PRC-148 Radio, First Impressions and Initial Setup, and Follow on Setup on Chest Rig

[mack7.62]

I am seeing the new metal case 152's on ebay, wondering how they will compare to the 148's, price is coming down also, one seller had them at $329 but now down to $289 + $25 shipping. Tempted, not a bad deal but I just bought a 148 for a lot more $.

[pinzgauer]

OS what's that new 152 that just came out?

Supposedly the new 152 is closer to the 148 functionality, and addresses the old audio impedance issue. I had asked the victory Tri guy about that a while back and that's what he told me.

[Eurodriver]

I’m just not sure if it’s worth getting the 152 if I already have a 148 setup wth the peltors and everything. Esp after what I heard about the old ones, but I also hear there’s a new maker but can’t find them

[Outlander Systems]

I just picked up one of the new 152s.

The lower price is due to not shipping with an issued battery.

I'll post info when I get hands on it.

I’m just not sure if it’s worth getting the 152 if I already have a 148 setup wth the peltors and everything. Esp after what I heard about the old ones, but I also hear there’s a new maker but can’t find them

[lahunter57]

I just picked up one of the new 152s.

The lower price is due to not shipping with an issued battery.

I'll post info when I get hands on it.

Are there any advantages of the 152 over the 148?

Also, did you get the one sold by JKarmy?


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[Outlander Systems]

Unsure yet; shouldn't arrive for a week or so, but I'll definitely post up thoughts when it arrives. One thing is for sure, it should be much easier to program with the keypad.

Yes.

Are there any advantages of the 152 over the 148?

Also, did you get the one sold by JKarmy?


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[SOWT]

Are there any advantages of the 152 over the 148?

Also, did you get the one sold by JKarmy?


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I bought the JKArmy 152.
I can't compare it to the 148, but it seems solid. I don't know if I got a bad battery, but mine doesn't seem to hold a charge when attached to the radio module. I went on Ebay and pick up a CR123 and AA battery pack, so I should be covered. I also bought the adaptor cord, but getting the Peltors and radio hooked up was probably me (I lost most of my grip strength, so pushing the connectors together was a bit of a challenge).

How do the JKArmy batteries compare to the real deal?

[Outlander Systems]

Is it the new-school 152, or the OG version?

Just to add to the confusion, the timeline of the Clones is as follows:

PRC-152(UV)
PRC-148(UV)
PRC-152(UVH)

The new models just came out last month, and *are* compatible with Harris Batteries, etc. They've also added HF (10m) to the new ones as well.

If you have the original PRC-152 (Polymer-bodied version) you can get surplus batteries modified to work with the old-school 152:

https://www.american-milspec.com/p-6...ca-radios.aspx

I bought the JKArmy 152.
I can't compare it to the 148, but it seems solid. I don't know if I got a bad battery, but mine doesn't seem to hold a charge when attached to the radio module. I went on Ebay and pick up a CR123 and AA battery pack, so I should be covered. I also bought the adaptor cord, but getting the Peltors and radio hooked up was probably me (I lost most of my grip strength, so pushing the connectors together was a bit of a challenge).

How do the JKArmy batteries compare to the real deal?

[Outlander Systems]

Showed up. Still fooling around with it, but my initial impression is that it is functionally very similar to the 148, with some enhancements. Most notably the addition of 10m.

[lahunter57]

Showed up. Still fooling around with it, but my initial impression is that it is functionally very similar to the 148, with some enhancements. Most notably the addition of 10m.

Can you post the link to the specific one you got? I see several models on there but it’s not very clear what the differences are.


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