108 Field Communications Flashcards
What is the purpose of FH mode?
Reduce threat of jamming and direction-finding equipment
What are the two modes to operate SINCGARS?
Single channel, frequency hopping
What data is necessary to operate in FH mode?
Cold start, SC frequency loaded into MAN channel, hopset, lockout set(s) if required, FH sync time
What is the LO power transmission range?
Manpack/Vehicular, 200m-400m
What is the M power transmission range?
400m-5km
What is the HI power transmission range?
5km-10km
What is the PA transmission range?
10k-40km
What will increase the ranges for voice and data transmission?
OE-254
What used battery information should be entered into the radio?
The number recorded on the side of battery
Do not use an antenna as what?
A handle
What can be bent to help position an antenna?
Gooseneck
What power switch should be turned off when removing or installing RT?
CB1
What are the 4 methods to tie down an antenna?
Stay down clamp, snap free clamp, stay down clip, snap free clip
The distance from the tip cap to the ground must be what distance?
No more than 7’
When is a snap free clamp indicated?
When it is necessary for the antenna to snap free when it hits a stationary object