Complete Comms Kit
Ops-Core AMP PRC-163 Stereo Comms Kit — Tan 499
A fully ready, plug-and-play tactical communications loadout engineered to unlock the full dual-channel capability of the L3Harris AN/PRC-163 radio. By pairing the Ops-Core AMP Connectorized Headset with a Stereo U174 Downlead and the PRC-163 Dual Band PTT, this kit splits your radio networks spatially—routing Channel A to one ear and Channel B to the other.
What's Included in the Kit
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1x Ops-Core AMP Communication Headset - Connectorized (Tan 499)
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1x Ops-Core U94 Dual Band PTT - PRC-163 (Tan 499, 21.5" Cable)
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1x Ops-Core AMP U174 Stereo Downlead Cable (Tan 499, 21" Cable)
Key System Features
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Spatial Audio Separation (Stereo): The included U174 Stereo Downlead cable allows independent comms to be sent to each earcup. When connected to the dual-band PRC-163 PTT, Channel A traffic goes to one ear, and Channel B goes to the opposite ear. This eliminates network confusion and allows for rapid cognitive differentiation of radio traffic.
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Dual Downlead Capability (Open Fischer Port): Because this kit routes both radio channels through a single stereo downlead, the second Fischer connector on the AMP headset remains completely open. This allows the operator to seamlessly attach an additional downlead cable to another system—such as an aircraft or vehicle Intercom System (ICS), a legacy PTT, or another tactical enabler.
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Native PRC-163 Integration: The U94 Dual Band PTT connects directly to the 19-pin ADF port on the L3Harris AN/PRC-163 Wideband Tactical Radio. It features dedicated, recessed PTT buttons for Channel 1 and Channel 2, allowing the operator to transmit on two networks seamlessly.
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3D Hear-Through (3DHT): The AMP headset restores and enhances "natural hearing" using a patented Ear-Simulator design. This reproduces ambient sounds with a high degree of directional accuracy while simultaneously providing NRR 22dB hearing protection.
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Fail-Safe Communications: Even in the event of a dead headset battery, the hardware-level fail-safe ensures the headset will still be able to transmit and receive radio communications.
System Specifications
| Spec |
Value |
| System Color |
Tan 499 |
| Radio Interface |
PRC-163 (19-Pin ADF) |
| Audio Routing |
Stereo (Independent Left/Right Channels) |
| PTT Type |
U94 Dual-Band (Independent Ch1/Ch2 Buttons) |
| Headset Protection |
NRR 22dB (Compatible with NFMI earplugs for 34dB) |
| Cable Lengths |
Downlead: 21 inches | PTT: 21.5 inches |
| Immersion Rating |
IPX7 (1 Meter for 1 Hour) |
System Setup & Signal Chain
AMP Headset → Stereo Downlead → Dual Band PTT → PRC-163 Radio
Plug the Fischer end of the Stereo Downlead into either earcup, connect the U-174 end to the U94 PTT, and attach the 19-pin ADF connector directly to your PRC-163.
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