TM 9-2350-275-BD
COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEM
General Information
This procedure gives instructions for the construction of a long wire antenna for use
with the auxiliary receiver if the auxiliary antenna is broken or has been diverted for
use with the receiver/transmitter.
Limitation:
q Cannot be used for transmission
q Reduction in reception
Personnel/Time Required:
q 1 soldier
q 5 minutes
Material/Tools:
q Cable, telephone, WD-l/TT 8-foot length
q Tape, electrical
Other Options:
q Repair broken metallic whip antenna (Refer to para. 11-17.)
q Field expedient metallic whip antenna. (Refer to para. 11-18.)
q Field expedient ground plane antenna. (Refer to para. 11-21.)
Procedural Steps:
CAUTION
Do not use this antenna for transmission. It could damage
the radio equipment.
1. Strip approximately two inches of insulation from both leads on one end of the
telephone cable.
2. Attach one bare lead to a screw on the R-442 auxiliary receiver.
3. Attach the other bare lead to the center of the antenna connection on the receiver
by bending the wire double and jamming it into the hole.
4. Tape or tie the wire to the antenna connector to prevent it from being pulled or
vibrated out of the hole.
Throw the loose end of the wire out the loader's hatch.
5.
6. Record the BDAR action taken. When the mission is completed, as soon as
practicable, repair vehicle using standard maintenance procedures.
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