1. AUSTRALIAN ARMY CADETS RADIO OPERATORS COURSE
CADET ADVANCED
RADIO OPERATORS COURSE
This presentation corresponds to Chapter 10 of the AAC CADET INSTRUCTOR
RADIO COMMUNICATIONS HANDBOOK
This course has been designed, written and developed by LTCOL(AAC) G.R. Newman-Martin, CSM, RFD.

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TOPIC 10
OPERATION OF
RADIO SETS ON
AAC RADIO NETS
This presentation refers to Chapter 10 of the Instructor Notes. This module should take two 40-minute instructional periods to teach (including practical training). Further practice in using the set may be required beyond this
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RADIO SET AN/PRC-77
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4. Radio Set AN/PRC-77 Characteristics
Very High Frequency (VHF)

5. Radio Set AN/PRC-77 Characteristics
Very High Frequency (VHF)
Frequency-Modulated (FM)

6. Radio Set AN/PRC-77 Characteristics
Very High Frequency (VHF)
Frequency-Modulated (FM)
Radio transmitter plus receiver

7. Radio Set AN/PRC-77 Characteristics
Very High Frequency (VHF)
Frequency-Modulated (FM)
Radio transmitter plus receiver
Used for military voice communications

8. Radio Set AN/PRC-77 Characteristics
Very High Frequency (VHF)
Frequency-Modulated (FM)
Radio transmitter plus receiver,
Used for military voice communications
Light, for ease of carrying

9. Radio Set AN/PRC-77 Characteristics
Very High Frequency (VHF)
Frequency-Modulated (FM)
Radio transmitter plus receiver,
Used for military voice communications.
Light, for ease of carrying
Normally carried on backpack

10. Radio Set AN/PRC-77 Characteristics
Very High Frequency (VHF)
Frequency-Modulated (FM)
Radio transmitter plus receiver
Used for military voice communications
Light, for ease of carrying
Normally carried on backpack
Power and range are limited

11. Radio Set AN/PRC-77 Technical Characteristics
Frequencies
Frequency range 30–80 megahertz
(MHz)
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12. Radio Set AN/PRC-77 Technical Characteristics
Frequencies
Frequency range 30–80 megahertz
(MHz)
920 channels
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13. Radio Set AN/PRC-77 Technical Characteristics
Frequencies
Frequency range 30–80 megahertz
(MHz)
920 channels
Frequencies assigned by unit supplying set
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14. Radio Set AN/PRC-77 Technical Characteristics
Frequencies
Frequency range 30–80 megahertz
(MHz)
920 channels
Frequencies assigned by unit supplying set
No frequencies may be used without prior approval
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15. Radio Set AN/PRC-77 Technical Characteristics
Weight
Weight approx 11 kg with battery,
10 kg without battery
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16. Radio Set AN/PRC-77 Technical Characteristics
Weight
Weight approx 11 kg with battery,
10 kg without battery
Battery
Special dry cell battery
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17. Radio Set AN/PRC-77 Technical Characteristics
Weight
Weight approx 11 kg with battery,
10 kg without battery
Battery
Special dry cell battery
Operating life 20 hours – normal usage
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18. Radio Set AN/PRC-77 Technical Characteristics
Range
Approx 8 km
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19. Radio Set AN/PRC-77 Technical Characteristics
Range
Approx 8 km
Line of sight
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20. Radio Set AN/PRC-77 Technical Characteristics
Range
Approx 8 km
Line of sight
Depends on terrain
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21. Radio Set AN/PRC-77 Technical Characteristics
Range
Approx 8 km
Line of sight
Depends on terrain
Can be much less in hilly country
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22. Equipment Carried with Set
Radio Set AN/PRC-77
Equipment Carried with Set

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25. Radio Set AN/PRC-77 Equipment Carried with Set
Antennas
Short (0.9 m) flexible steel tape, useful for mobile comms
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26. Radio Set AN/PRC-77 Equipment Carried with Set
Antennas
Short (0.9 m) flexible steel tape useful for mobile comms
Long (0.3 m) foldable multi-section or ‘whip’ antenna.
Good range, not suitable for mobile use
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27. Radio Set AN/PRC-77 Equipment Carried with Set
Antenna Supports
Support, Antenna, Flexible (‘Goose Neck’) – use with short tape antenna
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28. Radio Set AN/PRC-77 Equipment Carried with Set
Antenna Supports
Support, Antenna, Flexible (‘Goose Neck’) – use with short tape antenna
Rigid Tubular Support – use with foldable antenna
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29. Radio Set AN/PRC-77 Equipment Carried with Set
Antenna Supports
Support, Antenna, Flexible (‘Goose Neck’) – use with short tape antenna
Rigid Tubular Support – use with foldable antenna
Handset
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30. Radio Set AN/PRC-77
Controls

31. Radio Set AN/PRC-77 - Controls
Supports
Radio Set AN/PRC-77 - Controls
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32. Controls – radio Set AN/PRC-77
Supports
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33. Controls – radio Set AN/PRC-77 Controls – radio Set AN/PRC-77ê
FUNCTION SWITCH – ‘ON’ – ‘OFF’ – SQUELCH’ – ‘RETRANS’ – ‘LITE’
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34. Controls – radio Set AN/PRC-77 Controls – radio Set AN/PRC-77
‘LITE’ ê ë
SPRING-LOADED SWITCH FOR CHANNEL INDICATOR LIGHT
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35. Controls – radio Set AN/PRC-77
‘53 – 75’ =
53 – 75 MHz í
BAND
SWITCH î ì
‘30 – 52’ =
30 – 52 MHz
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36. Controls – radio Set AN/PRC-77 Controls – radio Set AN/PRC-77
CHANNEL DIAL – ‘REC – TRANS FREQUENCY’
Shows set
frequency in
a window è
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37. Controls – radio Set AN/PRC-77 Controls – radio Set AN/PRC-77
DIAL LABELLED ‘PRESET’ SETS FREQUENCY IN ê
STEPS OF 1 MHz è
Mc TUNING
DIAL
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38. Controls – radio Set AN/PRC-77 Controls – radio Set AN/PRC-77
DIAL LABELLED ‘PRESET’ SETS FREQUENCY IN STEPS OF 0.05 ë
MHz= 50 kHz ì
Kc TUNING DIAL
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39. Controls – radio Set AN/PRC-77 Controls – radio Set AN/PRC-77ì
VOLUME CONTROL.
VARIES SOUND VOLUME FROM RECEIVER
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40. è AUDIO CONNECTORS Controls – radio Set AN/PRC-77
CONNECT HANDSET TO TRANSCEIVER è
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41. Controls – radio Set AN/PRC-77 Controls – radio Set AN/PRC-77
ANT MOUNT
RECEPTACLE FOR WHIP ANTENNA ç
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42. Controls – radio Set AN/PRC-77 Controls – radio Set AN/PRC-77
ANT (BNC) CONNECTOR CONNECTOR FOR SPECIAL ANTENNAS ç
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43. Controls – radio Set AN/PRC-77 Controls – radio Set AN/PRC-77
POWER CONNECTOR
FOR EXTERNAL POWER SUPPLY
(FROM VEHICLE BATTERY) ç
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INSTALLATION
OF RADIO SET
AN/PRC-77 IN
HARNESS
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46. Metal braces to support radio set

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Radio set is supported by metal braces
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Radio set is supported by metal braces ….and held in place by retaining straps
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Additional straps around carrying handles hold set in place to prevent it slipping out of harness
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50. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
RADIO SET AN/PRC-77
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51. Operating Instructions Radio Set AN/PRC-77
New
type
Old type
INSTALL BATTERY

52. Operating Instructions Radio Set AN/PRC-77
Connector
on battery
INSTALL BATTERY – MATCH PLUG TO CONNECTOR

53. Operating Instructions Radio Set AN/PRC-77
Plug on base of receiver-
transmitter case
INSTALL BATTERY – MATCH PLUG TO CONNECTOR

