BARRETT PRC-4090 SDR HF MANPACK
The Barrett PRC-4090 HF SDR Transceiver is the centerpiece of the Barrett range of tactical HF communications equipment. It combines Software-Defined Radio technology with the intuitive “ease of use” that has become synonymous with the Barrett name. When teamed with other Barrett HF products, the versatile Barrett PRC-4090 transceiver provides secure email, data transfer and telephone connectivity within a HF network and outwards to international telephone and internet networks.
The Barrett PRC-4090 transceiver can be controlled from all major mobile and desktop platforms including iOS, Android and Windows devices for wireless voice and radio control via the 4000 series HF remote control app.
Lightweight and Compact Design
Using the latest lightweight alloys, the PRC-4090 weighs 2.95kg. Its small physical size, one of the smallest on the market, makes it comfortable to wear and operate when deployed as a tactical manpack. The manpack is 5.0kg with Barrett advanced 16 Ah, quick change Li-ion battery.
Extended operation time
The Barrett 16Ah advanced Li-ion battery provides the PRC-4090 transceiver up to 64 hours Rx (only) operation, and up to 21 hours Rx/Tx is possible in a 90/10 duty cycle. The battery includes inbuilt charge management allowing for charging in operation or separately from any available 24V d.c. source, including solar panels and hand crank generators.
Display
The display is a super bright, high definition 24-bit colour touchscreen which provides optimal viewing ability in all lighting conditions. It provides access to the most advanced and intuitive HF radio interface on the market.
The PRC-4090 software has four separate theme modes for use in different ambient light conditions. The screen can also be turned into landscape format via the user interface, if required.
Control Handset
The fully featured tactical control handset is remotely connected to the transceiver unit. This enables the operator to wear the display unit on their person and have full operational control of the manpack without needlessly dismounting the manpack transceiver unit itself. It can also be used in conjunction with H250 handsets.
The PRC-4090 manpack ships with a handset cradle including Molle attachment for use on webbing or any Molle compatible equipment. The handset can be docked in the cradle in reverse for tactical operation.
Digital Voice and Secure Digital Voice (optional)
Digital Voice (DV) can improve the reliability of communications over noisy channels where reception of analogue voice can be very poor. Voice can be improved markedly to the point where barely usable frequencies can be made clear. Secure Digital Voice (SDV) allows users to encrypt their communications over HF radio providing a secure HF network. Barrett offer two SDV encryption standards.
IP Network Connectivity
Built into the PRC-4090 System Docking Station, the Ethernet accesspoint allows the HF network to connect directly to PCs. This allows the HF network to integrate with Barrett’s tracking and data options.
Enhanced DSP Noise Reduction
The digital signal processor (DSP) provides clear intelligible voice communications on analogue circuits through the digital removal of background noise and interference.
Automatic antenna tuner
Whips and un-tuned wire antennas are accommodated with the inbuilt, fully automatic antenna tuner. Various lightweight broadband and tunable tactical antennas are available.
| Tx Frequency Range | 1.6MHz – 30MHz |
| Rx Frequency Range | 250KHz – 30MHz |
| Channel Capacity | 1000 |
| Frequency Stability | ±0.1 ppm(±0.5 ppmun-synchronised) |
| Frequency Resolution | 1 Hz tunable receiver |
| Operating Modes | J3E (USB, LSB) – H2B (AM) – J2A (CW) – CF (CustomFilter) – ISB (Data)Option |
| Filter Bandwidths | Fully software-defined standard and custom filter range from 300Hz to 3300Hz (6KHz ISB Option) |
| Operating Temperature | -30°C to+70°C, relative humidity 95%, non condensing |
| Frequency Hopping (optional) | 5 or 25 hops per second |
| Digital Voice (optional) | Auto baud rates 600/700, 1200, 2400 (MELP/TWELP) |
| Encryption standards (optional) | AES 256&DES 56 |
| Supply Voltage | +12V d.c. to+28V d.c. operation |
| Selcall System | Based on CCIR 493-4, 4 and 6 digit systems |
| Selcall System | Based on CCIR 493-4, 4 and 6 digit systems |
| ALE Standards (optional) | 2G&3GALE (MIL STD 188-141B &STANAG4538) |
| Current Consumption | 250mA (Rx) |
| Sensitivity | -121dBm(0.20 μV) for 10dB SINAD* |
| RF Output Power | 10W/ 30WPEP (with16.4V d.c. battery supply)&150WPEP (with SDS&24V Supply) |
| Duty Cycle | 100% data with fan option |
| Weight | – PRC-4090 transceiver body (only) 2.95kg – PRC-4090 transceiver bodywith advanced 16Ah Li-ion battery pack (4090-03-05) 5.00kg – PRC-4090 transceiver bodywith BB2590 Li-ion battery pack 4.30kg – PRC-4090 transceiver bodywith BA5590 (non rechargeable) battery pack 3.95kg |
| Battery | Barrett High performance 16Ah Li-ion battery pack with inbuilt charger (2.05kg) |
| Standards | Designed to meet or exceed: – FCC – Part 87# – FCC – Part 90# – IC (Industry Canada)# – CE# – Australia/New Zealand AS/NZS 4770:2000 and AS/NZS 4582:1999 and AS60529:2004# – EMC and vibration Standard IEC 945# – Designed tomeetMIL-STD 810Gfor immersion, temperature, humidity, altitude, shock, vibration – NTIA# – JITC# |
