Manpack Radio* Performance Data

TM 11-5820-890-10-8

2.3d. Manpack Radio* Performance Data

Table 2-4. Manpack Radio Performance Data

RF PWR

TYPE COMM

RANGE**

VOICE

MEDIUM (M)

400 M to 5 KM

VOICE

HIGH (HI)

5 KM to 10 KM

DATA (600-4800 BPS)

HIGH (HI)

3 KM to 5 KM

DATA (1600 BPS)

HIGH (HI)

1 KM to 3 KM

* **

EDM DATA (1200N)

HIGH (HI)

5 KM to 10 KM

EDM DATA (4800N)

HIGH (HI)

3 KM to 5 KM

EDM DATA (9600N)

HIGH (HI)

1 KM to 3 KM

Above data apply equally to dismount radios and RCUs.

* * Ranges shown are for planning purposes only. They are based upon line of sight and are

average for normal conditions. Ranges depend upon location, sighting, weather, and

surrounding noise level, among other factors. Use of the OE-254 antenna will increase ranges

for both voice and data transmissions. Enemy jamming and mutual interference conditions will

degrade ranges. In data transmissions, use of lower baud rate increases the range.

*** EDM data rates are available on C, D, and E Model radios.

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