DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY TECHNICAL MANUAL

RADIO SET
AN/PRC-6
OPERATION AND
ORGANIZATIONAL
MAINTENANCE

. DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY • SEPTEMBER 1955

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 CONDENSED OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
OR
RADIO SET AN/PRC-6 (HANDlE-TALKIE)

VOLUME
knob

VALVE

TO RECEIVE
1. Screw antenna into connector on top of case.
2. Open AIR VALVE (turn to left). . .
3. Turn switch marked EXT.-OFF-INT. to INT. and walt a m1nute for tubes to warm up.
4, Hoi d handie-tolkie with earphone to your ear (see illustration above). Adjust knob marked
VOLUME to get hissing noise in earphone. Handie·talkie is now in "receive" condition;
noise decreases when voice signals ore received.

TO SEND
• .. h • "
5 Before sending, listen to make sure no one. e Ise IS o~ t. e 01r... •
· p ss PUSH-TO-TALK button on handie-talk1e and hold 1t m. H1ss1ng noise will stop.
6. re d d' .
Handie-talkie is now in "sen " con 1t1on.
7, Keep your lips close to microphone; t'alk in normal tone. While talking, you will hear your
own voice (sidetone) in earphone. • f . . 1
a. When you are through talking, release PUSH-TO-TALK button and 11sten or onswerang s1gno s.

TO USE HANDSET
9. Plug handset cord into connelto\ on ta~die-talki:·
10. Follow operating instructions t rkoudg EX'T eOxcFeFpi:NT t EXT
o. In step 3 turn switch mar e •• • • • o ..
1k
b. Use handset push-to-to sw1tc · h1 han dse t earphone1 and handset microphone.

TO TURN SET OFF

11. Turn ha1die-talkie switch marked EXT .-OFF-INT • to OFF.
12. Close AIR VALVE (turn to right). TM 296·201
Condensed Ope1·ating Inst1·uctions
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 * TM 11-296

TECHNICAL MANUAL } DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY

No. 11-296 WASHINGTON 25, D. C., 15 September 1955

RADIO SET AN/PRC-6, OPERATION AND ORGANIZATIONAL MAINTENANCE

P am graph Page
CHAPTER 1. DESCRIPTION AND DATA
Scope ____________________________________________________ ___________________ _
1 3
Description of Radio Set AN /PRC-6-------------------------------------------- 2 3
U se of radio seL---- ---------------------------------------------------------- 3 4
Operating characteristics------------------------------------------------------· 4 4
Packaging data ________________ _____ ______ ______ ___ __________________________ _ 5 6
Table of components for Radio Set AN / PRC-6------------------------------------ 6 7
Additional equ ipment r €quired _____________ _________ ___________________________ _ 7 7
Auxiliary equipment_ _____·--------------------------------- ------------------- 8 8
Nomenclature and common names _______ ______________________________ _________ _ 9 8
2. PREPARATION FOR USE
Unpacking and checking equipment_ ____ ______________ _________________________ _ 10 11
Controls and their uses ______________________________ ______ ___________________ _
11 11
Tuning Radio Set AN / PRC-6 using Channel Alinement Indicator ID-292/PRC-6 ____ _ 12 12
3. OPERATION
Section I. Procedure of operation.
Installation of whip anwnna from (and returned to) stored position _____ ___________ 13 13
To receive and to send (handie-talkie) ------------------------------------------- 14 13
To r eceive and to send (handset) ------------------------------------------------ 15 19
Removal and in stallation of Battery BA-270/U----------------------------------- 16 19
U se of adjustable straP--------------------------------------------------------· 17 22
II. Field operation procedur€s.
Siting and camouflage ___________ _____________________________________________ __ 18 30
Operation in arctic, tropical, and desert climates ___ ______________________________ _ 19 30
Antijamming procedure _________ ---------------------------------------- ------ 18 30
CHAPTER 4. PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE
Section I. Preventive maintenance for Radio Set AN I PRC-6.
General------------------------------------------ ---------------------------- 21 32
Ech€lons of preventive maintenance _______________ _________ ____________________ _ 22 3'2
II. Operator's preventive maintenance.
Operator's maintenance check list_ _____________________ ___________ _____ ________ _ 23 32
Operator's precautions ________________ __ ______________________________________ _ 24 32
U se of preventive maintenance form ________ ______________ ______ ___ _____________ _ 25 32
III. Organizational preventive maint€nance.
Organizational maintenance procedure ____________________________ ______________ _ 26 34
Preventive maintenance form __________________________ ___ _____ __ ____________ __ _ 27 36
CHAPTER 5. TROUBLESHOOTING AT ORGANIZATIONAL LEVEL
General--------------- -------- --------------------------------------- -------- 28 37
Equipment available at organizationall€veL ______________ _______________________ 29 37
Tube replacemenL----------------------------- ---- ---------------------------· 30 3'7
Organizational troubleshooting procedure _________________________ ______________ _ 31 39
Visual inspection __________________________________ ___________________________ _ 32 39
Resistance check at battery plug __ ________ ______ ______ ___ _______________________ _ 33 39
Operational troubleshooting test_ ___________________________________ ____________ _ 34 39
6. LIMITED STORAGE AND DEMOLITION TO PREVENT ENEMY USE
Limited storag€--------------------------------------------------- ------------ 35 43
Demolition to prevent enemy us€ ________________________________________________ 36 43
• This mnnunl supersedes TM 11-296, 16 October 1951, including C 1, 21 November 1951, C 2, 30 January 1953. C 4, 16 September 1954.

