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 306 of 343
TM 9-2350-358-BD
SECTION II.
FABRICATED TOOLS - CONTINUED
Description:
Antenna Output Tester
NOTE
The diode light will give an indication of signal strength.
The brighter the light, the stronger the
signal.
Materials/Tools:
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Diode, light emitters (LED)
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Wire, electrical, 10 AWG, 18-inch piece (scavenge from available source)
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Insulator or hand grip
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Solder
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Soldering iron
Antenna Output Tester Fabrication/Test Procedure:
1
Bend wire into a triangle, as shown.
2
Add insulator or hand grip for safety.
3
Solder diode across open ends of wire.
4
Hold tester vertically and move it toward antenna.
5
Key radio and watch diode.
Do not move diode too close to antenna or it will burn out.
B-4
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