Thales PRC 148 (PRC 152) MBITR broadband 30 - 512MHz antenna 23386 - 1600500 1

Quick look at Thales PRC 148 MBITR broadband 30 - 512MHz antenna 23386 - 1600500 1 - it have impedance matching transformer inside base that allow TX / RX in very large frequency span from (end of HF), Tactical VHF, Airband, VHF, UHF. Very interesting. I will make more test to try it out.

[@laurad9763]

You put a question mark next to the PRC 152. I want to let you know that they are definitely used on the Harris Falcon III PRC-152.

[@ElectronicNoobBlog]

Thanks, writing Thales make me believe it was dedicated for MBITR

[@VicGreenBitcoin]

Where tot buy?

[@arkadiuszweiss]

In the military I had such an antenna, it is of very good quality - flexible and receives the signal better than the original 27 MHz antenna when you do not hold the radio with your hand. The original antenna requires more weight. unfortunately I do not know how to get such an antenna. It has a very good advantage because a radio that is standing alone, e.g. in a window, etc., receives signals well, and with the original antenna it receives signals about 3 times worse. They should produce such antennas for 27 - 28 Mhz portable devices because they are much more practical.

[@ElectronicNoobBlog]

Thanks for comment, I'm not sure if this antenna will be good for TX on 27MHz (basically everything on low band)

[@myklm.4801]

Hello..I enjoyed your video....I do have several French DY 27 B dyno power inverters for the Prc 8-9-10..Its extremely rare...any info, feedback would be appreciated..Thx.

[@MrHotrod73]

inside? 1 transformer, 1 capacitor and 2 x 200 ohms 5w resistors .73

[@ElectronicNoobBlog]

Thanks for feedback - so basically anywhere outside real resonant we are going to be cooking that base - that might be issue with TRI replica that can output > 10W - for sure it was not designed to handle that. 73

[@samoahbay]

Where did you get the one? Thanks

[@ElectronicNoobBlog]

Hey, auction military surplus - but don't buy them from China (as they are made in USA) - no chance they will have genuine, cheaper.

[@samoahbay]

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[@hyunio]

Similar to Sergei's question, but for this antenna specifically, will the radio he specified (136-174 MHz & 400-480 MHz - Output Power 0.1-5W) work with the antenna in the video? Thank you!

[@ElectronicNoobBlog]

Yes it will work.

[@hyunio]

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[@user-pw2go8hd5s]

Hi! Can (Thales/Harris 30-90 MHz) military antennas be used on PRC replicas? I have PRC 148 from TCA (136-174 MHz & 400-480 MHz - Output Power 0.1-5W). Thanks!

[@ElectronicNoobBlog]

In general no, in Your question You stated frequency range where each antenna will work and replica is way outside. Those long blade are for low band. I did not have 30-90 to measure impedance at input - if they are flat 50ohm then You can use them safe (just won't be effective) if they are not flat 50 ohm then i would not use them as they can (will at some point) blow radio output stage amplifier. Without having in hand can't tell for sure - just making educated guess.

[@user-pw2go8hd5s]

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