TM-9-2350-273-BD M60 M48 Battle Damage Assessment and Repair Download
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TM 9-2350-273-BD COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEM Procedural Steps (Cont'd) 2. Cut the required length from telephone wire. 3. Cut three reflector elements approximately the same length as the radiating element. Strip the insulation from one end of the three reflectors. Twist together and connect to an insulator. 4. Tie together three sticks, approximately the same length as the radiating element, to form a triangular support for the lower end of the reflector elements. 5. Connect the lower end of the reflector elements and triangular support using three insulators. 6. Connect one end of the radiating element to the insulator at the upper end of the reflector elements. Make sure radiator does not touch the three reflectors. 7. Connect an insulator and a suspension rope or wire to the upper end of the radiating element. If wire is used for suspension, make sure suspension wire does not touch the radiator. 11-24