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

11-25. FOREIGN EQUIPMENT INTERCHANGEABILITY (AN/VRC-12 SERIES)

General Information:

This procedure contains interchangeability information to be used if standard radio

components are not available.

Limitation:

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None.

Personal/Time Required:

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1 soldier

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15 minutes

Materials/Tools:

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Component, radio, AN/VRC-12 series from foreign vehicle.

Other Options:

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Field expedient radio systems. (Refer to para. 11-23.)

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Replace radio with:

1. Soviet equipment. (Refer to para. 11-26.)

2.

Foreign allied equipment. (Refer to para. 11-27.)

Procedural Steps:

1. The following foreign countries use the standard AN/VRC-12 series radio which can

be installed in the US model tanks with no modifications required using standard

procedures:

a.

Belgium

d.

Netherlands

b.

Israel

e. Spain

c.

South Korea

f.

Sweden

2.

Record the BDAR action taken.

When the mission is completed, as soon as

practicable, repair vehicle using standard maintenance procedures.

11-26. FOREIGN EQUIPMENT INTERCHANGEABILITY (SOVIET RADIO R-123M)

General Information:

This procedures gives installation and operating instructions for the Soviet R-123M

transceiver.

Limitations:

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This radio cannot be wired through the AN/VIC-1 intercom. Therefore, it can only be

used by one man.

Personnel/Time Required:

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1 soldier

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1 hour

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