Prc127 Manual
Prc127 Manual
TECHNICAL MANUAL
UNIT
TROUBLESHOOTING
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UNIT
TROUBLESHOOTING
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UNIT MAINTENANCE
INSTRUCTIONS
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GENERAL SUPPORT
MAINTENANCE
INSTRUCTIONS
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ALPHABETICAL
INDEX
Index-1
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IF POSSIBLE, TURN OFF THE ELECTRICAL POWER
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IF YOU CANNOT TURN OFF THE ELECTRICAL POWER, PULL, PUSH, OR LIFT
THE PERSON TO SAFETY USING A DRY WOODEN POLE OR A DRY ROPE OR
SOME OTHER INSULATING MATERIAL
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SEND FOR HELP AS SOON AS POSSIBLE
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WARNING
WARNING
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You can help improve this manual. If you find any mistakes or if you know of a way to improve the procedures,
please let us know. Mail your letter, DA Form2028 (Recommended Changes to Publications and Blank Forms),
or DA Form 2028-2 located in back of this manual direct to: Commander, US Army Communications-Electronics
Command and Fort Monmouth, ATTN: AMSEL-LC-ME-PS, Fort Monmouth, New Jersey 07703-5000. A reply
will be furnished direct to you.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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TABLE OF CONTENTS - Continued
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Each chapter begins with an index that lists each paragraph or section in the chapter. Each section in the maintenance
chapter also has an index that lists the procedures in the section and gives page numbers. Or you can look for the
information you want in the alphabetical subject index at the back of the manual.
We got rid of as many words as we could and put in lots of illustrations to show just about everything you'll be doing to
maintain your equipment.
The text is keyed to the illustrations with callout numbers (sometimes words). The callout numbers are in parentheses in
the text.
Like This:
OR
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4. If you put your thumbnail on the black bar that is lined up with the box on the cover for UNIT
TROUBLESHOOTING and open the manual, you'll be on page 2-29.
5. On page 2-29, you'll find Section IV, UNIT TROUBLESHOOTING. Look through the
troubleshooting table until you find the malfunction VOLUME LEVEL IS LOW.
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6. As you do the tests and corrective actions in the order listed, you will get to "Replace battery pack with a
known good battery pack. Refer to paragraph 2-5.c."
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7. Turn to paragraph 2-5.c and look at the procedure. The "INITIAL SETUP" section will tell you what tools,
materials, and parts (if any) are needed to do this task. It will also tell you anything you must do before
starting this task and gives general warnings about hazards that can exist while you do this task.
8. The procedure itself has a picture to show you where to look and what to look at, plus the steps you will do
to perform the task.
9. Notice the numbered arrows. These are the callout numbers. As you read each step, we tell you where to
look by including the call out number (in parentheses) after the name of each thing we call out.
10. Do the procedure, then check to see if you have corrected the malfunction.
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CHAPTER 1
INTRODUCTION
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1-1. SCOPE
a. Type of Manual: Unit, Direct Support and General Support Maintenance Manual.
c. Purpose of Equipment: The AN/PRC-127 is a light weight, hand held portable radio set. It provides short
range two way voice communications in applications where full environmental hardening and interoperability
with other families of combat net radios are not required. Examples of such applications include but are not
limited to internal communications for Combat Support and Combat Service Support Units.
a. Reports of Maintenance and Unsatisfactory Equipment. Department of the Army forms and procedures
used for equipment maintenance will be those prescribed by DA Pam 738-750, as contained in Maintenance
Management Update.
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b. Report of Packaging and Handling Deficiencies. Fill out and forward SF 364 Report of discrepancy
(ROD) as prescribed in AR 735-11-2/DLAR 4140.55/SECNAVINST 4355.18/AFR 400-54/MCO 4430.3J.
..................................................................................................................................................c.
..................................................................................................................................................Discrepanc
y in Shipment Report (DISREP) (SF 361). Fill out and forward Discrepancy in Shipment Report (DISREP)
(SF 361) as prescribed in AR 55-38/NAVSPINST 4610.33C/AFR 75-18/MCO P4610.19D/DLAR 4500.15.
Refer to the latest issue of DA Pam 25-30 to determine whether there are new additions, changes, or additional
publications pertaining to the equipment.
Destruction of Army electronics materiel to prevent enemy use shall be in accordance with TM 750-244-2.
Instructions on preparation for storage or shipment are found in Chapter 2, Section VII.
Repair and replacement standards for the radio set are given in the maintenance chapters of this manual. By
replacing parts that do not meet the tolerances given by test equipment readings and adjustments, quality control
of the equipment will be maintained.
Common names will be used when major system components are mentioned in this manual.
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If your radio set needs improvement, let us know. Send us an EIR. You, the user, are the only one who can tell
us what you don't like about your equipment. Let us know why you don't like the design. Put it on an SF 368
(Product Quality Deficiency Report). Mail it to Commander, US Army Communications-Electronics Command
and Fort Monmouth, ATTN: AMSEL-PA-MA-D, Fort Monmouth, New Jersey 07703-5000. We'll send you a reply.
Radio Set AN/PRC-127 is warranted by Bendix/King. Refer to Warranty Technical Bulletin TB 11-5820-1048-35.
For information on characteristics, capabilities, and features of the AN/PRC-127, refer to TM 11-5820-1048-10.
Observe all WARNINGS, CAUTIONS, and NOTES given in this manual. The equipment covered in this manual
can be extremely dangerous if these instructions are not followed.
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a. This section provides a functional description of the R/T. The functional description is based on the level of
maintenance authorized by the Maintenance Allocation Chart (MAC), Appendix B. Figure 1-2 is a functional
block diagram of the radio set described in the following paragraphs.
b. The radio set provides for operator selection of up to 14 independent preset channels in the 136-to 160-MHz
band. A microprocessor and a nonvolatile programmable memory are used to provide the independent
preset channels capability. The radio set is also equipped with CODE GUARD Tl circuitry that allows one
radio or a group of radios to be selectively called within a system. CODE GUARD TM is a feature used in
commercial versions of the radio set. The CODE GUARD T" function is present in the R/T produced for the
Army. Because CODE GUARD TM is not considered an operational requirement, it is not covered by
warranty. The programming instructions in this manual disable the CODE GUARDTM feature so that it will
not interfere with normal operation.
c. When the radio set is turned on, the unit is in the receive mode. Radio frequency (RF) signals entering the
antenna are converted from RF to intermediate frequency (IF), amplified, and demodulated to audio
frequency (AF). The AF output is filtered and amplified and routed to either the internal or external
speaker/microphone.
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d. The radio set is placed in the transmit mode when the push-to-talk control on the R/T is pressed.
The internal or external speaker/microphone is used to apply a voice signal to the transmitter.
The AF signal is amplified and used to frequency modulate an RF signal. The modulated RF
signal is then further amplified to provide an RF output signal (2 watts, nominal) to the antenna for
radiation.
e. The transmitter is equipped with a timeout timer to limit the duration of calls and to guard against
locking in the transmit mode and tying up the radio net. The timeout timer inhibits the transmitter
after the selected time has elapsed. Timeout time is selected (0 to 225 seconds) using the
keyboard. Setting the timeout time to 0 second disables the timer so that the user may talk as long
as he wishes. Use of the timeout timer is not considered an operational requirement and is not
covered by warranty, except that when it is disabled in accordance with the instructions contained
in this manual, it must not interfere with the normal operation of the radio set.
f. R/T power 10 Vdc is provided by the battery pack. Both a rechargeable nickel cadmium (Ni-Cd)
battery pack and a nonrechargeable alkaline battery pack are provided.
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CHAPTER 2
UNIT MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS
Section Page
Repair Parts; Special Tools; Test, Measurement,
and Diagnostic Equipment (TMDE); and Support
Equipment ..................................................................................I 2-1
Service Upon Receipt . ...............................................................II 2-1
Unit Preventive Maintenance Checks and
Services (PM CS).. .....................................................................III 2-27
Unit Troubleshooting ...................................................................V 2-30
Tests...........................................................................................V 2-34
Unit Maintenance Instructions .....................................................VI 2-37
Preparation for Storage or Shipment.. .........................................VII 2-44
For authorized common tools and equipment, refer to the Table of Organization and Equipment (TOE) or Table
of Distribution Allowances (TDA) applicable to your unit.
