TM 11-5985-284-15

DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY TECHNICAL MANUAL

OPERATOR, ORGANIZATIONAL,
DS, GS, AND DEPOT MAINTENANCE MANUAL
INCLUDING REPAIR PARTS
SPECIAL TOOLS LISTS

ANTENNA, LOOP AT-784/PRC

(NSN 5820-00-086-7651)

This copy is a reprint which includes current

pages from Changes 1 through 5. Title
was changed by Change 5.

HEADQUARTERS, DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY

FEBRUARY 1967
 CONDENSED OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Cautioa: Use for reception oniy. Do not transmit. signal is received. Adjust FIXE TUNE (5) for
Whenever loop antenna is not in use, keep ATTENUATOR maximum reeponee. If resporme is too fstrOUg,
switch set in O position. Choose operating location free advance A!IY’ENUATOR (3) to htgher number.
from obstructions. ( 7 ) Rotating the loop will obtain two Poait!on% 180”
apart corresponding to SIGNAL NULL arrows,
To Operate
giving maximum signal response.
u. From .Iiodtflutcd Carrier tli~(al Sowcc. The nuru- ( fiJ Extend the whip and note signal reaponae in one
bers of steps 1 through 3 and 8 belo\v nre the same as position. Rotate the antenna one-haM turn
those on the illustration. ( 160° ) and note response in second position.
( 1 ) Swing loop antwma up from the case. Do not (0) Orient the antenna to obtain stronger signal
extend the whip. reslmuse. The SIGNAL MAX arrow (on the
(2) Connect imtennu cable from connettor jl (of case) now points toward the transmitter.
AT–10t32/PRC ) to the tintenna coaxial connector ( 10) Retract the whip. Rotate the antenna one-
of the receiver. Set r~eiver v{}iunle rontrol to quarter turn (60” ) to SIGNAL NULL position
muxirnurm and squelch off. for sharp and accurate bearing Indication.
(3) Set the ATTEN[l.\TOR s!vitcb to positio]) 0. h From Unmodulated Carrier Signal 8our&. @era-
(4) Set the BAN IMIWITCH to the desired frequency tion procedure for direction finding from tits source i
band. the same as tlescribsd above. However, the shlmal IW-
(3) Adjust FISE T[’SE (mntrf)l to fiesi!w! operating s~mnw sought in stel)s 6 through 9 is maximum quieting
frequency within ~elf[twl 1,:11)(1. action of cnrrier over noise. NULL is defined as maxi-
{6) Hold 100IJ antw]na ut eye ievel ti]ltl rottite u]jtil munl noise obtained.
 *TM 11-5985-284-15
T ECHNICAL M A N U A L HEADQUARTERS
DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY
No. 11-5985-284-15 W A S H I N G T O N , DC, 3 F e b r u a r y 1967

Operator’s, Organizational, Direct Supportr General Support

and Depot Maintenance Manual

ANTENNA, LOOP AT-784/PRC

(NSN 5820-00-086-7651)

Paragraph Page
C HAPTER 1 . INTRODUCTION
Section I. General
Scope - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1-1 1-1
Indexes of publications - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -1-2 1-1
Forms and Records - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1-3 1-1
Reporting of errors - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1-3.2 1-1
Reporting equipment improvement recommendations (EIR) - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -- - - 1-3.3 1-1
Destruction of Army electronics material - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1-3.3
II. Description and Data
Purpose and use - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1-4 14
Technical characteristics- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -- - - - - - - - - - - - 1 - 5 1-4
Components of Antenna, Loop AT-784/PRC - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1-6 14
Items comprising an operable Antenna Loop AT-784/PRC - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1-6.1 1-4
Description of Antenna AT-1082/PRC - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1-7 1-5
Description of associated components - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1-8 1-5
Additional equipment required - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1-9 1-5
C H A P T E R 2 . INSTALLATION AND OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS
Section I. Service Upon Receipt of Antenna, Loop AT-784/PRC
Unpacking - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2-1 2-1
Checking unpacked equipment - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2-2 2-1
Installation - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2-3 2-1
Siting - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -- 2-4 2-2
II. Antenna Controls
Controls and their uses - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2-5 2-4
Controls and antennas - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2-6 2-4
III. Operation Under Usual Conditions
General - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - --- 2-7 2-5
Operation - - - - -- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2-8 2-6
I V . Operation Under Unusual Conditions
General - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -- - - - - - - - - -- 2-9 2-7
Operation in arctic climates - -- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -- 2-10 2-7
Operation in desert climates - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2-11 2-7
C H A P T E R 3 . OPERATOR’S AND ORGANIZATIONAL MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS
S e c t i o n I . Operator’s Maintenance
Scope of operator’s maintenance - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3-1 3-1
Preventive maintenance - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3-2 3-1
Preventive maintenance checks and service periods - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3-3 3-1
Daily preventive maintenance checks and services chart - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3-4 3-2
Weekly preventive maintenance checks and services chart -- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3-5 3-4
Cleaning - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -- 3-6 3-4
II. Organizational Maintenance
Scope of organizational maintenance - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3-7 3-4
Monthly preventive maintenance - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3-8 3-4
Monthly preventive maintenance checks and services charts - - - - - - - - - - - 3-9 3-5
Touchup painting - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3-10 3-5
Replacement of parts - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3-11 3-5

*This manual supersedes TM 11–5820-496-20P, 13 March 1964, and TM 11-5820-496-35P, 24 July 1963.

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Paragraph Page
C HAPTER 4 , DIRECT SUPPORT MAINTENANCE
Section I. Functioning of Equipment
Scope ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 4-1 4-1
Antennas ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4-2 4-1
Direction finder antennas --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4-3 4-1
Antenna AT-1082/PRC ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4-4 4-3
Section II. Direct Support Troubleshooting and Repair
Organization of troubleshooting ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4-5 4-7
Test equipment required ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4-6 4-7
Resistance measurements ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 4-7 4-7
Troubleshooting chart ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 4-8 4-7
Repairs ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4-9 4-10
Removal and replacement of chassis and components -------------------------------------- 4-10 4-10
Replacement of loop antenna arms ------------------------------------------------------------------- 4-11 4-10
C HAPTER 5 . GENERAL SUPPORT MAINTENANCE
Section I. Repair and Alinement
Repair ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 5-1 5-1
Frequency range alinement procedures --------------------------------------------------------------- 5-2 5-1
II. General Support Testing Procedures
General ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 5-3 5-2
Test equipment required --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 5-4 5-2
Test conditions ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 5-5 5-2
Physical tests and inspection -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 5-6 5-2
Frequency range test -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 5-7 Foldout
Sensitivity, attenuation, null, and sense tests -------------------------------------------------------- 5-8 Foldout
C HAPTER 6 . DEPOT OVERHAUL STANDARDS
Scope ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 6-1 6-1
Depot overhaul standards ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 6-2 6-1
C HAPTER 7 . SHIPMENT AND LIMITED STORAGE AND DEMOLITION TO PREVENT
ENEMY USE
Section I. Shipment and Limited Storage
Disassembly ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 7-1 7-1
Repacking for shipment or limited storage ----------------------------------------------------- 7-2 7-1
II. Demolition of Materiel to Prevent Enemy Use
Authority for demolition -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 7-3 7-1
Methods of destruction --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 7-4 7–1
A PPENDIX A . REFERENCES ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ A-1
A PPENDIX B . BASIC ISSUE ITEMS LIST
Section I. Introduction ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- B-1
II. Basic issue items list ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ B-1
A PPENDIX C . MAINTENANCE ALLOCATION
Section I. Introduction ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- C-1
II. Maintenance allocation chart ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- C-3
III. Tool and tast equipment requirements ------------------------------------------------------------------ C-4
IV. Remarks ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- C-5

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CHAPTER 1
INTRODUCTION

Section I. GENERAL
1-1. Scope c. Discrepancy in Shipment Report (DISREP)
a. This manual describes the components of (SF 361). Fill out and forward Discrepancy in
Antenna, Loop AT-784/PRC (fig. 1-1), and covers Shipment Report (DISREP) (SF 361) as pre-
their use, operator’s maintenance, organiza- scribed in AR 55-38/NAVSUPINST 4610.33B/
tional maintenance, and basic functioning. It AFR 75-18/MCO P4610.19C and DLAR 4500.15.
also contains the repair functions for this
equipment which are to be accomplished by 1-3.1. Reporting Errors and Recom-
direct support, general support (DS and GS) and mending Improvements
depot maintenance. You can help improve this manual. If you find
b. Throughout this manual, the term sense any mistakes or if you know of a way to improve
whip antenna refers to the telescoping portion of the procedures, please let us know. Mail your
Antenna AT-1082/PRC and loop refers to the letter or DA Form 2028 (Recommended Changes
loop antenna in which the telescoping antenna to Publications and Blank Forms) direct to:
is mounted. Commander, US Army Communications and
Electronics Materiel Readiness Command,
1-2. Indexes of Publications ATTN: DRSEL-ME-MQ, Fort Monmouth, NJ
a. DA Pam 310-4. Refer to the latest issue of 07703.
DA Pam 310-4 to determine whether there are
new editions, changes, or additional publica- 1-3.2 Reporting Equipment Improvement
tions pertaining to the equipment. Recommendations (EIR)
b. DA Pam 310-7. Refer to DA Pam 310-7 to If your Antenna, Loop AT-784/PRC needs
determine whether there are modification work improvement, let us know. Send us an EIR. You,
orders (MWO’s) pertaining to the equipment. the user, are the only one who can tell us what
you don’t like about your equipment. Let us
1-3. Maintenance Forms, Records, and know why you don’t like the design. Tell us why
Reports a procedure is hard to perform. Put it on an SF
a. Reports of Maintenance and Unsatisfac- 368 (Quality Deficiency Report). Mail it to
tory Equipment. Department of the Army forms Commander, US Army Communications and
and procedures used for equipment mainte- Electronics Materiel Readiness Command,
nance will be those prescribed by TM 38-750, The ATTN: DRSEL-ME-MQ, Fort Monmouth, NJ
Army Maintenance Management System 07703. We’ll send you a reply.
(TAMMS).
b. Report of Packaging and Handling De- 1-3.3. Destruction of Army Electronics
ficiencies. Fill out and forward DD Form 6 Materiel
(Packaging Improvement Report) as prescribed Destruction of Army electronics materiel to
in AR 700-58/NAVSUPINST 4030.29/AFR 71- prevent enemy use shall be in accordance with
13/MCO P4030.29A, and DLAR 4145.8. TM 750-244-2.

