TM-9-2350-275-BD

M113 FAMILY CARRIER, PERSONNEL SELF-PROPELLED FULL-TRACKED

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

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TM 9-2350-275-BD

COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEM

Procedural Steps -

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6.

Fasten pole to antenna base with rope or tape.

7.

Feed remaining coaxial cable through loader's hatch to the radio.

8.

If there is a BNC connector (twist type lock) on the cable, attach it to the radio

antenna connector. If not, do as follows:

a.

Carefully strip the outer insulation of the coaxial cable to expose enough

braided shield to reach a screw near the antenna connector on the radio case.

b.

Use a pencil or nail and carefully separate the braided shield from around the

center conductor. Twist into a pigtail.

c. Strip the inner insulation to expose enough center conductor to push into the

antenna connector.

d.

Wedge the center conductor into the antenna connector and attach the pigtail

to a screw on-the radio case.

9.

Record the BDAR action

practicable, repair vehicle using

taken.

When the mission is completed, as soon as

standard maintenance procedures.

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