54. Place battery into base of receiver-transmitter case
Engage battery connector with plug

55. Place battery box over battery
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57. Receiver-transmitter case
Battery box
rim
Receiver-transmitter case
Battery box fits inside rim on base
of receiver-transmitter case

58. hook
clip
Link clip and hook together
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59. Push base of clip down to lock in place
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60. Operating Instructions Radio Set AN/PRC-77
SELECT AND CONNECT ANTENNA
DECIDE WHICH ANTENNA AND ANTENNA
SUPPORT TO USE
SCREW ANTENNA AND ANTENNA SUPPORT
TOGETHER
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61. Operating Instructions Radio Set AN/PRC-77ç
SCREW ANTENNA+ANTENNA MOUNT INTO ‘ANT’ MOUNT
INSTALL BATTERY
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62. Operating Instructions Radio Set AN/PRC-77
‘ANT’ MOUNT
SCREW ANTENNA+ANTENNA MOUNT INTO ‘ANT’ MOUNT

63. Operating Instructions Radio Set AN/PRC-77
SCREW ANTENNA AND ANTENNA MOUNT INTO ‘ANT’ MOUNT

64. Operating Instructions Radio Set AN/PRC-77
CONNECT HANDSET TO
EITHER OF THE AUDIO
CONNECTOR POINTS í
AUDIO CONNECTOR POINTS î í
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65. Operating Instructions Radio Set AN/PRC-77
TURN FUNCTION SWITCH TO ‘ON’
TO TURN ON SET
FUNCTION SWITCH ê è
‘ON’
INSTALL BATTERY
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66. Operating Instructions Radio Set AN/PRC-77
SELECT FREQUENCY BAND
USING BAND SWITCH
BAND SWITCH ç
INSTALL BATTERY
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67. Operating Instructions Radio Set AN/PRC-77
SELECT FREQUENCY
USING Mc AND Kc TUNING CONTROL KNOBS é é
INSTALL BATTERY
Mc TUNING CONTROL KNOB
Kc TUNING CONTROL KNOB
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68. Operating Instructions Radio Set AN/PRC-77
ADJUST VOLUME
INITIALLY TURN ‘VOLUME’ CONTROL TO ‘4’ ç
VOLUME CONTROL KNOB
INSTALL BATTERY
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69. Operating Instructions Radio Set AN/PRC-77
PRESS PUSH-TO-TALK
(PRESSEL) SWITCH
ON HANDSET
AND SPEAK INTO MOUTHPIECE OF HANDSET
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70. Operating Instructions Radio Set AN/PRC-77
PRESS PUSH-TO-TALK
(PRESSEL) SWITCH
ON HANDSET
AND SPEAK INTO MOUTHPIECE OF HANDSET
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71. Operating Instructions Radio Set AN/PRC-77
REDUCE HISSING NOISE*
Set function switch to ‘SQUELCH’ if no signal is being received*
*FUNCTION switch is usually set at ‘ON’.
‘SQUELCH’ is usually not selected ì
INSTALL BATTERY
‘SQUELCH’ POSITION

72. Operating Instructions Radio Set AN/PRC-77
TURNING SET OFF
TURN FUNCTION SWITCH TO ‘OFF’
INSTALL BATTERY ë
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MAINTENANCE OF
RADIO SET AN/PRC-77
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74. MAINTENANCE OF RADIO SET AN/PRC-77
CLEAN SET ONCE PER DAY, BEFORE OPERATION OF SET, AND AFTER SHUTDOWN
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75. MAINTENANCE OF RADIO SET AN/PRC-77
CLEAN SET ONCE PER DAY, BEFORE OPERATION OF SET, AND AFTER SHUTDOWN
IF SET IS ON STANDBY, CHECK ONCE PER WEEK
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76. MAINTENANCE OF RADIO SET AN/PRC-77
CLEAN SET ONCE PER DAY, BEFORE OPERATION OF SET, AND AFTER SHUTDOWN
IF SET IS ON STANDBY, CHECK ONCE PER WEEK
CHECK REGULARLY TO ENSURE:
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77. MAINTENANCE OF RADIO SET AN/PRC-77
CLEAN SET ONCE PER DAY, BEFORE OPERATION OF SET, AND AFTER SHUTDOWN
IF SET IS ON STANDBY, CHECK ONCE PER WEEK
CHECK REGULARLY TO ENSURE:
SET IS IN OPERATING ORDER
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78. MAINTENANCE OF RADIO SET AN/PRC-77
CLEAN SET ONCE PER DAY, BEFORE OPERATION OF SET, AND AFTER SHUTDOWN
IF SET IS ON STANDBY, CHECK ONCE PER WEEK
CHECK REGULARLY TO ENSURE:
SET IS IN OPERATING ORDER
CHECK ALL CONTROLS FOR LOOSENESS / DAMAGE
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79. MAINTENANCE OF RADIO SET AN/PRC-77
CLEAN SET ONCE PER DAY, BEFORE OPERATION OF SET, AND AFTER SHUTDOWN
IF SET IS ON STANDBY, CHECK ONCE PER WEEK
CHECK REGULARLY TO ENSURE:
SET IS IN OPERATING ORDER
CHECK ALL CONTROLS FOR LOOSENESS / DAMAGE
CHECK TO SEE MECHANICAL ACTION OF CONTROLS IS SMOOTH
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80. MAINTENANCE OF RADIO SET AN/PRC-77
CLEAN SET ONCE PER DAY, BEFORE OPERATION OF SET, AND AFTER SHUTDOWN
IF SET IS ON STANDBY, CHECK ONCE PER WEEK
CHECK REGULARLY TO ENSURE:
SET IS IN OPERATING ORDER
CHECK ALL CONTROLS FOR LOOSENESS OR DAMAGE.
CHECK TO SEE MECHANICAL ACTION OF CONTROLS IS SMOOTH
CHECK THAT EACH CONTROL MOVES PROPERLY

81. MAINTENANCE OF RADIO SET AN/PRC-77
CHECK THAT:
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82. MAINTENANCE OF RADIO SET AN/PRC-77
CHECK THAT:
SET IS CLEAN AND DRY – IF NOT, REMOVE DUST, DIRT, MOISTURE FOM EXTERNAL SURFACES
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83. MAINTENANCE OF RADIO SET AN/PRC-77
CHECK THAT:
SET IS CLEAN AND DRY – IF NOT, REMOVE DUST, DIRT, MOISTURE FOM EXTERNAL SURFACES
SET IS FREE OF CORROSION – CLEAN OFF CORROSION
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84. MAINTENANCE OF RADIO SET AN/PRC-77
CHECK THAT:
SET IS CLEAN AND DRY – IF NOT, REMOVE DUST, DIRT, MOISTURE FOM EXTERNAL SURFACES
SET IS FREE OF CORROSION – CLEAN OFF CORROSION
PARTS ARE NOT WORN, FRAYED, OR BROKEN:
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85. MAINTENANCE OF RADIO SET AN/PRC-77
CHECK THAT:
SET IS CLEAN AND DRY – IF NOT, REMOVE DUST, DIRT,
MOISTURE FOM EXTERNAL SURFACES
SET IS FREE OF CORROSION – CLEAN OFF CORROSION
PARTS ARE NOT WORN, FRAYED, BROKEN:
CHECK CORD – FRAYING, CUTS, KINKS, BROKEN
INSULATION
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86. MAINTENANCE OF RADIO SET AN/PRC-77
CHECK THAT:
SET IS CLEAN AND DRY – IF NOT, REMOVE DUST, DIRT, MOISTURE FOM EXTERNAL SURFACES
SET IS FREE OF CORROSION – CLEAN OFF CORROSION
PARTS ARE NOT WORN, FRAYED, BROKEN:
CHECK CORD – FRAYING, CUTS, KINKS, BROKEN
INSULATION
CHECK ANTENNAS – DAMAGE, LOOSE FIT,
CORROSION
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87. MAINTENANCE OF RADIO SET AN/PRC-77
CHECK THAT:
SET IS CLEAN AND DRY – IF NOT, REMOVE DUST, DIRT, MOISTURE FOM EXTERNAL SURFACES
SET IS FREE OF CORROSION – CLEAN OFF CORROSION
PARTS ARE NOT WORN, FRAYED, BROKEN:
CHECK CORD – FRAYING, CUTS, KINKS, BROKEN
INSULATION
CHECK ANTENNAS – DAMAGE, LOOSE FIT,
CORROSION
CHECK CANVAS ITEMS FOR MILDEW, TEARS

