Data Quality86%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the tactical radios (vhf/uhf) category.
01 / Overview
AN/PRC-148 MBITR
Category
Country
Prime contractor
Production
2000–
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
TACTICAL RADIOS (VHF/UHF) · POST-COLD WAR
2
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
87
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
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ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the tactical radios (vhf/uhf) category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General6MOD.6
- System TypeMultiband Interoperable Tactical Radio (MBITR)
- Service Entry Year2001
- Weight0.001 kg
- ManufacturerThales (formerly ITT)
- Form Factorhandheld
- In ServiceYes
◈Communications9MOD.9
- Frequency Range30‑88 MHz, 225‑400 MHz
- BandsVHF, UHF
- Output Power5
- Range5 km
- Data Rateup to 115.2 kbps
- Channels / Presets1,200
- Frequency HoppingYes
- EncryptionYes
- Encryption TypeVINSON (Type 1)
▣Networking6MOD.6
- Networked / IP-CapableYes
- MANET (Mesh)Yes
- Position ReportingNo
- Integrated GPSNo
- WaveformsSINCGARS, HAVEQUICK, JTRS
- Interoperability StandardNATO, US Armed Forces
◇Power3MOD.3
- Battery Life20
- Power SourceRechargeable NiMH battery (BB‑2590)
- Man-Pack / HandheldNo
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 2000Production started
26
years in service
5
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
04 / Operators
Operator Countries5country
05 / MASS Score
TACTICAL RADIOS (VHF/UHF) RANKING Tactical Radios (VHF/UHF) · Post-Cold War
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
6TACTICAL RADIOS (VHF/UHF)2POST-COLD WAR · TACTICAL RADIOS (VHF/UHF)572UNITED STATES · ALL WEAPONS4PERFORMANCE/PRICE · TACTICAL RADIOS (VHF/UHF)
ⓘ Rankings are within theTactical Radios (VHF/UHF)category.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE4terms
The process of encoding information to prevent unauthorized access, ensuring secure communication in tactical radios.
A radio transmission technique where the signal frequency changes rapidly according to a predetermined sequence to reduce interception and jamming.
Mobile Ad hoc Network (MANET): A self-configuring wireless network of mobile devices connected via dynamic, multi-hop routing without fixed infrastructure.
A radio feature indicating the device can interface with IP networks, enabling transmission of voice, data, and command traffic using Internet Protocol over the radio link.
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