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== Radios ==

{{Note|To pass certification, the prospective member must be able to change volume and channel on the Baofeng, 148, 152, and 117f. Prospective member must then be able to change frequencies on the 77, SEM52, and SEM 70. If what is written below feels insufficient, click the hyperlink to go to the official ACRE2 documentation for the relevant radio.|type=reminder}}

In SQ-1, the only radio we discussed for brevity was the AN/PRC-343 (colloquially called "343"). For SQ-2, we will review all remaining radios.

=== BF-888S (Baofeng) ===

[[File:SQ2-radio-baofeng.png|none|thumb|311x311px|Official image of the BF-888S.]]

The [https://acre2.idi-systems.com/wiki/radios/bf-888s BF-888S] (colloquially called "Baofeng") is a low cost 5W<ref>Watt; wattage.</ref> portable radio with a range of around 4-6km. The radio consists of only 2 dials, the one on the left for selecting between 1-16 channels, and the one on the right for adjusting the volume.

=== Programmable radios ===

The following 3 radios all have default channels with frequencies and optional channel names that can be displayed. Furthermore, all three radios will work with each other out of the box without needing extra changes in the radios options. This is unlike the 343 or Baofeng which, due to their pre-programmed nature, cannot work with one another.

==== AN/PRC-148 (148) ====

The [https://acre2.idi-systems.com/wiki/radios/an-prc-148 AN/PRC-148] (colloquially called "148") has the simplest layout of the next 3 radios with a 5W 5-7km range. On the top you’ll find a volume control knob, which will also turn the radio off, and a channel knob with 16 preset channels. The display will show the preset channels name.

==== AN/PRC-152 (152) ====

[[File:SQ2-radio-152.png|none|thumb|521x521px|Official image of the AN/PRC-152.]]

The [https://acre2.idi-systems.com/wiki/radios/an-prc-152 AN/PRC-152] (colloquially called "152") is a 5W 5-7km range radio performing much the same as the 148. At the top you will find a function switch that can be used to turn the radio off or to set 1 of 6 preset channels. On the left side you’ll find volume buttons to go up and down. On the keypad you’ll find a button in the bottom right that will also increase and decrease the channel from presets.

==== AN/PRC-117F (117) ====

[[File:SQ2-radio-117f.png|none|thumb|440x440px|Official image of the AN/PRC-117f]]

The [https://acre2.idi-systems.com/wiki/radios/an-prc-117f AN/PRC-117f] (colloquially called "117") is a 20W radio with 10-20km range, often mounted in vehicles. Despite seeming complex there is little you need to know here. On the LCD screen you will see the preset channel selected. On the bottom 17 13th CORPS BASIC TRAINING left of the keypad will be a volume up and down button. On the bottom right of the keypad will be a preset channel up and down button.

=== Odds / Older technology ===

The remaining 3 radios are "odd ones out" and will most often be used in operations during time periods in the far past.

==== AN/PRC-77 (77) ====

The [https://acre2.idi-systems.com/wiki/radios/an-prc-77 AN/PRC-77] (colloquially called "117") is a 4W 1-3km range radio introduced during Vietnam in 1968. It was used primarily as a squad-level radio so you’ll usually see it with radiomen and potentially in vehicles. It’s also often used for operations as far back as World War III as a substitute to other radios of the time. The radio covers a wide range of frequencies. Use the 2 tuning dials on the left and right of the number display to set one. The band switch simply switches you to and from higher and lower band frequencies effectively granting more options for radio traffic. The volume knob goes at 10 different levels and is properly labeled on the right.

==== SEM 52 SL (SEM52) ====

[[File:SQ1-radio-sem52.jpg|none|thumb|434x434px|Official image of the SEM 52 SL.]]

The [https://acre2.idi-systems.com/wiki/radios/sem-52-sl SEM 52 SL] (colloquially called "SEM52") is a low power radio that was issued to the German army in 1995. It’s a 1W radio with a range of 1-2km. There is a channel preset knob on the left for selecting your channel with an accompanying LCD screen showing what the frequency is. A volume knob on the right will turn the radio off when turned low enough.

