TM-9-2350-358-BD M109A6 Battlefield Damage Assessment and Repair Download
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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: • Diode, light emitters (LED) • Wire, electrical, 10 AWG, 18-inch piece (scavenge from available source) • Insulator or hand grip • Solder • 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