ lower right is ground.	Fig 6 ANC Pinout Note cable connector is flipped L-R from this.

Patents

4365338 Technique for high rate digital transmission over a dynamic dispersive channel, Daniel D. McRae, George C. Clark, Nicholas C. Szuchy, Harris Corp, 1982-12-21, -
4599732 Technique for acquiring timing and frequency synchronization for modem utilizing known (non-data) symbols as part of their normal transmitted data format, Ronald S. LeFever, Harris Corp, 1986-07-08, -
5386194 Digital impedance determination using peak detection of current and voltage samplers, Richard H. Moehlmann, Harris Corp, 1995-01-31, -
5750936 Printed wiring board hardware captivation method, William E. Wheatley, Robert James Wilson, Jr., Harris Corp, 1998-05-12 -
5754944 Silent link establishment, Michael Alfred Dominiak, Benjamin Moses Vogel, Harris Corp, 1998-05-19, - HF, no Tx from receiving station, maybe based on ALE
5778317 Method for allocating channels in a radio network using a genetic algorithm, Alan Richard Kaminsky, Harris Corp,1998-07-07, -

6353640 Reconfigurable radio frequency communication system, Harris Corp, Priority: 1997-11-03 - Patent Citations (84) -

7937076 Software defined radio for loading waveform components at runtime in a software communications architecture (SCA) framework, Harris, 2011-05-03 -

"A software defined radio includes a radio circuit and an executable radio software system operable with the radio circuit and conforming to the software communications architecture (SCA) specification. An operating environment is defined and includes a plurality of waveform components that are loaded when the radio circuit is initialized or a waveform component is instantiated, and reloaded at runtime after the waveform component is instantiated for transmitting and receiving voice data.". Mentions RF-5800

A number of the patent citations are related to clocks.

8074145 Memory system and related method using software-defined radio with write-protected, non-volatile memory, Harris Corp, 2011-12-06 - " This equipment could include RF5800, 5022, 7210, 5710, 5285 and PRC 117 and 138 series equipment and devices as non-limiting examples."

8116796B2 Multi-transceiver portable radio communications device and related method, Harris Corp, 2012-02-14 - metropolitan area network (MAN)

"RF-5800V-HH Falcon® II Advanced VHF Tactical Handheld Radio Brochure" Assured Communications(TM), Harris Corporation, 2006, 2 pages, available at www.harris.com.

"SecNet 54(TM) and SecNet 11® Plus Brochure" Assured Communications®, Harris Corporation, 2007, 9 pages, available at http://www.rfcomm.harris.com/products/embeddable-security/SecNet54-11-Brochure.pdf.

"RF-5800V-HH Falcon® II Advanced VHF Tactical Handheld Radio Brochure" Assured Communications™, Harris Corporation, 2006, 2 pages, available at www.harris.com.

"SecNet 54™ and SecNet 11® Plus Brochure" Assured Communications®, Harris Corporation, 2007, 9 pages, available at http://www.rfcomm.harris.com
/products/embeddable-security/SecNet54—11—Brochure.pdf.

Findings (MAC III - Administrative Sensitive)

