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

1.

Turn off power to the radios.

2.

Remove radio from damaged mount.

3.

Carefully remove damaged mount from vehicle.

4.

Remove all cables from damaged mount and note their positions.

5.

Remove undamaged plugs from mount and reconnect them to the proper cables.

6.

Check for blown fuse in mount. The fuse junction box is located on top of radio

receptacle plug. Replace a blown fuse with a piece of solder or wire.

FOR TEMPORARY FUSE

CONNECT LENGTH OF SOLDER

BETWEEN SCREWS

MT-1029. Junction Box Cover

7.

Turn power on.

8.

Measure voltage on J-21 (Power Cable) at terminals a (negative) and B (positive).

Voltage should be between 22 and 30 VDC.

9.

Turn power off.

10.

Attach radio receptacle plug to radio.

11.

Strap or tie down radio to prevent falling.

12.

Make sure radio is grounded by connecting a wire from a screw on the radio to any

convenient screw or bolt on the vehicle.

13.

Turn on power and radio. Check radio for power operation.

14.

Record the BDAR action taken. When the mission is completed, as soon as

practicable, repair the vehicle using standard maintenance procedures.

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