Refer to the Repair Parts and Special Tools List (RPSTL) in Appendix C of this manual and the Maintenance
Allocation Chart in Appendix B of this manual.
Repair parts are listed and illustrated in Appendix C of this manual covering unit, direct support, and general
support maintenance for this equipment.
The radio set was carefully inspected both mechanically and electrically before shipment. It should be physically
free of defects and in perfect electrical order. The R/T must be programmed to the frequency(ies) and operating
parameters of the using unit prior to being placed in use. Ni-Cd batteries are shipped in an uncharged condition
and must be charged prior to use.
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a. ...............................................................................................................................................Unpacking.
There are no special instructions for unpacking the radio set other than using normal care to prevent
damage to the equipment.
b. ...............................................................................................................................................Checking
Unpacked Equipment
(1) Inspect the equipment for damage incurred during shipment. If the equipment has been damaged, report
the damage on SF 364, Report of Discrepancy (ROD).
(2) Check the equipment against the packing slip to see if the shipment is complete. Report all
Discrepancies in accordance with the instructions of DA Pam 738-750.
c.
..................................................................................................................................................Deprocessi
ng Unpacked Equipment. Not applicable.
Perform the following assembly procedures as required to prepare the radio set for use.
NOTE
All assembly procedures are included here for
convenience. Installation of the speaker/microphone,
the speaker/microphone nylon cover, and the nylon
holster may wait until programming is complete.
a. Install Antenna.
Initial Setup
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(1) Install
(a) Align antenna (1) with antenna connector (2) on radio set.
(2) Remove
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b. Remove Keyboard Door.
Initial Setup
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(1) Remove
(b) apply light pressure at top of keyboard door (1) and slide door off R/T (2).
(2) Install
(a) Align keyboard door (1) with grooves on R/T (2).
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Initial Setup
WARNING
NOTE
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(1) Install
(a) Locate center hub on battery pack (1) and place it in recess of R/T unit.
(b) Position battery pack at 30 degrees, seating two metal studs in recess of R/T unit.
(c) Push battery pack into R/T unit while twisting battery pack 30 degrees until metal tab (2) clicks, locking
battery pack into position.
(2) Remove
(a) Push up on metal tab (2) while twisting battery pack (1) 30 degrees.
(b) Remove battery pack.
END OF TASK
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d. Install Speaker/Microphone.
Initial Setup
(1) Install
(2) Remove
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e. Install Speaker/microphone Nylon Cover.
Initial Setup
(1) Install
(2) Remove
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f. Install Nylon Holster.
INITIAL SETUP
(1) Install
(2) Remove
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2-6. PROGRAMMING
a. Controls and Indicators. Operating controls and indicators are described in the Operator's Manual, TM 11-
5820-1048-10. Access keyboard. Refer to paragraph 2-5.b. Figure 2-1 shows controls and indicator
locations on the keyboard and display. Table 2-1 provides a functional description for each item.
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Table 2-1. Controls and Indicators
Control or
Key indicator Function
1 display Liquid crystal display (LCD) used to indicate selected preset channel
and function values.
4 ENT Key used to store values in any mode. Pressing ENT key stores
entry and automatically advances program to next function.
7 * Maintenance key used to initiate program transfer from one radio set
to another.
8 0 thru 9 Keys used to enter digits for function values and frequencies.
b. Programming Instructions.
• Accessing keyboard
• Blind programming
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NOTE
Always use a fully charged Ni-Cd battery pack or new batteries in the alkaline battery pack
when entering, reviewing, or changing the program mode.
• Locate center hub on battery pack and place it in recess of R/T unit.
• Position battery pack at 30 degrees, seating two metal studs in recesses of R/T
unit.
• Push battery pack into R/T unit while twisting battery pack clockwise until metal
tab clicks, locking battery pack into position.
NOTE
(b) Press and hold FCN key until display shows PROG Ch 0.
NOTE
Variables shown are for illustration purposes only and may not
correspond with data being reviewed.
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(a) Performance Variables
• Press FCN key. Display will show an ID number (from 0 to seven digits).
• Press FCN key. Display will show transmitter timeout timer length in seconds.
• Press FCN key. Display will show scan delay length in seconds.
•
NOTE
Flashing function numbers for groups 1 and 2 indicate which functions are enabled.
• Press FCN key. Display will show a group of five individual functions that can be enabled or
disabled.
• Press FCN key. Display will show a second group of five functions.
• Press FCN key. Display will loop back to channel 0 entry point and show
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• Press FCN key. Display will show receive frequency in MHz for channel selected. Press.
• FCN key Display will show receive CODE GUARD TM or digital CODE GUARD TM (the value 0.0
denotes carrier squelch). Digital CODE GUARD TM will be three-digit number preceded by a "d" in
the display for channel selected
• Press FCN key. Display will show transmit frequency in MHz for channel selected.
• Press FCN key. Display will show transmit CODE GUARD TM or digital CODE
GUARDTM.(digital CODE GUARD TM illustrated) for channel selected-
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• Press FCN key. Display will loop back to entry point and display reviewed channel.
• Press CLR key then press number key(s) of next channel to be reviewed or press PRI to
increment the channel number one digit. FCN key can then be used to review frequencies and
CODE GUARDT TM of this channel.
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• To leave the programming mode, power down by setting OFF-VOL control to OFF (past detent).
Normal operation will occur on next power up.
NOTE
During programming, a FAIL indication may be displayed and is corrected by pressing the CLR
key.
NOTE
R/T will display from 0 to a seven-digit ID number which can be used as an electronic
serial number if required by using unit. ID number does not affect operation of Radio
Set. ID number shown is for illustration purposes only..
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PROG
135 7296
NOTE
• Press any of up to seven numbers keys for new ID number. Numbers will enter display at
right and move from right to left as more numbers are entered. If an entry error is made,
press CLR key and re-enter numbers.
• Press ENT key to store new ID number. Program will advance to next function.
PROG TX
225 SEC
NOTE
• Press CLR key to clear display and re-enter time by pressing PRI key until desired timeout
time is displayed.
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(d) Setting Program Scan. Program scan (PROG SCAN) is not available on the radio set. Time
indicated will have no effect on unit operation. Press ENT key to advance to next function.
NOTE
NOTE
PROG
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• Function I Battery Saver Inhibit Improper setting can cause reduced battery life. Normal
setting of this function is steady (not flashing). This indicates that the battery saver is
operating.
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• Functions 2 and 3
These functions pertain to PRIORITY SCAN feature which does not operate in the AN/PRC-
127. Improper settings of these functions can cause confusing display readings. Under
certain conditions, improper settings can cause a PR indicator to show on the display along
with the channel number while the R/T is in the operating mode. Improper settings will not
keep the radio set from operating. Normal setting is with 2 and 3 steady.
• When Group I functions 1-5 are set correctly (1-3 steady, 4 and 5 flashing). Press ENT key
to store the settings and advance to Group 2 functions.
NOTE
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• User Code Guard TM Selection This function is a part of the overall CODE GUARDTM
feature. It allows the radio to operate on one channel while using the CODE GUARD TM
values programmed for another channel. Which other channel may be selected from the
keypad while the R/T is in the operating mode. It does operate in the AN/PRC-127.
However, it is not considered part of normal use, and is not covered by warranty.
Disabling this feature does not completely disable CODE GUARD TM. It only disables
the cross matching feature described above. If this feature is set incorrectly at the same
time other programming variables are set incorrectly, it can cause the radio to not
communicate. It can also cause confusing indications on the display while the R/T is in
the operating mode. Normal setting for function 1 is steady.
• When all Group 2 functions are set correctly (all steady), press ENT key
to store settings and return to Ch 0 programming entry point.
PROG
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NOTE
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NOTE
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NOTE
• If required, press CLR key to clear display. Press applicable number keys to enter the
desired receive CODE GUARDTM value. (0.0 for normal operation).