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Figure 1-1.

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Figure 1-2.

Section Il. DESCRIPTION AND DATA

1-4. Purpose and Use homing purposes. A pocket compass can be used
to provide approximate azimuth readings by
u. Purpose. Antenna, Loop AT-784/PRC, when
sighting in the direction of the indicated bear-
used in conjunction with Radio Set AN/PRC-25,
ing.
AN/VRG-12, or their equivalents, comprises a
homing device that enables the operator to find
the direction of a transmitted signal within the
frequency range of 30 to 76 MegaHertz (MHz). 1-5. Technical Characteristics
CAUTION Frequency range . . . . . . . ..30 to 76 MHz covered
Use the AT-784/PRC for reception only. in five bands.
Do not transmit. Whenever the loop Frequency bands. . . . . . . ..(1) 3040 MHz.
(2) 40-50 MHz.
antenna is not in use, keep the AT- (3) 50-60 MHz.
TENUATOR switch set to 0. (4) 60-70 MHz.
The unshielded loop antenna of Antenna AT- (5) 70-76 MHz.
1082/PRC is used to pick up a homing signal, and Fine tuning
its extendable sense whip antenna (fig. 1-2) is range . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 0-10 MHz covered in
1-MHz steps.
used to determine the direction of the transmit- Signal attenua-
ted signal. The AT-1082/PRC is not provided tion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 0-46 dB covered in
with an azimuth indicator, since highly accu- five step: 0, 10,
rate bearings are not generally required for 20, 30, and 40 dB.

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1-6. Components of Antenna, Loop AT-

784/PRC
(Fig. 1-1)
The components of Antenna, Loop AT-784/PRV,
are listed in the following table:
Height Depth Width Unit
Quantity Item (in.) (in.) (in.) weight
(lb)
1 Antenna AT-1082/PRC *’7½ 4¼ 2½
1 Bag, Cotton Duck CW-445/PRC 8 6¼ 0.9
1 Cable Assembly, Radio Frequency
CG-3344/PRC (5-ft).
1 Cable Assembly, Radio Frequency
CG-2840A/U (12 ft).

“Refers to the height with the sense whip antenna retracted and the loop antenna turned down.

1-6.1. items Comprising an Operable Antenna, Loop AT/784/PRC

NSN Quantity Nomenclature, part No., and mfr code Fig. No.
NOTE
The part number is followed by the applicable 5-digit Federal
supply code for manufacturers (FSCM) identified in SB 708-42
and used to identify manufacturer, distributor, or Government
agency, etc.
5820-00-086-7651 1 Antenna, Loop AT-784/PRC 1-1
which includes:
5985-00-889-3921 1 Antenna AT-1082/PRC: MIL-A-55138, 80063 1-1
5995-00-933-9862 1 Cable Assembly, RF, CG-3344/PRC: SM-D-5088884, 80063 1-1
5985-00-937-1630 1 Cap, Electrical, CW-922/GRC: SC-DL-508885, 80063 1-1
5995-00-933-8961 1 Cable Assembly RF, CG-2840 A/U: SM-D-508886, 80063 1-1

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1-7. Description of Antenna AT-1082/PRC eluding Cap, Electrical CW-922/GRC (shield

(fig. 1-2) cap), for the large antenna post of the as-
Antenna AT-1082/PRC is a compact, portable sociated radio receiver, attached by cord. It is
unit that is housed in a cast aluminum case. A used to connect AT-1082/PRC to the as-
loop antenna is mounted on top of the case sociated receiving set.
and it has an expendable sense whip antenna b. Cable Assembly, Radio Frequency
within its left side. The case is shaped to be CG-2840 A/U (12-Ft). This is a 12-foot cable
easily hand held land serves to protect the that is provided for extending the cable con-
antenna assembly when it is folded down and nection of the AT-1082/PRC to a receiving set
to protect its panel controls from accidental whenever required.
damage by dropping. The grooved rear cover c. Bag, Cotton Duck CW-445/PRC. This bag
of this case allows access to the components is for carrying and storing Antenna
and provides a watertight inclosure. An in- AT-1082/PRC, a shield cap for its output con-
struction label that contains condensed nector, and the two associated cables. Mois-
operating instructions (fig. 2-3) is secured to ture and fungus resistant cotton duck mater-
the cover. The control sof the AT-1082/PRC ial is used for the construction of this bag.
include a bandswitch, a fine tuning control,
and an attenuation control switch. 1-9. Additional Equipment Required
Radio Set AN/PRC-25, AN/VRC-12, or equi-
1-8. Description of Associated Components valent, is not supplied with Antenna, Loop
The minor components of Antenna, Loop AT-784/PRC; however, one of similar type is
AT-784/PRC, which are associated with An- required f o r u s e o f t h i s a n t e n n a . F o r
tenna AT-1082/PRC, are shown in figure 1-1 example: Radio Set AN/PRC-25, which is a
and are described below: manpack receiver-transmitter, is capable of
a. Cable Assembly, Radio Frequency receiving input signals over the frequency
CG-3344/PRC (5-Ft). This is a 5-foot cable in- range of 30 to 76 MHz.

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CHAPTER 2

INSTALLATION AND OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS

Section I. SERVICE UPON RECEIPT OF ANTENNA LOOK AT-784/PRC

2-1. Unpacking 2-2. Checking Unpacked Equipment

a. Packaging Data. When packed for ship- a. Inspect all equipment for damage possi-
ment, the components comprising Antenna, bly incurred during shipment. If the equip-
Loop AT-784/PRC, are placed in a corrugated ment has been damaged, report the damage
cardboard carton. A typical shipping carton on DD Form 6 (para 1-3b).
and its contents is shown in figure 2-1. The b. See that the equipment is complete as
dimensions of the carton are 10½ by 6½ by 5 listed on the packing slip, or paragraph 1-6.1.
inches. Report all discrepancies in accordance with
b. Removing Contents. To unpack, proceed AR 735-11-2. Shortage of a minor assembly or
as follows: Open the carton, lift out Bag, Cot- part that does not affect proper functioning of
ton Duck CW-445/PRC, remove its contents, the AT-1082/PRC should not prevent use of
and check the components (para 2-2, and para the equipment.
1-6.1).
NOTE 2-3. Installation
Save the original packing carton. It To install Antenna AT-1082/PRC, follow the
can be used again when the equip- procedures in a through e below.
ment is repacked for storage or a. Remove the AT-1082/PRC from the
shipment. CW-445/PRC (carrying bag).

Figure 2-1. Packaging of Antenna, Loop AT-784/PRC.

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b. Place the loop antenna into operating ground it to the radio set chassis. When the
position as shown in figure 2-3. radio set whip antenna base is not grounded,
c. Connect connector J1 of the it interferes with homing signals.
AT-1082/PRC to the antenna coaxial connec-
2-4. Siting
tor of the radio set with which it is to be used
by the CG-3344/PRC cable. The 12-foot cable (fig. 2-2)
(CG-2840A/U) may be added to the The best performance of Antenna AT-1082/
CG-3344/PRC to increase the interconnection PRC is obtained when it is used over an unob-
cable length, if required. structed line-of-sight path with a compatible
d. Remove all other antennas from the radio set. For this reason, the AT-1082/PRC
radio. should be operated away from obstructions
e. T h e shield cap a t t a c h e d t o the such as large buildings, bridges, steel struc-
CG-3344/PRC (fig. 1-1) is provided for use tures, and hills. These objects will block or
with Receiver-Transmitters, Radio RT-505/ deflect the desired signal, thereby making
PRC-25 (part of Radio Sets AN/PRC-25 and homing difficult or impossible. Also, this
AN/VRC-53) and RT-841/PRC-77 (part o f equipment should not be operated near
Radio Set AN/PRC-77). On these receiver- high-power or telephone lines. The best sites
transmitters, press the shield cap down as far for desired directional looping are on hilltops
as it will go over the whip antenna base. The or over open, flat terrain. Figure 2-2 illus-
inside top of the shield cap should contact the trates typical good and poor locations for
top of the whip antenna base on the radio and AT-1082/PRC operation.

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Figure 2-2. Using AT-1082/PRC in good and bad operating areas.

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Section Il. ANTENNA CONTROLS

2-5. Controls and Their Uses

All operating controls of Antenna AT-1082/
PRC are listed in paragraph 2-6 and are Shown
in figure 2-3. Care should be taken not to force
controls since damage to switch contacts may
result.

2-6. Controls and Antennas

Figure 2-3.

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Control or antenna Function Control or antenna Function

Loop antenna - - - - - - - When extended, receives radio waves Sense whip When extended and in conjunction
for transmission through the AT- antenna. with the loop antenna having the
1082/PRC to the associated receiver.
opposite edge of the loop an-
When situated broadside to the tenna facing the transmitted signal,
transmitted signal, the signal is de-termines (senses) the direc-
attenuated (null condition); con- tion from which the signal is
versely, when situated so that the transmitted.
edges of the loop face the trans-
mitted signal, the signal is not
attenuated.

