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FCS AN/PRC-152(A)
RCU

20221228.1.0
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PN 689740 PEB
2021 Rev.A Table of contents

FCS AN/PRC 152(A)

Download and upgrade firmware and install FCS RCU software-01

FCS RCU Function Description-07

FCS AN/PRC 152(A) enters PROGRAM mode-09

View FCS AN/PRC 152(A) Firmware Version-10

FCS AN/PRC 152(A) N-2.0 Model Firmware Upgrade-11

FCS AN/PRC 152(A) N-2.1 Model Firmware Upgrade-18

Use FCS RCU to write frequency for FCS AN/PRC 152(A)-23

Standby Interface Upgrade-24

Jump to FCS AN/PRC 152(A) Open Source Interface-29

WIFI RCU-30
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When using this software to write frequency and upgrade the radio, please

read this tutorial carefully. Improper operation may cause

irreversible damage to the machine.

This software only supports the official version of FCS PRC152 (that

is, the version with WIFI module that will be shipped in 2022) and does

not support the previous trial production test version

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Please scan the QR code to visit the FCS official website to

download, or directly log in to "www.fcs.fun" or "http://www.fcs-tactical.com" and download FCS AN/PRC
from the "Communication Data Download" page on the DOWNLOD
page 152(A) RCU software.

ÿRCU software only supports Android platform.

Follow the official account for more product information

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Download and upgrade firmware and install FCS RCU software

1. Log in to the FCS official website "www.fcs.fun" or "www.http://www.fcs-tactical.com/" on the homepage of the website

click entering download page.

2. Enter the "AN/PRC-152(A) handheld walkie-talkie product data download" page on the DOWLOAD page to download firmware and FCS RCU

software.

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Please read the operating instructions carefully

This software is only applicable to Android smartphones whose operating system is Android 8.0 or above.

3. Select the compressed file named "FCS-PRC 152-N 2.1.1226-RCU APP.rar" to download.

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Please read the operating instructions carefully

Unzip FCS-PRC 152-N 2.1.1226-RCU APP.rar

FCS-PRC 152-N 2.1.1226.bin firmware is in this folder

FCS RCU software is in this folder

4. After downloading the "FCS-PRC 152-N 2.1.1226-RCU APP.rar" compressed file,

Unzip and open to get "FCS-PRC 152-N 2.1.1226" and "RCU-Android" two folders.

Please remember the current compressed package decompression path

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FCS-PRC 152-N 2.1.1226.bin

FCS RCU Description

FCS PRC 152-N Firmware Instructions FCS RCU installation file

FCS-PRC 152-N 2.1.1226 folder RCU-Android folder

5. The folder contains:

The FCS-PRC 152-N 2.1.1226 folder contains the FCS-PRC 152-N 2.1.1226.bin firmware and update documentation.

The RCU-Android folder contains the FCS-RCU-1.0.apk installation software and the FCS RCU usage documentation.

6. Unzip the "FCS-PRC 152-N 2.1.1226-RCU APP.rar" compressed file and open "RCU-Android"

Folder click to install FCS-RCU-1.0.apk.

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Please read the operating instructions carefully

Install the FCS RCU software

7. If your smartphone prompts to allow the installation of this source 8. Install the FCS RCU.

Unknown application. Enabled after setting

[Allow this source] and install it later.

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Please read the operating instructions carefully

8. Open the software after the FCS RCU is installed. 9. Allow FCS RCU to access you after opening FCS RCU

On-device storage.

Allows the FCS RCU to get wifi information for this device.

Access storage on phone for saving wifi passwords

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Please read the operating instructions carefully

FCS RCU software function introduction

Switch Chinese/English

Model upgrade option for FCS PRC152(A)-N version 2.0

Upgrade option for models above FCS PRC152(A)-N version 2.0

Spare interface, suitable for N2.0 and above firmware upgrade, frequency writing, use to

directly input IP address and connect to configured FCS AN/PRC 152(A) for control

Use the mobile default browser to jump to the FCS AN/PRC 152(A) details page

current software version

Please read the manual carefully to upgrade the FCS AN/PRC 152(A) handheld radio.