• Press ENT key to store new receive CODE GUARDTM value and advance to the next
function.
• Press ENT key to store new transmit frequency and advance to next function.
NOTE
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• If required, press CLR key to clear display. Press applicable number keys to enter the
desired transmit CODE GUARD TM value. (0.0 for normal operation.)
• This completes channel I programming and display will loop back to indicate PROG
CH 1. Press CLR key followed by digits of any other channel number (I thru 14) to
access frequency values for that channel. Each channel is then programmed using
same procedure just completed for channel 1.
NOTE
• Prior to leaving the programming mode, refer to paragraph 2-6 (3)(a) Reviewing
Program Data and check to see that all program variables and frequencies are stored
as intended.
• Set OFF-VOL control to OFF (past detent). Normal radio operation will occur on next
power up.
NOTE
The steps that follow are a final checkout to verify correct
programming.
• Verify the following for each setting of the Channel Select control (1-14):
•• The display indicates the same channel as the Channel Select control.
•• There are no extraneous indicators on the display such as SCAN, PR, or CG.
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PR SCAN PR … … … … … … … … … .CG
Ch 12 Ch 3 Ch 5 9
TRANSMIT
CODE
RECEIVE
GUARD
CHANNEL
VALUES
••For channels programmed for use, no sound is heard from the speaker when the Push-
To-Talk control is keyed.
••For unused channels (channels programmed with a transmit frequency of 0.0 MHz), a
tone is heard from the speaker when the Push-To-Talk control is keyed.
• On any channel, verify that all keys on the keypad except the FCN key are disabled (no
indicators change, no beeps or tones heard when keys are pressed).
• Verify that the PRI key is disabled (no indicators change, no beeps or tones are heard when
the key is pressed).
NOTE
(a) Enter the programming mode by turning the R/T on and holding the FCN key until the display shows
Ch 0.
(b) Press and release the FCN key several times until the display shows Group I functions.
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PROG
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(h) Observe display. If SCAN indicator is present, press CLR key to remove it.
SCAN
Ch 1
(i) Set Channel Select control to channels 2 through 14 in succession and repeat step 8 for each
channel.
(j) Enter programming mode by pressing and holding FCN key until display shows Ch 0.
(k) Press and release FCN key several times until Group 1 functions are displayed.
(l) Press appropriate number keys to set Group 1 functions to their normal settings (1-3 steady, 4 and 5
flashing).
(p) Set Channel Select control to each channel (1-14) and verify that display does not show SCAN
indicator for any channel(s).
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NOTE
Certain programming errors can cause the radio set display and
audio output to blank completely. One such error is the
programming of a channel with an invalid receive frequency. If the
radio is turned on with the channel select control set to that
channel, the display will blank and there will be no audio output. If
there is a valid transmit frequency programmed for that channel,
the radio will still transmit but give no indication that it is doing so.
(Lack of a valid transmit frequency will cause the radio to emit a
warning tone when the push-to-talk switch is keyed.) If the display
is blank when the radio is first turned on, first try switching to a
different channel. If this produces a display, then you can enter the
programming mode in the normal manner and correct any errors. If
changing channels will not produce a display (no channels have a
valid receive frequency), the following procedure is used to restore
the radio to the normal operating mode.
NOTE
R/T will beep for each of the following key strokes indicating that
the R/T is functioning. If beeps are not present, R/T is
malfunctioning.
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(k) Turn OFF-VOL control cw out of detent. Display should show Ch 1 Audio will be available with
proper settings of OFF-VOL and CG-SQ controls. From this point, you can enter the programming
mode in the normal manner.
2-7. GENERAL
Unit maintenance is responsible for ensuring that the radio set is available for continuous operation. In addition to
correcting the faults recorded by the operator on DA Form 2404, Equipment Inspection and Maintenance Worksheet,
unit maintenance must perform the checks and services as described in table 2-3.
a. Item No. Column. This column shows the sequence of doing the checks and services and will be used as
the source of item numbers for the TM Item No. column on DA Form 2404, Equipment Inspection and
Maintenance Worksheet, in recording results of PMCS.
b. Interval These columns tell you when to do a procedure. Each column that applies will contain a dot (e).
Some procedures will have a dot in more than one column.
c. Item To Be Inspected Column. This column contains the common name of the itemto be inspected.
d. Procedures Column. This column contains a brief description of the procedure by which the check is to be
performed.
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DA Form 2404
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NOTE
W - Weekly M - Monthly
2-9. GENERAL
Troubleshooting at the unit maintenance level requires you to locate any trouble as quickly as possible. The amount of
troubleshooting you can do is based on what the Maintenance Allocation Chart says you can fix. Because of this, the
only trouble symptoms you will find here are those that could be caused by faulty items you can fix.
NOTE
Before using the troubleshooting table, check your work order and
talk to the operator, if possible, for a description of symptoms if
trouble occurred while equipment was in operation.
The troubleshooting table (table 2-4) lists common malfunctions which may be found during operation or maintenance of
the radio set. You should perform the tests/inspections and corrective actions in the order listed.
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NOTE
This manual cannot list all malfunctions that may occur, nor all
tests or inspections and corrective actions. If a malfunction is not
listed or is not corrected by listed corrective actions, notify
intermediate general support maintenance.
Malfunction
Test or inspection
Corrective action
NOTE
RECEIVER/TRANSMITTER
Step 3. Check antenna by replacing with a known good antenna. Refer to paragraph 2-5.a(1).
Replace antenna.
• If malfunction still exists and external speaker/microphone is not connected, replace R/T. Refer
to paragraph 2-16.
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Malfunction
Test or inspection
Corrective action
RECEIVER/TRANSMITTER - Continued
Using external speaker/microphone, transmit to another radio set to verify transmission and reception.
• If transmit and/or receive not possible, remove external speaker/microphone. Refer to paragraph 2-
5.d(2).
Use R/T speaker/microphone to transmit to another radio set to verify transmission and reception.
• If transmit and/or receive is not possible, replace R/T. Refer to paragraph 2-16.
• If programming data is still incorrect, if the radio set cannot be programmed using the instructions given in
paragraph 2-6.b(2), replace R/T. Refer R/T to General Support Maintenance.
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Malfunction
Test or inspection
Corrective action
RECEIVER/TRANSMITTER - Continued
• If display functions, enter programming mode. Refer to paragraph 2-6.b(2). Program as required.
• If display does not function, enter blind programming. Refer to paragraph 2-6.b (6).
Step 2. Replace battery pack with a known good battery pack. Refer to 2-5.c(1).
Position channel select control to channel I and set program mode. Refer to paragraph 2-6.b(2).
• If frequencies are invalid, program individual channel frequencies. Refer to paragraph 2-6.b(4)(f).
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Malfunction
Test or inspection
Corrective action
BATTERY CHARGER
NOTE
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Section V. TESTS
a. Verify that the radio set is programmed with the appropriate settings and authorized frequencies. Refer to
Paragraph 2-6, Programming.
NOTE
c. Use two known good radio sets to establish communication between the two sites.
d. Verify communication between the two sites can be established on all frequencies to be tested using the known
good radio sets.
e. Use radio set under test to communicate with the known good radio at the other site.
f. Verify radio set under test will communicate on all authorized frequencies for which it is programmed.
g. Verify radio set under test will communicate in both the squelched and
unsquelched mode. (This only needs to
be tested at one frequency.)
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Initial Setup
CAUTION
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NOTE
a. Set 115V/230V switch on bottom of battery charger to applicable 115V or 230V position.
h. Place battery in battery charger and verify that the red charge lamp is lit.
j. Subtract voltage indication recorded in step f from voltage indication recorded in step h.
END OF TEST
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Para
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Repair of the radio set is limited to replacement or repair of components covered in this manual.
For procedures to repair and waterproof the nylon holster, refer to FM 43-3.
Initial Setup
a. Remove
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b. Install
END OF TASK
For procedures to repair and waterproof the speaker/microphone nylon cover, refer to FM 43-3.
Initial Setup
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Remove
Slowly lift and remove plug cover (1) from R/T (2).
