C 10, TM 9-2350-230-12
Section 7-3. COMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT
d. Radio Set AN/VRC-53. The AN/VRC-53 consists
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Communications Data
of receiver- transmitter RT- 505/PRC- 25 and amplifier-
power supply OA-3633/GRC, and provides short range
The following tables and illustrations provide data for
communication with crew served vehicles and other
support elements.
be found in TM 11-5820-401-10 and TM 11-5820-498-
10.
e. Amplifier, Audio Frequency AM-1780/ VRC. The
AM-1780/VRC is used to select the mode of operation, to
a. Radio Set AN/VRC-12. The AN/VRC-12 can
provide connections to an external field telephone, and to
monitor two channels simultaneously, or one channel
amplify the intercom and radio signals.
can be monitored while transmitting on the other, and
has ten (10) preset channels.
FT, 152MM, M551. The universal communications
b. Radio Set AN/VRC-46. The AN/VRC-46 is
harness consists of antennas, adapters, cables, mounts,
similar to the AN/VRC-12, except that monitoring an
the AN/VIC-1 (VC), control boxes, and is installed
additional channel is not possible. Also, the receiver-
equipment.
available.
g. Controls, Intercommunication Set C-226/V RC,
C-2297/VRC, and C-2298/VRC. The C-2297/VRC and
c. Radio Set AN/VRC-47. The AN/VRC-47 is used
C-2298/VRC are used to provide intercom facilities and
in installations where preset channels are not required.
to extend use of the radio set to crew members. The C-
Two channels can be monitored simultaneously or one
2296/VRC includes a handset which permits personnel
channel can be monitored while transmitting on the other
outside the vehicle to communicate with those inside and
channel.
to use the facilities of the radio set.
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