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Please read the operating instructions carefully

English interface Chinese interface

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Please read the operating instructions carefully

View current FCS AN/PRC 152(A) firmware version

Long press squelch button and power button to enter PROGRAM mode

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FCS AN/PRC 152(A) Firmware Version Introduction

Release notes:

The N2.0 version uses the UPGRADE 1.0 upgrade option to upgrade

Version Note:

N2.1 and above versions use the UPGRADE & Control 2.0 option to upgrade

When using the FCS RCU to upgrade the FCS AN/PRC 152(A) all-metal radio, please select the corresponding upgrade option according to the current

version of the radio to upgrade. When upgrading, please read the product manual carefully, and do not use non-upgradable firmware to upgrade the

radio without authorization. Updating the radio with non-upgradable firmware may cause irreversible damage to the radio. Irreversible damage caused

by upgrading the radio with non-upgradable firmware is not covered by the warranty.

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Please read the operating instructions carefully

FCS AN/PRC 152(A) N-2.0 model firmware upgrade

Long press the squelch button and the power button to enter the upgrade mode

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Please read the operating instructions carefully

Radio side upgrade operation

Use the or / keys or keys to select

key to enter Upgrade mode waiting for network distribution

choose

Enter upgrade mode, waiting for configuration

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Please read the operating instructions carefully

Smartphone terminal operation

Open the wireless network WLAN settings of the smart phone with Android

system, select the 2.4G WIFI network, and select the connection.

Please make sure that the network you are connected to is 2.4G. If it is not a 2.4G network, the

radio will not be able to connect successfully.

2.4G

Please ensure that the network connected to the mobile phone is a 2.4G network

1 Open the WLAN settings page on the smartphone

2 Select the network as 2.4G WIFI to connect.

3 After the connection is complete, open the FCS RCU ÿ

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Please read the operating instructions carefully

Please enter the wifi password of the 2.4G network you are connected to

click CONFIRM configure

When you connect successfully, a prompt will pop up

SmartConfig Finsihed IP:92.168.2.13

When your smartphone is successfully connected to the 2.4G WIFI network, FCS RCU will prompt

“Smartconfig Finished”ÿ

FCS AN/PRC 152(A) will display the current LAN address and IP address.

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Please read the operating instructions carefully

Please enter the password of your connected WIFI

click CONFIRM connect

When the WIFI you are connected to is not 2.4G WIFI, it will prompt

“The current WiFi is 5G, please connect to 2.4G WIFI”

When the WIFI you are connected to is not 2.4G WIFI, it will prompt

"The current WIFI is 5G, please connect to 2.4G WIFI" Please

check whether the WIFI you are connected to is 2.4G WIFI, if not,

please switch to 2.4G WIFI and try to connect again.

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Please read the operating instructions carefully

After your radio is configured successfully, follow the steps below to upgrade the firmware of the radio.

Select the file

1 click to select the file 2 select firmware FCS PRC 152-N 2.1.1226.bin

OK
Update

4 After the upgrade is complete, it will prompt "OK", and the radio will shut down.
3 Click Update to upgrade
Restart the radio and the upgrade is complete.

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Please read the operating instructions carefully

If the upgrade fails according to the steps, please enter the upgrade mode according to the above tutorial after the network configuration is completed, and the mobile phone configuration is

successful. On the upgrade interface, press and hold the power button to select the FCS PRC 152-N 2.1.1226.bin firmware to upgrade.

Select the file

Update

2 Select the path to save the firmware, click

1 click to select the file 3 Click Update to enter the upgrade wait
FCS PRC 152-N 2.1.1226.bin

OK

5 After the upgrade is complete, it will prompt "OK". After

4 Long press the knob and wait for the upgrade to complete

the radio is turned off, release the knob and press and

hold to turn it on.

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Firmware upgrade tutorial for FCS AN/PRC 152(A) N-2.1 and above models

Long press the squelch button and the power button to enter the upgrade mode

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Radio side upgrade operation

Use the or / keys or keys to select

key to enter Escalation mode mode waits for connection control.

Choose

to enter the upgrade mode and wait for the connection

enter upgrade mode

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Smartphone operation

Open the wireless network WLAN settings of the Android smart phone, select

the network as the FCS_Configure hotspot, and select the connection.

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Select FCS_Configure hotspot to connect.