88. MAINTENANCE OF RADIO SET AN/PRC-77
CHECK THAT:
SET IS CLEAN AND DRY – IF NOT, REMOVE DUST, DIRT, MOISTURE FOM EXTERNAL SURFACES
SET IS FREE OF CORROSION – CLEAN OFF CORROSION
PARTS ARE NOT WORN, FRAYED, BROKEN:
CHECK CORD – FRAYING, CUTS, KINKS, BROKEN
INSULATION
CHECK ANTENNAS – DAMAGE, LOOSE FIT,
CORROSION
CHECK CANVAS ITEMS FOR MILDEW, TEARS
INSPECT BATTERY BOX GASKET FOR DAMAGE

89. MAINTENANCE OF RADIO SET AN/PRC-77
CHECK THAT:
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90. MAINTENANCE OF RADIO SET AN/PRC-77
CHECK THAT:
BATTERY IS NOT LEAKING, CORRODED OR SWOLLEN
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91. MAINTENANCE OF RADIO SET AN/PRC-77
CHECK THAT:
BATTERY IS NOT LEAKING, CORRODED OR SWOLLEN
REMOVE BATTERY IF RADIO NOT TO BE USED FOR >1
DAY
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92. MAINTENANCE OF RADIO SET AN/PRC-77
CHECK THAT:
BATTERY IS NOT LEAKING, CORRODED OR SWOLLEN
REMOVE BATTERY IF RADIO NOT TO BE USED FOR >1
DAY
BATTERY IS UNDAMAGED, WORKING, INSTALLED
CORRECTLY
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93. MAINTENANCE OF RADIO SET AN/PRC-77
CHECK THAT:
BATTERY IS NOT LEAKING, CORRODED OR SWOLLEN
REMOVE BATTERY IF RADIO NOT TO BE USED FOR >1
DAY
BATTERY IS UNDAMAGED, WORKING, INSTALLED
CORRECTLY
FUNCTION SWITCH WORKS CORRECTLY
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94. MAINTENANCE OF RADIO SET AN/PRC-77
CHECK THAT:
BATTERY IS NOT LEAKING, CORRODED OR SWOLLEN
REMOVE BATTERY IF RADIO NOT TO BE USED FOR >1
DAY
BATTERY IS UNDAMAGED, WORKING, INSTALLED
CORRECTLY
FUNCTION SWITCH WORKS CORRECTLY
BAND SWITCH & Kc AND Mc CONTROLS WORK CORRECTLY
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95. MAINTENANCE OF RADIO SET AN/PRC-77
CHECK THAT:
BATTERY IS NOT LEAKING, CORRODED OR SWOLLEN
REMOVE BATTERY IF RADIO NOT TO BE USED FOR >1
DAY
BATTERY IS UNDAMAGED, WORKING, INSTALLED
CORRECTLY
FUNCTION SWITCH WORKS CORRECTLY
BAND SWITCH & Kc AND Mc CONTROLS WORK CORRECTLY
FREQUENCY APPEARS CORRECTLY IN FREQUENCY
WINDOW
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96. MAINTENANCE OF RADIO SET AN/PRC-77
CHECK THAT:
BATTERY IS NOT LEAKING, CORRODED OR SWOLLEN
REMOVE BATTERY IF RADIO NOT TO BE USED FOR >1
DAY
BATTERY IS UNDAMAGED, WORKING, INSTALLED
CORRECTLY
FUNCTION SWITCH WORKS CORRECTLY
BAND SWITCH & Kc AND Mc CONTROLS WORK CORRECTLY
FREQUENCY APPEARS CORRECTLY IN FREQUENCY WINDOW
SEND TEST SIGNALS TO CHECK THAT:
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97. MAINTENANCE OF RADIO SET AN/PRC-77
CHECK THAT:
BATTERY IS NOT LEAKING, CORRODED OR SWOLLEN
REMOVE BATTERY IF RADIO NOT TO BE USED FOR >1
DAY
BATTERY IS UNDAMAGED, WORKING, INSTALLED
CORRECTLY
FUNCTION SWITCH WORKS CORRECTLY
BAND SWITCH & Kc AND Mc CONTROLS WORK CORRECTLY
FREQUENCY APPEARS CORRECTLY IN FREQUENCY WINDOW
SEND TEST SIGNALS TO CHECK THAT:
SET IS TRANSMITTING & RECEIVING CORRECTLY
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98. MAINTENANCE OF RADIO SET AN/PRC-77
CHECK THAT:
BATTERY IS NOT LEAKING, CORRODED OR SWOLLEN
REMOVE BATTERY IF RADIO NOT TO BE USED FOR >1
DAY
BATTERY IS UNDAMAGED, WORKING, INSTALLED
CORRECTLY
FUNCTION SWITCH WORKS CORRECTLY
BAND SWITCH & Kc AND Mc CONTROLS WORK CORRECTLY
FREQUENCY APPEARS CORRECTLY IN FREQUENCY WINDOW
SEND TEST SIGNALS TO CHECK THAT:
SET IS TRANSMITTING & RECEIVING CORRECTLY
HANDSET & PRESSEL SWITCH ARE OPERATING PROPERLY

