PRC-351/2 VHF MIlitary Manpack Transceiver [HD] - M0VST

[theonewhoismatt]

Really informative video thank you very much, still debating purchasing one of the green radios, just which one!

[itchycam]

Does this unit feature the NATO 150 Hz tone squelch? The PRC-77 and "RACALish" PRC-522 presently used by the Canadian Army both tx the 150 Hz tone, and require tone reception to unsquelch the receiver. The exception is both radios have an unsquelched rx mode, useful for receiving very weak/picket-fencing signals.

[markbeermonster]

@itchycam Hi There

Nope the 351 has no tone squelch

Thanks

[TheFunnyRandomDude]

do you pick anything up on the 5200 channel???

[markbeermonster]

@TheFunnyRandomDude 52.000mhz is the very top of the 6m meter band near the FM repeater output channels.

51.510 is the FM calling frequency but the 25khz steps make this impossible.

I've had a few QSO's on 51.450mhz.

Listen on 4m 70.0 - 70.500 Mhz

[g0tjh]

Hi i converted one of my 351`s to be a tri band 10 6 an 4m and yes the radio

has got the 150hz sub tone .

Ian G0TJH

[TheFunnyRandomDude]

great video i have 1 of these now thumbs up!

[stocksj]

Mark, Have you made any contacts yet with your PRC-351? Also, when's your next video on the radio? Plus, my charger works great, all I need is a 4amp battery.

73

Jim KK4CWO

[markbeermonster]

@stocksj Hi Jim

I've made a few contacts with the 351, a couple on 4m for a test and a few random QSO's on 6m all using the whip mount.

I shall have to record some video of the next ones, I've been quite busy recently and sometimes struggle to find the time to turn and radios on!

For the 4ah battery I get them a guy local to me here in Norfolk England.

PM this guy and he will send you one i'm sure, he now ships all round the world.

PTS-Norfolk on ebay

73

Mark - M0VST

[nikkefrend1991]

@markbeermonster i buy my equiptment from a guy in Norfolk to he is very good for equiptment

[robday2]

I used to use this kit and hump it around. We always used to remove it from the frame and lob it inside a bergen easier and lighter to use! Nice to see this stuff is still around as it is ageing just like me.

[robday2]

I used to use this kit and hump it around. We always used to remove it from the frame and lob it inside a bergan easier and lighter to use! Nice to see this stuff is still around as it is ageing just like me.

[stocksj]

Mark, I did buy a PRC351 yesterday. I just the battery is ok and I'll have to fins a way to recharge them for use. Since I'm in the US will a 12/24 charger work?

[markbeermonster]

@stocksj I imagine it would but i'm not sure about charge time etc, I'd look out for a 14v or 28v DCCU (the exact bit of kit) and then feed that with your voltage.

Have fun on 6m and 4m

73 de M0VST

[stocksj]

Hi Mark, Nice video. This is helping me decide to buy a PRC-351 since the prices are great and the broadcast using the same freq as the US PRC-77 which are old and hard to come by.

[stratfordbox]

Thanks for the help Mark, the 351 has arrived! M6SRE

[mattyk209]

hiya, with this radio can you pick any of the ham radio bands?

thanks

[joinerpauluk]

Hi mark i have also the 351/2 and i think they are great radios you have a good sett up . could you tell me were i could pick up a psu 24/24 let me know many thanks paul

[markbeermonster]

@joinerpauluk Hi Paul

I got mine from PTS Norfolk, give them a ring on 01362 695939.

They can send it via post, everything is tested so no need to worry about it not working unlike some of the scrap metal for sale on ebay..

[mattyk209]

thanks for doing the video it is awsome :)......... plus i have just bought one of the smaller radios which is a PRC 349... its not bad but its only 1 watt

kind regards

matty

[USNERDOC]

I so much enjoy these videos on "the green radios". You are clearly the master and it is fun to see such detailed reviews. Thank you!

73!

KF7ETX

David

[markbeermonster]

@USNERDOC

Thank David you are too kind!

I'm not sure about "the master" but i'm going to have a go at learning as much as I can about them.

73 de Mark

[g0vqw]

Mark,

Did have you seen my video filmed at Liddington castle

My friend was using a PRC 320.

Good informative video

73 Sandy

[Chubbster1987]

Another great vid!

* = noise on :- this function removes the squelch (or receiver muting) so you get the high pitched noise intill you send for receive something, like on older radios.

Keep them coming!

[kekejojo1212]

Cool radio. Theres something about those vintage, rugged radios that is really cool. Flipping those heavy switches sure is satisfying. I wish more electronics today had switches like that.