Section 108 Field Communication

Question 1

What is the purpose of FH mode?

Answer 1

Reduce threat of jamming and direction finding equipment.

Question 2

What data is necessary to operate in FH mode?

Answer 2

Cold start
SC frequency loaded into MAN channel
Hop set
Lockout
FH sync time

Question 3

What is LO power transmission range?

Answer 3

200m-400m

Question 4

What is the M power transmission range?

Answer 4

400m-5km

Question 5

What is HI power transmission range?

Answer 5

10-40km

Question 6

What will increases the ranges for voice and data transmission?

Answer 6

OE-254

Question 7

What used battery information should be entered into the radio?

Answer 7

The number recorded on the side of the battery

Question 8

Do not use an antenna as what?

Answer 8

A handle

Question 9

What can be bent to help position an antenna?

Answer 9

Gooseneck

Question 10

What power switch should be turned off when removing or installing RT?

Answer 10

CB1

Question 11

What are 4 methods to tie down an antenna?

Answer 11

Stay down clamp
Stay down clip
Snap free clamp
Snap free clip

Question 12

The distance from the tip cap to the ground must be what distance?

Answer 12

No more than 7 feet

Question 13

When is a snap free clamp indicated?

Answer 13

When it’s necessary for the antenna to snap free when snagged on something

Question 14

A frequency must be stored with in how many seconds?

Answer 14

7

Question 15

What is the BA 5372?

Answer 15

Hold up battery

Question 16

What is the BA 5590?

Answer 16

Man pack radio primary power battery

Question 17

What is the BA 590?

Answer 17

Man pack secondary power battery?

Question 18

What does FITCAL stand for?

Answer 18

Feel
Inspect
Tighten
Clean
Adjust
Lubricate

Question 19

What are the two modes to operate SINCGARS?

Answer 19

Single channel

Frequency hopping