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 TM 296 - 165 1

Figtw·e 1. Radio S et AN/PRC-6.

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 CHAPTER 1
DESCRIPTION AND DATA

1. Scope Receiver-Transmitter RT-196(*) / PRC-6 refers to

Radio Receiver-Transmitter RT-196 / PRC--6 or RT-
This technical manual on Radio Set AN I 196A/ PRC-6. The differences in models are minor
PRC-6 (fig. 1) contains instructions for opera- internal differences. The different models of the equip-
tors and organizational repairmen. ments are similar in appearance, and the operation and
a. Operator's Instructions. Complete instruc- organizational maintenance of the equipments are the
same.
tions for the operator are given in the following
chapters: a. Radio R eceiver-Transmitter RT-196 ( *) 1
(1) Operation-chapter 3. PRC- 6 (fig. 3). Radio Receiver-Transmitter
RT-196 (*) I PRC-6 is commonly referred to as
(2) Operator's (first echelon) preventive
a handie-talkie. It resembles a hand telephone
maintenance-paragraphs 21 through
(fig. 2) and may be held in either hand when
25.
operating. The handie-talkie consists of a re-
b. Or·ganizational Maintenance. Instructions ceiver-transmitter chassis with vacuum tubes;
in the following chapters are for authorized a cover or shield for the receiver-transmitter
repairmen only : chassis; a microphone and earphone (fig. 2) ; a
(1) Description and data-chapter 1. flexible steel whip (vertical) antenna; and a
(2) Preparation for use-chapter 2. two-piece cast-magnesium case held together by
(3) Preventive maintenance (second ech- four lever-type latches (two on each side of the
elon)-paragraphs 26 and 27. case). The receiver-transmitter chassis, the
( 4) Troubleshooting at organizational level microphone and earphone, and the space for the
-chapter 5. battery are contained within the magnesium
Note. Field Maintenance instructions and theory of case. All operating controls of the handie-talkie
Radio Set AN / PRC- 6 al'€ covered in TM 11--4069, Radio are mounted on the outside of t he case. When
Set AN /PRC-6 Field Maintenance. the antenna is being used, it is mounted to a
c. Comments on this publication should be connector on the outside of 'the case. When the
forwarded directly to: Commanding Officer, antenna is not in use, it is wrapped around the
The Signal Corps PublicaJtions Agency, Fort case (A, fig. 14). An adjustable strap is at-
Monmouth, N.J., ATTN: Standards Branch. tached to the outside of the case. The operator
can use the adjustable strap as a shoulder strap
2. Description of Radio Set ANIPRC-6 or sling for carrying the handie-talkie on his
(fig. 2) back (fig. 1) or for additional hand support
Radio Set AN I PRC-6 is a 13-tube, low-power, when operating the handie-talkie (fig. 22).
portable radio set used for voice communication b. Handset H-33 (*) I PT (fig. 2). The handie-
over short distances. The major components of talkie may be operated without the handset; the
the radio set are Radio Receiver-Transmitter
handset pel'mits the operator to use the radio
RT-196 (*) I PRC-6 and Handset H-33 (*) I PT
(fig. 2). The radio receiver-transmitter may be set when the handie-talkie is carried on his back
operated without the handset. Battery BA- (fig. 1). The handset consists of a microphone
270I U is required for operation burt is not a and an earphom• contained within a molded
component of Radio Set ANI PRC-6; it is issued plastic case; and· a 5-foot cable with a plug on
separately. the end. When the handset is used, the plug is
Note. Throughout this manual, Handset H-33 C') /PT connected to a connector on the case of the
refers to Handset H-33C/PT or H-33D/PT; and Radio han die-talkie.

