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 (Cont):

2.

Cut the required length from telephone wire.

3.

Cut three reflector elements approximately the same length as the radiating

element. Strip the insulation from one end of the three reflectors. Twist together and

connect to an insulator.

4.

Tie together three sticks, 3-feet in length,

to form a triangular support for the

lower end of the reflector elements.

5.

Connect the lower end of the reflector elements and triangular support using three

insulators.

6.

Connect one end of the radiating element to the insulator at the upper end of the

reflector elements. Make sure radiator does not touch the three reflectors.

7.

Connect an insulator and a suspension rope or wire to the upper end of the

radiating element.

If wire is used for suspension, make sure suspension wire does not

touch the radiator.

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