99. UNCLASSIFIED PROJECT RAVEN & PROJECT WAGTAIL INFORMATION FROM SOURCES
PUBLISHED IN THE PUBLIC ARENA
BY AUSTRALIAN DEPARTMENT OF DEFENCE
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100. ©LTCOL G.R. Newman-Martin 2011
PROJECT RAVEN
UNCLASSIFIED
RAVEN COMBAT NET RADIO SYSTEM REPLACES MAJORITY OF SINGLE CHANNEL RADIOS CURRENTLY IN SERVICE IN ADF
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101. ©LTCOL G.R. Newman-Martin 2011
PROJECT RAVEN
UNCLASSIFIED
RAVEN COMBAT NET RADIO SYSTEM REPLACES MAJORITY OF SINGLE CHANNEL RADIOS CURRENTLY IN SERVICE IN ADF
MODERN COMMUNICATIONS NETWORK
SUPPORTED BY FULLY-INTEGRATED SYSTEM OF FREQUENCY MANAGEMENT AND REPAIR FACILITIES
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102. ©LTCOL G.R. Newman-Martin 2011
PROJECT RAVEN
UNCLASSIFIED
RAVEN COMBAT NET RADIO SYSTEM REPLACES MAJORITY OF SINGLE CHANNEL RADIOS CURRENTLY IN SERVICE IN ADF
MODERN COMMUNICATIONS NETWORK
SUPPORTED BY FULLY-INTEGRATED SYSTEM OF FREQUENCY MANAGEMENT AND REPAIR FACILITIES
UNIQUE BUILDING BLOCK CONCEPT ENHANCES SYSTEM CAPABILITIES THROUGH ADDITION OF OTHER EQUIPMENT TO THE BASIC CONFIGURATION
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103. ©LTCOL G.R. Newman-Martin 2011
PROJECT RAVEN
UNCLASSIFIED
INCLUDES HIGH FREQUENCY (HF) AND VERY HIGH FREQUENCY (VHF) RADIO EQUIPMENT
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104. ©LTCOL G.R. Newman-Martin 2011
PROJECT RAVEN
UNCLASSIFIED
INCLUDES HIGH FREQUENCY (HF) AND VERY HIGH FREQUENCY (VHF) RADIO EQUIPMENT
CAN BE EMPLOYED IN MANPACK, BASE AND VEHICLE ROLES.
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105. ©LTCOL G.R. Newman-Martin 2011
PROJECT RAVEN
UNCLASSIFIED
INCLUDES HIGH FREQUENCY (HF) AND VERY HIGH FREQUENCY (VHF) RADIO EQUIPMENT
CAN BE EMPLOYED IN MANPACK, BASE AND VEHICLE ROLES
MAJORITY MANUFACTURED IN AUSTRALIA USING LATEST IN MICROPROCESSOR TECHNOLOGY
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106. ©LTCOL G.R. Newman-Martin 2011
PROJECT RAVEN
UNCLASSIFIED
INCLUDES HIGH FREQUENCY (HF) AND VERY HIGH FREQUENCY (VHF) RADIO EQUIPMENT
CAN BE EMPLOYED IN MANPACK, BASE AND VEHICLE ROLES
MAJORITY MANUFACTURED IN AUSTRALIA USING LATEST IN MICROPROCESSOR TECHNOLOGY
COMPREHENSIVE RANGE OF ENVIRONMENTALLY- HARDENED AND ELECTRONIC WARFARE- RESISTANT COMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT
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PROJECT RAVEN
UNCLASSIFIED
SOPHISTICATED RADIOS WITH ‘HIGH-TECH’ CAPABILITIES INCLUDING ENCRYPTION
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PROJECT RAVEN
UNCLASSIFIED
SOPHISTICATED RADIOS WITH ‘HIGH-TECH’ CAPABILITIES INCLUDING ENCRYPTION
THREE SUB-SYSTEMS:
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109. ©LTCOL G.R. Newman-Martin 2011
PROJECT RAVEN
UNCLASSIFIED
SOPHISTICATED RADIOS WITH ‘HIGH-TECH’ CAPABILITIES INCLUDING ENCRYPTION
THREE SUB-SYSTEMS:
COMMUNICATIONS SUB-SYSTEM
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PROJECT RAVEN
UNCLASSIFIED
SOPHISTICATED RADIOS WITH ‘HIGH-TECH’ CAPABILITIES INCLUDING ENCRYPTION
THREE SUB-SYSTEMS:
COMMUNICATIONS SUB-SYSTEM
MODULAR DESIGN
ABOUT 70 UNITS – HF AND VHF TRANSCEIVERS
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111. ©LTCOL G.R. Newman-Martin 2011
PROJECT RAVEN
UNCLASSIFIED
FREQUENCY MANAGEMENT FACILITY
COMMON TO HF AND VHF FAMILIES
MAXIMISES USE OF AVAILABLE ELECTRO- MAGNETIC SPECTRUM
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112. ©LTCOL G.R. Newman-Martin 2011
PROJECT RAVEN
UNCLASSIFIED
FREQUENCY MANAGEMENT FACILITY
COMMON TO HF AND VHF FAMILIES
MAXIMISES USE OF AVAILABLE ELECTRO- MAGNETIC SPECTRUM
MAINTENANCE SUB-SYSTEM
MAKES EXTENSIVE USE OF AUTOMATIC TEST EQUIPMENT
INCLUDES TRANSPORTABLE FIELD REPAIR FACILITIES
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113. ©LTCOL G.R. Newman-Martin 2011
PROJECT WAGTAIL
UNCLASSIFIED
RAVEN SETS ARE TOO HEAVY (APPROX 13 KG) FOR STANDARD INFANTRY-TYPE MANPACK REQUIREMENTS
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114. ©LTCOL G.R. Newman-Martin 2011
PROJECT WAGTAIL
UNCLASSIFIED
RAVEN SETS ARE TOO HEAVY (APPROX 13 KG) FOR STANDARD INFANTRY-TYPE MANPACK REQUIREMENTS
ALL VEHICLE CONFIGURATIONS WILL BE RAVEN
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115. ©LTCOL G.R. Newman-Martin 2011
PROJECT WAGTAIL
UNCLASSIFIED
RAVEN SETS ARE TOO HEAVY (APPROX 13 KG) FOR STANDARD INFANTRY-TYPE MANPACK REQUIREMENTS
ALL VEHICLE CONFIGURATIONS WILL BE RAVEN
ALL HF MANPACKS WILL BE RAVEN
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116. ©LTCOL G.R. Newman-Martin 2011
PROJECT WAGTAIL
UNCLASSIFIED
RAVEN SETS ARE TOO HEAVY (APPROX 13 KG) FOR STANDARD INFANTRY-TYPE MANPACK REQUIREMENTS
ALL VEHICLE CONFIGURATIONS WILL BE RAVEN
ALL HF MANPACKS WILL BE RAVEN
ALL VHF MANPACKS WILL BE WAGTAIL
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117. ©LTCOL G.R. Newman-Martin 2011
PROJECT WAGTAIL
UNCLASSIFIED
WAGTAIL SETS HAVE MINIMUM RANGE OF APPROX 10 KM
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118. ©LTCOL G.R. Newman-Martin 2011
PROJECT WAGTAIL
UNCLASSIFIED
WAGTAIL SETS HAVE MINIMUM RANGE OF APPROX 10 KM
WAGTAIL SETS ARE MORE ‘RUGGEDISED’ THAN RAVEN SETS
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119. ©LTCOL G.R. Newman-Martin 2011
PROJECT WAGTAIL
UNCLASSIFIED
WAGTAIL SETS HAVE MINIMUM RANGE OF APPROX 10 KM
WAGTAIL SETS ARE MORE ‘RUGGEDISED’ THAN RAVEN SETS
WAGTAIL SETS INCLUDE ADVANCED FEATURES INCLUDING INTERNAL ENCRYPTION
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120. ©LTCOL G.R. Newman-Martin 2011
PROJECT PINTAIL
UNCLASSIFIED
HAND-HELD VHF RADIOS
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121. ©LTCOL G.R. Newman-Martin 2011
PROJECT PINTAIL
UNCLASSIFIED
HAND-HELD VHF RADIOS
COMPLEMENT RAVEN
PROVIDE COMMS WITHIN PLATOON-SIZE
GROUPS – PL COMD TO SECT COMD
INFANTRY, ENGR, ARTY ETC
VEHICLE ADAPTERS ALLOW INSTALLATION IN
LIGHT 4WD VEH
CRYPTO CAPABILITY INBUILT
RANGE UP TO 5 KM WITH WHIP ANTENNA
RANGE UP TO 1 KM WITH BATTLE WHIP
ANTENNA
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122. ©LTCOL G.R. Newman-Martin 2011
PROJECT PINTAIL
UNCLASSIFIED
HAND-HELD VHF RADIOS
COMPLEMENT RAVEN
PROVIDE COMMS WITHIN PLATOON-SIZE
GROUPS – PL COMD TO SECT COMD
INFANTRY, ENGR, ARTY ETC
VEHICLE ADAPTERS ALLOW INSTALLATION IN
LIGHT 4WD VEH
CRYPTO CAPABILITY INBUILT
RANGE UP TO 5 KM WITH WHIP ANTENNA
RANGE UP TO 1 KM WITH BATTLE WHIP
ANTENNA
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123. ©LTCOL G.R. Newman-Martin 2011
PROJECT PINTAIL
UNCLASSIFIED
HAND-HELD VHF RADIOS
COMPLEMENT RAVEN
PROVIDE COMMS WITHIN PLATOON-SIZE
GROUPS – PL COMD TO SECT COMD
INFANTRY, ENGR, ARTY ETC
VEHICLE ADAPTERS ALLOW INSTALLATION IN
LIGHT 4WD VEH
CRYPTO CAPABILITY INBUILT
RANGE UP TO 5 KM WITH WHIP ANTENNA
RANGE UP TO 1 KM WITH BATTLE WHIP
ANTENNA
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124. ©LTCOL G.R. Newman-Martin 2011
PROJECT PINTAIL
UNCLASSIFIED
HAND-HELD VHF RADIOS
COMPLEMENT RAVEN
PROVIDE COMMS WITHIN PLATOON-SIZE
GROUPS – PL COMD TO SECT COMD
INFANTRY, ENGR, ARTY ETC
VEHICLE ADAPTERS ALLOW INSTALLATION IN
LIGHT 4WD VEH
CRYPTO CAPABILITY INBUILT
RANGE UP TO 5 KM WITH WHIP ANTENNA
RANGE UP TO 1 KM WITH BATTLE WHIP
ANTENNA
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125. ©LTCOL G.R. Newman-Martin 2011
PROJECT PINTAIL
UNCLASSIFIED
HAND-HELD VHF RADIOS
COMPLEMENT RAVEN
PROVIDE COMMS WITHIN PLATOON-SIZE
GROUPS – PL COMD TO SECT COMD
INFANTRY, ENGR, ARTY ETC
VEHICLE ADAPTERS ALLOW INSTALLATION IN
LIGHT 4WD VEH
CRYPTO CAPABILITY INBUILT
RANGE UP TO 5 KM WITH WHIP ANTENNA
RANGE UP TO 1 KM WITH BATTLE WHIP
ANTENNA
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126. ©LTCOL G.R. Newman-Martin 2011
PROJECT PINTAIL
UNCLASSIFIED
HAND-HELD VHF RADIOS
COMPLEMENT RAVEN
PROVIDE COMMS WITHIN PLATOON-SIZE
GROUPS – PL COMD TO SECT COMD
INFANTRY, ENGR, ARTY ETC
VEHICLE ADAPTERS ALLOW INSTALLATION IN
LIGHT 4WD VEH
CRYPTO CAPABILITY INBUILT
RANGE UP TO 5 KM WITH WHIP ANTENNA
RANGE UP TO 1 KM WITH BATTLE WHIP
ANTENNA
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127. ©LTCOL G.R. Newman-Martin 2011
PROJECT PINTAIL
UNCLASSIFIED
HAND-HELD VHF RADIOS
COMPLEMENT RAVEN
PROVIDE COMMS WITHIN PLATOON-SIZE
GROUPS – PL COMD TO SECT COMD
INFANTRY, ENGR, ARTY ETC
VEHICLE ADAPTERS ALLOW INSTALLATION IN
LIGHT 4WD VEH
CRYPTO CAPABILITY INBUILT
RANGE UP TO 5 KM WITH WHIP ANTENNA
RANGE UP TO 1 KM WITH BATTLE WHIP
ANTENNA
©LTCOL G.R. Newman-Martin 2011