Install
b. Align rubber tit of plug cover (3) with hole in top of R/T (4).
c. Press down on plug cover and hold in place until rubber tit is secured.
END OF TASK
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Initial Setup
NOTE
There are two diecast knobs. Both are removed same way.
Remove
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Install
END OF TASK
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Remove
Install
END OF TASK
Initial Setup
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Disassemble
a. Remove two screws (1), two screws (2), and two rubber bumpers (3).
CAUTION
Inspect
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Assemble
c. Install two rubber bumpers (3), two screws(2), and two screws ()
END OF TASK
(1) Place speaker/microphone, Ni-Cd battery pack, antenna, and R/T in styrofoam
pack.
(2) Place battery charger in styrofoam pack and then in cardboard box.
(4) Place three packages above in large cardboard box along with speaker/microphone nylon cover and
R/T nylon holster. Fill box with plastic peanuts.
(5) Seal cardboard box with filament or other suitable packaging tape.
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CHAPTER 4
Para Page
Introduction...................................................................................................................................4-1 4-1
Review and Record Programming................................................................................................. 4-2 4-1
Display Function Test....................................................................................................................4-3 4-2
Channel Register Function Test....................................................................................................4-4 4-3
Program Test Parameters.............................................................................................................4-5 4-4
Transmitter Carrier Frequency Accuracy Test...............................................................................4-6 4-6
Transmitter Output Power Test......................................................................................................4-7 4-8
Transmitter Modulation Limiting Test............................................................................................4-8 4-10
Transmitter Distortion Test............................................................................................................4-9 4-13
Antenna Connector Continuity Check............................................................................................4-10 4-15
Talk Test.......................................................................................................................................4-11 4-17
Receive Audio Output Power and Distortion
Test ........................................................................................................................................4-12 4-19
Receiver Squelch Sensitivity Test................................................................................................. 4-13 4-21
Useable Sensitivity (12-dB SINAD) Test........................................................................................4-14 4-23
Operational (Talk) Test.................................................................................................................4-15 4-26
4-1. INTRODUCTION
Maintenance instructions at the intermediate general support maintenance level are limited to testing various parameters
of the radio set. If the radio set fails any test, notify depot level maintenance. Refer to Appendix B for tools and test
equipment required. Refer to Appendix E for fabrication instructions for test cables.
This procedure is to check for any programming errors which could cause a malfunction or apparent malfunction of the
radio set and record frequencies used by the operator for later testing in case there is a problem which only occurs at a
specific frequency.
a. Review any paperwork with the radio set for trouble symptoms which could be caused by programming errors.
b. Review and record programming settings without altering them. Normal indications are given below. Refer to
Chapter 2, paragraph 2-6, for procedures to review data.
CHANNEL 0
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GROUP 1 FUNCTIONS
Normal setting is 1, 2, and 3 steady and 4 and 5 flashing.
GROUP 2 FUNCTIONS
Normal setting is 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 steady.
CHANNELS 1 thru 14
Normal settings are:
RX CG - 0.0
TX CG - 0.0
NOTE
d. Press FCN key. Verify display shows PROG ID and up to seven numbers.
e. Press CLR key. Verify display shows PROG ID and the rest of the display blanks.
f. Press and release 0 key seven times and verify that display shows all zeros.
i. Press and release PRI key several times and verify that display increments each time.
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j. Press FCN key. Verify display shows PROG TX and a value between 0 and 225 SEC.
k. Press FCN key. Verify display shows PROG SCAN and a value between 0.0 and 7.5 SEC.
p. Press FCN key. Verify display shows PROG RX and a frequency value.
r. Press FCN key. Verify display shows PROG TX and a frequency value.
t. Press FCN key. Verify display loops back to show previous selected channel PROG Ch 1.
w. Set OFF-VOL control to OFF (past detent) and channel select control to channel 1.
y. Rotate channel select control to channels 2 thru 4, verifying display shows corresponding Ch channel number
for each channel position.
This test checks the memory locations used to store the transmit and receive frequencies. The test uses a set of
numbers that set each applicable bit to a logic 1 and a logic 0.
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NOTE
a. Refer to Chapter 2, paragraph 2-6, Programming. Place radio set in programming mode and program
receive and transmit frequencies of channel 1 to 137.7700 MHz.
b. Press and release FCN key as many times as necessary toreview all channel I parameters and verify
frequencies displayed are as programmed.
c. Clear receive and transmit frequencies and key in 148887 for both receive and transmit. Display will show
148.8875.
d. Press and release FCN key as many times as necessary to review all channel I parameters and verify
frequencies displayed are as stored.
This procedure specifies the standard frequencies and values to be programmed into the R/T for the tests that follow.
This is not intended to replace testing of the R/T at the frequencies of the using unit if a problem is suspected at any of
those frequencies.
a. Refer to Chapter 2, paragraph 2-6.b(1), Accessing Keyboard, and 2-6.b(2), Setting Programming Mode,
and enter programming mode.
b. Refer to Chapter 2, paragraph 2-6.b(4), Changing Program Data, and store the following values in the
memory of the R/T.
(1) Verify display shows PROG Ch 0. If not, turn OFF-VOL control to OFF (past detent) and then refer
to paragraph 2-6.b(2).
(2) Press FCN key. Verify display shows PROG ID and up to seven digits. If no digits, refer to
paragraph 2-6.b(4)(a).
(3) Press ENT key. Verify display shows PROG TX and timeout time in seconds. Set timeout time to 0
SEC. Refer to paragraph 2-6.b(4)(b).
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(4) Press ENT key. Verify display shows PROG SCAN and scan delay time in seconds. (Scan delay
time will not affect operation) Display may be changed by pressing PRI key.
(5) Press ENT key. Verify display shows PROG l- 12345, where functions 1, 2, and 3 are steady and 4
and 5 are flashing. If functions are in accordance with specification, press FCN key. If function(s)
is/are not according to specification, press the appropriate number key(s) and then press ENT key.
(6) Verify display shows PROG 2- 12345, where functions 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 are steady. If functions are
in accordance with specification, press FCN key. If function(s) is/are not according to specification,
press the appropriate number key(s) and then press ENT key.
(7) Verify display shows PROG Ch 0. Press number key 1 and then press FCN key. Display shows
PROG RX and a receive frequency.
(8) Press CLR key, press number keys 1, 3, 6, 0, 2, and 5 in sequence, and then press ENT key.
Display shows PROG RX CG and a value.
(9) Press CLR key. Display shows PROC RX CC 0.0. Press ENT key.
(10) Display shows PROG TX and a transmit frequency. Press CLR key, pres
s number keys 1, 3, 6, 0,
2, and 5 in sequence, and then press ENT key. Display shows PROC TX CC and a value.
(14) Press FCN key. Display shows PROC RX and a receive frequency.
(15) Press CLR key, press number keys 1, 4, 7, 1, 0, and 0 in sequence, and then press ENT key.
Display shows PROC RX CG and a value.
(17) Press ENT key. Display shows PROG TX and a transmit frequency. Press CLR key, press number
keys 1, 4, 7, 1, 0, and 0 in sequence, and then press ENT key. Display shows PROC TX CC and a
value.
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(21) Press FCN key. Display shows PROG RX and a receive frequency.
(22) Press CLR key, press number keys 1, 5,9, 9, 0, and 0 in sequence, and then press ENT key.
(24) Press ENT key. Display shows PROG TX and a transmit frequency. Press CLR key, press number
keys 1, 5, 9, 9, 0, and 0 in sequence, and then press ENT key.
This test verifies that the R/T is transmitting at a frequency close enough to its programmed frequency to provide reliable
communications.
AN/GRM-114A
HI LVL/uV x100/NORM NORM
AUTO ZERO/OFF/BATT AUTO ZERO
PWR/OFF/BATT PWR or BATT
RCVR WIDE/MID/NARROW NARROW
GEN/RCVR RCVR
SQUELCH fully ccw detent OFF
INT MOD/RCVR/RCVR (DET OFF) RCVR
VOLUME fully ccw
BFO/OFF OFF
AM/FM FM
1KHz/OFF fully ccw detent OFF
AC/OFF/DC OFF
RF FREQUENCY MHz 159.900 MHz
FREQ ERROR 1.5 KHz
DEV/POWER x1 WATTS
VAR/OFF fully ccw detent OFF
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NOTE
This test verifies that the R/T is generating sufficient RF output power.