Section Ill. OPERATION UNDER USUAL CONDITIONS

Caution 1: Use the AT-784/PRC for recep- when the receiver is tuned to the area of
tion only. Do not transmit when the AT-784/ tile transmitter frequency.
PRC is connected to the radio set; remove all b. Maximum Signal. The terms maximum
other antennas from the radio set. signal and maximum are used to define the posi-
Caution 2: Keep the ATTENUATOR switch tion of the loop antenna. when it is so oriented that
to O whenever the AT-1082/PRC is not in use. the greatest signal response (maximum signal) is
heard in the receiver. This occurs when the sense
2-7. General whip antenna is extended for sensing (d below).
a. Modulated and Unmodulated Carrier. Di- At this time, a greater response is obtained on the
rection finding of, or homing-in on, a transmitting receiver when that edge of the loop antenna op-
station is accomplished by detecting its modulated posite the edge in which the sense whip antenna
or unmodulated carrier. Usually, it is better to is mounted faces the transmitter. When the sense
home-in on the unmodulated carrier signal than a whip antenna is retracted, signals of equal inten-
voice or test tone; the test tone or voice is best used sity are obtained from either edge of the loop
when the transmitting signal is somewhat distant antenna.
from the AT-1082/PRC. When the transmitting c. Null Signal. The terms null position a n d
site is nearby, with the carrier modulated or un- null are used to define tile position in which the
modulated, it is better to follow the carrier indica- loop antenna is oriented when minimum or no sig-
tion rather than the modulation feature. nal response is heard on the receiver. This occurs
(1) Modulated carrier. Modulation of the when either broadside of the loop antenna is facing
transmitter carrier frequency occurs when the transmitting station. The two nulls are de-
voice, music, test tone, etc., are trans- fined properly when the sense whip antenna is re-
mitted. tracted. The null gives a sharper or more ac-
(2) Unmodulated carrier. This action oc- curate indication than the maximum sense position
curs when the transmitter is turned on but (d below). Consider the loop antenna as an en-
the carrier frequency is not modulated by larged gun-sighting device; it is necessary to look
voice, music, test tone, etc. On ampli- through the hole formed by the loop antenna to-
tude modulation transmission (am), the ward the transmitting station. This will be the
transmitter is detected by the quieting of same direction as the maximum signal from the
the noise when tile receiver is turned in edge of the loop antenna (d below). In the pres-
the area of the transmitter frequency. ence of a strong signal, the null will be more
On frequency modulation (fm) trans- clearly defined and quite narrow; the rotation of
mission, the transmitter is detected by the a few degrees will produce sharp variations in
lessening or stopping of the rushing noise the received signal. On a weaker signal, the width

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of the null may increase to 30° or 40O. The center (2) Positions 1, 2, 3, and 4 provide increas-
of the null (or area) is the correct bearing. ing and marked differences in attenua-
d. Sensing. Because there are two nulls, the tion. The position of least attenuation
null indication does not provide sufficient informa- that permits sense and bearing determi-
tion for the operator to determine whether the nation should be used. operation in
transmitting source is in front of, or behind, the ATTENUATOR position 4 is not nor-
loop antenna. To find the actual direction of the mally used except in the immediate vicin-
transmitting source, a null is detected, the sense ity of the transmitting station (within
whip antenna is extended, and the loop antenna is 100 to 200 yards depending on the ter-
turned sideways to the transmitting signal. rain). An accurate sense indication will
When the signal is loudest in the receiver, the be difficult, to obtain in this position, but
SIGNAL MAX arrow on the top of the case (fig. this condition should not present any
2-3) will point in the direction of (sense) the operating difficulties since the general di-
transmitting signal. rection of travel has been previously
e. Homing. Homing is the procedure of detect- established and the null bearing should
ing a transmitting station and approaching it. be sufficient for transmitter location.
The general procedure is as follows:
(1) Find the null. 2-8. Operation
(2) Determine the sense and take a bearing
The operating procedure of Antenna AT-1082/
on the transmitting station as indicated PRC for homing-in on a modulated or unmodu-
by the SIGNAL MAX arrow on the top lated carrier is described below. On the receiver,
of the case (fig. 2-3). the greatest, signal response (maximum signal)
(3) When the direction of the transmitting for a modulated carrier is indicated by a loud
station is determined, the sense whip an- audio output ; for an unmodulated carrier, the
tenna is retracted, the loop antenna is indication is indicated by maximum receiver
turned broadside to the transmitting sta- quieting.
tion, and the null indication is detected on
the receiver. If the null is particularly a. Preliminary.
broad, rotate the loop antenna back and (1) Check to see that the AT-1082/PRC is
forth a few times. Select the center of connected to the receiver (para 2-3).
the null, and proceed on a line through Remove all other antennas from the re-
the center of the null until the transmit- ceiver. Set the ATTENUATOR con-
ting station is reached. trol to 0.
(4) As the transmitter is approached, succes- (2) On the receiver, tune to the operating
sive bearings can be taken with increased frequency, set the volume control for
accuracy because of the narrowing null maximum loudness, and set the squelch
area which results from increased signal control to off when there is such a
strength. provision.
f. Attenuation. b. Procedure.
Caution: Whenever the loop antenna is not (1) Unfold the loop antenna, and set the
in use, keep the ATTENUATOR switch at 0. BANDSWITCH and FINE TUNE con-
(1) Very strong signals may have a tendency trols to the positions that are closest to
to obscure the null and sense indication. the frequency setting on the receiver.
In general, such signals will be found For example, to tune to 45.80 MHz, set
close to the transmitter. If the hearings the BANDSWITCH control to 40 and
are obscured and the transmitter cannot the FINE TUNE control to 5.
be seen, advance the ATTENUATOR (2) Hold the AT-1082/PRC vertically (fig.
switch to position 1, 2, 3, or 4 to reduce 2-2), and rotate it clockwise and counter-
the signal strength to the point, where clockwise for maximum signal indication
the null becomes clear. on the receiver. Readjust the FINE

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TUNE control for a greater output sig- direction label on top of the case
nal on the receiver. A maximum signal (fig. 2-3).
indication will be indicated by a loud (b) Extend the sense whip antenna. This
audio output on the receiver because of action will cause a signal output from
a modulated carrier or by maximum re- the receiver. Starting with the broad-
ceiver quieting because of an unmodu- side position ( (a) above), listen for the
lated carrier. maximum output signal while rotating
the loop antenna clockwise and then
Caution: Do not use the FINE
counterclockwise from the broadside
TUNE control setting as a standard in
position. Set the AT-1082/PRC to
determining the transmitter fre-
the position that provides the strongest
quency.
signal indication in the receiver. The
(3) Adjust the ATTENUATOR control for loop antenna is again in line with the
comfortable audio output from the re- transmitting signal source, and the sig-
ceiver. At this point, the AT-1082/PRC nal source is in the direction away from
loop antenna is oriented edgewise to the the sense whip antenna, as indicated
transmitting source. by the SIGNAL MAX arrow on the
(4: To determine the direction of the signal signal direction label. (* See below.)
source, proceed as follows: (5) Retract the sense whip antenna, and,
(a) Rotate the loop antenna 90° to obtain using the loop antenna, home-in on the
a null indication on the receiver. The signal source with the null indication.
loop antenna is now broadside to the (6) Adjust the ATTENUATOR control for
signal source and is indicated by the a comfortable listening level of the re-
SIGNAL NULL arrows on the signal ceived signal.

Section IV. OPERATION UNDER UNUSUAL CONDITIONS

2-9. General d. Moisture will condense on equipment that

has been exposed to the cold and is brought into a
Operation of Antenna AT-1082/PRC may be
difficult in regions where extreme cold, heat, hu- warm room; it will continue to do so until room
midity and moisture, sand conditions, etc., pre- temperature is reached. This condition also
vail. In paragraphs 2-10 and 2-11, instructions arises when equipment warms up during the day
are given on procedures for minimizing the effect after exposure during a cold night. When the
of unusual operating conditions. equipment has reached room temperature dry it
thoroughly.
2-10. Operation in Arctic Climates
Subzero temperatures and climatic conditions 2-11. Operation in Desert Climates
associated with cold weather affect the efficient The main problem when operating this equip-
operation of this equipment. Instructions and ment in desert areas is the large amount of sand
precautions for AT-1082/PRC operation under or dust and dirt which enters its moving parts.
such adverse conditions are as follows: Therefore, Antenna AT-1082/PRC should be
a. Handle the equipment carefully. stored in dust proof cent ainers when it is not in
b. Keep the equipment warm and dry.
use. When using this equipment, keep it as free
c. Keep frost or ice from accumulating on the
from dust and sand as possible. Excessive accu-
loop frame; such accumulations will prevent the
loop from being opened or closed and will prevent mulation of sand, dust, or dirt on the loop frame
the sense whip antenna from being extended or will prevent the sense whip antenna from being
retracted. extended or retracted as required.

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CHAPTER 3

OPERATOR’S AND ORGANIZATIONAL MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS

Section I. OPERATOR’S MAINTENANCE

3-1. Scope of Operator’s Maintenance a. Systematic Care. The procedures given in

paragraphs 3-4 through 3-6 cover routine care
The maintenance duties assigned to the operator
and cleaning essential to proper upkeep and
of Antenna, Loop AT-784/PRC, are listed below,
operation of the equipment.
together with references to the paragraphs cover-
b. Preventive Maintenance Checks and Services.
ing the specific maintenance functions. The duties
The preventive maintenance checks and services
assigned do not require tools or test equipment,
charts (paras 3-4 and 3-5) outline functions to be
but two radio sets (AN/PRC-25, or equivalent)
performed at specific intervals. These checks and
are required for operational checkout: One for
services are to maintain Army electronic equip-
transmitting purpose and one for receiving AT-
ment in a combat serviceable condition; that, is, in
1082/PRC outputs.
good general (physical) condition and in good
a. Preventive maintenance ( para 3-2). operating condition. To assist operators in main-
b. Preventive maintenance checks and service taining combat serviceability, the charts indicate
periods (para 3-2). what to check, how to check, and what the normal
c. Daily preventive maintenance checks and conditions are; the References column lists the
services chart (para 3-4). illustrations, paragraphs, or manuals that contain
d. Weekly preventive maintenance checks and detailed repair or replacement. procedures. If the
services chart ( para 3-5). defect cannot be remedied by the operator, higher
e. Cleaning ( para 3-6). category maintenance or repair is required.
Records and reports of these checks and services
3-2. Preventive Maintenance must be made in accordance with the requirements
set forth in TM 38-750.
Preventive maintenance is the systematic care,
servicing, and inspection of equipment to prevent 3-3. Preventive Maintenance Checks and
the occurrence of trouble, to reduce downtime, and Service Periods
to make sure that, Antenna, Loop AT-784/PRC, is
in a combat serviceable condition at all times.
Because of moisture and fungus growth, the main- Paragraph 3-4 Paragraph 3-5
tenance of this antenna in tropical climates is more
difficult than under temperate climatic conditions.
The high relative humidity causes condensation
to form on the equipment; this is especially true
when temperature of the equipment becomes lower
than the surrounding air. To minimize this con-
dition, keep this type of antenna sheltered and off
the ground as much as possible.