128. CITIZEN BAND (CB) TRANSCEIVERS
MULTI-CHANNEL
CITIZEN BAND (CB) TRANSCEIVERS
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129. MULTI-CHANNEL CITIZEN BAND (CB) TRANSCEIVERS
TWO BASIC TYPES OF SETS:
HIGH FREQUENCY (HF)
ULTRA HIGH FREQUENCY (UHF)
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130. MULTI-CHANNEL CITIZEN BAND (CB) TRANSCEIVERS
TWO BASIC TYPES OF SETS:
HIGH FREQUENCY (HF)
ULTRA HIGH FREQUENCY (UHF)
UHF:
GIVES SUPERIOR SIGNAL QUALITY
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131. MULTI-CHANNEL CITIZEN BAND (CB) TRANSCEIVERS
TWO BASIC TYPES OF SETS:
HIGH FREQUENCY (HF)
ULTRA HIGH FREQUENCY (UHF)
UHF:
GIVES SUPERIOR SIGNAL QUALITY
CAN BE USED OVER LONGER DISTANCES
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132. MULTI-CHANNEL CITIZEN BAND (CB) TRANSCEIVERS
TWO BASIC TYPES OF SETS:
HIGH FREQUENCY (HF)
ULTRA HIGH FREQUENCY (UHF)
UHF:
GIVES SUPERIOR SIGNAL QUALITY
CAN BE USED OVER LONGER DISTANCES
PERFORMANCE CAN BE ENHANCED BY USE OF
REPEATERS
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133. MULTI-CHANNEL CITIZEN BAND (CB) TRANSCEIVERS
CIVILIAN REGULATIONS ADMINISTERED BY
COMMONWEALTH AGENCY CALLED THE
AUSTRALIAN COMMUNICATIONS AUTHORITY
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134. MULTI-CHANNEL CITIZEN BAND (CB) TRANSCEIVERS
CIVILIAN REGULATIONS ADMINISTERED BY
COMMONWEALTH AGENCY CALLED THE
AUSTRALIAN COMMUNICATIONS AUTHORITY
INDIVIDUAL LICENCES ARE NOT REQUIRED
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135. MULTI-CHANNEL CITIZEN BAND (CB) TRANSCEIVERS
CIVILIAN REGULATIONS ADMINISTERED BY
COMMONWEALTH AGENCY CALLED THE
AUSTRALIAN COMMUNICATIONS AUTHORITY
INDIVIDUAL LICENCES ARE NOT REQUIRED
AAC UNITS ARE REQUIRED TO COMPLY WITH
CIVILIAN RULES AND REGULATIONS
©LTCOL G.R. Newman-Martin 2011

136. MULTI-CHANNEL CITIZEN BAND (CB) TRANSCEIVERS
CIVILIAN REGULATIONS ADMINISTERED BY
COMMONWEALTH AGENCY CALLED THE
AUSTRALIAN COMMUNICATIONS AUTHORITY
INDIVIDUAL LICENCES ARE NOT REQUIRED
AAC UNITS ARE REQUIRED TO COMPLY WITH
CIVILIAN RULES AND REGULATIONS
MEMBERSHIP OF AAC DOES NOT CONFER ANY
FORM OF IMMUNITY FROM CIVILIAN RULES AND
REGULATIONS
©LTCOL G.R. Newman-Martin 2011

137. MULTI-CHANNEL CITIZEN BAND (CB) TRANSCEIVERS
CIVILIAN REGULATIONS ADMINISTERED BY
COMMONWEALTH AGENCY CALLED THE
AUSTRALIAN COMMUNICATIONS AUTHORITY
INDIVIDUAL LICENCES ARE NOT REQUIRED
AAC UNITS ARE REQUIRED TO COMPLY WITH
CIVILIAN RULES AND REGULATIONS
MEMBERSHIP OF AAC DOES NOT CONFER ANY
FORM OF IMMUNITY FROM CIVILIAN RULES AND
REGULATIONS
SEE ACA WEBSITE FOR LATEST DETAILS
©LTCOL G.R. Newman-Martin 2011

138. MULTI-CHANNEL CITIZEN BAND (CB) TRANSCEIVERS
AVAILABLE CB CHANNELS
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139. MULTI-CHANNEL CITIZEN BAND (CB) TRANSCEIVERS
AVAILABLE CB CHANNELS HF
40 CHANNELS
OPERATE IN 27 MHz RANGE
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140. MULTI-CHANNEL CITIZEN BAND (CB) TRANSCEIVERS
AVAILABLE CB CHANNELS HF
40 CHANNELS
OPERATE IN 27 MHz RANGE
UHF
OPERATE IN MHz RANGE
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141. MULTI-CHANNEL CITIZEN BAND (CB) TRANSCEIVERS
AVAILABLE CB CHANNELS HF
40 CHANNELS
OPERATE IN 27 MHz RANGE
UHF
OPERATE IN MHz RANGE
SEPARATE EQUIPMENT NEEDED FOR HF & UHF
©LTCOL G.R. Newman-Martin 2011

