PRC1099A-MSOP
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CHAPTER 1
INTRODUCTION
The PRC1099A
The PRC1099A is a high frequency, manpack-portable, single-sideband (SSB)
transceiver providing long range, two-way, voice, CW, and data
communications. It can also be used as part of Datron’s RA100 or RA400-99
high power fixed, portable and mobile stations. The PRC1099A is watertight
when assembled. All controls are on the front panel. The PRC1099A consists of
the transceiver and battery pack.
The PRC1099A is held in its case by four captive screws. A battery box that
protects and houses the battery is attached to the case by two clamps. To
prevent movement, the battery sits on a foam pad attached to the bottom of the
case. A pressure relief valve in the battery case prevents hydrogen gas (by-
product of battery discharge) from accumulating in the transceiver case. The
battery connector projects from the bottom of the case and plugs into the battery
in the battery box.
The PRC1099A communicates with most HF SSB radios operating within the
1.6 to 30 MHz range and in conjunction with the following equipment:
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Long wire antennas in place of the whip antennas and the internal tuner to
extend the communication range.
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Coaxial-fed 50 ohm antennas such as resonant dipoles, broadband antennas
and directional antennas in place of the whip antenna for extended range or
where directional transmission/reception is desired.
