A common complaint resolved by the manual is short battery life. The PRC-158 draws high current due to the dual receivers.
The defining feature of the PRC-158 is its ability to operate in a single manpack.
MIL-STD-810G compliant for shock, vibration, immersion, and extreme temperatures ( positive 55 raised to the composed with power C Interface:
Displays status for both Channel 1 and Channel 2 simultaneously.