PS Magazine - TB 43-PS-618
PS, The Preventative Maintenance Monthly
ISSUE 618
MAY 2004
Y
ou now have a choice between the BA-5590/U, NSN 6135-01-438-9450, and the
BA-5390/U, NSN 6135-01-501-0833, for non-vehicle power to your SINCGARS
ASIP radio and other applications that use the BA-5590/U.
The new BA-5390/U has some advantages over the old BA-5590/U.
One, it lasts longer. You’ll get about 15 more hours of battery life. And, of course,
the more battery life, the fewer batteries you’ll need to carry on your mission.
Two, the BA-5390/U is a
lithium manganese dioxide
battery, which means there is
a reduced possibility of it vio-
lently venting.
The new battery is a bit
heavier—6 ounces more than
the old one. And it’s also more
expensive—now about $20
more per battery. However,
it’s still a good deal if it means
carrying one battery instead of
two.
So, take a good look at your mission and how you use the SINCGARS ASIP.
Match your battery needs to your mission and be glad you now have a choice.
The 5390 lasts longer than the 5590
PS 618
AN/PRC-127EF…
W
hat do you do when you’re eyeballing the mainte-
nance done on a HMWWV and the mech you need to
“instruct” is at the other end of the motor pool?
Well, an old-Army sergeant could just yell, “Smith,
get over here!” and be heard a mile away. But you’re
a part of the new Army. You need a hand-held squad
radio, and the latest and greatest is the AN/PRC-
127EF, NSN 5820-01-509-9053. With it you can just
whisper, “Smith, get over here.”
This EF model is replacing the AN/PRC-127A. It’s
digital, secure voice, APCO P25 CAI standard with
smartnetII/smartzone trunking and can be programed
for more than 250 channels! It’s also land mobile
radio compliant and meets VHF band requirements.
The same can’t be said for the A model!
The AN/PRC-127EF uses a rechargeable battery so
you’ll need to order battery charger, NSN 6130-01-
509-9224, too. That charger has one docking station.
For a multi-unit charger, use NSN 6130-01-509-9216.
In addition to motor pool use, these squad radios are
good for MP units, engineer construction areas, base
defense programs and convoys. Use the 127A until it
becomes unserviceable and then send it to DRMO.
PS 618
MAY 04
42
SINCGARS ASIP…
BA-5390/U Gives You a Choice
which
do I
choose?
choose
me!
yikes!
no!
choose
me!
ask
me!
I’ll tell
you based
on my use!
Before
After
smith!
get over
here!
what?
smith!
get over
here!
hmm… the
ba-5390/u
or the
ba-5590/u?
on my
way!
Click here for a
c
one of me equals one
and a half of him!
618. 42-43 (C)
3/27/04
12:05 PM
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