AN/PRC-152 Multiband Radio Quiz & Flashcards

Questions and Answers

Which letters are easy to confuse with each other when spoken over the radio?

E, F, G

A, B, C

B, D, T, V, M, N (correct)

H, I, J

What are the phonetic words that replace the letters G, H, J, and M?

Golf, Hotel, Juliett, Mike

What are the phonetic words that replace the letters A, N, B, O?

Alpha, November, Bravo, Oscar

What are the phonetic words that replace the letters C, E, R, and U?

Charlie, Echo, Romeo, Uniform Signup and view all the answers

What are the phonetic words that replace the letters D, I, P, and Q?

Delta, India, Papa, Quebec Signup and view all the answers

What are the phonetic words that replace the letters F, S, K, V, Z?

Foxtrot, Sierra, Kilo, Victor, Zulu Signup and view all the answers

What are the phonetic words that replace the letters T, L, W, X, and Y?

Tango, Lima, Whiskey, X-Ray, Yankee Signup and view all the answers

What is the spoken pronunciation for the number '3' over the radio?

Tree Signup and view all the answers

What is the spoken pronunciation for the number '4'?

Fow-er Signup and view all the answers

What is the spoken pronunciation for the number '5'?

Fife Signup and view all the answers

What is the spoken pronunciation for the number '9'?

Nin-er Signup and view all the answers

Which proword notifies the sender that the message was received?

Acknowledge Signup and view all the answers

Which proword indicates the separation of the text from other portions of the message?

Break Signup and view all the answers

Which word states you have finished transmitting and no response is needed?

Out Signup and view all the answers

What does the radio communication precedence indicate when communicating a message?

Level of urgency Signup and view all the answers

What precedence is used for messages that don't need special treatment but still need to be delivered as quickly as possible?

Routine Signup and view all the answers

What message precedence is used for the security of friendly forces or populace?

Immediate Signup and view all the answers

What message has precedence over routine traffic?

Priority Signup and view all the answers

The communication standard format has three major parts, what are three parts?

Heading, Text, and Ending Signup and view all the answers

Why is the message heading referred to as the Call?

It hails the attention of the receivers and identifies the sender Signup and view all the answers

Wait and execute are the final instruction prowords: which is not?

Over Signup and view all the answers

Authentication codes change frequently and vary from one network to another.

True Signup and view all the answers

What should you do if your radio network is not a secure network?

Authenticate your identity Signup and view all the answers

To open a non-secure network, the Network Control Station (NCS) calls the group call sign and issues an authentication challenge; what should the 1st user do in response?

Authenticate and issue a counter challenge to NCS Signup and view all the answers

On a non-secure network, after the 1st user authenticates, the Network Control Station (NCS) will give an authentication to their challenge and begin?

A chain of authentications to verify the remaining users Signup and view all the answers

Prior to leaving the network, what should you do?

Transmit a call to the NCS and request permission to exit Signup and view all the answers

Why does the Network Control Station (NCS) occasionally perform a radio check broadcasting a call to the group call sign?

To verify all users remain in contact with the network Signup and view all the answers

What position does the Function knob need to be placed in, before connecting the battery?

OFF Signup and view all the answers

Once the radio is turned on and warmed up, it will?

Heat up approximately 10 degrees and never cool down Signup and view all the answers

What will occur if you come in contact with or are within two inches of the antenna when the transmitter is keyed?

Radio Frequency (RF) burns Signup and view all the answers

Radio transmissions may cause UXO to detonate. Never transmit messages with hand-held radios within 8 meters of 25 feet from UXO.

True Signup and view all the answers

The flexibility of the AN/PRC-152 Multiband Radio allows you to?

Use one radio to communicate with users of many different types of radio equipment Signup and view all the answers

Why would you turn the function knob from the OFF position to one of the five channel selection positions or to the F position?

To use the numeric keypad to select the channel Signup and view all the answers

How many channels can the user preset on the radio and save?

99 Signup and view all the answers

The external controls and features located on the front of the receiver/transmitter consist of a _, Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) and 15-button keypad.

Speaker/microphone Signup and view all the answers

How many antennas does the AN/PRC-152 Multiband Radio handset unit consist of?

2 Signup and view all the answers

The keypad has several alphanumeric keys with alternate functions when the receiver/transmitter is set to the _ position.

F Signup and view all the answers

What position does the Function knob need to be placed in, before connecting the battery?

Off Signup and view all the answers

What is used to select Plain Text (PT) non-encrypted or Cipher Text (CT) encrypted communication?

Cipher Switch Signup and view all the answers

Why would you turn the function knob from the 'OFF' position to the F position?

To use the numeric keypad to select the channel Signup and view all the answers

What should be pressed to erase all crypto information and reset factory defaults?

Zeroize Signup and view all the answers

After the radio completes its initial self-test and you have checked the indicators on the LCD screen, what are you ready to do?