2 Enter the default hotspot password: 123456789.

3 After the connection is complete, open the FCS RCU ÿ

FCS_Configure hotspot password can be modified on FCS AN/PRC 152(A) radio.

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After the connection is complete, follow the steps below to upgrade the firmware of the phone

1 choice

Enter the prompt interface.

2 click NEXT

Enter the upgrade interface.

Before entering the upgrade interface, please confirm that your

radio is connected successfully.

3 if click NEXT

Unable to enter the upgrade interface. Please check that your radio

is configured correctly.

4 If the configuration is correct and you still cannot enter the upgrade

interface, please use the backup interface to enter.

For the access method, please refer to the backup interface usage tutorial.

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Please read the operating instructions carefully

After the connection is complete, follow the steps below to upgrade the firmware of the radio

Select the file

5 Click to select the file 6 Select a later firmware (this

version is already the latest).

OK
Update

8 After the upgrade is complete, it will prompt "OK", and the radio will shut down.
7Click Update to upgrade
Restart the radio and the upgrade is complete.

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Please read the operating instructions carefully

Write frequency for FCS AN/PRC 152(A) using FCS RCU

Follow the steps to enter the

1 4 frequency upgrade interface. The figure below shows

the description of the parameter setting. After the setting is completed according to the needs, click on the radio Finish

station and it will shut down after the setting is completed. Press the power button to restart the radio station.

Channel/UHF/VHF switching

set reception frequency

Turn off/set mute

Turn off/set the analog mute of the receiving frequency

Close/set receive frequency digital mute

set transmit frequency

Disable/set analog mute for transmit frequency

Close/set transmit frequency digital mute

Set transmit power

set bandwidth

set alias

set current mode

Set headphone PTT, hand microphone and audio channel parameters

Set squelch level

set step

Set launch time limit

Set backlight mode

Set the six-pin power output (DC 8.4V) pre-signaling /

end signaling

Dual mode channel A Dual

mode channel B

setup complete

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Please read the operating instructions carefully

Standby Interface standby interface upgrade write frequency

If you cannot connect normally during the connection process, please use the Standby

interface to connect.

Long press squelch button and power button to enter upgrade mode 1

For version REV 2.0.0000, please refer to pages 11 to 15 of this user manual for network

configuration settings.

Use the or / keys or keys to select

key to enter Upgrade mode is waiting for a connection.

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Radio side upgrade operation

choose

Enter upgrade mode, waiting for configuration

Select to

enter upgrade mode and wait for connection control

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Smartphone operation

Return to the main interface of FCS RCU

click Enter

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192.168.2.13

1
click Proceed to the next page to assign the router to the FCS AN/PRC 152(A) station

Enter the IP address, click , jump to the upgrade interface. According to page 15~16

Tutorial operation upgrade.

Due to the different IP addresses assigned by the

router, the IP address displayed on the radio will be different.

The actual IP address is subject to the display on the FCS AN/

PRC 152(A) radio.

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Please read the operating instructions carefully

1
click Go to the next page, enter 192.168.152.1,

click , jump to the upgrade interface. Follow the tutorial on page 22 to upgrade.

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Please read the operating instructions carefully

Jump to FCS AN/PRC 152(A) open source interface

Click to jump directly to the FCS AN/PRC 1542(A) open source interface. The open source code and FCS CPS

software are available for download on this page.

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Please read the operating instructions carefully

Quick frequency adjustment via FCS RCU

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Radio side upgrade operation

Press the key to enter the PGM menu, select to use the or / key or

key selection Press the key to enter configuration.

choose

enter wait for connection

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Please read the operating instructions carefully

Smartphone operation

Open the wireless network WLAN settings of the Android smart phone, select

the network as the FCS_Configure hotspot, and select the connection.

1
Select FCS_Configure hotspot to connect.

2 Enter the default hotspot password: 123456789.

3 After the connection is complete, open the FCS RCU ÿ

FCS_Configure hotspot password can be modified on FCS AN/PRC 152(A) radio.

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Please read the operating instructions carefully

Jump to FCS AN/PRC 152(A) open source interface

real time display

Adjust frequency/channel volume adjustment

VFO/CHANNEL switching

After you exit WIFI RCU, if you need to re-enter, please restart

your station, otherwise you will be prompted

And cannot directly enter WIFI RCU.

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