TM-9-2350-358-BD M109A6 Battlefield Damage Assessment and Repair Download
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TM 9-2350-358-BD 13-7. RADIO MOUNT FIELD EXPEDIENT REPAIR - CONTINUED 7. Turn MASTER power switch ON. 8. Measure voltage on W26 (P2) (power cable) at terminals A (negative) and B (positive). Voltage should be between 22 and 30 V dc. 9. Turn MASTER power switch 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 MASTER power switch and radio ON Check radio for power operation. 14. Record BDAR action taken. When mission is complete, as soon as practical, repair the equipment/system using standard maintenance procedures. 13-8. ANTENNA, DAMAGED OR MISSING General Information: This procedure provides instructions for repairing or constructing antennas for receiving and transmitting over the radio. CAUTION Field repaired antennas are fragile and will not take much abuse. The continued use of field repaired antennas may result in damage to receiver/transmitters. Option 1: Using WD-1/TT. Limitations: Slight reduction in reception and transmission range. Personnel/Time Required: • 2 soldiers • 0.3 hour Materials/Tools: • Cable, telephone, WD-1/TT, 10 feet length (scavenge from available source) • Plug, wooden (scavenge from available source) • Pole, wooden or stick, 10 feet length (scavenge from available source) • String or rope (scavenge from available source) • Tape, insulation, electrical (item 63, Appendix C) 13-6