TM-9-2350-275-BD Battlefield Damage Assessment and Repair for M113 Family Download
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TM 9-2350-275-BD COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEM 11-17. METALLIC WHIP ANTENNA BROKEN General Information: This procedure gives splicing instructions for pieces of the broken antenna are available. Limitations: the repair of a metallic whip antenna if all ● Slight reduction in reception and transmission range Personnel/Time Required: ● 1 soldier ● 15 minutes Materials/Tools: ● Stick, dry, 4 to 6-inch length ● Wire, copper or cable, stripped telephone, WD-l/TT, l-foot length Other Options: ● Replace antenna with 1. Field expedient antenna (Refer to para. 11-18 or 11-19.) 2. Field expedient ground plane antenna (Refer to para. 11-21.) Procedural Steps: 1. Scrape off the paint 3 to 6 inches from the broken ends of the antenna with sand, rocks, metal, sandpaper, or a knife. Wipe scraped areas clean. 2. Overlay the cleaned ends. Place a dry stick on top of the overlaid ends and wrap tightly together with wire. 3. If time and equipment are available, solder the connection. 4. Record the BDAR action taken. When the mission is completed, as soon as practicable, repair vehicle using standard maintenance procedures. 11-16