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In the event of a fire, near a lithium battery (ies),
rapid cooling of the battery (ies) is important. Use
a carbon dioxide (CO 2) extinguisher. Control of the
equipment fire, and cooling, may prevent the bat-
tery from venting and potentially exposing lithium
metal. In the event that lithium metal becomes in-
volved in fire, the use of a graphite based Class D
fire extinguisher is recommended, such as Lith-X
or MET-L-X.
DO NOT use water to extinguish Li-SO2 battery
fires if a Shock hazard exists due to high voltage
electrical equipment in the immediate vicinity (i.e.,
greater than 30 volts, alternating current (ac) or
direct current (dc)).
DO NOT store lithium batteries with other hazard-
ous materials and keep them away from open flame
or heat.
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HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL
OPERATE
MAINTAIN
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TECHNICAL MANUAL
No. 11-5820-1025-10 Headquarters,
Department of the Army
Washington, DC, 1 February 1988
OPERATOR’S MANUAL
RADIO SET AN/PRC-126
(NSN 5820-01-215-6181)
i
Page
WARNINGS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . a
HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL . . . . . . . d
CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION
Section I. General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1
1-1 Scope . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1
1-2 Maintenance Forms and
Records . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
1-3 Reporting Equipment Improve-
ment Recommendations
(EIR’s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
1-4 Warranty Information . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3
Section II. ............ 1-3
ii
Page
iii
Page
iv
CHAPTER 1
INTRODUCTION
SECTION I.
1-1.
1-1
1-2. MAINTENANCE FORMS, RECORDS,
AND REPORTS
1-2
1-4. WARRANTY INFORMATION
SECTION II.
EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION
1-3
1-6. LOCATION AND DESCRIPTION
OF MAJOR COMPONENTS
1-4
1-5
1-7. EQUIPMENT DATA
General
Physical
1-6
Environmental
Operating temperature
range . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . -40°F to + 131°F
(-40°C to + 55°C)
Watertightness ... to a depth of approximately
3 feet (0.91 meters)
1-7/(1-8 blank)
CHAPTER 2
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
SECTION I.
DESCRIPTION AND USE OF
OPERATOR’S CONTROLS AND INDICATORS
2-1. GENERAL
2-1
2-2
2-2. CONTROLS AND INDICATORS
Control or
Key Indicator Function
1 ANT match Selects proper antenna
switch matching network for the
operating frequency
selected or bypasses
antenna matching net-
works to provide a direct
50 output. Warning
tone sounds in speaker if
match is incorrect. Cor-
responding frequencies
for each switch position
are as follows:
A = 30-36 MHz
B = 36-46 MHz
C = 46-54 MHz
D = 54-64 MHz
E = 64-88 MHz
50 = 50 output*
* The 50 output is used only when it is de-
sired to connect a 50 antenna system. This
optional antenna must provide a DC path of
or less between the antenna ter-
minal and ground when transmitting or re-
ceiving.
2-3
2-2. CONTROLS AND INDICATORS - CONT
Control or
Key Indicator Function
2-4
2-2. CONTROLS AND INDICATORS - CONT
Control or
Key Indicator Function
2-5
2-6
2-2. CONTROLS AND INDICATORS - CONT
Control or
Key Indicator Function
2-7
SECTION II.
PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE
CHECKS AND SERVICES
2-3. GENERAL
2-8
Interval Column - This column tells you when
to do a certain check or service
2-9
2-10
2-11
SECTION III.
OPERATION UNDER USUAL CONDITIONS
NOTE
2-12
e. Press and hold the SQ DSBL pushbutton.
Adjust the OFF/VOL control for desired listening
level. Release SQ DSBL pushbutton to disable
speaker noise.
2-13
f. Repeat steps d and e until all digits are set
for the new frequency.
NOTE
NOTE
2-14
2-15
2-7. BATTERY INSTALLATION/REMOVAL
2-16
If the battery compartment becomes
hot to the touch, if you hear a hissing
sound (i.e., battery venting), or smell
irritating sulfur dioxide gas, IM-
MEDIATELY Turn Off the equipment.
