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

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.

Limitations:

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None

Personnel/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 Option(s)

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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 vehicles with no modifications required using standard

procedures

a.

Belgium

d. Netherlands

b.

Israel

e.

Spain

c.

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 procedure 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.

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