TM 11-5820-890-10-3
SECTION III. OPERATOR MAINTENANCE
ITEM
PAGE
Routine Checks .................................................................................................................................................................. 5-17
Antennas...................................................................................................................................................................... 5-17
Cables and cable connectors....................................................................................................................................... 5-17
Controls and switches.................................................................................................................................................. 5-17
Mounting and assembly hardware ............................................................................................................................... 5-17
Cleaning ............................................................................................................................................................................. 5-17
Preparation for Movement.................................................................................................................................................. 5-18
Caution/Warning Labels and Plates ................................................................................................................................... 5-18
ROUTINE CHECKS
These routine checks should be done in addition to the scheduled PMCS. Always do routine checks whenever you see
the need or while performing a PMCS. If a problem is found during a check, get unit maintenance to repair it. Visually
inspect the equipment often.
Antennas
•
Make sure antennas are clean.
•
Check antenna elements for damage.
•
If you have a vehicular antenna base, make sure the braided strap (ground
strap) is securely installed to the vehicle and antenna base.
Cables and cable connectors
•
Check cables (where visible) for cuts, cracks, and breaks.
•
Make sure cable connectors are secure.
•
Make sure cable connectors are securely attached to cables.
Controls and switches
•
Make sure each control moves smoothly while you operate your radio.
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If a switch has detents, make sure each position has a solid feel to it.
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Make sure pull-and-turn switches cannot move to a guarded position without first being pulled out.
•
Make sure all knobs are secure on their shafts.
Mounting and assembly hardware
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Check for loose nuts, bolts, and screws.
•
Check for corrosion, rust, and deterioration of all metal parts.
•
Should your radio give you a strange, unexplained message which does not automatically clear:
(1)
Set FCTN to OFF, then return to SQ ON. This action may clear your problem.
(2)
If it does not, and the situation permits, set FCTN to 'Z-A and wait for "Good", then to ST1W and wait 10
seconds, then back to Z1-A and again wait for "Good". Now run self-test. If "Good" results, reload radio and re-
enter net. If problem still exists, contact unit maintenance.
CLEANING
Keep radio controls and connectors as clean as you can, especially the display window and keyboard.
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