== Advanced communication ==

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 == Radios ==
+{{Note|To pass certification, the prospective member must be able to change volume and channel on the Baofeng, 148, 152, and 117f. Prospective member must then be able to change frequencies on the 77, SEM52, and SEM 70. If what is written below feels insufficient, click the hyperlink to go to the official ACRE2 documentation for the relevant radio.|type=reminder}}
+In SQ-1, the only radio we discussed for brevity was the AN/PRC-343 (colloquially called "343"). For SQ-2, we will review all remaining radios.
+=== BF-888S (Baofeng) ===
+[[File:SQ2-radio-baofeng.png|none|thumb|311x311px|Official image of the BF-888S.]]
+The [https://acre2.idi-systems.com/wiki/radios/bf-888s BF-888S] (colloquially called "Baofeng") is a low cost 5W<ref>Watt; wattage.</ref> portable radio with a range of around 4-6km. The radio consists of only 2 dials, the one on the left for selecting between 1-16 channels, and the one on the right for adjusting the volume.
+=== Programmable radios ===
+The following 3 radios all have default channels with frequencies and optional channel names that can be displayed. Furthermore, all three radios will work with each other out of the box without needing extra changes in the radios options. This is unlike the 343 or Baofeng which, due to their pre-programmed nature, cannot work with one another.
+==== AN/PRC-148 (148) ====
+The [https://acre2.idi-systems.com/wiki/radios/an-prc-148 AN/PRC-148] (colloquially called "148") has the simplest layout of the next 3 radios with a 5W 5-7km range. On the top you’ll find a volume control knob, which will also turn the radio off, and a channel knob with 16 preset channels. The display will show the preset channels name.
+==== AN/PRC-152 (152) ====
+[[File:SQ2-radio-152.png|none|thumb|521x521px|Official image of the AN/PRC-152.]]
+The [https://acre2.idi-systems.com/wiki/radios/an-prc-152 AN/PRC-152] (colloquially called "152") is a 5W 5-7km range radio performing much the same as the 148. At the top you will find a function switch that can be used to turn the radio off or to set 1 of 6 preset channels. On the left side you’ll find volume buttons to go up and down. On the keypad you’ll find a button in the bottom right that will also increase and decrease the channel from presets.
+==== AN/PRC-117F (117) ====
+[[File:SQ2-radio-117f.png|none|thumb|440x440px|Official image of the AN/PRC-117f]]
+The [https://acre2.idi-systems.com/wiki/radios/an-prc-117f AN/PRC-117f] (colloquially called "117") is a 20W radio with 10-20km range, often mounted in vehicles. Despite seeming complex there is little you need to know here. On the LCD screen you will see the preset channel selected. On the bottom 17 13th CORPS BASIC TRAINING left of the keypad will be a volume up and down button. On the bottom right of the keypad will be a preset channel up and down button.
+=== Odds / Older technology ===
+The remaining 3 radios are "odd ones out" and will most often be used in operations during time periods in the far past.
+==== AN/PRC-77 (77) ====
+The [https://acre2.idi-systems.com/wiki/radios/an-prc-77 AN/PRC-77] (colloquially called "117") is a 4W 1-3km range radio introduced during Vietnam in 1968. It was used primarily as a squad-level radio so you’ll usually see it with radiomen and potentially in vehicles. It’s also often used for operations as far back as World War III as a substitute to other radios of the time. The radio covers a wide range of frequencies. Use the 2 tuning dials on the left and right of the number display to set one. The band switch simply switches you to and from higher and lower band frequencies effectively granting more options for radio traffic. The volume knob goes at 10 different levels and is properly labeled on the right.
+==== SEM 52 SL (SEM52) ====
+[[File:SQ1-radio-sem52.jpg|none|thumb|434x434px|Official image of the SEM 52 SL.]]
+The [https://acre2.idi-systems.com/wiki/radios/sem-52-sl SEM 52 SL] (colloquially called "SEM52") is a low power radio that was issued to the German army in 1995. It’s a 1W radio with a range of 1-2km. There is a channel preset knob on the left for selecting your channel with an accompanying LCD screen showing what the frequency is. A volume knob on the right will turn the radio off when turned low enough.
 == Advanced communication ==