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3-4. Daily Preventive Maintenance Checks and Services Chart

Sequence Item to be inspected Procedure References

AT-1082/PRC, sense Inspect for bends and distortion - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

whip antenna.
AT-1082/PRC, loop Check to see that loop antenna, opens to operating position with-
antenna. out, binding.
AT-1082/PRC, con- Observe effect on signal during operating procedures . . . . . . . . . . . Sequence num-
trols. bers 5 through
20 below.
Cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . a. Inspect for damaged connectors. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . a. None.
b. Check for tight connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . b. Sequence
numbers 7
and 8
below.
Connections . . . . All antenna and cable connections should be fingertight. Check Para 2-3.
and tighten when necessary.
Controls . . . . . . . Check to see that the mechanical action of each control is smooth Fig. 2-3, para
and free of external or internal binding. 2-6.
Antenna parts . . . . . . . a. Check to see that the loop antenna can be easily placed into its a. Fig. 2-3.
operating position and that it locks in its detented position.
b. Check to see that the sense whip antenna can be extended its b. Same as a
full height (12 inches) and remain there. above.
c. Check to see that the sense whip antenna and loop antenna may c. Same as a
be returned, respectively, to their nonactive positions above.
d. Check to see that the shield cap is attached to the CG-3344/PRC. d. Fig. 1-1.
CG–3344/PRC (5-ft) . . . a. Connect the cable to the radio receiver and the AT-1082/PRC; a. Para 2-3, fig.
if applicable, attach the shield cap to the radio antenna con- 1-1.
nector.
b. Check the connections for tightness - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - b. None.
c. Check the shield cap for snug fit on the antenna connector of the c. Same as a
radio and for connection to the CG–3344/PRC. above.
CG-2840A/U (12-ft) . . . . a. Connect the CG-2840A/U between the CG-3344/PRC and the a. Fig. 1-1.
radio receiver.
b. Check the connections for tightness - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - b. None.
c. Continue to the operational checks - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - c. Sequence
numbers 11
through 20
below.
10 AT-1082/PRC a. Make all transmission and reception arrangements with a dis-
tant radio transmitter before connecting the AT-1082/PRC
to the receivcr. Note the direction of the transmitter.
Arrange with the distant transmitting station to turn on its
transmitter long enough to make the AT-1082/PRC tests.
b. TO start the test, set the transmit and receive frequency to 30
MHz. If the tactical situation will not permit this arrange-
ment, use the assigned operating frequency.
Caution: Do not transmit from the radio set connected to the
AT-1082/PRC; damage to the equipment may result.
c. On the receive radio set, make the following adjustments:
(1) Set the volume control for maximum signal output.
(2) set the squelch control, if provided, to off.
11 AT-1082/PRC. con- a. Set ATTENUATOR to 0; BANDSWITCH to 30 (or to position Para 2-6 and
trols and antennas. corresponding to assigned operating frequency); and FINE sequence No.
TUNE to 0 (or to position corresponding to assigned operating 10 above.
frequency);
b. Set the loop antenna in operating position and extend the sense
whip antenna.

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Item to be inspected Procedure References

12 AT-1082/PRC - - - - - - a. Position the loop antenna so that the SIGNAL MAX arrow on Fig. 2-3, para
the signal direction label is toward the transmitting station. 2-7d.
Note the level of the received signal.
b. Rotate the loop antenna 180°. The received signal should be
lower.
c. Set the loop antenna in the original position (a above).
13 AT-1082/PRC, a. Turn ATTENUATOR control to positions 1, 2, 3, and 4. At
ATTENUATOR each position, signal level should be lower.
control.
b. Set the ATTENUATOR control for a comfortable listening level
on receiver.
14 AT-1082/PRC, FINE a. Rotate the FINE TUNE control to each of its other positions.
TUNE control. Received signal level should be lower as control is moved away
from the original setting.
b. Reset the FINE TUNE control to original position.
15 AT-1082/PRC, a. Rotate the BANDSWITCH control to each of its other posi-
BANDSWITCH tions; no signal is received on the receiver in the other positions.
control. b. Reset to the original position.
16 AT-1082/PRC, null a. Retract the sense whip antenna.
position.
b. Rotate the loop antenna 90°; it is now broadside to the trans-
mitting station. The received signal level should lessen or
the signal should disappear.

Note. If the tactical situation permits use of other frequencies, use the pro-
cedures given in sequence numbers 17 through 20 below, to test the operation of
the AT-1082/PRC in 40-, 50-, 60-, and 70-MHz bands, and disconnect the AT-
1082/PRC from the radio receiver. Communicate with the distant radio station
and arrange for it to transmit using 45, 55, 65, and 75 MHz, in turn, while making
the tasts given in sequence numbers 17 through 20 below which are associated with
each frequency.

17 AT-1082/PRC, a. Set BANDSWITCH to 40 and FINE TUNE to 5,

BANDSWITCH and h. Tune receiver to 45 MHz.
FINE TUNE con- c. Repeat procedures given in sequence lumbers 14 through 16
trols (45 MHz). above.
18 AT-1082/PRC, a. Set BANDSWITCH to 50 and FINE TUNE to 5.
BANDSWITCH and b. Tune receiver to 55 MHZ .
FINE TUNE con- c. Repeat procedures given in sequence numbers 14 through 16
trols (55 MHz). above.
19 AT-1082/PRC, a. Set BANDSWITCH to 60 and FINE TUNE to 5.
BANDSWITCH and b. Tune receiver to 65 MHz.
FINE TUNE con-
trols (6.5 MHz).
c. Repeat procedures given in sequence numbers 14 through 16
above.
20 AT-1082/PRC, a. Set BANDSWITCH to 70 and FINE TUNE to 5.
BANDSWITCH b. Tune receiver to 7.5 MHz.
and FINE TUNE c. Repeat procedures given in sequence numbcrs 14 through 16
controls (75 MHz). above.
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3-5. Weekly Preventive Maintenance Checks this chart lists the illustrations, paragraphs, or
and Services Chart manuals that contain detailed repair or replace-
ment instructions to be followed while performing
The preventive maintenance checks and services
the procedure.
of Antenna AT-1082/PRC that are listed below
are required weekly. The References column of

Sequence Item to be inspected Procedure References

No.

1 Completeness Inspect for completeness of – a. DA Pam 310-

a. Publications (check to See that they are complete, serviceable, 4.
and current).
b. Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . b. Fig. 1-1,
app. B.
Clean the AT–-1082/PRC, extended sense whip antenna, cables, Para 3-6.
and CW-445/PRC.
Inspect cables for cuts, broken insulation and looseness of con-
nectors on cable.
Check for connection to CG-3344/PRC . . . . . . . Fig. 1-1

3-6. Cleaning Avoid contact with the skin; wash off any that
spills on your hands.
Inspect the exterior surfaces of Antenna, Loop
AT-784/PRC, including the exterior of its sense b. Remove grease, fungus, rust, and ground-in
whip antenna. All exterior surfaces should be dirt from the surfaces using a cloth dampened
clean and free of dirt, grease, and fungus. (not wet) with cleaning compound (FSN 7930-
a. Remove dust and loose dirt with a clean, soft 395-9542).
c. Remove dust or dirt from the connector with
cloth.
a brush.
Warning: Prolonged breathing of cleaning d. Clean the control knobs: use a soft, clean
compound is dangerous; make certain that ade- cloth. If dirt is difficult to remove, dampen the
quate ventilation is provided. Cleaning com- cloth with water; mild soap may be used for more
pound is flammable; do not use near a flame. effective cleaning.

Section Il. ORGANIZATIONAL MAINTENANCE

3-7. Scope of Organizational Maintenance the monthly preventive maintenance checks and
This section contains instructions covering orga- services chart (para 3-9) once each month. A
nizational maintenance of Antenna AT-1082/ month is defined as approximately 30 calendar
PRC. The duties of an organizational repairman days of 8-hour-per-day operation. If the equip-
are limited to the responsibilities listed below in ment is operated 16 hours a day, the monthly
addition to those performed by the operator (para preventive maintenance checks and services should
3-2 through 3-6). be performed at 15-day intervals. Adjustments of
a. Monthly preventive maintenance (para 3-8). the maintenance interval must be made to compen-
b. Monthly preventive maintenance checks and sate for any unusual operating conditions.
services (para 3-9). Equipment maintained in a standby (ready for
c. Touchup painting (para 3-10). immediate operation) condition must have
d. Replacement of parts (para 3-11). monthly preventive maintenance checks and serv-
ices performed on it. Equipment in limited stor-
3-8. Monthly Preventive Maintenance age (requires service before operation) does not
Perform the maintenance functions indicated in require monthly preventive maintenance.

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3-9. Monthly Preventive Maintenance Checks and Services Chart

Item to be inspected Procedure References

1 AT-1082/PRC, ex- Repaint if necessary - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Para 3-10.

terior surfaces.
2 Cover assembly a. Put small amount of silicone grease on its surface - - - - - - - a. Fig. 2-3,
----
gasket. para 3-11a.
b. Replace lf necessary - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - b. Para 3-11a.
3 Screws - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Tighten screws holding knobs of controls and cover assembly - - - - - - -
4 Sense whip antenna - - - - Replace if it does not retract fully, is bent, or comes free - - - - - - - - - - Para 3-11b.
5 CW-445/PRC . . . . . . . Inspect for tears, mildew, fraying, and attachment to strap - - - - - - - - Fig. 1-1.

