PS Magazine - TB 43-PS-579
PS, The Preventative Maintenance Monthly
ISSUE 579
FEBRUARY 2001
I
f you use GPS equipment, you
need to be on distribution for The
Pathfinder, a quarterly newsletter
published by the Global Positioning
System folks at Ft Monmouth, NJ.
PS 579
FEB 01
52
SINCGARS.
..
Why is this happening?
The educated guessers think
the RT is being dropped. It does
not have the built-in carrying
handles that previous models
had. It’s also much lighter than
previous models. Which means
that many of you are doing a
one-hand lift and filling your
other paw with a cup of coffee
or worse, another RT.
To help prevent the display from expe-
riencing that death drop, use carrying
strap, NSN 5340-01-461-4741.
The problem with the strap is that you
have to want to use it. It’s not permanent-
ly attached to the RT and is easily lost and
easily forgotten.
The strap costs about $5. A new keypad
(which is the repair for a cracked display)
costs about $300. Seems pretty clear that
the strap is the way to go.
I
f your unit has the new
advanced SINCGARS improve-
ment program (ASIP) E-model
RT, the chances are good you’ve
seen a “V” in the display win-
dow that doesn’t belong there.
That “V” is a v-shaped crack
and far too many RTs are show-
ing up with them!
As you trek to and from your vehicle, the RT slips from your hand and the unpro-
tected key pad meets the unyielding ground.
Crack!
“Aw, shucks!”
Now it’s time for an about face and a slow march to the CE repair shop.
Also, put the word out throughout your unit that the new RT is not indestructible.
Carry one at a time and use both hands for the job if a strap is not available.
Finally, be aware that a snap-on ASIP display cover, NSN 5895-01-473-6804, is
now available. The cover does provide some protection to your display, but should
not keep you from using the strap and carrying the RT right.
Just write, call or e-mail:
PM GPS (Pathfinder)
ATTN: AMSEL-DSA-GPSR
Bldg 283 Squier Hall
Ft Monmouth, NJ 07703
DSN 992-6137
(732) 532-6137
donald.mulligan@mail1.monmouth.army.mil
PS 579
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This “V” Ain’t for Victory
579. 52-53 (C)
1/11/01
7:48 PM
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