PRD 12

Description

AN/PRD-12, Lightweight Mantransportable Radio Direction Finder System (LMRDFS)

The LMRDFS is a mantransportable ground based communications intercept, processing, and direction finding system. The system searches for, intercepts, and provides for direction finding locations of enemy HF/VHF/UHF communications emitters. The system's dual channel design gives it speed, high accuracy, and operational flexibility. It can stand alone on intercept and direction-finding missions. On emitter location missions, it works as part of a network that may include larger systems, such as Teammate, AN/TRQ-32A(V)2. The AN/PRD-12 will interoperate with the TEAMMATE system via communications links in the direction finding mode. The system is ideal for intercept/DF operations in light, airborne, air assault and SOF operations. The 60 pound system can be carried by two soldiers. The receiver/processor subsystem fits in one soldier's ALICE pack and the antenna subsystem goes in another pack. A complete station can be rapidly relocated, optimizing its use in the forward areas of operations. External communications are provided by secure Combat Net Radio (CNR).