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EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION -- Continued
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ANTENNA MAST BRACKETS (M577A3 AND M1068A3 ONLY)
The antenna mast brackets mounted behind the driver's hatch are used to mount the RC292 antenna. The RC292 is a ground
plane whip antenna that will increase the communication range of the radio sets. It consists of a 30-foot (9 m) mast, a 68-foot
(21 m), 50-ohm lead-in cable, and antenna sections.
WARNING
If antennas touch electric power lines, you could be electrocuted. Make sure radio antennas
have clearance when carrier is operating near electric power lines.
Place antenna in mounting brackets. Remove and stow pipe plug from top deck, and insert antenna lead through hole.
Connect lead to radio as shown in TM 11-5820-348-15.
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