142. MULTI-CHANNEL CITIZEN BAND (CB) TRANSCEIVERS
AVAILABLE CB CHANNELS HF
40 CHANNELS
OPERATE IN 27 MHz RANGE
UHF
OPERATE IN MHz RANGE
SEPARATE EQUIPMENT NEEDED FOR HF & UHF
HF CANNOT COMMUNICATE WITH UHF
©LTCOL G.R. Newman-Martin 2011

143. MULTI-CHANNEL CITIZEN BAND (CB) TRANSCEIVERS
AVAILABLE CB CHANNELS HF
40 CHANNELS
OPERATE IN 27 MHz RANGE
UHF
OPERATE IN MHz RANGE
SEPARATE EQUIPMENT NEEDED FOR HF & UHF
HF CANNOT COMMUNICATE WITH UHF
NEITHER HF NOR UHF CAN COMMUNICATE WITH
AN/PRC-77 RADIO SETS
©LTCOL G.R. Newman-Martin 2011

144. MULTI-CHANNEL CITIZEN BAND (CB) TRANSCEIVERS
PROHIBITED CB CHANNELS
©LTCOL G.R. Newman-Martin 2011

145. MULTI-CHANNEL CITIZEN BAND (CB) TRANSCEIVERS
PROHIBITED CB CHANNELS HF
CHANNEL 8 – TRUCKS
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146. MULTI-CHANNEL CITIZEN BAND (CB) TRANSCEIVERS
PROHIBITED CB CHANNELS HF
CHANNEL 8 – TRUCKS
CHANNEL 9 – EMERGENCY
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147. MULTI-CHANNEL CITIZEN BAND (CB) TRANSCEIVERS
PROHIBITED CB CHANNELS HF
CHANNEL 8 – TRUCKS
CHANNEL 9 – EMERGENCY
CHANNEL 10 – 4WD
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148. MULTI-CHANNEL CITIZEN BAND (CB) TRANSCEIVERS
PROHIBITED CB CHANNELS HF
CHANNEL 8 – TRUCKS
CHANNEL 9 – EMERGENCY
CHANNEL 10 – 4WD
CHANNEL 16 – SSB CALL
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149. MULTI-CHANNEL CITIZEN BAND (CB) TRANSCEIVERS
PROHIBITED CB CHANNELS HF
CHANNEL 8 – TRUCKS
CHANNEL 9 – EMERGENCY
CHANNEL 10 – 4WD
CHANNEL 16 – SSB CALL
CHANNEL 35 SSB CALL
©LTCOL G.R. Newman-Martin 2011

150. MULTI-CHANNEL CITIZEN BAND (CB) TRANSCEIVERS
PROHIBITED CB CHANNELS
UHF
CHANNELS 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8 – REPEATERS
©LTCOL G.R. Newman-Martin 2011

151. MULTI-CHANNEL CITIZEN BAND (CB) TRANSCEIVERS
PROHIBITED CB CHANNELS
UHF
CHANNELS 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8 – REPEATERS
CHANNEL 5 – EMERGENCY CHANNEL
©LTCOL G.R. Newman-Martin 2011

152. MULTI-CHANNEL CITIZEN BAND (CB) TRANSCEIVERS
PROHIBITED CB CHANNELS
UHF
CHANNELS 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8 – REPEATERS
CHANNEL 5 – EMERGENCY CHANNEL
CHANNEL 10 – 4 WD CHANNEL
©LTCOL G.R. Newman-Martin 2011

153. MULTI-CHANNEL CITIZEN BAND (CB) TRANSCEIVERS
PROHIBITED CB CHANNELS
UHF
CHANNELS 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8 – REPEATERS
CHANNEL 5 – EMERGENCY CHANNEL
CHANNEL 10 – 4 WD CHANNEL
CHANNEL 11 – CALL CHANNEL
©LTCOL G.R. Newman-Martin 2011

154. MULTI-CHANNEL CITIZEN BAND (CB) TRANSCEIVERS
PROHIBITED CB CHANNELS
UHF
CHANNELS 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8 – REPEATERS
CHANNEL 5 – EMERGENCY CHANNEL
CHANNEL 10 – 4 WD CHANNEL
CHANNEL 11 – CALL CHANNEL
CHANNEL 18 – CARAVANERS/CAMPERS
©LTCOL G.R. Newman-Martin 2011

155. MULTI-CHANNEL CITIZEN BAND (CB) TRANSCEIVERS
PROHIBITED CB CHANNELS
UHF
CHANNELS 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8 – REPEATERS
CHANNEL 5 – EMERGENCY CHANNEL
CHANNEL 10 – 4 WD CHANNEL
CHANNEL 11 – CALL CHANNEL
CHANNEL 18 – CARAVANERS/CAMPERS
CHANNELS 22,23 – DATA CHANNELS ONLY
©LTCOL G.R. Newman-Martin 2011

156. MULTI-CHANNEL CITIZEN BAND (CB) TRANSCEIVERS
PROHIBITED CB CHANNELS
UHF
CHANNELS 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8 – REPEATERS
CHANNEL 5 – EMERGENCY CHANNEL
CHANNEL 10 – 4 WD CHANNEL
CHANNEL 11 – CALL CHANNEL
CHANNEL 18 – CARAVANERS/CAMPERS
CHANNELS 22,23 – DATA CHANNELS ONLY
CHANNELS 31,32,33,36,37,38 REPEATERS
©LTCOL G.R. Newman-Martin 2011

157. MULTI-CHANNEL CITIZEN BAND (CB) TRANSCEIVERS
PROHIBITED CB CHANNELS
UHF
CHANNELS 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8 – REPEATERS
CHANNEL 5 – EMERGENCY CHANNEL
CHANNEL 10 – 4 WD CHANNEL
CHANNEL 11 – CALL CHANNEL
CHANNEL 18 – CARAVANERS/CAMPERS
CHANNELS 22,23 – DATA CHANNELS ONLY
CHANNELS 31,32,33,36,37,38 REPEATERS
CHANNEL 35 – EMERGENCY CHANNEL
©LTCOL G.R. Newman-Martin 2011

158. MULTI-CHANNEL CITIZEN BAND (CB) TRANSCEIVERS
PROHIBITED CB CHANNELS
UHF
CHANNELS 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8 – REPEATERS
CHANNEL 5 – EMERGENCY CHANNEL
CHANNEL 10 – 4 WD CHANNEL
CHANNEL 11 – CALL CHANNEL
CHANNEL 18 – CARAVANERS/CAMPERS
CHANNELS 22,23 – DATA CHANNELS ONLY
CHANNELS 31,32,33,36,37,38 REPEATERS
CHANNEL 35 – EMERGENCY CHANNEL
CHANNEL TRUCK DRIVERS
©LTCOL G.R. Newman-Martin 2011

159. ©LTCOL G.R. Newman-Martin 2011
QUESTIONS
FACTORS AFFECTING
OPERATION OF
ALL TYPES
OF RADIO SETS
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160. FACTORS AFFECTING OPERATION OF ALL TYPES OF RADIO SETS
AVOID SOURCES OF ELECTRICAL
INTERFERENCE & POWER LINES
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161. FACTORS AFFECTING OPERATION OF ALL TYPES OF RADIO SETS
AVOID SOURCES OF ELECTRICAL
INTERFERENCE & POWER LINES
IMPROVISED ANTENNA CAN BE MADE OUT OF
WIRE IF ORIGINAL IS DAMAGED
©LTCOL G.R. Newman-Martin 2011

162. FACTORS AFFECTING OPERATION OF ALL TYPES OF RADIO SETS
AVOID SOURCES OF ELECTRICAL
INTERFERENCE & POWER LINES
IMPROVISED ANTENNA CAN BE MADE OUT OF
WIRE IF ORIGINAL IS DAMAGED
DO NOT TRANSMIT AT THE SAME TIME AS
ANOTHER STATION
©LTCOL G.R. Newman-Martin 2011