Receive messages Signup and view all the answers

Programming a channel begins by pressing the numeric button?

8 PGM Signup and view all the answers

After you enter the number for the channel you want to program, what is the first menu item to select among the several channel parameters to set?

GENERAL CONFIG Signup and view all the answers

After selecting System Presets and pressing Enter (ENT), what should be selected next before selecting the PRESET numbers 01-99?

PRESET CONFIG Signup and view all the answers

When presetting the description, which PRESET WAVEFORM should be selected?

VULOS Signup and view all the answers

What is the power selection for 'TX'?

Low Signup and view all the answers

What is needed to enter/load an encryption key?

A key fill device Signup and view all the answers

When you program a new secure channel or use an existing channel, what will be used to select an encryption key from the radio's memory?

Simple Key Loader (SKL) Signup and view all the answers

The radio's software includes an automatic test when you turn on the radio and a self-diagnosing?

Built-In Test (BIT) Signup and view all the answers

Which indicator shows the AN-PRC-152 Multiband Radio is receiving a message and the strength of the incoming signal?

RX/TX Power Indicator Signup and view all the answers

If you erect the antenna near power lines, the base of the antenna must always be at least:

Two times the height away Signup and view all the answers

After assembling the antenna and mast, what position should the mast be extended near the ground?

Horizontal Signup and view all the answers

Why are parts of the antenna and cable assembly connectors NEVER touched when the radio equipment is transmitting?

Dangerous RF voltages may exist at the radiating elements Signup and view all the answers

What is the only difference between the AT420 and the A7520?

The telescoping mast and the required installation items Signup and view all the answers

What is the first step before the antenna installation can begin?

Conduct inventory and inspection of the equipment for damage Signup and view all the answers

How many guy ropes are used to hold up the AT420 Antenna?

8 Signup and view all the answers

What is a VAA base station?

Vehicle Adapter Amplifier Signup and view all the answers

The Repeater receives a radio signal and it at a higher power to cover a greater distance.

Re-transmits Signup and view all the answers

The multiband handheld radio PA is used for both the vehicle or base station radio systems.

Power Amplifier Signup and view all the answers

The multiband handheld radio PA supplies additional Radio Frequency (RF) for increased range and link reliability.

Power Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Phonetic Alphabet

Letters often confused when spoken: B, D, T, V, M, N.
Phonetic words for G, H, J, M are: Golf, Hotel, Juliett, Mike.
Phonetic words for A, N, B, O are: Alpha, November, Bravo, Oscar.
Phonetic words for C, E, R, U are: Charlie, Echo, Romeo, Uniform.
Phonetic words for D, I, P, Q are: Delta, India, Papa, Quebec.
Phonetic words for F, S, K, V, Z are: Foxtrot, Sierra, Kilo, Victor, Zulu.
Phonetic words for T, L, W, X, Y are: Tango, Lima, Whiskey, X-Ray, Yankee.

Numbers Pronunciation

Pronunciation for number "3": Tree.
Pronunciation for number "4": Fow-er.
Pronunciation for number "5": Fife.
Pronunciation for number "9": Nin-er.

Communication Prowords

Proword indicating message receipt: Acknowledge.
Proword indicating separation of text: Break.
Proword indicating transmission completion: Out.

Message Precedence

Communication precedence indicates message urgency level.
Routine precedence for messages requiring prompt delivery but not urgent.
Immediate precedence for messages affecting security.
Priority message precedence takes precedence over routine traffic.

Communication Format

Standard format consists of three parts: Heading, Text, Ending.
The heading, or Call, alerts receivers and identifies the sender.

Radio Network Protocol

Use authentication to verify identity on an insecure network.
First user in a non-secure network responds to an authentication challenge with a counter challenge.
Network Control Station (NCS) checks radio contact by occasionally performing radio checks.
Prior to leaving the network, users must request permission from NCS.

Radio Equipment Handling

Before connecting the battery, the Function Knob must be set to OFF.
Once powered on, the radio will heat up by approximately 10 degrees and not cool down.
Contact within two inches of the antenna while the transmitter is keyed may cause Radio Frequency (RF) burns.
Radio transmissions can detonate UXO; maintain a safe distance of at least 8 meters.

AN/PRC-152 Multiband Radio Features

Allows communication across different radio types using one unit.
Users can preset and save up to 99 channels.
The Radio features include a speaker/microphone, Liquid Crystal Display (LCD), and a 15-button keypad.
The functional knob position F allows the use of the numeric keypad for channel selection.

Encryption and Programming

Process for entering/loading an encryption key requires a key fill device.
A Simple Key Loader (SKL) is used to select an encryption key from the radio's memory.
To erase all crypto information and reset defaults, press Zeroize.
Channel programming begins with the numeric button 8 PGM, followed by setting the GENERAL CONFIG parameter.

