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  the radio. A data controller card is needed to send data via radio waves. The card manages the data
  reducing errors and transmission times. Some radios use "tactical chat" or wireless messaging-terminal
  software as the Graphic User Interface for sending and receiving data. Radios without an internal data
  controller card require an external card. Either an inline cable controller or Personal Computer Memory
  Card International Association (PCMCIA) card will work with the laptop as long as it supports the cards
  interface. In the field, special charging kits allows a team to operate and charge a laptop with a BA-5590 or
  BB-390 / BB-2590 battery.
  COMMUNICATIONS BASE RADIO STATION PLATFORM
  6-27. Each LRSC is authorized eight BRS platforms. The BRS is a multifunctional communications
  platform currently in development. In addition to HF communications, each BRS provides;
  • TACSAT communications with the AN/VRC-103(V1 or V2).
  • VHF communications via AN/VRC-92, AN/VRC-110, or AN/VRC-111.
  • Network capability with interface to existing secure and nonsecure networks.
  • Modular and reconfigurable to meet changing mission requirements.
  • Dismountable and can be stored or transported in transit cases.
  Section III. OPERATIONS
  BRS comprise the most critical part of the LRSU communications network. It is the primary link between the
  commander and his deployed teams. Each BRS monitors all deployed team frequencies and channels.
  TACTICAL EMPLOYMENT
  6-28. All LRSU BRS are based on the Army's Transformation High-Frequency Radio System (THFRS).
  This system is in turn based on the AN/PRC-150(C) manpack radio (Figure 6-2). The THFRS can be
  configured in the same basic manner as the older AN/TSC-128 in an S-250 communications shelter. The
  THFRS works with various power amplifiers, couplers, antennas, software, and ancillaries to build various
  vehicular and BRS configurations.
  Figure 6-2. AN/PRC-150(C) in vehicular AN/VRC-104 (V)3 configuration.