TM-9-2350-273-BD

M48/M60 SERIES TANK, COMBAT FULL-TRACKED 105-MM GUN

TECHNICAL MANUAL; OPERATORS, ORGANIZATIONAL, DIRECT SUPPORT AND GENERAL SUPPORT MAINTENANCE; BATTLEFIELD DAMAGE ASSESSMENT AND REPAIR

TM-9-2350-273-BD - Page 164 of 288

TM 9-2350-273-BD

COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEM

Detailed Assessment Steps (Cont’d)

6.

Make sure the radio is firmly seated in the mount by loosening the mount to radio

clamps. Move the radio forward. Line up the guide pins and slide the radio firmly back

into the mount. Tighten the clamps.

a. If the problem no longer exists, no further actions are necessary.

b. If the problem still, exists go to step 7.

7.

Replace radio with a known operational radio.

a. If the problem no longer exists repair the radio using standard maintenance

procedures.

b. If the problem still exists, go to step 8.

8.

Make sure all cables are connected properly.

a. If a defective cable is found follow the procedures listed below:

(1)

Replace the defective cable in accordance with standard repair

procedures.

(2)

Replace the defective cable with an acceptable replacement cable listed

in para 11-34.

(3)

Repair the cable in accordance with the procedures in para. 11-30 or the

electrical chapter of TM 9-2350-276-BD.

b. If a defective cable is not found, follow the troubleshooting procedures in TM 11-

5820-401-12.

11-9. OBSERVABLE SYMPTOM: THE RADIO DOES NOT RECEIVE THE STATION

Detailed Assessment Steps:

1. Check that all switch settings are as described in para. 11-4.

a. If the problem still exists, refer to para. 11-7 to check for possible intercom

problems.

b. If the blower motor does not run or the above procedures do not isolate the

fault, go to step 2.

2. Make sure the radio is firmly seated in the mount by loosening the clamps. Move

the radio forward.

Line up the guide pins and slide the radio firmly back into the

mount. Tighten the clamps.

11-9