TM-9-2350-273-BD M60 M48 Battle Damage Assessment and Repair Download
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TM 9-2350-273-BD COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEM 11-25. FOREIGN EQUIPMENT INTERCHANGEABILITY (AN/VRC-12 SERIES) General Information: This procedure contains interchangeability information to be used if standard radio components are not available. Limitation: ● None. Personal/Time Required: ● 1 soldier ● 15 minutes Materials/Tools: ● Component, radio, AN/VRC-12 series from foreign vehicle. Other Options: ● Field expedient radio systems. (Refer to para. 11-23.) ● Replace radio with: 1. Soviet equipment. (Refer to para. 11-26.) 2. Foreign allied equipment. (Refer to para. 11-27.) Procedural Steps: 1. The following foreign countries use the standard AN/VRC-12 series radio which can be installed in the US model tanks with no modifications required using standard procedures: a. Belgium d. Netherlands b. Israel e. Spain c. South Korea f. Sweden 2. Record the BDAR action taken. When the mission is completed, as soon as practicable, repair vehicle using standard maintenance procedures. 11-26. FOREIGN EQUIPMENT INTERCHANGEABILITY (SOVIET RADIO R-123M) General Information: This procedures gives installation and operating instructions for the Soviet R-123M transceiver. Limitations: ● This radio cannot be wired through the AN/VIC-1 intercom. Therefore, it can only be used by one man. Personnel/Time Required: ● 1 soldier ● 1 hour 11-29