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MOUNTING RT.
When mounting an RT refer to the illustrations on pages 2-21 and 2-22. If you have an assembled manpack radio, make
sure you do the following (before mounting RT):
• Check and record battery life condition.
• The two FCTN switch position possibilities (after disassembling MP) are OFF and STW . If FCTN switch is set to
STW , pause in ZA until "Good" is displayed: then set FCTN to OFF
• Disassemble manpack radio, removing handset and antenna before battery (refer to manpack assembly
procedures as needed).
• Stow manpack accessories.
a.
Remove cap from systems connector. Put cap on storage post. Check systems connector on RT for dirt and
damage.
b.
Set CB1 to OFF.
c.
Loosen holddown clamps and turn sideways. Slide RT into place. Aline RT systems connector with systems
connector of mount; then secure.
d.
Secure RT. Reposition holddown clamps and tighten screws. Secure retaining bar (if used).
e.
Connect cables. See cabling diagrams (refer to appropriate cabling diagram).
f.
Turn KY57 to OFF: then set mounting adapter CB1 to ON and RT FCTN to SQ ON (or normal operating position).
g.
Set CM (if used) to ON.
h.
Set loudspeaker (if used) power switch to ON.
i.
Tie down antenna. (refer to antenna tie down procedures).
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