Legit PRC-152 or not?

FrostyFlakes02 · November 6th, 2016, 05:47

I'm kinda clueless when it comes to law for radio use in Canada. However, tired of using baofengs and ready to go balls out for a real communication set-up, I stumble upon this Hong Kong website : https://shop.jkarmy.com/searchanise/result?q=tri . Has anybody ordered there and confirm me that these are the real deal? The price seems high so probably it is and also would I get in trouble if I import the PRC-152?

ShadowTwoSix · November 6th, 2016, 06:53

There's others on here that know far more than i do about these but looking at the ad and which site it's from, I would say these are the Triumph Instruments PRC functional replicas of the Harris PRC-152 etc. They are functional radios but are certainly not the same thing as the RS Harris radio. I believe they have similar functions to the Baofengs but can't say for sure as I have yet to invest in either.

The actual Harris 148 or 152s would likely be in the thousands just given what I know the average LE portable radio costs.

Here's the real thing: https://www.harris.com/product-line/...-falcon-radios

Drake · November 6th, 2016, 18:06

If by "real deal" you mean the real Thales/Falcon Harris PRC-152s, then no, these are replicas by Triumph Instrument (TRI).

Chipset is reportedly the same as in Woxun/Beofeng radios. Dual band xceivers (UHF and VHF) with additional tuning for FM, UHF and VHF (not very useful unless you really want to listen to CKOI while you're out on the field?)

Real PRC-152s aren't intended for civilian sales and not cleared for export (from the US) so your odds of finding are slim to none, and if you did you'd be bidding against Chinese spies for it.

Part of the problem(s) you're likely having with your current radio is likely due to the antenna. Note that the real MBITR is also 5W Tx.

Danke · November 6th, 2016, 18:58

I think the guy on here called Canarmo was partnered up with a guy doing TRI stuff in Quebec and Airsoft Depot had them too with pricing that was very reasonable.

I'd say check out the Quebec guy. He as a Facebook group too to share info.

WPJ · November 7th, 2016, 01:30

Ive dealt with the QC guy and he has always come through with everything. Unless you are set in the 152, lol at the 148 a little more but nicer interface to work with.

R711 · November 8th, 2016, 00:56

There are real civilian PRC 148's out in the real world without the CCI (crypto) installed, but finding one for sale well that another story. I've only ever seen 3 radios up for sale, they were selling north of 1500€. The TRI radios can accept real steel head sets etc, with the end user modding them or buying the converters from TRI.

Drake · November 8th, 2016, 01:03

AFAIK those non-CCI models are meant for LE and Export (gov).

FrostyFlakes02 · November 8th, 2016, 01:10

Hmm...makes senses, thanks everyone for the infos. I guess that's a good deal to me since they seems well built and waterproof as they claim it it.

Gato · November 8th, 2016, 19:10

The fact you ask this makes me cringe. Why?
1. It's on JK army
2. Look at the price and use some common sense.

While I don't know the cost of a 152 off hand, the 148 costs $21,816.00 per unit from the company, I've seen a few on ebay for $7,500 on the low end, for jsut a radio and maybe a battery, no chargers or kit included. The 152s are practically brand new (by military standards), even IF you could legally get one, which you can't, neither Harris nor Thales would provide you the software necessary to program it. So if you needed anything beyond the capability of the front panel, you're fucked. In fact, Harris controls each copy of software based on the serial numbers of the radios it is authorised to program (not sure if the same is true of Thales, not that it matters).

I'm under the understanding that Harris makes a neutered version (non-crypto (or non-Type-1 crypto), I believe, for export purposes), and no, you can't get that either.

Kos-Mos · November 8th, 2016, 19:38

As for your IMPORT question, yes, you can import radios.
But you need a radio operator license to use anything over .5w (cobras etc.)

hint: you can take the air trafic radio test, get your license for dirt cheap (took my course for 50$) and it removes the power limit...

And agreed, if you have problems with your Bao, it's probably a bad antenna and/or you programmed it wrong. Keep in mind, some settings are not available from the keypad/menu, you need the USB programmer.