3-10. Touchup Painting (3) Lay the new gasket over its track on the
a. When the finish on the case has been badly cover and press it into place.
scarred or damaged, rust and corrosion can be (4) With the fingers, spread a thin coating of
prevented by touching up the bared surfaces. Use silicone grease on the surface of the
No. 000 sandpaper to clean the surface down to the gasket.
bare metal and to obtain a smooth finish. (5) Place the cover on the case, making sure
Caution: Do not use steel wool. Minute par- that the gasket is seated properly, and
ticles may enter the case and cause harmful tighten the cover down with its six cap-
internal shorting or grounding of the circuit. tive screws.
b. When a touchup job is necesary, apply paint b. Sense Whip Antenna. TO replace a whip an-
with a small brush. Remove rust from the case tenna in the loop antenna assembly, proceed as
by cleaning corroded metal with cleaning com- follows:
pound. In severe cases, it may be necessary to use (1) Set the loop antenna (3, fig. 4-6), in op-
cleaning compound to soften the rust, and sand- erating posit ion.
paper to complete the preparation for painting. (2) Hold the loop antenna and loosen the
Paint used will be authorized and consistent with whip antenna assembly nut (22) with a
existing regulations (TB SIG 364). hexagonal wrench. Completely unscrew
the nut, and remove the telescoping whip
3-11. Replacement of Parts antenna (21 ).
(fig. 2-3) (3) Apply a thin layer of silicone grease to
For parts replacement, prepare a clean, flat work the threads on the assembly nut of the
surface for the unit. Thoroughly wipe off dirt, sense whip antenna to be mounted. Par-
grease etc., particularly if found between the tially place the assembly into position on
cover and the case. Use an airhose, if necessary. the loop antenna. Extend the sense whip
a. Cover and/or Cover Assembly Gasket. To antenna from its assembly, and screw
replace the cover and/or the cover assembly gas- the assembly nut in place by band; then,
ket, proceed as instructed below. (For lubrica- tighten the nut with the hexagonal
tion only, omit the procedures given in (2) and wrench.
(3) below:)
c. Control Knobs. Use the following procedure
(1) Loosen the six captive screws that hold
for replacement of the 13 BANDSWITCH, FINE
the cover assembly, and remove the cover
assembly from the case. TUNE, and the ATTENUATOR control knobs.
(2) Pull the gasket from the cover. (1) Note the position of the control knob
(for example: BANDSWITCH set to
Caution: Do not stretch the gasket 30).
by pulling it from one point to another (2) Remove the screw that, holds the control
during its installation. knob in position.

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(3) Lift and remove the control knob from (5) Mount the new control knob on the shaft
the associated shaft. so that it is set in the same position as the
(4) Clean the shaft and the case surface from knob which was removed ((1) above).
which the control knob was removed. (6) Hold the control knob in position, and
tighten down its retaining screw.

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CHAPTER 4

DIRECT SUPPORT MAINTENANCE

Section I. FUNCTIONING OF EQUIPMENT

4-1. Scope intercepts remains constant. Typical

field strength patterns for vertical and
This chapter contains instructions for direct
horizontal antennas are illustrated in A
support maintenance of Antenna AT-1082/PRC.
It includes instructions appropriate for trouble- and B, figure 4-1.
shooting, testing, alining, repairing the equipment
and replacing maintenance parts by repairmen at
this maintenance category. It also lists the as-
sociated tools, materials, and test equipments. De-
tailed functions of the AT-1082/PRC are covered
in paragraphs 4-2 through 4-4.
4-2. Antennas
a. General. During transmission, a radiofre-
quency (RF) current in a conductor produces an
electromagnetic field that is radiated into space.
This field consists of electric and magnetic fields
that are at right angles to each other. The plane
parallel to the mutually perpendicular lines of
electric and magnetic flux is called the wavefront.
The wave travels in a direction at right angles to
the wavefront.
b. Receiving Antennas.
(1) If the radiated electromagnetic field cuts
a conductor, current is induced into that
conductor. The received current varies
in accordance with the variations of the
electromagnetic field. Therefore, a vari-
ation of the current in a radiating an-
tenna causes a similar varying current in
a conductor at a distant location. Figure 4-1.
(2) Antennas receive more energy in some
positions than they do in others. This
directivity is due to the fact that received 4-3. Direction Finder Antennas
energy depends on the amount of radiated a. General. Since fundamental half-wave an-
field that is cut by the antenna. A hori- tennas possess directional characteristics, it is pos-
zontal antenna receives maximum energy sible to determine the direction from which a radio
when its vertical plane is parallel to the signal is being received. This determination is
plane of the wavefront because maximum made by rotating the receiving antenna about an
interception occurs in this position. A axis that is perpendicular to the direction of the
vertical antenna has the same reception signal and observing the changes in received sig-
strength from all horizontal directions nal strength. However, as can be seen from the
because the amount of radio field that it radiation pattern in A, figure 4-1, the directional

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figure 8

fig 4-1

fig. 4-3

figure 4-2
figure 4-3

figure 4-2 figure 4-3

figure 4-2 figure 4-3

figure 4-2

fig. 4-2

figure 4-3

figure 4-3

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Figure 4-2.

4-4.

fig. 4-4

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Figure 4-4.
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of resistors R1 through R9 on subassembly A3. direction, they add together and provide a marked
The amount of attenuation is selected by AT- increase in output signal to point the way to the
TENUATOR switch A3S1 in four steps. Each station. In E, figure 4-3, the vectors show the loop
of the first three steps provides approximately 10 aimed away from the transmitting station. The
decibels (db) of attenuation, and the fourth step dotted arrow is the same current, while the arrow
provides aproximately 6 db of attenuation. The composed of triangles is the loop output current
() position of switch A3S1 couples a tap of L1 (as shown in D, fig. 4-2) with the loop away from
directly to RF output connector J1. This antenna the station. Since these current components op-
has an output impedance of approximately 50 pose each other, very little output is obtained, prov-
ohms. ing this is not the true direction to the station. By
e. As shown in C, figure 4-1, the pattern of a similarly summing up the circular sense pattern
simple loop passes two identical nulls and two and the figure 8 loop pattern in all directions, the
identical maximum points, 180° apart. The pat- cardiod pattern is obtained.
term leaves 180° uncertainty as to the direction of g. While the sensing definitely points the direc-
the transmitter regardless of which technique tion to the transmitter, the broadness of the lobe
(maximum pjoints or nulls) is used to find the di- makes it difficult to spot the bearing sharply
rection. Since the transmitter may be either in enough. Using the null to sharpen the bearing and
front of or behind the loop, another element is used following the null to the station (para 2-7e) are
to eliminate one direction. The sense of the bear- standard direction finding practices. If the
ing can be determined by introducing a small volt- operator loses his bearings and has difficulty in re-
age derived upon raising the vertical sense whip locating the general direction of the transmitter,
antenna. This sense whip antenna is a simple the sense operation should be repeated.
vertical whip antenna, 12 inches long, whose output h. The sensing current must be equal to, or
is mixed with that of the loop. The sense whip slightly less than, the net loop current. If the
antenna current, caused by electric field activity, sense current is too small, a pattern consisting of
combines with the loop circuit current in trans- one large lobe, one small lobe, and two nulls less
former L1. The vector addition of these currents than 180° apart is produced. If the sense current
produces the desired cardiod response (pattern D, is too high, it will mask the loop characteristics
fig. 4-1). and produce a pattern with an indistinct maximum
and minimum.
f. Superimposing the circular sense pattern over
i. For proper operation of Antenna AT-1082/
the loop pattern (since they occur at the same in-
PRC, the signal output (applied to the ]imiter of
stant) provides the loop plus sense cardiod pattern
a receiver) should be of such an amp] itude as to
in D, figure 4-1. In D, figure 4-3, the vectors show
appear on the slope of the limiter curve. To ac-
the loop aimed at the transmitting station. The complish this, the step attenuator circuitry of AT-
dotted arrow represents the current in any direc- 1082/PRC, which consists of a ladder-type pi-net-
tion, while the arrow composed of triangles repre- work of resistors, may be used as required (d
sents the current flow within the loop (as shown in above). Tile amount of attenuation depends
C, fig. 4-2) with the loop aimed at the station. upon the position of the ATTENUATOR switch
Since both of these currents circulate in the same (fig. 4-4).

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4-5.

figure 4-5

4-6.

TM 11-5527

4-7.

paragraph 4-8

4-8.

paragraph 3-4b

para 3-4b

para 4-8

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Item Indication Probable trouble Procedure

1 No output signal supplied a. Shortcd or open coaxial cable - - - - - - - - - a. Make resistauce check of cable; if
to associated receiver. shorted, replace cable.
b. Defective ATTENUATOR switch. b. Clean and check continuity of switch
A3S1 ; if defective, replace assebly
A3.
Note. Assembly A3 includes switch and resis-
tors (fig. 4-4).
c. Defective attenuation pi-network cir- c. Check resistors R1 through R9 on
cuit. assembly A3 ; if any resistor is defec-
tive, replace assembly
2 No output during 30-MHz Defectivc BANDSWITCH switch (A2S1). Clean and make continuity check of A2S1
operation. if switch is defective, replace assembly
A2.
Note. Assembly A2 includes switch and circuit
components (fig. 4-4).
3 No output during 40- a. Defective switch A2S1 - - - - - - - - - - - a. Check continuity of A2S1; if defective,
MHz operation. replace assembly A2.
b. Inductor A2L4 open or A2C4 shorted . . . b. Make resistance check of A2 L4 and
A2C4. If defective, replace assembly

4 No output during 50-, Defective inductor and/or capacitor on Make resistance check of associated in-
60-, or 70-MHz opera- assembly A2 : L3 or C3 for 50-MHz ductor and capacitor. If defective,
tion. operation, L2 or C2 for 60-MHz opera- replace assembly A2.
tion, L1 or C1 for 70-MHz operation.
5 Rotation of FINE TUNE Capacitor C1 plates bent (rub against Repair bent plates. If capacitor is
control C1 causes noise each other), or shaft bearing is noisy. defective, higher category repair is re-
in receiver. quired. (Alinement of circuit is re-
quired if C1 is replaced.)

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Figure 4-5. Antenna AT-1082/PRC (assembly A1), interior view.

