Harris will provide the Army with Harris Falcon II AN/PRC-150 high-frequency (HF) radios and related accessories, as well as installation services and training. The contract is one of several recent orders by the Army of a broad range of Harris radio systems.
The Falcon family of radio communication devices offer features such as embedded encryption for information security, extended frequency range, adaptability to new waveforms and battlefield networking. The Falcon III AN/PRC-152 is claimed to be the first Joint Tactical Radio System (JTRS)-approved radio to be certified as fully compliant with version 2.2 of the JTRS software communications architecture. The Falcon family includes radios in all form factors: handheld, man pack, vehicular and personal radio.
George Helm, vice president and general manager of Harris RF Communications, said: Harris HF radio equipment continues to set the standard for terrestrial, beyond-line-of-sight communications, enabling our forces to stay connected in remote areas and when surrounded by rugged terrain. The unique nature of HF signal propagation makes it ideal for medium- and long-range terrestrial radio communications. We’re pleased that the Army is expanding its acquisition of Harris HF radios while at the same time purchasing new Harris products based on our legacy of innovation, reliability and support.