AN/GRM-114A
AUTO ZERO/OFF/BATT AUTO ZERO
PWR/OFF/BATT PWR or BATT
RCVR WIDE/MID/NARROW NARROW
GEN/RCVR RCVR
SQUELCH on
INT MOD/RCVR/RCVR (DET OFF) RCVR
BFO/OFF OFF
AM/FM FM
AC/OFF/DC OFF
FREQ ERROR 1.5 KHz
DEV/POWER x1 WATTS
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c. Press push-to-talk control. Power meter must indicate 1.4 watts minimum.
f. Press push-to-talk control. Power meter must indicate 1.4 watts minimum.
i. Press push-to-talk control. Power meter must indicate 1.4 watts minimum.
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• The R/T is adequately sensitive to the normal signal level provided by thexternal
e speaker/microphone.
• Large increases in input signal level will not cause the R/T frequency deviation to exceed the allowable
channel width and cause interference with adjacent channels.
• Modulation (deviation) will stay within acceptable limits for voice band frequencies between 300 and 3000
Hz.
AN/GRM-114A
AUTO ZERO/OFF/BATT AUTO ZERO
PWR/OFF/BATT PWR or BATT
RCVR WIDE/MID/NARROW NARROW
GEN/RCVR RCVR
SQUELCH cw out of detent
INT MOD/RCVR/RCVR (DET OFF) RCVR
VOLUME comfortable listening level
BFO/OFF OFF
AM/FM FM
1KHz/OFF OFF
MODULATION FREQ Hz 1000 Hz
AC/OFF/DC OFF
RF FREQUENCY MHz 136.025 MHz
DEV/POWER 6 KHz
VAR/OFF fully ccw detent OFF
MM-1OOE
DC ZERO OFFSET OFF
FUNCTION HI-Z
VOL
RANGE .1V
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CAUTION
c. Press push-to-talk control and adjust VAR/OFF control to produce an indication of 2.4 kHz on
DEVIATION/WATTS meter.
e. Record input signal level on METER display. Voltage must between 0.01 and 0.02 V rms.
i. Observe DEVIATION/WATTS meter while adjusting VAR/OFF control to increase input signal level to
voltage calculated in step f. Deviation must not exceed 5.4 kHz.
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ab...............................................................................................................................................Set OFF-
VOL control to OFF.
ac...............................................................................................................................................Disconnect
test equipment from Radio Set.
This test verifies that the modulator circuits of the R/T do not distort the audio signal beyond the limits required for
acceptable communication.
AN/GRM-114A
AUTO ZERO/OFF/BATT OFF
PWR/OFF/BATT PWR or BATT
RCVR WIDE/MID/NARROW NARROW
GEN/RCVR RCVR
SQUELCH ccw out of detent
INT MOD/RCVR/RCVR (DET OFF) RCVR
VOLUME comfortable listening level
BFO/OFF OFF
AM/FM FM
1KHz/OFF OFF
MODULATION FREQ Hz 1000 HZ
AC/OFF/DC OFF
RF FREQUENCY MHz 136.025 MHz
FREQ ERROR 1.5 KHz
DEV/POWER 6 KHz
VAR/OFF fully ccw detent OFF
MM-100E
DC ZERO OFFSET fully ccw detent
FUNCTION HI-Z
VOL fully ccw
RANGE DISTN 0-10%
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CAUTION
c. Press push-to-talk control and adjust VAR/OFF control to produce an indication of 2.4 kHz on
DEVIATION/WATTS meter.
This test verifies the quality of the connection between the antenna jack and the screw-in antenna connector. It is used
to indirectly verify that transmitter output power measured in paragraph 4-7 is available at the screw-in antenna
connector. This indirect method is used because the screw-in antenna connector does not provide a practical test point
for connecting test equipment for a direct measurement.
AN/GRM-114A
AUTO ZERO/OFF/BATT AUTO ZERO or OFF
PWR/OFF/BATT PWR or BATT
M M-1OOE
DC ZERO OFFSET fully ccw detent
FUNCTION OHMS
RANGE xl Ohm
NOTE
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c. Hold probe tip to tip of phone plug on rf cable assembly. Record ohms indication on METER display for
future reference.
NOTE
In step that follows, if you insert plug too far into antenna jack, a
switch will disconnect the screw-in antenna connector.
d. Leave rubber plug cover attached to R/T, but move it out of the way so that it will not interfere with
measurements.
e. Hold tip of probe to screw-in antenna connector. At the same time, insert phone plug part way into R/T
antenna jack until you just start to feel resistance. Record ohms indication of METER display.
f. Subtract indication in step c from indication in step d. Result must be no more than 1 ohm.
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This test verifies that the microphone portion of the internal speaker/microphone is working, and that the R/T can be
keyed by the push-to-talk control of the external speaker/microphone.
AN/GRM-114A
AUTO ZERO/OFF/BATT AUTO ZERO
PWR/OFF/BATT PWR or BATT
RCVR WIDE/MID/NARROW NARROW
GEN/RCVR RCVR
SQUELCH ccw out of detent
INT MOD/RCVR/RCVR (DET OFF) RCVR
VOLUME comfortable listening level
BFO/OFF OFF
AM/FM FM
1KHz/OFF OFF
AC/OFF/DC OFF
RF FREQUENCY MHz to authorized transmit frequencyfor your unit
FREQ ERROR 1.5 KHz
DEV/POWER 6 KHz
VAR/OFF fully ccw detent OFF
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NOTE
c. Press push-to-talk control and speak into microphone at a normal speaking volume. Peak indication on
DEVIATION/WATTS meter must be between 2.4 and 5.4 kHz.
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f. Press push-to-talk control and speak into microphone at a normal speaking volume. Peak indication on
DEVIATION/WATTS meter must be between 2.4 and 5.4 kHz.
This test verifies that the radio set will produce full rated audio output power and stay within acceptable distortion limits
under conditions of both high and moderate input signal level.
AN/GRM-1 14A
NOTE
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DC ZERO OFFSET fully ccw
FUNCTION 8
VOL comfortable listening level
RANGE 3V
b. ...............................................................................................................................................Connect
equipment as shown.
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I. Set RANGE control to 300V (to avoid pegging METER display while equipment is
being disconnected).
This test verifies that squelch circuits will quiet the audio output in the absence of an incoming signal and that an
incoming signal above the specified minimum level will cause the radio to 'break squelch".
AN/GRM-114A
NOTE
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AM/FM FM
1KHz/OFF OFF
MODULATION FREQ Hz 1000 HZ
AC/OFF/DC OFF
RF FREQUENCY MHz 147.100 MHz
DEV/POWER 6 KHz
VAR/OFF adjust to produce indication of 3 kHz on
DEVIATION/WATTS meter
MM-100E
DC ZERO OFFSET fully ccw
FUNCTION 8
VOL comfortable listening level
RANGE 3V
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e. Set BFO-RF LEVEL control fully ccw (output level less than -128 dBm).
f. Adjust CG-SQ control ccw just past point where receiver mutes.
g. Slowly adjust BFO-RF LEVEL control cw until receiver "breaks squelch" and stays open.
h. Observe RF signal level from BFO-RF LEVEL control. This level must be no greater than -119 dBm.
NOTE
i. Set BFO-RF LEVEL control fully ccw (less than -128 dBm). Receiver must again
mute.
This test measures minimum input RF signal level required to produce a signal plus noise and distortion over noise and
distortion (sinad) ratio of 12 dB at the audio output.
AN/GRM-114A
NOTE
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DC ZERO OFFSET fully ccw
FUNCTION 8
VOL comfortable listening level
RANGE 3V
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c. Adjust R/T OFF-VOL control to produce an indication of 1.85 V rms on METER display.
f. Adjust BFO-RF LEVEL control to produce an indication of 12 dB on SINAD scale of METER display.
g. Observe rf signal level from BFO-RF LEVEL control. This level must be no greater than -114 dBm.