163. FACTORS AFFECTING OPERATION OF ALL TYPES OF RADIO SETS
AVOID SOURCES OF ELECTRICAL
INTERFERENCE & POWER LINES
IMPROVISED ANTENNA CAN BE MADE OUT OF
WIRE IF ORIGINAL IS DAMAGED
DO NOT TRANSMIT AT THE SAME TIME AS
ANOTHER STATION
WHEN TWO STATIONS TRANSMIT TOGETHER
ONLY THE STRONGEST IS HEARD (‘CAPTURE
EFFECT’)
©LTCOL G.R. Newman-Martin 2011

164. FACTORS AFFECTING OPERATION OF ALL TYPES OF RADIO SETS
VHF SIGNALS TEND TO TRAVEL IN STRAIGHT LINE
(‘LINE-OF-SIGHT’). RANGE INCREASE IF LINE-OF-
SIGHT TRANSMISSION PATH EXISTS
©LTCOL G.R. Newman-Martin 2011

165. FACTORS AFFECTING OPERATION OF ALL TYPES OF RADIO SETS
VHF SIGNALS TEND TO TRAVEL IN STRAIGHT LINE
(‘LINE-OF-SIGHT’). RANGE INCREASE IF LINE-OF-
SIGHT TRANSMISSION PATH EXISTS
TRY TO STATION SET ON HIGH GROUND
WHERE POSSIBLE
©LTCOL G.R. Newman-Martin 2011

166. FACTORS AFFECTING OPERATION OF ALL TYPES OF RADIO SETS
VHF SIGNALS TEND TO TRAVEL IN STRAIGHT LINE
(‘LINE-OF-SIGHT’). RANGE INCREASE IF LINE-OF-
SIGHT TRANSMISSION PATH EXISTS
TRY TO STATION SET ON HIGH GROUND
WHERE POSSIBLE
VHF WAVES PASSING CLOSE TO EARTH’S
SURFACE BEND SLIGHTLY (‘REFRACTION’)
©LTCOL G.R. Newman-Martin 2011

167. FACTORS AFFECTING OPERATION OF ALL TYPES OF RADIO SETS
VHF SIGNALS TEND TO TRAVEL IN STRAIGHT LINE
(‘LINE-OF-SIGHT’). RANGE INCREASE IF LINE-OF-
SIGHT TRANSMISSION PATH EXISTS
TRY TO STATION SET ON HIGH GROUND
WHERE POSSIBLE
VHF WAVES PASSING CLOSE TO EARTH’S
SURFACE BEND SLIGHTLY (‘REFRACTION’)
COMMUNICATION CAN THUS BE POSSIBLE TO
STATIONS SLIGHTLY OUT OF LINE-OF-SIGHT
©LTCOL G.R. Newman-Martin 2011

168. FACTORS AFFECTING OPERATION OF ALL TYPES OF RADIO SETS
HEAVY FOLIAGE, RAIN, FOG, LARGE OBJECTS,
HILLS & OTHER OBSTACLES REDUCE RANGE.
©LTCOL G.R. Newman-Martin 2011

169. FACTORS AFFECTING OPERATION OF ALL TYPES OF RADIO SETS
HEAVY FOLIAGE, RAIN, FOG, LARGE OBJECTS,
HILLS & OTHER OBSTACLES REDUCE RANGE.
TRY TO STATION SET AWAY FROM
OBSTACLES
©LTCOL G.R. Newman-Martin 2011

170. FACTORS AFFECTING OPERATION OF ALL TYPES OF RADIO SETS
HEAVY FOLIAGE, RAIN, FOG, LARGE OBJECTS,
HILLS & OTHER OBSTACLES REDUCE RANGE.
TRY TO STATION SET AWAY FROM
OBSTACLES
VHF WAVES MAY BE REFLECTED BY
BUILDINGS, HILLS ETC.
©LTCOL G.R. Newman-Martin 2011

171. FACTORS AFFECTING OPERATION OF ALL TYPES OF RADIO SETS
HEAVY FOLIAGE, RAIN, FOG, LARGE OBJECTS,
HILLS & OTHER OBSTACLES REDUCE RANGE.
TRY TO STATION SET AWAY FROM
OBSTACLES
VHF WAVES MAY BE REFLECTED BY
BUILDINGS, HILLS ETC.
THIS COULD BLOCK SOME SIGNALS
©LTCOL G.R. Newman-Martin 2011

172. FACTORS AFFECTING OPERATION OF ALL TYPES OF RADIO SETS
HEAVY FOLIAGE, RAIN, FOG, LARGE OBJECTS,
HILLS & OTHER OBSTACLES REDUCE RANGE.
TRY TO STATION SET AWAY FROM
OBSTACLES
VHF WAVES MAY BE REFLECTED BY
BUILDINGS, HILLS ETC.
THIS COULD BLOCK SOME SIGNALS
BUT COULD ALLOW COMMUNICATIONS TO STATION OUT OF LINE-OF-SIGHT
©LTCOL G.R. Newman-Martin 2011

173. FACTORS AFFECTING OPERATION OF ALL TYPES OF RADIO SETS
FADING MAY OCCUR WHEN AN OBJECT ENTERS
TRANSMISSION PATH (E.G. MOVING VEHICLE,
ETC)
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174. FACTORS AFFECTING OPERATION OF ALL TYPES OF RADIO SETS
FADING MAY OCCUR WHEN AN OBJECT ENTERS
TRANSMISSION PATH (E.G. MOVING VEHICLE,
ETC)
IF DIRECT AND INDIRECT SIGNAL ARRIVE
TOGETHER, WAVES CAN BE ‘OUT OF PHASE’
AND CANCEL EACH OTHER OUT (‘DEAD SPOT’).
©LTCOL G.R. Newman-Martin 2011

175. HINTS FOR OPERATION OF ALL TYPES OF RADIO SETS
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176. OF ALL TYPES OF RADIO SETS
HINTS OPERATION
OF ALL TYPES OF RADIO SETS
KEEP ANTENNA UPRIGHT
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177. OF ALL TYPES OF RADIO SETS
HINTS FOR OPERATION
OF ALL TYPES OF RADIO SETS
KEEP ANTENNA UPRIGHT
RAISE ANTENNA AS HIGH AS POSSIBLE
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178. OF ALL TYPES OF RADIO SETS
HINTS FOR OPERATION
OF ALL TYPES OF RADIO SETS
KEEP ANTENNA UPRIGHT
RAISE ANTENNA AS HIGH AS POSSIBLE
AVOID LOW GROUND & DEPRESSIONS
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179. OF ALL TYPES OF RADIO SETS
HINTS FOR OPERATION
OF ALL TYPES OF RADIO SETS
KEEP ANTENNA UPRIGHT
RAISE ANTENNA AS HIGH AS POSSIBLE
AVOID LOW GROUND & DEPRESSIONS
SELECT ELEVATED POSITION E.G. HILL, MAST,
TREE, TOWER
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180. OF ALL TYPES OF RADIO SETS
HINTS FOR OPERATION
OF ALL TYPES OF RADIO SETS
KEEP ANTENNA UPRIGHT
RAISE ANTENNA AS HIGH AS POSSIBLE
AVOID LOW GROUND & DEPRESSIONS
SELECT ELEVATED POSITION E.G. HILL, MAST,
TREE, TOWER
MAKE MAXIMUM USE OF CLEARINGS IF IN
HEAVILY WOODED AREAS
©LTCOL G.R. Newman-Martin 2011

181. OF ALL TYPES OF RADIO SETS
HINTS FOR OPERATION
OF ALL TYPES OF RADIO SETS
KEEP ANTENNA UPRIGHT
RAISE ANTENNA AS HIGH AS POSSIBLE
AVOID LOW GROUND & DEPRESSIONS
SELECT ELEVATED POSITION E.G. HILL, MAST,
TREE, TOWER
MAKE MAXIMUM USE OF CLEARINGS IF IN
HEAVILY WOODED AREAS
USE ANCILLARY EQUIPMENT WHERE POSSIBLE
E.G. ELEVATED ANTENNAS SUCH AS RC-292
©LTCOL G.R. Newman-Martin 2011

