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TM 9-2320-356-BD
Section II.
RECEPTION ANTENNAS
15-4.
GENERAL
An antenna is a metal rod or tubing which
broken antenna will lessen the efficiency
antenna (e.g., CB antenna) can be adapted
transmits and receives radio signals. A
of the communication system.
Any 9-foot
for use.
Expedient reception antennas
can be made using commo or electrical wire.
15-5.
METALLIC WHIP ANTENNA BROKEN
General Information:
This procedure gives instructions for the repair of a metallic whip antenna.
Limitations:
o Reduction in range
Personnel/Time Required:
o 1 soldier
o 20 minutes
Materials/Tools:
o Stick, 4- to 6-inch length
o Wire, commo or electrical,
l-foot length
Procedural Steps:
1.
Scrape 3 to 6 inches of paint from the broken ends of the antenna with sand,
rock, metal,
sandpaper, or a knife.
2.
Wipe scraped areas clean.
3.
Strip the insulation from the l-foot length of wire.
4.
Overlay the cleaned ends of the broken antenna.
5.
Place a stick on top of the antenna ends and wrap tightly together with wire.
6.
If time and equipment are available, solder the connection.
7.
Record BDAR action taken.
When the mission is complete, as soon as
practicable,
repair using standard maintenance procedures.
15-3
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