10W for narrowband and 20W for SATCOM/Wideband modes.
The AN/PRC-158 Multi-channel Manpack Radio represents the cutting edge of tactical communication, providing warfighters with simultaneous two-channel access to narrowband and wideband waveforms. an prc158 manual
: Ensure batteries are properly seated and the power switch is engaged. 10W for narrowband and 20W for SATCOM/Wideband modes
The PRC-158 can run hot during high-duty cycles (constant transmitting). Ensure the radio has adequate airflow and is not buried deep inside a closed rucksack. acting as a battlefield router.
It operates across the 30 MHz to 2500 MHz (2.5 GHz) frequency range, covering VHF, UHF, and SATCOM. Unlike legacy radios such as the AN/PRC-117G or AN/PRC-152A, the "Gator" is designed to run the and WNW (Wideband Networking Waveform) simultaneously, acting as a battlefield router.