TM-9-2350-358-BD

HOWITZER, MEDIUM, SELF-PROPELLED, 155MM; M109A6

TECHNICAL MANUAL; OPERATOR’S, UNIT, AND DIRECT SUPPORT SUPPORT MAINTENANCE

MARCH 1994

TM-9-2350-358-BD - Page 279 of 343

TM 9-2350-358-BD

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ANTENNA, DAMAGED OR MISSING - CONTINUED

4.

Strip insulation from one end of three reflectors.

Twist together and connect to an insulator.

5.

Tie three sticks together, each approximately 4 feet long, to form a triangular support for lower ends of reflector

elements.

6.

Connect lower ends of reflector elements to corners of triangular support using three insulators.

CAUTION

Make sure radiating element does not touch the three reflectors.

Damage to radio may result.

7.

Connect one end of radiating element to insulator at upper end of reflector elements.

NOTE

If wire is used for suspension, make sure suspension wire does not touch the radiating element.

8.

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

9.

Cut a piece of telephone cable long enough to reach from auxiliary antenna connection at the rear of the vehicle to

the height of the antenna.

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