The PRC-152A radio is a software-defined radio that operates in the frequency range of 30 MHz to 512 MHz. It can be programmed to operate in a variety of modes, including voice, data, and imagery transmission. The radio is designed to support a range of waveforms, including the Single Channel Ground and Airborne Radio System (SINCGARS), the Harris High Performance Waveform (HPW), and the Adaptive Networking Wideband Waveform (ANW2).

The PRC-152A tactical radio is also designed to be compatible with a range of military communication systems, including the Joint Tactical Radio System (JTRS) and the Joint Tactical Information Distribution System (JTIDS). The radio is also designed to be interoperable with other tactical radios used by the U.S. military and its allies.

The AN/PRC-152a Multiband Handheld Radio, or the Harris Falcon III, is a miniaturized, tactical, software-defined combat-net radio produced by Harris Corporation. This radio is in agreement with the Joint Tactical Radio System (JTRS) Software Communications Architecture (SCA) without any exceptions. In addition, it has been given the stamp of approval by the National Security Agency for the processing of Top Secret data.

The label AN/PRC is assigned to the Army/Navy Portable Radio utilized for two-way communication and is determined by the Joint Electronics Type Designation System rules.