108 FIELD COMMUNICATION FUNDAMENTALS

Question 1

What are the two modes to operate SINCGARS?

Answer 1

Single channel, frequency hopping

Question 2

What is the purpose of FH mode?

Answer 2

Reduce threat of jamming and direction-finding equipment

Question 3

What data is necessary to operate in FH mode?

Answer 3

Cold start, SC frequency loaded into MAN channel, hopset, lockout set(s) if required, FH sync time.

Question 4

What is the LO power transmission range?

Answer 4

Manpack/Vehicular, 200m-400m

Question 5

What is the M power transmission range?

Answer 5

400m-5km

Question 6

What is the HI power transmission range?

Answer 6

5km-10km

Question 7

What is the PA transmission range?

Answer 7

10k-40km

Question 8

What factors influence transmission ranges?

Answer 8

Location
Sighting
Weather
Surrounding noise

Question 9

What used battery information should be entered into the radio?

Answer 9

The number recorded on the battery

Question 10

Do not use an antenna as what?

Answer 10

A handle

Question 11

What can be bent to help position an antenna?

Answer 11

Gooseneck

Question 12

A frequency should be stored within how many seconds?

Answer 12

7

Question 13

BA 5372

Answer 13

BATTERY, NON-RECHARGEABLE BA-5372/U (hold up battery)

Question 14

BA 5590

Answer 14

BATTERY, NON-RECHARGEABLE (Lithium) (manpack radio primary power battery)

Question 15

BA 590

Answer 15

BATTERY, RECHARGEABLE: BB (manpack radio secondary power battery

Question 16

State the number 1,468 phonetically

Answer 16

WUN FO-WER SIX ATE

Question 17

How would state the number 16,000 phonetically?

Answer 17

WUN SIX THOUSAND

Question 18

State the following numbers phonetically: 3, 4, 5, 9, 0

Answer 18

TREE
FO-WAR
FIFE
NIN-ER
ZE-RO

Question 19

What does FITCAL stand for?

Answer 19

Feel
Inspect
Tighten
Clean
Adjust
Lubricate