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4-9. Repairs and tighten the cover down with the six
captive screws.
Most of the parts in Antenna AT-1082/PRC can
be reached easily without special procedures. The 4-11. Replacement of Loop Antenna Arms
repair duties of a direct support maintenance re- To replace loop antenna arms, follow the pro-
pairman are limited to the repair procedures listed cedures outlined in a and b below. For item num-
below. bers given in a and b below, refer to figure 4-6.
a. Removal and replacement of A1 chassis and a. Removal. For removal of the loop antenna
components (para 4-10) . left side only (antenna coaxial arm assembly, item
b. Removal and replacement of loop antenna 4), omit the procedures in (5) below. All proce-
arms (para 4-11). dures listed are required for removal of both loop
Caution: Be careful when handling inductors antenna sides (items 3 and 4). Item 3 (antenna
and rotor assemblies. Do not bend these parts. arm assembly) is the loop antenna right side.
(1) If possible, set the loop antenna into its
4-10. Removal and Replacement of Chassis operating position.
and Components (2) Unscrew the six cover screws, and re-
move the cover (1) from the case (2).
a. Removal (figs. 4-5 and 4-6).
(3) On the side of the loop antenna to be
(1) Remove the six captive cover screws hold-
removed, antenna arm assembly (3) and/
ing the cover to the case.
or antenna coaxial arm assembly (4), pull
(2) Loosen the three retaining screws on the
the E-ring (5) from its mounting.
three knobs; remove the knobs.
(4) Unscrew the coupling cap (6), and slide
(3) Unsolder the wire from connector J1 to
it to the sense whip antenna as far as
the ATTENUATOR switch.
possible.
(4) Remove the three hex nuts holding the
(5) For removal of antenna coaxial arm as-
control shafts in position.
sembly (4), remove the leaf springs (7
(5) Lift the chassis up and out of the case.
and 8) that are mounted on the case.
(6) For the removal of switch assembly A1S1
(6) Unsolder the tinned copper wire (9)
or A2S1, capacitor C1, or connector J1,
from the contact plug (10). When heat-
unsolder the connections, unscrew the as-
ing contact plug (10), hold the soldering
sociated shaft nut, and lift the released
iron there and push the top portion of
item up from the chassis.
the antenna arm assembly (3 or 4) to be
b. Replacement.
removed while having an assistant repair-
(1) Mount connector J1 to the case, and solder
man press the contact point of that assem-
its ground connection.
bly from the case (2).
Mount the switch assembly (A1S1 and/or
A2S1) and capacitor C1 on the chassis, Caution: Once the tinned copper
and screw on the associated shaft nut. wire (9) has been removed from the
Place the chassis back in the case, and contact plug (10), remove the solder-
tighten the three hex nuts on the control ing iron. This will prevent damage to
shafts of A1S1, A2S1, and C1. Then, either antenna arm assembly side (3
attach the switch knobs. or 4) of the loop antenna.
Install the six mounting screws for hold- (7) After the desired antenna arm assembly
ing tile chassis to the case. (3 or 4) has been dismounted, remove
Solder the connections of the replaced O-rings (11) and spring washer (12) as
items, and solder in capacitors C2 and C3, required. If antenna coaxial arm assem-
if required. bly (4) has been dismounted, remove the
(6) Solder the wire from ATTENUATOR nut from the contact plug (10), lock-
switch A2S1 connector to J1. washer (13), cent act plug (10), cap
(7) Place the cover on the case, making sure bearing (14), and coupling cap (6), as
that the rubber gasket is seated properly, required.

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b. Replacement. For replacement of the an- loop antenna side (3 or 4) into its mount-
tenna arm assembly (3) only, omit the procedures ing hole on proper side of the case (2).
given in a(1), (4), and (8) below. All procedures (5) Insert the base of that arm assembly (3
are required for the replacement of a complete or 4) slightly into its associated mounting
loop antenna. hole on the case (2), and check the aline-
(1) For antenna coaxial arm assembly (4) ment of the contact plug (10) with the
replacement, apply glyptal compound (or tinned copper wire (9) which is contained
equivalent ) to the threads of the contact in antenna arm assembly (3).
plug (10), screw the contact plug (10) (6) With the tinned copper wire (9) and the
in place on antenna coaxial arm assembly cent act plug (10) in alinement, press the
(4), slide on the coupling cap (6), insert antenna arm assembly (3 or 4) that is
the cap bearing (14) over the contact plug being mounted, into the case (2).
(10) into the coupling cap (6), place the (7) Solder the tinned copper wire (9) and
lockwasher (13) on the contact plug (10), the contact plug (10). Slide the cou-
and screw on the nut for the contact plug pling cap (6) into position, and screw it
(10). to the other antenna arm assembly (4).
(8) For the antenna coaxial arm assembly
(2) For antenna arm assembly (3 or 4) re-
placement, apply a layer of silicone grease (4), insert E-ring (5) in place on the bot-
to the arm assembly surface which will tom of its antenna arm assembly. Place
meet the spring washer (12). Mount the leaf springs (8) and (7) in position, and
spring washer (12) with the O-rings (11). secure them to the case (2).
(3) Set the case (2), with its cover (1) re- (9) For the antenna arm assembly (3), insert
E-ring (5) in place on the bottom of its
moved, in place for loop antenna mount-
antenna arm assembly.
ing. (If either antenna arm assembly
(10) Turn the case (2) over, and check to be
(3 or 4) has not been removed, raise that sure that the loop antenna can be locked
assembly to its operating position. ) in its detented position and easily placed
Cover the replaced O-rings (11) with a in its operating position.
thin layer of silicone grease, and set the (11) Place the cover (1) on the case (2),
antenna arm assembly (3 or 4) in its oper- making sure that the rubber gasket is
ating position for mounting. seated properly, and tighten the cover (1)
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Figure 4-7. Antenna AT-1082/PRC, (assembly A1), front panel parts.

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CHAPTER 5

GENERAL SUPPORT MAINTENANCE

Section I. REPAIR AND ALINEMENT

5-1. Repair 5-2. Frequency Range Alinement Procedures

a. Maintenance of Antenna. AT-1082/PRC at a. General. The frequency range alinement
general support level consists of replacing com- procedures given in b below are performed when
ponents on assemblies A2 and A3, performing the components of BANDSWITCH assembly
frequency range alinement (para 5-2), and per- (figs. 4-4 and 4-5) are replaced and when the
forming the general support testing procedures performance standard given in the frequency
(paras 5-3 through 5-8). range tests (para 5-7) is not within limits. The
b. BANDSWITCH assembly A2 and ATTEN- 30- and 39-MHz test frequencies are used as the
UATOR switch assembly A3 each containing its test frequencies; other frequencies used in the op-
switch and components (figs. 4-4 and 4-5), can be eration of the AT-1082/PRC should pass through
replaced or the assembly components can be re- satisfactorily.
placed. Refer to paragraph 4-10 for removal and b. Procedure.
replacement procedures for the switch assemblies. (1) Perform the operations given in step
To replace defective components on either switch No. 1, paragraph 5-7.
asembly, unsolder the defective components and (2) When the procedures given in step No. 1,
install their replacements.
. paragraph 5-7 are completed, set the AT-
(1) After an inductor or capacitor on BAND- 1082/PRC controls as follows:
SWITCH assembly A2 has been replaced, (a) ATTENUATOR: 0.
perform the alinement procedures given (b) FINE TUNE :0.
in paragraph 5-2 and then the perform- (c) BANDSWITCH :30.
ance procedure given in the chart below (3) Adjust the slug in coil L1 (fig. 4-5) to
associated with the replaced component. obtain a reading of 30 MHz on frequency
Meter AN/URM-80.
A2 Component Performance procedure
(4) Readjust Signal Generator AN/USM-
44 for an output frequency of 39 MHz.
L1, C1 (70 MHz)_ Para 5-7, step No. 5. (5) Set FINE TUNE control C1 on the AT-
L2, C2 (60 MHz) - Para 5-7, step No. 4.
L3, C3 (50 MHz) - Para 5-7, step No. 3.
1082/PRC to 9.
L4, C4 (40 MHz)- Para 5-7, step No. 2. (6) Adjust capacitor C3 to obtain a reading
of 39 MHz on the AN/URM-80.
(2) After a resistor on ATTENUATOR (7) Repeat the procedures in (3) above: re-
switch assembly has been replaced, adjust L1 if necessary.
perform the testing procedures given in (8) Repeat the procedures in (4), (5), and
step 2, of paragraph 5-8c through h. (6) above; readjust C3 if necessary.
c. When capacitor C1 (FINE TUNE control), (9) Turn off the power, and disconnect the
C2, or C3 (figs. 4-4 and 4-5) is replaced, perform equipment. (See para 5-1a(1); other
the alinement procedures given in paragraph 5-2.
para 5-7
para 5-2 para 5-7

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Section Il. GENERAL SUPPORT TESTING PROCEDURES

5-3. General pod, 50 inches in height, with a nonmetallic disk

a. Testing procedures are prepared for use by sitting on top. This disk should be calibrated in
Electronics Field Maintenance Shops and Elec- 1° markings from 0° to 360° and be attached to
tronic Service Organizations responsible for gen- a wooden handle (minimum of 36 inches long)
eral support maintenance of electronics equipment which will be used to rotate the disk. The test
to determine the acceptability of repaired elec- antenna should then be mounted on top of the disk
tronics equipment. These procedures set forth with provisions made for cable entry and a degree
specific requirements that repaired electronics pointer. The pointer should be alined so that
equipment must meet before it is returned to the when the disk is rotated, the pointer will line up
using organization. The testing procedures may with the degree markings on the disk.
also be used as a guide for the testing of equip- 5-5. Test Conditions
ment that has been repaired at direct support level (fig. 5-1)
if the proper tools and test equipment are
a. All tests shall be conducted in an open field
available.
which is free from all reflective objects.
b. Comply with the instructions preceding each
b. Place Signal Generator AN/USM-44 on the
chart before proceeding to the chart. Perform
ground with a 34-inch vertical antenna connected
each test in sequence. Do not vary the sequence.
directly to the coaxial RF OUTPUT connector
For each step, perform all the actions required
and terminated into a 47-ohm carbon resistor.
in the Test equipment control setting and Equip-
c. The signal generator should be placed on its
ment under test control settings columns; then per-
back to enable the entire length of the antenna to
form each specific test procedure and verify it
extend (34 inches ) above the signal generator top
against its performance standard.
surface.
5-4. Test Equipment Required d. Set the output-of the signal generator to 0.5
All test equipment required to perform the test- volt with no modulation at each test frequency.
ing procedures given in this section are listed in e. Place Frequency Meter AN/URM-80 on a
the following chart and are authorized under table in a position as close as possible to the test
TA 11-17, and TA 11-100(11-17). antenna.
a. Test Equipment. f. Place Antenna AT-1082/PRC on a tripod
50 inches high and centered over a 25-foot point
Nomenclature Federal stock Technical manual of an imaginary line drawn between the signal
generator and the AT-1082/PRC under test,
Signal Generator AN/USM-
g. Connect the CG-3344/PRC 5-foot coaxial
6625-669- TM 11-6625-
44. 0241 508-10. cable between the AT-1082/PRC and the fre-
Multimeter, ME-26A/U - - - - - - 6625-360- TM 11-6625- quency meter.
2493 200-12. h. A power source of 110 to 120 volts, alternat-
Frequency Meter AN/ 6625-649- TM 11-5095.
URM-80. 4286 ing current ( ac), 60 Hertz (Hz) is required to pro-
Resistor, carbon 47-ohm, - - - -- - - - ----------- vide operating voltages for test equipment listed
1/2-watt. in paragraph 5-4.
Radio Interference Measur- 6625-776- TM 11-6625-
ing Set, AN/URM-85. 0595 351-12. 5-6. Physical Tests and Inspection
a. Test Equipment and Material. None.
b. Other Equipment Required. To conduct the b. Test Connections and Conditions. Remove
frequency range test, construct a nonmetallic tri- cover from case.