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r. Disconnect audio cable from R/T. A 1-kHz tone must be clearly audible from speaker.
s. Increase BFO-RF LEVEL control setting to -80 dBm.
NOTE
In following step, some distortion may be noticed at high volume.
This is normal. GO/NO GO criteria for distortion is contained in
other tests.
t. Adjust OFF-VOL control from fully ccw short of detent to fully cw and back. Volume must vary smoothly.
The purpose of this test is to insure that the GS maintenance technician looks at the radio set from the same point of
view as the user and organizational maintenance. It is required only at GS level when a no-go indication is obtained for
Transmitter Distortion Test (para 4-9) or Receiver Audio Output Power and Distortion Test (para 4-12).
a. ...............................................................................................................................................Refer to
paragraph 2-11 and proceed as indicated.
b. ...............................................................................................................................................After
completion of test, set OFF-VOL control to OFF and prepare radio set for return to using unit/return to
stock.
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APPENDIX A
REFERENCES
A-1. SCOPE
This appendix lists all forms, field manuals, service bulletins, technical manuals, and miscellaneous publications
referenced in this manual.
A-2. FORMS
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A-5. MISCELLANEOUS
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APPENDIX B
Section I. INTRODUCTION
B-1. GENERAL.
a. ...............................................................................................................................................This
section provides a general explanation of all maintenance and repair functions authorized at various
maintenance categories.
b. ...............................................................................................................................................The
Maintenance Allocation Chart (MAC) in Section II designates overall authority and responsibility for the
performance of maintenance functions on the identified end item or component. The application of the
maintenance functions to the end item or component will be consistent with the capacities and capabilities
of the designated maintenance categories.
c.................................................................................................................................................Section III
lists the tools and test equipment (both special tools and common tool sets) required for each maintenance
function as referenced from Section II
d. ...............................................................................................................................................Section IV
contains supplemental instructions and explanatory notes for a particular maintenance function.
B-2. MAINTENANCE FUNCTIONS. Maintenance functions will be limited to and defined as follows:
a. ...............................................................................................................................................Inspect. To
determine the serviceability of an item by comparing its physical, mechanical, and/or electrical
characteristics with established standards through examination; e.g., by sight, sound, or feel.
b. ...............................................................................................................................................Test. To
verify serviceability by measuring the mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, of electrical characteristics of an
item and comparing those characteristics with prescribed standards.
c.................................................................................................................................................Service.
Operations required periodically to keep an item in proper operating condition; i.e., to clean (includes
decontaminate, when required), to preserve, to drain, to paint, or to replenish fuel, lubricants, chemical
fluids, or gases.
d. ...............................................................................................................................................Adjust. To
maintain or regulate, within prescribed limits, by bringing into proper or exact position, or by setting the
operating characteristics to specified parameters.
e. ...............................................................................................................................................Align. To
adjust specified variable elements of an item to bring about optimum or desired performance.
f. ................................................................................................................................................Calibrate.
To determine and cause corrections to be made or to be adjusted on instruments or test, measuring, and
diagnostic equipments used in precision measurement. Consists of comparisons of two instruments, one
of which is a certified standard of known accuracy, to detect and adjust any discrepancy in the accuracy of
the instrument being compared.
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g.
..................................................................................................................................................Remove/In
stall. To remove and install the same item when required to perform service or other maintenance
functions. Install may be the act of emplacing, seating, or fixing into position a spare, repair part, or
module (component or assembly) in a manner to allow the proper functioning of an equipment or system.
h. ...............................................................................................................................................Replace.
To remove an unserviceable item and install a serviceable counterpart in its place. Replace' is authorized
by the MAC and is shown as the third position code of the SMR code.
i..................................................................................................................................................Repair.
The application of maintenance services, including fault location/troubleshooting, removal/installation, and
disassembly/assembly procedures, and maintenance actions to identify troubles and restore serviceability
to an item by correcting specific damage, fault, malfunction, or failure in a part, subassembly, module
(component or assembly), end item, or system.
j..................................................................................................................................................Overhaul
That maintenance effort (service/action) prescribed to restore an item to a completely
serviceable/operational condition as required by maintenance standards in appropriate technical
publications; i.e., DMWR. Overhaul is normally the highest degree of maintenance performed by the
Army. Overhaul does not normally return an item to like new condition.
k.................................................................................................................................................Rebuild.
Consists of those services/actions necessary for the restoration of unserviceable equipment to a like new
condition in accordance with original manufacturing equipment. The rebuild operation includes the act of
returning to zero those age measurements (hours/miles, etc.) considered in classifying Army
equipment/components.
a. ...............................................................................................................................................Column 1.
Group Number. Column 1 lists functional group code numbers, the purpose of which is to identify
maintenance significant components, assemblies, subassemblies, and modules with the next higher
assembly. End item group number shall be "00."
b. ...............................................................................................................................................Column 2.
Component/Assembly. Column 2 contains the names of components, assemblies, subassemblies, and
modules for which maintenance is authorized.
c.................................................................................................................................................Column 3.
Maintenance Function. Column 3 lists the functions to be performed on the item listed in Column 2. (For
detailed explanation of these functions, see paragraph B-2.)
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d. Column 4. Maintenance Category. Column 4 specifies, by the listing of a work time figure in the
appropriate subcolumn(s), the category of maintenance authorized to perform the function listed in Column
3. This figure represents the active time required to perform that maintenance function at the indicated
category of maintenance. If the number or complexity of the tasks within maintenance function varies at
different maintenance categories, appropriate work time figures will be shown for each category. The work
time figure represents the average time required to restore an item (assembly, subassembly, component,
module, end item, or system) to a serviceable condition under typical field operating conditions. This time
includes preparation time (including any necessary disassembly/assembly time), troubleshooting/fault
location time, and quality assurance/quality control time in addition to the time required to perform the
specific tasks identified for the maintenance functions authorized in the maintenance allocation chart. The
symbol designations for the various maintenance categories are as follows:
C -Operator or crew
0 -Unit maintenance
F -Direct support maintenance
H -General support maintenance
D -Depot maintenance
e. ...............................................................................................................................................Column 5,
Tools and Equipment. Column 5 specifies, by code, those common tool sets (not individual tools) and
special tools, TMDE, and support equipment required to perform the designated function.
f. ................................................................................................................................................Column 6,
Remarks. This column shall, when applicable, contain a letter code, in alphabetic order, which shall be
keyed to the remarks contained in Section IV.
B-4. EXPLANATION OF COLUMNS IN TOOL AND TEST EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS, SECTION III.
a. ...............................................................................................................................................Column 1,
Reference Code. The tool and test equipment reference code correlates with a code used in the MAC,
Section II, Column 5.
b. ...............................................................................................................................................Column 2,
Maintenance Category. The lowest category of maintenance authorized to use the tool or test equipment.
c.................................................................................................................................................Column 3,
Nomenclature. Name or identification of the tool or test equipment.
d. ...............................................................................................................................................Column 4,
National Stock Number. The National stock number of the tool or test equipment.
e. ...............................................................................................................................................Column 5,
Tool Number. The manufacturer's part number.
a. ...............................................................................................................................................Column 1,
Reference Code. The code recorded in Column 6, Section II.
b. ...............................................................................................................................................Column 2,
Remarks. This column lists information pertinent to the maintenance function being performed as
indicated in the MAC, Section II.
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C O F H D
00 RADIO SET INSPECT 0.1
AN/PRC-127 0
TEST A
SERVICE 0.05 B
ADJUST C
0.3
REPLACE 0
REPAIR 0.1 2 D
0
REPLACE
REPAIR 2 G
0.1
0
0.0
5
0.1
0
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8 H ADAPTER 5935-00-201-2411
CONNECTOR,
UG-274A/ U
9 O MULTIMETER, 6625-01-139-2512
DIGITAL
AN/PSM-45A
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REFERENCE REMARKS
CODE
A Operational test
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APPENDIX C
Section I. INTRODUCTION
C-1. Scope
This appendix lists and authorizes spares and repair parts; special tools; special test, measurement, and diagnostic
equipment (TMDE); and other special support equipment required for perrormance of organizational, direct support, and
general support maintenance of theAN/PRC-127.Itauthorizes the requisitioning, issue, and disposition of spares, repair
parts and special tools as indicated by the source, maintenance and recoverability (SMR) codes.