Remove the equipment to a well ven-
tilated area or leave the area.
2-18
a. Unfasten latches on battery housing; remove
battery housing and old battery (if installed). (Han-
dle case carefully as damaged case will not seal
properly. )
2-19
2-20
2-8. SECURE VOICE MODULE (SVM) INSTALLA-
TION AND REMOVAL
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
REMOVAL INSTRUCTIONS
2-21
Hold onto both RT unit and SVM when
loosening securing screws.
2-22
2-9. HANDSET lNSTALLATION/REMOVAL
INSTALLATION
REMOVAL
b. Separate connectors.
2-23
2-10. ANTENNA (LONG OR SHORT)
lNSTALLATION/REMOVAL
INSTALLATION
REMOVAL
2-24
2-25
SECTION IV.
OPERATION UNDER
UNUSUAL CONDITIONS
2-26
2-13. OPERATION IN TROPICAL CLIMATES
In warm, damp climates, the equipment is subject
to damage from moisture and fungi. Wipe all
moisture and fungi from the equipment with a dry,
lint-free cloth. Should Radio Set AN/PRC-126 hap-
pen to fall into water, remember that it is water-
tight to a depth of about 3 feet.
2-27
d. If you still have noise or interference, you
have a bad Radio Set AN/PRC-126. If the noise or
interference goes away, you are being jammed.
Report jamming as soon as possible to officer in
charge. One or more of the following antijamming
procedures may allow you to continue operating
Radio Set AN/PRC-126.
2-28
APPENDIX A
REFERENCES
A-1. SCOPE
A-2. FORMS
A-1
A-3. TECHNICAL MANUALS - CONT
A-2
APPENDIX B
COMPONENTS OF END ITEM AND
BASIC ISSUE ITEMS LISTS
Section 1. INTRODUCTION
B-1. SCOPE
This appendix lists components of end item and
basic issue items for Radio Set AN/PRC-126 to help
you inventory items required for safe and efficient
operation.
B-2. GENERAL
The Components of End Item and Basic Issue Items
Lists are divided into the following sections:
a. Section Il. Components of End Item. This
listing is for informational purposes only, and is not
authority to requisition replacements. These items
are part of the end item, but are removed and
separately packaged for transportation or shipment.
As part of the end item, these items must be with
the end item whenever it is issued or transferred
between property accounts. Illustrations are fur-
nished to assist you in identifying the items.
b. Section Ill. Basic Issue Items. These are the
minimum essential items required to place Radio
Set AN/PRC-126 in operation, to operate it, and to
perform emergency repairs.
B-1
B-3. EXPLANATION OF COLUMNS
B-2
B-3
B-4
Section II.
5985-01-096-9396
Section II.
5820-00-889-3803
5820-01-225-4069
5820-01-225-4068
Section II.
5965-00-043-3463
Section II.
5895-01-256-9639
B-5
B-6
Section III.
6135-01-094-6536
Section III.
B-7/(B-8 blank)
APPENDIX C
ADDITIONAL AUTHORIZATION LIST
Section 1. INTRODUCTION
C-1. SCOPE
C-2. GENERAL
C-1
Section II.
5810-01-160-4999
Section II.
C-2
APPENDIX D
EXPENDABLE SUPPLIES AND
MATERIALS LIST
Section I. INTRODUCTION
D-1. SCOPE
D-1
C - Operator/Crew
O - Organizational Maintenance
F - Direct Support Maintenance
H - General Support Maintenance
D-2
Section II.
6135-01-094-6536
Section II.
6135-01-088-2708
6140-01-0911536
D-3/(D-4 blank)
6850-00-177-5094
7920-00-924-5700
By Order of the Secretary of the Army:
CARL E. VUONO
General, United States Army
Official: Chief of Staff
R.L. DILWORTH
Brigadier General, United States Army
The Adjutant General
DISTRIBUTION:
To be distributed in accordance with DA Form 12-51 literature
requirements for AN/PRC-68.