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c. Procedure.

Test Equipment under

equipment test control Test procedure Performance standard
settings
settings

1 N/A___ Controls may a. Inspect all controls and mechanical a. Screws, bolts, and nuts will be tight;
be in any assemblies for loose or missing screws. none missing.
position. b. Inspect coaxial connector for looseness b. No looseness or damage evident.
or damage.
2 N/A___ Controls may a. Rotate BANDSWITCH, ATTENU- a. Controls will rotate freely without
be in any ATOR, and FINE TUNE controls. binding or excessive looseness.
position. Note. FINE TUNE control will rotate through
360º.
b. Check to see that loop antenna extends b. Loop antenna moves freely, without
and folds down and that detent mech- excessive binding.
anism locks antenna loop in place.

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Figure 5-2.
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figure 5-2.
5-8.
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CHAPTER 6

DEPOT OVERHAUL STANDARDS

6-1. Scope standards of Antenna, Loop AT–784/PRC, use the

The depot overhaul standards for Antenna, procedures for the general support testing pro-
Loop AT-784/PRC, are designed to measure the cedures given in paragraphs 5–3 through 5-8.
performance capability of repaired equipment. The tools and test equipment required for the pro-
Equipment that meets the minimum standards cedures are given in paragraph 5-4. If the FINE
stated in the tests will furnish satisfactory opera- TUNE control is consistently beyond position 2
tion, equivalent to that of new equipment. during the frequency range tests (para 5-7),
adjust coil L1 and capacitor C3 using the pro-
6-2. Depot Overhaul Standards cedures in paragraph 5-2. After the adjustment,
To perform the tests for the depot overhaul repeat the frequency range tests ( para 5-7).

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CHAPTER 7

SHIPMENT AND LIMITED STORAGE AND DEMOLITION TO

PREVENT ENEMY USE

Section I. SHIPMENT AND LIMITED STORAGE

7-1. Disassembly 7-2. Repacking for Shipment or Limited

Storage
If Antenna AT-1082/PRC is connected to a To repack for quick shipment or limited stor-
radio set, disconnect and remove its cable, retract age, place the AT–1082/PRC and its connecting
the sense whip antenna, and turn down the loop. cables into Bag, Cotton Duck CW-445/PRC.

Section Il. DEMOLITION OF MATERIEL TO PREVENT ENEMY USE

7-3. Authority for Demolition b. Cut. Cut the output cables; use axes, hand-
Demolition of the equipment will be accom- axes, knives, or machetes.
plished only upon the order of the commander. Warning: Be extremely careful with explo-
The destruction procedures outlined in paragraph sives and incendiary devices. Use these items
7-4 will be used to prevent further use of the only when the need is urgent.
equipment. c. Burn. Burn cords, cables, and technical
manuals; use gasoline, kerosene, oil, flame throw-
7-4. Methods of Destruction ers, or incendiary grenades.
Use any of the following methods to destroy the d. Explode. If explosives are necessary, use
equipment. firearms, grenades, or TNT.
a. Smash. Smash the antenna (loop and sense e. Dispose. Bury or scatter the destroyed parts
whip), switches, and case; use sledges, axes, hand- in slit trenches or foxholes, or throw them into
axes, hammers, or crowbars. streams.

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APPENDIX A
REFERENCES

DA Pam 310-4 Index ofTechnical Manuals, Technical Bulletins, Supply Manuals

(Types 7, 8, and 9), Supply Bulletins and Lubrication Orders.
DA Pam 310-7 US Army Index of Modification Work Orders.
TB 43-0118 Field Instructions for Painting and Preserving Electronic Com-
mand Equipment Including Camouflage Pattern Painting of
Electrical Equipment Shelters.
TM 11-5095 Frequency Meter AN/URM-80.
TM 11-5820-398-12 Operator and Organizational Maintenance Manual Including Re-
pair Parts and Special Tool Lists: Radio Set AN/PRC-25 (Includ-
ing Receiver-Transmitter, Radio RT–505/PRC–25).
TM 11-5985-284-24P Organizational, Direct Support, and General Support Mainte-
nance Repair Parts and Special Tools Lists (Including Depot
Maintenance Repair Parts and Special Tools): Antenna, Loop
AT-784/PRC.
TM 11-6625-200-15 Operator’s, Organizational, DS, GS, and Depot Maintenance Man-
ual: Multimeters ME-26A/U, ME–26B/U, ME-26C/U, and ME–
26D/U.
TM 11-6625-351-12 Operator and Organizational Maintenance Manual: Radio Inter-
ference Measuring Set AN/URM-85.
TM 11-6625-366-15 Operator’s, Organizational, DS, GS, and Depot Maintenance Man-
ual: Multimeter TS–352B/U.
TM 11-6625-508-10 Operator’s Manual: Signal Generators AN/USM44 and AN/
USM44A.
TM 38-750 The Army Maintenance Management Systems (TAMMS).
TM 750-244-2 Procedures for Destruction of Electronics Materiel to Prevent
Enemy Use (Electronics Command).

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APPENDIX B

BASIC ISSUE ITEMS LIST

Section I. INTRODUCTION

B- 1. Scope vidual, company, firm, corporation, or Gov-

This appendix lists only basic issue items re- ernment activity), which controls the design
quired by the crew/operator for installation, and characteristics of the item by means of its
operation, and maintenance of Antenna, engineering drawings, specifications stand-
Loop AT-784/PRC. ards, and inspection requirements, to identify
an item or range of items.
B-2. General d. Federal Supply Code for Manufacturer
(FSCM). The FSCM is a 5-digit numeric code
The basic issue items list (Section II is a list, used to identify the manufacturer, dis-
in alphabetical sequence, of items which are tributor, or Government agency, etc., and is
furnished with, and which must be turned in identified in SB 708-42.
with the end item. e. Description. Indicates the Federal item
name and a minimum description required to
B-3. Explanation of Columns identify the item.
The following provides an explanation of col- f. Unit of Measure (U/M). Indicates the
umns found in the tabular listings: standard of basic quantity of the listed item
a. Illustration. This column is divided as as used in performing the actual mainte-
follows: nance function. This measure is expressed by
(1) Figure Number. Indicates the figure a two-character alphabetical abbreviation,
number of the illustration in which the item (e.g., ea, in., pr, etc.). When the unit of meas-
is shown. ure differs from the unit of issue, the lowest
(2) Item Number. Not applicable. unit of issue that will satisfy the required
b. Federal Stock Number. Indicates the units of measure will be requisitioned.
Federal stock number assigned to the item g. Quantity Furnished with Equipment
and will be used for requisitioning purposes. (Basic Issue Items Only). Indicates the quan-
c. Part Number. Indicates the primary tity of the basic issue item furnished with the
number used by the manufacturer (indi- equipment.

Section Il. BASIC ISSUE ITEMS LIST

(1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7)

Illustration
Federal Unit QTY
(A) (B) Stock Part Description of
ITEM Number Number FSCM Usable Mess
NO. on Code EQUIP

1-1 5985-973-0773 SC-DL-508819 80063 BAG, CANVAS CW-445/PRC E A 1

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APPENDIX C
MAINTENANCE ALLOCATION

Section I. INTRODUCTION
C-1. General ancy in the accuracy of the instrument being
This appendix provides a summary of the compared.
maintenance operations for AT–784/PRC. It g. Install. The act of emplacing, seating, or
authorizes categories of maintenance for fixing into position an item, part, module
specific maintenance functions on repairable (component or assembly) in a manner to allow
items and components and the tools and the proper functioning of the equipment or
equipment required to perform each function. system.
This appendix may be used as an aid in plan- h. Replace. The act of substituting a serv-
ning maintenance operations. iceable like type part, subassembly, or
module (component or assembly) for an un-
C–2. Maintenance Function serviceable counterpart.
Maintenance functions will be limited to and i. Repair. The application of maintenance
defined as follows: services (inspect, test, service, adjust, align,
a. Inspect. To determine the serviceability calibrate, replace) or other maintenance ac-
of an item by comparing its physical, mechan- tions (welding, grinding, riveting, straighten-
ical, and/or electrical characteristics with es- ing, facing, remachining, or resurfacing) to
tablished standards through examination. restore serviceability to an item by correcting
b. Test. To verify serviceability and to de- specific damage, fault, malfunction, or failure
tect incipient failure by measuring the in a part, subassembly, module (component or
mechanical or electrical characteristics of an assembly), end item, or system.
item and comparing those characteristics j. Overhaul. That maintenance effort
with prescribed standards. (service/action) necessary to restore an item
c. Service. Operations required periodically to a completely serviceable/operational condi-
to keep an item in proper operating condition, tion as prescribed by maintenance standards
i.e., to clean (decontaminate), to preserve, to (i.e., DMWR) in appropriate technical publica-
drain, to paint, or to replenish fuel, lubri- tions. Overhaul is normally the highest de-
cants, hydraulic fluids, or compressed air gree of maintenance performed by the Army.
supplies. Overhaul does not normally return an item to
d. Adjust. To maintain, within prescribed like new condition.
limits, by bringing into proper or exact posi- k. Rebuild. Consists of those services/
tion, or by setting the operating characteris- actions necessary for the restoration of un-
tics to the specified parameters. serviceable equipment to a like new condition
e. Align. To adjust specified elements of an in accordance with original manufacturing
item to bring about optimum or desired per- standards. Rebuild is the highest degree of
formance. materiel maintenance applied to Army
f. Calibrate. To determine and cause cor- equipment. The rebuild operation includes
rections to be made or to be adjusted on in- the act of returning to zero those age meas-
struments or test measuring and diagnostic urements (hours, miles, etc. ) considered in
equipment used in precision measurement. classifying Army equipments/components.
Consists of comparisons of two instruments,
one of which is a certified standard of known C–3. Column Entries
accuracy, to detect and adjust any discrep- a. Column 1, Group Number. Column 1 lists