C-2. General
This Repair Parts and Special Tools List is divided into the following sections.:
a. Section II. Repair Parts List. A list of spares and repair parts authorized by this RPSTL for use in the
performance of maintenance. The list also includes parts which must be removed for replacement of the authorized
parts. Parts lists are composed of functional groups in ascending numeric sequence, with the parts in each group listed in
ascending item number sequence. Figure numbers are listed directly beneath the group header.
b. Section III. Special Tools List. A list of special tools, special TMDE, and other special support equipment
authorized by this RPSTL (as indicated by Basis of Issue (BOI) information in (column 5)) for the performance of
maintenance.
c. Section IV. Cross-Reference Indexes. A list, in National item identification number (NIIN) sequence, of all
National stock numbered items appearing in the listing, followed by a list in alphameric sequence of all part numbers
appearing in the listings. National stock numbers and part numbers are cross-referenced to each illustration figure and
item number appearance. The figure number and item number index lists figure and item numbers in numeric sequence
and cross-references National stock number, Federal Supply Code for Manufacturer and part numbers.
a. Item No. (Column (1)). Indicates the number used to identify items called out in the illustration.
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positions
NOTE
(1) Source code. The source code tells you how to get an item needed for maintenance, repair, or overhaul of an
end item/equipment. Explanations of source codes follows:
Code Explanation
NOTE
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Code Explanation
Code Explanation
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(2) Maintenance code. Maintenance codes tell you the category of maintenance authorized to USE and REPAIR
support items. The maintenance codes are entered in the third and fourth positions of the SMR code as follows:
(a)The maintenance code entered in the third position tells you the lowest maintenance categor y
authorized to remove, replace, and use an item. The maintenance code entered in the third position will indicate
authorization to one of the following categories of maintenance.
Code Application/Explanation
(b) The maintenance code entered in the fourth position tells whether or not the item is to be repaired and
identifies the lowest maintenance category with the capability to do complete repair (i.e., perform all authorized repair
functions). This position will contain one of the following maintenance codes.
NOTE
Code Application/Explanation
O - Organizational or aviation unit is the lowest category that can do complete repair of the item.
F - Direct support or aviation intermediate is the lowest category that can do complete repair of
the item.
H - General support is the lowest category that can do complete repair of the item.
L - Specialized repair activity (designate the specialized repair activity) is the lowest category that
can do complete repair of the item.
D - Depot is the lowest category that can do complete repair of the item.
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Code Application/Explanation
(3) Recoverability code. Recoverability codes are assigned to items to indicate the disposition action on
unserviceable items. The recoverability code is entered in the fifth position of the SMR Code as follows:
Recoverability
codes Application/Explanation
c. FSCM (Column (3)). The Federal Supply Code for Manufacturer (FSCM) is a 5-digit numeric code which is
used to identify the manufacturer, distributor, or Government agency, etc., that supplies the item.
d. Part Number (Column (4)). Indicates the primary number used by the manufacturer (individual, company, firm,
corporation, or Government activity), which controls the design and characteristics of the item. by means of its
engineering drawings, specifications, standards, and inspection requirements to identify an item or range of items.
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NOTE
When you use an NSN to requisition an item, the item you receive
may have a different part number from the part ordered.
e. Description and Usable on Code (UOC) (Column (5)).This column includes the following information.
(1) The Federal item name and, when required, a minimum description to identify the item.
(2) In the Special Tools section, the basis of issue (BOI) appears as the last line in the entry for each special
tool, special TMDE, and other special support equipment. When density of equipments supported exceeds density
spread indicated in the basis of issue, the total authorization is increased proportionately.
(3) The statement "END OF FIGURE" appears just below the last item description in Column (5) for a given
figure in both section II and section III.
f. Qty (Column (6)). Indicates the quantity of the item used in the breakout shown on the illustration figure, which
is prepared for a functional group, subfunctional group, or an assembly. A "V" appearing in this column in lieu of a
quantity indicates that the quantity is variable and the quantity may vary from application to application.
(1) Stock number column. This column lists the NSN by National item identification number (NIIN) sequence.
The NIIN consists of the last nine digits of the NSN. When using this column to locate an item, ignore the first four digits
of the NSN. When requisitioning items use the complete NSN (13 digits).
(2) Fig. column. This column lists the number of the figure where the item is identified/located.The
illustrations are in numerical sequence in sections II and III.
(3) Item column. The item number identifies the item associated with the figure listed in the adjacent Fig.
column. This item is also identified by the NSN listed on the same line.
b. Part Number Index. Part numbers in this index are listed by part number in ascending alphameric sequence.
(1) FSCM column. This column lists the Federal supply code for manufacturer (FSCM)
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(2) Part number column. This column indicates the part number assigned to the item.
(3) Stock number column. This column lists the National stock number for the associated part number and
manufacturer identified in the part number and FSCM columns to the left.
(4) Fig. column. This column lists the number of the figure where the item is identified/located in sections II
and III.
(5) Item column. The item number is that number assigned to the item as it appears in the figure referenced in
the adjacent figure number column.
(1) Fig. column. This column lists the number of the figure where the item is identified/located in sections II
and III.
(2) Item column. The item number is that number assigned to the item as it appears in the figure referenced in
the adjacent figure number column.
(3) Stock number column. This column lists the National stock number for the item.
(4) FSCM column. The Federal supply code for manufacturer (FSCM) is a 5-digit numeric code used to
identify the manufacturer, distributor, or Government agency, etc., that supplies the item.
(5) Part number column. Indicates the primary number used by the manufacturer(individual, firm, corporation,
or Government activity), which controls the design and characteristics of the item by means of its engineering drawings,
specifications, standards, and inspection requirements to identify an item or range of item.
(1) First. Using the table of contents, determine the assembly group or subassembly group to which the
item belongs. This is
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necessary since figures are prepared for assembly groups and subassembly groups, and listings are divided into the
same groups.
(2) Second. Find the figure covering the assembly group or subassembly group to which the item belongs.
(3) Third. Identify the item on the figure and note the item number.
(4) Fourth. Refer to the Repair Parts List for the figure to find the part number for the item number noted on
the figure.
(5) Fifth. Refer to the Part Number Index to find the NSN, if assigned.
(1) First. Using the index of National stock numbers and part numbers, find the pertinent National stock
number or part number. The NSN index is in National item identification number (NIIN) sequence (para 4a(l)). The part
numbers in the part number index are listed in ascending alphameric sequence (para 4b). Both indexes cross-reference
you to the illustration figure and item number of the item you are looking for.
(2) Second. After finding the figure and item number, verify that the item is the one you're looking for, then
locate the item number in the repair parts list for the figure.
C-7. Abbreviations
Not applicable.
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FIG. C-1
END OF FIGURE
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GROUP 01 RECEIVER/TRANSMITTER
RT-1594/PRC-127
FIG. C-2
END OF FIGURE
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FIG. C-3
END OF FIGURE
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FIG. C-4
END OF FIGURE
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CROSS- REFERENCE-INDEXES
NATIONAL STOCK NUMBER INDEX
STOCK NUMBER FIG. ITEM STOCK NUMBER FIG. ITEM
5920-00-471-2548 C-3 4
5340-00-805-6790 C-3 3
6140-01-274-0835 C-1 3
6130-01-274-0839 C-1 7
5355-01-274-0840 C-2 2
5355-01-274-0841 C-2 3
5340-01-274-0856 C-2 4
6135-01-274-5015 C-1 4
5965-01-274-5016 C-1 5
5985-01-274-5051 C-1 2
5820-01-274-5063 C-1 1
5340-01-274-5069 C-2 1
8105-01-276-4810 C-1 8
5965-01-292-8307 C-1 6
5305-01-293-7870 C-3 1
5305-01-298-7236 C-3 2
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PART NUMBER INDEX
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CROSS-REFERENCE INDEXES
FIGURE AND ITEM NUMBER INDEX
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APPENDIX D
Section I. INTRODUCTION
D-1. SCOPE
This appendix lists expendable supplies and materials you will need to operate and maintain the radio set. These items
are authorized to you by CTA 50-970, Expendable Items (except Medical, Class V, Repair Parts, and Heraldic Items).
a. Column (1) - Item Number. This number is assigned to the entry in the listing and is referenced in the na
rrative
instructions to identify the materials; e.g., "Use lint-free cloth, item 3, Appx D."
b. Column (2) - Level. This column identifies the lowest level of maintenance that requires the listed item.