182. OF ALL TYPES OF RADIO SETS
HINTS FOR OPERATION
OF ALL TYPES OF RADIO SETS
MOVE SET AROUND IN YOUR LOCATION IF
SIGNALS ARE WEAK
©LTCOL G.R. Newman-Martin 2011

183. OF ALL TYPES OF RADIO SETS
HINTS FOR OPERATION
OF ALL TYPES OF RADIO SETS
MOVE SET AROUND IN YOUR LOCATION IF
SIGNALS ARE WEAK
AVOID SCREENING AND INTERFERENCE
©LTCOL G.R. Newman-Martin 2011

184. OF ALL TYPES OF RADIO SETS
HINTS FOR OPERATION
OF ALL TYPES OF RADIO SETS
MOVE SET AROUND IN YOUR LOCATION IF
SIGNALS ARE WEAK
AVOID SCREENING AND INTERFERENCE
SELECT SITES ON FORWARD SLOPES OF HILLS
FOR POINT-TO-POINT WORKING
©LTCOL G.R. Newman-Martin 2011

185. OF ALL TYPES OF RADIO SETS
HINTS FOR OPERATION
OF ALL TYPES OF RADIO SETS
MOVE SET AROUND IN YOUR LOCATION IF
SIGNALS ARE WEAK
AVOID SCREENING AND INTERFERENCE
SELECT SITES ON FORWARD SLOPES OF HILLS
FOR POINT-TO-POINT WORKING
TUNE TO CORRECT FREQUENCY OR CHANNEL
©LTCOL G.R. Newman-Martin 2011

186. OF ALL TYPES OF RADIO SETS
HINTS FOROPERATION
OF ALL TYPES OF RADIO SETS
MOVE SET AROUND IN YOUR LOCATION IF
SIGNALS ARE WEAK
AVOID SCREENING AND INTERFERENCE
SELECT SITES ON FORWARD SLOPES OF HILLS
FOR POINT-TO-POINT WORKING
TUNE TO CORRECT FREQUENCY OR CHANNEL
ENSURE BATTERY IS SERVICEABLE
©LTCOL G.R. Newman-Martin 2011

187. OF ALL TYPES OF RADIO SETS
HINTS FOR OPERATION
OF ALL TYPES OF RADIO SETS
MOVE SET AROUND IN YOUR LOCATION IF
SIGNALS ARE WEAK
AVOID SCREENING AND INTERFERENCE
SELECT SITES ON FORWARD SLOPES OF HILLS
FOR POINT-TO-POINT WORKING
TUNE TO CORRECT FREQUENCY OR CHANNEL
ENSURE BATTERY IS SERVICEABLE
USE RELAY PROCEDURE – LISTEN CAREFULLY TO
NET – ASSIST IN RELAY PROCEDURE
©LTCOL G.R. Newman-Martin 2011

188. DISRUPTION TO RADIO COMMUNICATIONS
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189. DISRUPTION TO RADIO COMMUNICATIONS
IN THE EVENT OF RADIO FAILURE,
CHECK:
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190. DISRUPTION TO RADIO COMMUNICATIONS
IN THE EVENT OF RADIO FAILURE,
CHECK:
SET OPERATING PROPERLY
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191. DISRUPTION TO RADIO COMMUNICATIONS
IN THE EVENT OF RADIO FAILURE,
CHECK:
SET OPERATING PROPERLY
SWITCHES SET PROPERLY
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192. DISRUPTION TO RADIO COMMUNICATIONS
IN THE EVENT OF RADIO FAILURE,
CHECK:
SET OPERATING PROPERLY
SWITCHES SET PROPERLY
SET ON CORRECT FREQUENCY
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193. DISRUPTION TO RADIO COMMUNICATIONS
IN THE EVENT OF RADIO FAILURE,
CHECK:
SET OPERATING PROPERLY
SWITCHES SET PROPERLY
SET ON CORRECT FREQUENCY
SET PROPERLY CONNECTED TO POWER
SUPPLY
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194. DISRUPTION TO RADIO COMMUNICATIONS
IN THE EVENT OF RADIO FAILURE,
CHECK:
SET OPERATING PROPERLY
SWITCHES SET PROPERLY
SET ON CORRECT FREQUENCY
SET PROPERLY CONNECTED TO POWER
SUPPLY
BATTERIES CORRECT, INSTALLED PROPERLY,
NOT FLAT
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195. DISRUPTION TO RADIO COMMUNICATIONS
CHECK:
ANTENNA CONNECTED PROPERLY
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196. DISRUPTION TO RADIO COMMUNICATIONS
CHECK:
ANTENNA CONNECTED PROPERLY
ANTENNA LOCATED PROPERLY
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197. DISRUPTION TO RADIO COMMUNICATIONS
CHECK:
ANTENNA CONNECTED PROPERLY
ANTENNA LOCATED PROPERLY
HANDSET CONNECTED PROPERLY
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198. DISRUPTION TO RADIO COMMUNICATIONS
CHECK:
ANTENNA CONNECTED PROPERLY
ANTENNA LOCATED PROPERLY
HANDSET CONNECTED PROPERLY
TRY OTHER AUDIO CONNECTION
TRY ANOTHER HANDSET
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199. DISRUPTION TO RADIO COMMUNICATIONS
CHECK:
ANTENNA CONNECTED PROPERLY
ANTENNA LOCATED PROPERLY
HANDSET CONNECTED PROPERLY
TRY OTHER AUDIO CONNECTION
TRY ANOTHER HANDSET
ELEVATION – TRY HIGHER GROUND
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200. DISRUPTION TO RADIO COMMUNICATIONS
CHECK:
ANTENNA CONNECTED PROPERLY
ANTENNA LOCATED PROPERLY
HANDSET CONNECTED PROPERLY
TRY OTHER AUDIO CONNECTION
TRY ANOTHER HANDSET
ELEVATION – TRY HIGHER GROUND
INTERFERENCE – MOVE SET AWAY FROM
OBSTRUCTIONS, SOURCES OF INTERFERENCE
(POWER LINES ETC)
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201. DISRUPTION TO RADIO COMMUNICATIONS
USE RELAY PROCEDURE
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202. DISRUPTION TO RADIO COMMUNICATIONS
USE RELAY PROCEDURE
TRY TO RE-ESTABLISH COMMS
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203. DISRUPTION TO RADIO COMMUNICATIONS
USE RELAY PROCEDURE
TRY TO RE-ESTABLISH COMMS
ADVISE COMMANDER
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204. DISRUPTION TO RADIO COMMUNICATIONS
USE RELAY PROCEDURE
TRY TO RE-ESTABLISH COMMS
ADVISE COMMANDER
MINIMISE TRAFFIC TO SAVE BATTERIES
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205. DISRUPTION TO RADIO COMMUNICATIONS
USE RELAY PROCEDURE
TRY TO RE-ESTABLISH COMMS
ADVISE COMMANDER
MINIMISE TRAFFIC TO SAVE BATTERIES
LEAVE NET FREE FOR URGENT TRAFFIC
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206. DISRUPTION TO RADIO COMMUNICATIONS
USE RELAY PROCEDURE
TRY TO RE-ESTABLISH COMMS
ADVISE COMMANDER
MINIMISE TRAFFIC TO SAVE BATTERIES
LEAVE NET FREE FOR URGENT TRAFFIC
MAKE OTHER ARRANGEMENTS FOR MESSAGES
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207. ©LTCOL G.R. Newman-Martin 2011
ANY FINAL
QUESTIONS ?
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208. ©LTCOL G.R. Newman-Martin 2011
THAT’S ALL FOLKS
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