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group numbers, the purpose of which is to e. Column 5, Tools and Equipment. Column
identify components, assemblies, subas- 5 specifies by code, those common tool sets
semblies, and modules with the next higher (not individual tools) and special tools, test,
assembly. and support equipment required to perform
b. Column 2, Component/Assembly. Column the designated function.
2 contains the noun names of components, f. Column 6, Remarks. Column 6 contains
assemblies, subassemblies, and modules for an alphabetic code which leads to the remark
which maintenance is authorized. in section IV, Remarks, which is pertinent to
c. Column 3, Maintenance Functions. Col- the item opposite the particular code.
umn 3 lists the functions to be performed on
the item listed in column 2. When items are
listed without maintenance functions, it is C-4. Tool and Test Equipment Requirements
solely for purpose of having the group num- (Sect. Ill)
bers in the MAC and RPSTL coincide.
d. Column 4, Maintenance Category. Col-
umn 4 specifies, by the listing of a “work a. Tool or Test Equipment Reference Code.
time” figure in the appropriate subcolumn(s), The numbers in this column coincide with the
the lowest level of maintenance authorized to numbers used in the tools and equipment col-
perform the function listed in column 3. This umn of the MAC. The numbers indicate the
figure represents the active time required to applicable tool or test equipment for the
perform that maintenance function at the in- maintenance functions.
dicated category of maintenance. If the b. Maintenance Category. The codes in this
number or complexity of the tasks within the colulmn indicate the maintenance category al-
listed maintenance function vary at different located the tool or test equipment.
maintenance categories, appropriate “work c. Nomenclature. This column lists the
time” figures will be shown for each category. noun name and nomenclature of the tooIs and
The number of task-hours specified by the test equipment required to perform the
“work time” figure represents the average maintenance functions.
time required to restore an item (assembly, d. Natioal/NATO Stock Number. This col-
subassembly, component, module, end item or umn lists the National /NATO stock number
system) to a serviceable condition under typi- of the specific tool or test equipment.
cal field operating conditions. This time in- e. Tool Number. This column lists the man-
cludes preparation time, troubleshooting ufacturer’s part number of the tool followed
time, and quality assurance/quality control by the Federal Supply Code for manufactur-
time in addition to the time required to per- ers (5-digit) in parentheses.
form the specific tasks identified for the
maintenance functions authorized in the
maintenance allocation chart. Subcolumns of C-5. Remarks (Sect. IV)
column 4 are as follows:
C-Operator/Crew a. Reference Code. This code refers to the
O-Organizational appropriate item in section II, column 6.
F–Direct Support b. Remarks. This column provides the re-
H–General Support quired explanatory information necessary to
D-Depot clarify items appearing in section II.

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C-2 Change 4
 TM 11-5985-284-15

SECTION II MAINTENANCE ALLOCATION CHART

FOR
ANTENNA, LOOP AT-784/PRC

(1) (2 (3 I (5) (6)

GROUP cOMPONENT ASSEMBLY MAINTENANCE TCX3LS REMARKS
NUMBER FUNCTION AND
EQPT.

00 ANTENNA , LOOP AT-784 /PRC Inspect

Service
Install
Replace
Test 1, 2
ReP1ace 6 .4
Repair 2
Overhaul 1 thru 5

01 ANTENNA AT- 1082IPRC Test 1 B

Test 1, 3, 5
thr-u 7
ReP1we
Repair 2
Repair 2 c
Align 1,3,5,6 D

02 CA2LE ASSEMBLIES CG-32k4/PRC AND CC-2840/U Inspect

Test 1
Repair 2

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Change 4 C-3
 TM 11-5985-284-15
SECTION III.

OOL OR TES1
MAINTENANCE
EQUIPMENT TOOL NUMBER
CATEGORY
REF CODE
———

b, )[ , 11 6625-00-999-7465
F, 1’, 11 180-00-610-8177
[[, 11 625-00-669-4031
11, ,) 625-00-649-4286
II , 1’ 625-00-646-9409
13 180-00-064-5178
F, 1’ 625-00-776-0595

H) SA. FM 2681.7A

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 TM 11-5985-284-15

SECTION IV. REMARKS

REFERENCE REMARKS
CODE

A BY REPLACEMENT OF K’iOBS, CABLES, ,,JHIP ANTENNA, COVER, COVER GASKET.

B cONTINUITY AND RESISTANCE TESTS.
c REPLACEMENT OF COMPONENTS ON BANDSWITCH AZ AND ATTENUATOR SWITCH A3 ASSEMBLIES.
D FREQUENCY RANGE ALIGNMINT.

Change 4 C-5
 By Order of the Secretary of the Army:

HAROLD K. JOHNSON,
General, United States Army,
Official: Chief of Staff.
KENNETH G. WICKHAM,
Major General, United States Army,
The Adjutant General.

Distribution:
Active Army:
USASA (2) USMA (5) Units organized under following
CNGB (1) Svc Colleges (2) TOE's-2 each:
CC-E (7) USASCS (10) 1-7 6-401
Dir of Trans (1) USASESCS (90) 1-37 6-405
CofEngrs (1) USAADS (2) 1-47 6-415
TSG (1) USAAMS (30) 1-66 6-416
CofSptS (1) USAARMS (30) 1-59 6-417
USAARENBD (2) USAIS (30) 1-76 6-419
USAAESWBD (5) USAES (2) 1-100
USAAVNTBD (5) MFSS (5) 1-101
USACDCEA (1) USAMPS (5) 1-107
USACDCEC (10) USATSCH (5) 1-207
USACDCCBRA (1) USATC Armor (2) 1-257 6-436
USACDCCEA (1) USAECFB (2) 1-258
USAODCCEA ( Ft Huachuca) (1) USATC Inf (2) 1-307 6-449
USACDCOA (1) USASTC (2) 5-7 6-455
USACDCQMA (1) USATC FA (5) 5-25 6-456
USACDCTA (1) Army Dep (2) except 5-26 6-626
USACDCADA (1) LBAD ( 14) 5-35 6-536
USACDOARMA (1) SAAD (30) 5-36 6-546
USACDCAVNA (1) TOAD (14) 5-37 6-556
USACDCARTYA (1) LEAD (7) 5-116 6-556
USACDCSWA (1) SHAD (3) 5-120 6-557
USAMC (5) NAAD (5) 5-145 6-558
USC0NARC (5) SVAD (5) 5-146 6-575
ARADCOM (5) CHAD (3) 5-155 6-577
ARADCOM Rgn (2) 5-156 6-615
ATAD ( 10)
OS Maj Comd (4) 5-215 6-617
TEAD (5)
LOGCOMD (2) 5-217 6-760
ERAD (5) 5-500(MC)
USAMICOM (4) 6-701
Gen Dep (2) 6-7 6-705
USASTRATCOM (4)
USEUCOM (5) Sig Sec, Gen Dep (5) 6-37 6-706
USAESC (70) Sig Dep (12) 6-106 6-707
USARYIS (5) AMS (1) 6-101 6-725
MDW (1) BAMC (5) 6-155 6-726
Armies (2) except WRAMC (1) 6-156 7
Seventh USA (5) Army Pic Cen (2) 6-175 7-4
Eighth USA (5) USATTC (5) 6-200 7-15
Corps (2) Edgewood Arsenal (5) 6-201 7-16
USAC (3) Frankford Arsenal (5) 6-215 7-18
Instl (2) except 6-216 7-35
Redstone Arsenal (5)
Ft Hancock (4) USAERDAA (2) 6-300 7-36
Ft Gordon (10) 6-315 7-37
Ft Huachuca (10) USAERDAW (13) 6-316 7-42
WSMR (5) USACRREL (2) 6-317 7-45
Ft Carson (26) MAAG (Korea) (5) 6-319 7-55
Ft Knox (12) MAAG (Vietnam) (5) 6-355 7-56
Ft Devens (5) USA Engr R&D Lab (5) 6-365 7-57
 7-58 11–156 17-36 17–105 29-79 47
7-100 11-157 1742 17-127 29-97 55-18
8-25 11-158 17-51 17-157 29-105 55-47
8-26 11-500 (AA-AC) 17-52 19-87 29-109 55-50
9-7 11-587 17–55 19-500 ( QD, QE, 32-56
9-22 11-592 17–56 QF, QG, QH) 32-57
947 11–597 17-57 29-1 32-67 55-58
9-127 12-67 17-58 29-5 32-68 55-59
9-377 17 17–65 29-11 32-77 55-99
11-35 174 17-66 29-15 32-500 55-117
11–57 17-5 17-75 29-21 33-500(HB) 55-407
11-95 17–15 11–76 29-25 37 55417
11–97 17–16 17–77 29-35 37-4 57
11–98 17–17 17–78 37–l00 5742
11-99 17–18 17-95 2941 37-102 57-100
11–117 17–27 17-98 39-51 57–102
11-127 17-32 17–100 29-65 44-537 60-16
11-155 17-35 17–102
N G : State AG (3).
USAR: None.
For explanation of abbreviation used, see AR 320-50.

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