AN/PRC-148 radio replica

[rudysw2]

Originally Posted by jimmysjogren

I won't have any Yaesu plugs into the Spartan MBITR when I receive it. I will only use real U-229 plugs with U-183 and put internal cables for the radio from the U-183 connector.

Is that what you meant?

How does the Yaesu fit into the shells - did the shell need modding to make the radio fit? Got any pictures?

[jimmysjogren]

Oh sorry. I got what you meant (I hope). As I wrote, this was a on-the-side thing I made for a team and this was not with a Spartan shell.

When I'll use the Spartan shell the radio will be hidden inside and no Yaesu cables with be seen outside the shell, only mil U-plugs.

Did this answer you question?

[rudysw2]

Originally Posted by jimmysjogren

Oh sorry. I got what you meant (I hope). As I wrote, this was a on-the-side thing I made for a team and this was not with a Spartan shell.

When I'll use the Spartan shell the radio will be hidden inside and no Yaesu cables with be seen outside the shell, only mil U-plugs.

Did this answer you question?

Kinda sorta answers it, but a picture speaks a thousand words...

[jimmysjogren]

I will post pictures as soon as I have got all the things but I had some things that came up in the last minute so it will delay a bit sadly.

But once I have received it I will post pictures!

[rudysw2]

Originally Posted by jimmysjogren

I will post pictures as soon as I have got all the things but I had some things that came up in the last minute so it will delay a bit sadly.

But once I have received it I will post pictures!

Looking forward to it...

[jurgen975]

ya i am also looking forward to your pictures however a radio withing a radioshell hmm i dont now ,what is good is that you try to make the radio from the real parts.

How about it huang do you have any new developments with gen 4?

[jimmysjogren]

jurgen975: Not possible to make a radio with real parts. Would be if you're an engineer with a lot of good tools correct materials. But a Spartan is what it'll be for now at least.

[jimmysjogren]

Almost done. Yaesu VX-7R with Thales whip antenna (30-88Mhz) and Sonetronics H-250 handset.

[jimmysjogren]

Guys, what frequencies/channels are you using?

GMRS (General Mobile Radio Service)? FRS (Family Radio Service)? PMR (Private Mobile Radio)?

What more?

[Conker]

Usually FRS & GMRS.

[jimmysjogren]

Thank you for that info Conker.

Sorry if I OT. Let me know if Mods is against.

Newly purchased, a Motorola LST-5 UHF LOS 255-400mhz antenna.

[jimmysjogren]

A friend of mine told me that a gen4 on the DH AN/PRC-148 will not be released.

Can someone confirm this?

I am still working on details for the MBITR project.

I can give you a small update, things that has been confirmed and will be included.

• Spartan MBITR AN/PRC-148 shell
• Yaesu VX-3R radio
• Nexus U94 PTT
• Mil U183 and U229 plugs
• Optional Thales VHF and/or UHF antenna (very very limited!)

Also can be bought (maybe with) for real mil headsets such as TEA/Davies TASC-1, MSA Sordin, H-250 handset or ACM headset or handset. It all depends on what headset you want to use or if you only want to use a H-250 handset.

About the radio, for now PMR will not be available, at least for now. All other normal VHF and UHF frequencies will be available. Such as GMRS, FRS, LPD, SRBR etc etc. I will be able to program it for you and you will also be able to program it, but haven't figured out the easiest way of programming it yet but I'll have an update on that later too.

[doc_pathfinders]

Originally Posted by jimmysjogren

A friend of mine told me that a gen4 on the DH AN/PRC-148 will not be released.

well, they did promise it would come out soon, i guess it's dragonred's way of saying 'never' :tup:

if they told me the sky was blue i'd seek a second opinion.. :lol:

[jimmysjogren]

Originally Posted by doc_pathfinders

well, they did promise it would come out soon, i guess it's dragonred's way of saying 'never' :tup:

if they told me the sky was blue i'd seek a second opinion.. :lol:

Due to economic reasons I have wait some more with this project but I will not stop. I will proceed and give you a complete MBITR with all the things I've mentioned.

Took this picture on all my radio gear I'm using right now. Enjoy.

• Yaesu VX-7R
• Nexus U94 PTT
• Sonetronics H-250 handset
• MSA Sordin Dual headset
• Thales Broadband antenna 90-512Mhz
• Thales Whip antenna 30-88Mhz
• Motorola SATCOM LST-5 antenna 255-400Mhz
• Davies TASC-1 headset

[jimmysjogren]

Small updates folks - finally!

Two Spartan shells are ordered, couple of U183 connectors and the internal adapter cables from radio to Spartan so that the antenna can be directly attached to the Spartan shell. Only missing now is the things to arrive and order the radio and a couple of other small things.

Edit: This is how it'll be built:



More updates about that later.

Just want to check about FRS and GMRS. Is this correct frequencies/channels?

GMRS:
Channel 1: 462.550
Channel 2: 462.575
Channel 3: 462.600
Channel 4: 462.625
Channel 5: 462.650
Channel 6: 462.675
Channel 7: 462.700
Channel 8: 462.725

FRS:
Channel 1: 462.5625
Channel 2: 462.5875
Channel 3: 462.6125
Channel 4: 462.6375
Channel 5: 462.6625
Channel 6: 462.6875
Channel 7: 462.7125
Channel 8: 467.5625
Channel 9: 467.5875
Channel 10: 467.6125
Channel 11: 467.6375
Channel 12: 467.6625
Channel 13: 467.6875
Channel 14: 467.7125