Which waveform is used by the AN/PRC-117G?

The AN/PRC-117G radio employs the DAMA (Demand Assigned Multiple Access) waveform. This waveform is significant because it allows multiple users to share the same frequency channel efficiently by assigning access to the channel based on demand. This dynamic allocation of communication resources helps optimize bandwidth utilization, enabling the radio to manage various voice and data communications simultaneously, making it particularly advantageous in tactical and military environments.

DAMA is often favored for its ability to adapt to varying levels of network traffic and operational needs, ensuring reliable communication even in congested environments. While other waveforms like FDMA (Frequency Division Multiple Access), TDMA (Time Division Multiple Access), and MFDM (Multi-Frequency Division Multiplexing) have specific uses and benefits, they do not offer the same level of dynamic resource allocation that DAMA provides, which is crucial for the capabilities of the AN/PRC-117G.