Finding ID	Severity	Title	Description
V-3512	High	NSA Type1 products and required procedures must be used to protect classified data at rest (DAR) on wireless devices used on a classified WLAN or WMAN.	NSA Type 1 products provide a high level of assurance that cryptography is implemented correctly and meets the standards for storage of classified information. Use of cryptography that is not ...
V-72525	High	Only supported versions of the Harris SecNet 11/54 should be used.	If an unsupported version of the Harris SecNet wireless router is being used, the device is not being updated with security patches and may contain vulnerabilities that may expose classified data ...
V-30369	High	SWLAN must be rekeyed at least every 90 days.	The longer a key remains in use, the more likely it will be compromised. If an adversary can compromise an SWLAN key, then it can obtain classified information.
V-18582	High	A Secure WLAN (SWLAN) connected to the SIPRNet must have a SIPRNet connection approval package must be on file with the Classified Connection Approval Office (CCAO).	The CCAO approval process provides assurance that the SWLAN use is appropriate and does not introduce unmitigated risks into the SIPRNET.
V-15300	High	Any wireless technology used to transmit classified information must be an NSA Type 1 product.	NSA Type 1 certification provides the level of assurance required for transmission of classified data. Systems without this certification are more likely to be compromised by a determined and ...
V-14886	Medium	Wireless access points and bridges must be placed in dedicated subnets outside the enclave’s perimeter.	If an adversary is able to compromise an access point or controller that is directly connected to an enclave network, then the adversary can easily surveil and attack other devices from that ...
V-18584	Medium	Physical security controls must be implemented for SWLAN access points.	If an adversary is able to gain physical access to a SWLAN device, it may be able to compromise the device in a variety of ways, some of which could enable the adversary to obtain classified data. ...
V-14002	Medium	A device’s wired network interfaces (e.g., Ethernet) must be disconnected or otherwise disabled when wireless connections are in use.	If a client device supports simultaneous use of wireless and wired connections, then this increases the probability that an adversary who can access the device using its wireless interface can ...
V-18583	Medium	Before a Secure WLAN (SWLAN) becomes operational and is connected to the SIPRNet the Certified TEMPEST Technical Authority (CTTA) must be notified.	Wireless signals are extremely vulnerable to both detection and interception, which can provide an adversary with the location and intensity of particular DoD activities and potentially reveal ...
V-14846	Low	WLAN SSIDs must be changed from the manufacturer’s default to a pseudo random word that does not identify the unit, base, organization, etc.	An SSID identifying the unit, site or purpose of the WLAN or is set to the manufacturer default may cause an OPSEC vulnerability.
V-30359	Low	SWLAN access points must implement MAC filtering.	Medium access control (MAC) filtering is a mechanism for ensuring that only authorized devices connect to the WLAN. While there are other methods to achieve similar protection with greater ...

Harris SecNet 11 / 54 Security Technical Implementation Guide (STIG) -

Classified	Public	Sensitive
I - Mission Critical Classified	I - Mission Critical Public	I - Mission Critical Sensitive
II - Mission Support Classified	II - Mission Support Public	II - Mission Support Sensitive
III - Administrative Classified	III - Administrative Public	III - Administrative Sensitive

Harris SecNet 11 / 54 Security Technical Implementation Guide (STIG)

20070111718 Power management system for SCA based software defined radio and related method, Harris Corp, 2010-10-05 -

RF-5800H-MP

Patents on bottom of radio:
1.6 to 59.999 MHz, 20.5 to 32 VDC, Power Out: 1, 5 or 20 Watts (1, 5, or10 Watts FM)

4365338 Technique for high rate digital transmission over a dynamic dispersive channel, Daniel D. McRae, George C. Clark, Nicholas C. Szuchy, Harris, 1982-12-21, -
4599732 Technique for acquiring timing and frequency synchronization for modem utilizing known (non-data) symbols as part of their normal transmitted data format, Ronald S. LeFever, Harris, 1986-07-08, -
5386194 Digital impedance determination using peak detection of current and voltage samplers, Richard H. Moehlmann, 1995-01-31, -
5750936 Printed wiring board hardware captivation method, William E. Wheatley, Robert James Wilson, Jr., Harris, 1998-05-12, - captured mounting screw
5754944 Silent link establishment, Michael Alfred Dominiak, Benjamin Moses Vogel, Harris, 1998-05-19, - ALE where "... transmissions from the receiving station are not required."
5778317 Method for allocating channels in a radio network using a genetic algorithm, Alan Richard Kaminsky, Harris, 1998-07-07, -

Related

Paint Ball Replica PRC-152.

References

Thales: AN/PRC-148 MBITR - (Wiki) - over 100,000 deployed.  Uses common accessories/batteries/chargers with RF-5800.

Radio Operator's Handbook No. 10-33: Tactics, Techniques and Procedures

Operator tasks for:
EF Johnson 5100 ES Model 1 (EF Johnson 5100ES.pdf, may be replaced with Kenwood-Viking Radios)
ICOM IC-F43 Squad Radio - optional add on RedHawk GPS Speaker Mike (similar to Thales MA6795 Remote with GPS)
Advanced Systems Improvement Program (ASIP) SINCGARS Radio
Force XXI Enhanced Position and Location Reporting System (EPLRS)
MD-1324 UHF DAMA SATCOM modem
PSC-5D(C) Spitfire
AN/PRC-104 HF Radio 2 - 30 MHz
AN/PRC-117F Multiband Radio 30 - 512 MHz
AN/PRC-117G Broadband Global Area Network Radio (Falcon III)
PRC-148 Multi Band Inter/Intra Team Radio (MBITR) 30- 512 MHz (18 contact side connector)
PRC-150(C) HF Radio 1.6 - 30 MHz
AN/PRC-152 Multiband Radio 30 - 512 MHz

Links

www.w2hx.com - /x/Harris/

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