FrostyFlakes02 · November 8th, 2016, 20:12

Well Gato cringe all you want, I created this post for more infos on the topic of RS communication sets. I dealt with NVG equipment in the past and I understand why they are so expensive, but for radios since I`m clueless about it I only used brute deduction for the price and it seems I`m far way off. : ) (laugh)

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November 6th, 2016, 05:47	#1
FrostyFlakes02 Trader rating Join Date: May 2016 Location: Montreal, Quebec	Legit PRC-152 or not? I'm kinda clueless when it comes to law for radio use in Canada. However, tired of using baofengs and ready to go balls out for a real communication set-up, I stumble upon this Hong Kong website : https://shop.jkarmy.com/searchanise/result?q=tri . Has anybody ordered there and confirm me that these are the real deal? The price seems high so probably it is and also would I get in trouble if I import the PRC-152?

November 6th, 2016, 06:53	#2
ShadowTwoSix Trader rating Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Langley, British Columbia	There's others on here that know far more than i do about these but looking at the ad and which site it's from, I would say these are the Triumph Instruments PRC functional replicas of the Harris PRC-152 etc. They are functional radios but are certainly not the same thing as the RS Harris radio. I believe they have similar functions to the Baofengs but can't say for sure as I have yet to invest in either. The actual Harris 148 or 152s would likely be in the thousands just given what I know the average LE portable radio costs. Here's the real thing: https://www.harris.com/product-line/...-falcon-radios __________________ ShadowTwoSix's Airsoft Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/AirsoftAllThingsTactical/

November 6th, 2016, 18:06	#3
Drake E-01 Trader rating Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Montreal, QC	If by "real deal" you mean the real Thales/Falcon Harris PRC-152s, then no, these are replicas by Triumph Instrument (TRI). Chipset is reportedly the same as in Woxun/Beofeng radios. Dual band xceivers (UHF and VHF) with additional tuning for FM, UHF and VHF (not very useful unless you really want to listen to CKOI while you're out on the field?) Real PRC-152s aren't intended for civilian sales and not cleared for export (from the US) so your odds of finding are slim to none, and if you did you'd be bidding against Chinese spies for it. Part of the problem(s) you're likely having with your current radio is likely due to the antenna. Note that the real MBITR is also 5W Tx. __________________

November 6th, 2016, 18:58	#4
Danke Prancercise Guru Trader rating Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Danger Zone	I think the guy on here called Canarmo was partnered up with a guy doing TRI stuff in Quebec and Airsoft Depot had them too with pricing that was very reasonable. I'd say check out the Quebec guy. He as a Facebook group too to share info. __________________ Airsoft, where nothing is hurt but feelings.

November 7th, 2016, 01:30	#5
WPJ Trader rating Join Date: May 2014 Location: GTA/Toronto	Ive dealt with the QC guy and he has always come through with everything. Unless you are set in the 152, lol at the 148 a little more but nicer interface to work with.

November 8th, 2016, 00:56	#6
R711 Trader rating Join Date: Jan 2003	There are real civilian PRC 148's out in the real world without the CCI (crypto) installed, but finding one for sale well that another story. I've only ever seen 3 radios up for sale, they were selling north of 1500€. The TRI radios can accept real steel head sets etc, with the end user modding them or buying the converters from TRI.

November 8th, 2016, 01:03	#7
Drake E-01 Trader rating Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Montreal, QC	AFAIK those non-CCI models are meant for LE and Export (gov). __________________

November 8th, 2016, 01:10	#8
FrostyFlakes02 Trader rating Join Date: May 2016 Location: Montreal, Quebec	Hmm...makes senses, thanks everyone for the infos. I guess that's a good deal to me since they seems well built and waterproof as they claim it it.

November 8th, 2016, 20:12	#11
FrostyFlakes02 Trader rating Join Date: May 2016 Location: Montreal, Quebec	Well Gato cringe all you want, I created this post for more infos on the topic of RS communication sets. I dealt with NVG equipment in the past and I understand why they are so expensive, but for radios since I`m clueless about it I only used brute deduction for the price and it seems I`m far way off. : ) (laugh)

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