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
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TM 9-2350-273-BD
COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEM
11-23. FIELD EXPEDIENT RADIO SYSTEMS
General Information:
There are no known methods of constructing a field expedient radio. It should be noted,
however, that hand signals, signal, flags, flashlights, telephones, and messengers can be
used in place of a radio.
Communications can be restored by substituting optional
equipment identified below.
It should also be noted that if the intercom is not fully
operational and the radio is operational but will not work with the intercom, radio
communications can be partially restored by connecting the CVC helmet or an H-189
handset directly to the radio.
Further, if the receiver transmitter is damaged, the
auxiliary receiver can be tuned to the proper frequency and used for reception only.
Limitations:
●
Depending on extent of equipment damage or failure, partial to total loss of radio
communications.
Personnel/Time Required:
●
1 soldier
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30 minutes
Materials/Tools:
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Cable, telephone, WD-1/TT,
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Field Telephone TA-312/PT, or TA-1/PT
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Flag set
Procedural Steps:
1. Substitute radio with:
a.
AN/VRC-12 series on foreign equipment. (Refer to para. 11-25.)
b.
Soviet equipment. (Refer to para. 11-26.)
c.
Foreign Allied equipment. (Refer to para. 11-27.)
2.
Record the BDAR action taken.
When the mission is completed, as soon as
practicable, repair tank using standard maintenance procedures.
11-24. FIELD EXPEDIENT RADIO MOUNT REPAIR
General Information
Because of the configuration of plugs and jacks located on the
mount and the way that the radio sets and mounts are mated, the fixes are very limited.
Power and signal cables are routed in and out of the mount through cables and plugs and
in turn with a plug and jack method to the radio.
If any of those plugs and jacks are
damaged, the only feasible alternative is to replace the mount.
Limitations:
●
None.
Personnel/Time Required:
●
1 soldier
●
45 minutes
11-27
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