HANDHELD REMOTE CONTROL RADIO DEVICE (HRCRD)

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HANDHELD REMOTE CONTROL RADIO DEVICE (HRCRD)

The new Handheld Remote Control Radio Device (HRCRD), C-12493/U, is used with manpack radio

AN/PRC-119A/D/F and the dismount kits of vehicular radio configurations AN/VRC-88A/D/F. The HRCRD

enables the manpack operator to control the following functions of the radio using the HRCRD: Channel, RF

Power, Mode, and COMSEC. For control of these functions, access to the manpack RT is not required. The

operator can control the volume level of audio at the HRCRD by use of the thumb wheel located on the side of the

device. Also, the operator can turn the NRCRD back light on and off by pressing the round light button.

Operation of the HRCRD requires use of Battery Box, CY-8523C (for RT-1523C/D), which provides power

from the main manpack battery to the remote control handset. The cable attached to the HRCRD forms a "Y"

with one end connected to the RT AUD/DATA or AUD/FILL port and the other end to the 6-pin connector of

Battery Box CY -8523C or AUX connector of the RT- 1523E.

Although the HRCRD is intended primarily for use with manpack radios, it can be used with vehicular

configurations by connecting one end of the "Y" cable to the J9 port of the VAA. This will control the "A" radio

only.

Figure 3-7. Handheld Remote Control Radio Device (HRCRD)

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