PS Magazine - TB 43-PS-675

PS, The Preventative Maintenance Monthly

ISSUE 675

FEBRUARY 2009
PS Magazine - TB 43-PS-675 - Page 23 of 33
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PS 675
FEB 09
O
nce a SINCGARS installation kit is installed
in a vehicle, it stays with the vehicle. Too
many are being removed prior to deployment
or before a vehicle is sent to RESET and this
has created a critical shortage. Paragraph
2-1 b(1)(b) and 2-1 b(2)(b) of SB 11-131-
2,
Vehicular Radio Sets and Authorized
Installations, Volume II,
gives you the ofFcial
support for this policy. You’ll also Fnd this
policy explained in a Department of the Army
message from DAMO-AOC, 301958Z Sep 05.
Water-Displacing Compound
Silicone Compound
Electrical Tape
Isopropyl Alcohol
if you gently clean
your equipment, keep
moisture and dirt out
of connections and
connectors, and use
prohibitors to fight
corrosion, you’ll
win
the commo war.
keeping
equipment
clean is a
major job
and some
cleaners
can do more
harm
than
good.
isopropyl
alcohol, nsn
6810-00-
7
53-
4993, does a
good cleaning
job and
does
not harm
your
equipment.
electrical tape
has a
hundred
uses
in your
commo shop.
order it with
nsn 59
7
0-00-
419-4291.
silicone seals open
areas and prevent
water and dirt
intrusion.
nsn 6850-00-880-
7
616
brings an 8-oz tube of
silicone compound with
corrosion inhibitor.
water-displacing compound
is a multi-purpose lubricant,
penetrant and corrosion
inhibitor.
consider it a
must
between antenna
sections.
brings a box of twelve
16-oz cans.
keeping your commo
equipment doing its
communication job
can be a battle.
the enemies in the fight are
the
elements in the air
and the
environment on
the ground.
here are a few
weapons that
should be in
your arsenal…
I’ve got
to go,
but you
stay
here!
aww, man!
I never get to
do
anything!
I drive
out
moisture
and
I
leave
a thin,
long-
lasting
film.
let’s
roll!
SINCGARS
Installation
Kits
Stay Put!
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