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TM 9-2320-356-BD
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FOREIGN EQUIPMENT INTERCHANGEABILITY (SOVIET RADIO R-123M)
General Information:
Use enemy equipment only as a last resort.
Frequency range of the Soviet R-123M
radio is 20 to 51.5 MHz (MC).
This covers only the low band frequencies of the US
radio.
Use of this radio will require modification to use US microphones,
speakers, and handsets.
Power and antenna hookups must also be changed.
Salvage as many of the connectors and accessories as possible (antenna cable with
connectors, and chestplates with headsets).
Use jumper wires to preserve the
ability to use accessories with US equipment.
Limitations:
o Limited frequencies
o Frequency must be set manually on the antenna matching unit
Personnel/Time Required:
Materials/Tools:
o 1 soldier
o Wire, commo or electrical
o 1 hour
o Tape
o Handset, H-161/GR, H-189/GR,
H-207/GR, H-250/GR or CVC
helmet
o M-80 microphone and 8-ohm
speaker (if handset above
is not available)
o Chestplate, Soviet
o Transceiver, Soviet, R-123M
(with power supply)
o Wire, 2-conductor, 12-gage
(minimum size) , 3-foot length
Procedural Steps:
1.
Disconnect battery ground.
2.
Locate the cable that runs from the batteries to connection J-21 (power) on the
bottom of the radio mount.
3.
Disconnect this cable.
4.
Strip back and remove approximately 4 inches of the outer insulation without
removing the connector from the cable.
5.
Remove approximately 1/4 to 1/2 inch of the inner insulation from each of the
four wires in the cable.
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