Antenna Setup and Safety

Erecting an antenna near power lines requires the base to be two times the height away.
The antenna mast should be horizontal near the ground during extension.
Dangerous RF voltages exist; avoid touching connectors during transmission.

Additional Equipment Details

AT420 Antenna utilizes 8 guy ropes for support.
VAA base station refers to Vehicle Adapter Amplifier.
A repeater enhances radio signals and retransmits at higher power for greater reach.
The multiband handheld radio PA provides additional RF for extended range and reliability.

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Questions and Answers

Which letters are easy to confuse with each other when spoken over the radio?

What are the phonetic words that replace the letters G, H, J, and M?

What are the phonetic words that replace the letters A, N, B, O?

What are the phonetic words that replace the letters C, E, R, and U?

What are the phonetic words that replace the letters D, I, P, and Q?

What are the phonetic words that replace the letters F, S, K, V, Z?

What are the phonetic words that replace the letters T, L, W, X, and Y?

What is the spoken pronunciation for the number '3' over the radio?

What is the spoken pronunciation for the number '4'?

What is the spoken pronunciation for the number '5'?

What is the spoken pronunciation for the number '9'?

Which proword notifies the sender that the message was received?

Which proword indicates the separation of the text from other portions of the message?

Which word states you have finished transmitting and no response is needed?

What does the radio communication precedence indicate when communicating a message?

What precedence is used for messages that don't need special treatment but still need to be delivered as quickly as possible?

What message precedence is used for the security of friendly forces or populace?

What message has precedence over routine traffic?

The communication standard format has three major parts, what are three parts?

Why is the message heading referred to as the Call?

Wait and execute are the final instruction prowords: which is not?

Authentication codes change frequently and vary from one network to another.

What should you do if your radio network is not a secure network?

To open a non-secure network, the Network Control Station (NCS) calls the group call sign and issues an authentication challenge; what should the 1st user do in response?

On a non-secure network, after the 1st user authenticates, the Network Control Station (NCS) will give an authentication to their challenge and begin?

Prior to leaving the network, what should you do?

Why does the Network Control Station (NCS) occasionally perform a radio check broadcasting a call to the group call sign?

What position does the Function knob need to be placed in, before connecting the battery?

Once the radio is turned on and warmed up, it will?

What will occur if you come in contact with or are within two inches of the antenna when the transmitter is keyed?

Radio transmissions may cause UXO to detonate. Never transmit messages with hand-held radios within 8 meters of 25 feet from UXO.

The flexibility of the AN/PRC-152 Multiband Radio allows you to?

Why would you turn the function knob from the OFF position to one of the five channel selection positions or to the F position?

How many channels can the user preset on the radio and save?

The external controls and features located on the front of the receiver/transmitter consist of a _, Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) and 15-button keypad.

How many antennas does the AN/PRC-152 Multiband Radio handset unit consist of?

The keypad has several alphanumeric keys with alternate functions when the receiver/transmitter is set to the _ position.

What position does the Function knob need to be placed in, before connecting the battery?

What is used to select Plain Text (PT) non-encrypted or Cipher Text (CT) encrypted communication?

Why would you turn the function knob from the 'OFF' position to the F position?

What should be pressed to erase all crypto information and reset factory defaults?

After the radio completes its initial self-test and you have checked the indicators on the LCD screen, what are you ready to do?

Programming a channel begins by pressing the numeric button?

After you enter the number for the channel you want to program, what is the first menu item to select among the several channel parameters to set?

After selecting System Presets and pressing Enter (ENT), what should be selected next before selecting the PRESET numbers 01-99?

When presetting the description, which PRESET WAVEFORM should be selected?

What is the power selection for 'TX'?

What is needed to enter/load an encryption key?

When you program a new secure channel or use an existing channel, what will be used to select an encryption key from the radio's memory?

The radio's software includes an automatic test when you turn on the radio and a self-diagnosing?

Which indicator shows the AN-PRC-152 Multiband Radio is receiving a message and the strength of the incoming signal?

If you erect the antenna near power lines, the base of the antenna must always be at least:

After assembling the antenna and mast, what position should the mast be extended near the ground?

Why are parts of the antenna and cable assembly connectors NEVER touched when the radio equipment is transmitting?

What is the only difference between the AT420 and the A7520?

What is the first step before the antenna installation can begin?

How many guy ropes are used to hold up the AT420 Antenna?

What is a VAA base station?

The Repeater receives a radio signal and it at a higher power to cover a greater distance.

The multiband handheld radio PA is used for both the vehicle or base station radio systems.

The multiband handheld radio PA supplies additional Radio Frequency (RF) for increased range and link reliability.

Study Notes

Phonetic Alphabet

Numbers Pronunciation

Communication Prowords

Message Precedence

Communication Format

Radio Network Protocol

Radio Equipment Handling

AN/PRC-152 Multiband Radio Features

Encryption and Programming

Antenna Setup and Safety

Additional Equipment Details

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