C - Operator/Crew
O - Unit Maintenance
F - Direct Support Maintenance
H - General Support Maintenance
c. Column (3) - National Stock Number. This is the National stock number assigned to the item; use it to
request or requisition the item.
d. Column (4) - Description. Indicates the Federal itemname and, if required, a description to identify the item. The
last line for each item indicates the Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) code in parentheses followed by
the part number.
e. Column (5) - U/M (Unit of Measure). Indicates the measure used in performing the actual maintenance function.
This measure is expressed by a two-character alphabetical abbreviation; e.g., ea, in., pr. If the unit of measure
differs from the unit of issue, requisition the lowest unit of issue that will satisfy your requirements.
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APPENDIX E
E-1. INTRODUCTION
This appendix includes complete instructions for making items authorized to be manufactured or fabricated at
intermediate general support maintenance. A part number index in alphanumeric order is provided for cross-referencing
the part number of the item to be manufactured to the figure which covers fabrication criteria. All bulk materials needed
for manufacture of an item are listed by part number on the illustration.
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NOTES:
1. ONE END OF CABLE (6145-00-918-9484) TO HAVE BNC CONNECTOR
(5935-00-768-3417) INSTALLED.
2. OTHER END OF CABLE TO BE INSTALLED ONTO PHONE PLUG (5935-00-
502-7096). CABLE CENTER CONDUCTOR TO BE SOLDERED TO PLUG
TIP TERMINAL, SHIELD SOLDERED TO SLEEVE TERMINAL, AND OUTER
JACKET OF CABLE CRIMPED TO SLEEVE TERMINAL CRIMP AREA.
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NOTES:
1. ONE END OF CABLE (6145-00-918-9484) TO HAVE BNC CONNECTOR (5935-
00-768-3417) INSTALLED.
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Figure E-3. Cable Assembly, Audio, Microphone
Assembly (PN 155-02644-0000) (Sheet 1 of 2)
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NOTES:
1. FORM WIRE CLIP WITH 16 GAGE MUSIC WIRE PER DETAIL A (A LARGE PAPER CLIP IS ACCEPTABLE FIELD
4. COVER SOLDER JOINT WITH SHRINK TUBING (5970-00-082-3942) APPLY HEAT WITH HEAT GUN TO SHRINK
5. SLIDE SHRINK TUBING (5970-00-740-2972) ONTO 22 GAGE PIGTAIL AND CENTER CONDUCTOR RESPECTIV
7. SLIDE SHRINK TUBING (5970-00-082-3942) ONTO COAX AND SHANK OF STEEL WIRE CLIP AND APPLY
SHRINK TUBING UNTIL SNUG.
10. SOLDER CENTER CONDUCTORS TO CAPACITOR, + SIDE TOWARD CONNECTOR, (030-02531-0000) COVER
WITH SHRINK TUBING AND APPLY HEAT GUN TO SHRINK TUBING UNTIL SNUG.
11. APPLY 3 SEPARATE LAYERS OF SHRINK TUBING (5970-00-814-2878) ONTO CAPACITOR CONNECTION, A
TO EACH LAYER OF SHRINK TUBING INDIVIDUALLY UNTIL SNUG.
13. COVER PINS 1, 2, 5, AND 6 OF CONNECTOR (030-02531-0000) WITH SHRINK TUBING AND APPLY HEAT
TUBING UNTIL SNUG.
Figure E-3. Cable Assembly, Audio, Microphone Assembly (PN 155-02644-0000) (Sheet 2 of 2)
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ALPHABETICAL INDEX
Paragraph, Figure,
Subject Table Number
Battery Charger
Repair................................ ................................ ................................ ................................ ..............2-26
Test ................................ ................................ ................................ ................................ ................. 2-12
Battery Pack
Replace................................ ................................ ................................ ................................ ....................... 2-5
C
Destrution of Army Materiel to Prevent Enemy Use ................................ ................................ ...................... 1-4
Diecast Channel Knob, Replace................................ ................................ ................................ ................. 2-24
Diecast Knob, Replace................................ ................................ ................................ ............................... 2-23
Display Function Test ................................ ................................ ................................ ................................ ..4-3
E
F
Functional Block Diagram ................................ ................................ ................................ .......................... F1-2
G
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Subject Table Number
K
Keyboard Door, Replace ................................ ................................ ................................ .............................. 2-5
L
Location and Description of Major Components ................................ ................................ ......................... 1-11
M
Maintenance Forms, Records, and Reports................................ ................................ ................................ ..1-2
N
Nomenclature Cross-Reference List ................................ ................................ ................................ ........... 1-7
Nylon Holster
Repair................................ ................................ ................................ ................................ ............... 2-15
Replace ................................ ................................ ................................ ................................ .............. 2-5
P
Plug Cover, Replace ................................ ................................ ................................ ................................ .. 2-22
Preparation for Storage or Shipment ................................ ................................ ................................ ... 1-5, 2-28
Preventive Maintenance Checks and Services, Unit................................ ................................ ................... T2-2
Program Test Parameters ................................ ................................ ................................ ............................ 4-5
Programming ................................ ................................ ................................ ................................ ............... 2-6
Q
Quality Assurance/Quality Control ................................ ................................ ................................ ................ 1-6
R
Radio Set, Repair................................ ................................ ................................ ................................ ....... 2-13
Receive Audio Output Power and Distortion Test ................................ ................................ ....................... 4-12
Receiver Squelch Sensitivity Test ................................ ................................ ................................ .............. 4-13
Receiver/Transmitter, Replace ................................ ................................ ................................ ................... 2-16
Repair
Battery Charger ................................ ................................ ................................ ................................ 2-26
Nylon Holster ................................ ................................ ................................ ................................ .... 2-15
Radio Set................................ ................................ ................................ ................................ .......... 2-13
Speaker/Microphone Nylon Cover ................................ ................................ ................................ .... 2-20
Repair Parts................................ ................................ ................................ ................................ ................. 2-3
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Replace
Antenna................................ ................................ ................................ ................................ .............. 2-5
Battery Pack ................................ ................................ ................................ ................................ ....... 2-5
Diecast Channel Knob ................................ ................................ ................................ ...................... 2-24
Diecast Knob ................................ ................................ ................................ ................................ .... 2-23
Keyboard Door................................ ................................ ................................ ................................ ....2-5
Nylon Holster ................................ ................................ ................................ ................................ ...... 2-5
Plug Cover ................................ ................................ ................................ ................................ ....... 2-22
Receiver/Transmitter ................................ ................................ ................................ ........................ 2-16
Speaker/Microphone ................................ ................................ ................................ .......................... 2-5
Speaker/Microphone Nylon Cover ................................ ................................ ................................ ...... 2-5
Reporting Equipment Improvement Recommendations (EIR) ................................ ........................... 1-8
Review and Record Programming ................................ ................................ ................................ ...... 4-2
S
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Paragraph, Figure,
Subject Table Number
U
Unit Preventive Maintenance Checks and Services................................ ................................ .................... T2-2
Unit Troubleshooting ................................ ................................ ................................ ................................ ..T2-4
Useable Sensitivity (12-dB SINAD) Test................................ ................................ ................................ ..... 4-14
W
Warranty Information ................................ ................................ ................................ ................................ ...1-9
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CARL E. VUONO
General, United States Army
Official: Chief of Staff
WILLIAM J. MEEHAN II
Brigadier General, United States Army
The Adjutant General
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