AIR FORCE TACTICAL COMMUNICATIONS | 2026
UPDATE | QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS | WITH
COMPLETE SOLUTION
When you first turn on the AN/PRC-163, what will happen? Answer - The radio
will perform a self-test
The multiband, handheld radio______ (PA) is used for both the vehicle or base
the vehicle or base the vehicle or base station radio systems. Answer - Power
Amplifier
Which proword states you have finished transmitting and no response is
needed? Answer - Out
Programming a channel begins by pressing the numeric _________button
Answer - 8 PGM
The repeater receives radio signal, and_______ it at a higher power to cover a
greater distance. Answer - re-transmits
After assembling the antenna and mast, what position should the mask be
extended near the ground? Answer - Horizontal
, The keypad has several alphanumeric keys with alternate functions when the
receiver/transmitter is set to the________ position. Answer - F
The external controls and features located on the front of the AN/PRC-152A
receiver/transmitter, consist of a _____, liquid crystal display(LCD) and a 15 -
button keypad Answer - Speaker/Microphone
How many antennas does the AN/PRC-152A Multiband radio handset unit
consist of? Answer - 2
When you program a new secure channel or use an existing channel the
______ will be used to select an encryption key from the radios memory.
Answer - Simple Key Loader (SKL)
What does a radio communication precedence indicate when communicating a
message? Answer - Level of Urgency
True or False: All tactical communications equipment UTCs will contain the
same number and type of components. Answer - False
What message has precedence over routine traffic? Answer - Priority
What precedence is used for messages that don't need special treatment but
still need to be delivered as quickly as possible? Answer - Routine
Never transmit messages within _____ of UXO when using a vehicle mounted
radio. Answer - 100 feet
What is needed to enter/load an encryption key on an AN/PRC-152A radio?
Answer - Key Fill Device
UPDATE | QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS | WITH
COMPLETE SOLUTION
When you first turn on the AN/PRC-163, what will happen? Answer - The radio
will perform a self-test
The multiband, handheld radio______ (PA) is used for both the vehicle or base
the vehicle or base the vehicle or base station radio systems. Answer - Power
Amplifier
Which proword states you have finished transmitting and no response is
needed? Answer - Out
Programming a channel begins by pressing the numeric _________button
Answer - 8 PGM
The repeater receives radio signal, and_______ it at a higher power to cover a
greater distance. Answer - re-transmits
After assembling the antenna and mast, what position should the mask be
extended near the ground? Answer - Horizontal
, The keypad has several alphanumeric keys with alternate functions when the
receiver/transmitter is set to the________ position. Answer - F
The external controls and features located on the front of the AN/PRC-152A
receiver/transmitter, consist of a _____, liquid crystal display(LCD) and a 15 -
button keypad Answer - Speaker/Microphone
How many antennas does the AN/PRC-152A Multiband radio handset unit
consist of? Answer - 2
When you program a new secure channel or use an existing channel the
______ will be used to select an encryption key from the radios memory.
Answer - Simple Key Loader (SKL)
What does a radio communication precedence indicate when communicating a
message? Answer - Level of Urgency
True or False: All tactical communications equipment UTCs will contain the
same number and type of components. Answer - False
What message has precedence over routine traffic? Answer - Priority
What precedence is used for messages that don't need special treatment but
still need to be delivered as quickly as possible? Answer - Routine
Never transmit messages within _____ of UXO when using a vehicle mounted
radio. Answer - 100 feet
What is needed to enter/load an encryption key on an AN/PRC-152A radio?
Answer - Key Fill Device