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 · EARPHONE

RADIO
REC ElVER- TRANSI\HTTER
RT-196(*)(PRC-6

.:.j
TM 296-10 9

Fig~we 2. Radio S et AN /PRC-6, majo1· components.

3. Use of Radio Set lists radio equipments and the operating fre-
(fig. 4) quencies that can be used in a communication
system with Radio Set AN / PRC-6.
Radio Set AN / PRC-6 is used for voice com-
munication over short distances. The radio set 4. Operating Characteristics
is designed to send (transmit) or receive fre- Distance range ____ Approximately 1 mile.
quency-modulated (fm) radio signals on any Type of radio set_ __Fm.
one of 43 operating frequencies (channels) Type of communi- Voice.
within the frequency range of 47 to 55.4 mega- cation.
cycles (me). The same operating frequency is Antenna __________2-foot flexible steel whip
used for transmitting and receiving. Figure 4 antenna.

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 WHIP ANTENNA
(SHOWN CON.NECTED)

CHASSIS
SHIELD

TM 296-118

Figtwe 8. Rctdio Receive?·-T?·ansmitte?' RT-196(*) /PRC-6 .

Frequency range __ 47 to 55.4 me. operating frequency of

Operating fre- Any one of 43 operating radio set. For operation
quency. frequencies or channels on 43 channels, 43 crys-
(figs. 4 and 12) can be tals (one for each chan-
used for transmitting nel of radio set) are re-
and receiving. Only one quired (par. 7b). Only
operating frequency can one crystal can be used at
be used at a time. a time.
Crystals required __ .A crystal located on re- Note. When shipped from
ceiver-transmitter chas- factory, Radio Set AN / PRC-6
is tuned for an operating fre-
sis (operating crystal quency of 51 me. When the op-
fig. 10), is used to control erating frequency is changed,

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 RADIO SETS OPERATING FREQUENCY (MC) OR CHANNEL NUMBER OF RADIO SET AN/PRC - 6
THAT CAN

IJftlltt.~rtttt.rtttrrrrttttttf.irrtHrfffrrftif
COMMUNICATE
WITH RADIO
SET AN/PRC-6
SCR-300
AN/FRC - 15
AN/GRC-3
AN/GRC - 4

AN/GRC- 5
AN/GRC-6
AN/GRC-7
AN/GRC - 8 ' "

AN/PRC - 10
AN / PRC - 16
AN/TRC-22
AN/VRC - 3
AN/VRC- 6
AN/VRC-7
AN/VRC-10
AN/VRC-15
AN/VRC- 18

AN/VRC- 22
AN/VRQ-3

NOTE :
THE RADIO SETS LISTED IN THE FIRST COLUMN
CAN COMMUNICATE WITH RADIO SET AN/PRC-6
ON THE FREQUENCIES INDICATED BY THE SHADED
BLOCKS .
EXAMPLE:
RAD IO SET AN/PRC-6 CAN COMMUNICATE WITH RADIO SET
SCR - 300 ON ORERATING FREQUENC IES OF 47.0, 47.2, 47.4,
4 7.6, 4 7.8, AND 48 .0 MC. TM296-IOI
F irture 4. Radio sets that can co•rnmunicate with Radio Set AN I PRC-6.

t he 51-mc .c rystal must be r e- Weight of radio Approximately 71/2 pounds.

moved and r€placed wit h the set (including
crystal required for the new op- battery) .
erating frequency; the radio set
must be tuned (alined) to the 5. Packaging Data
new operating f1·equency (par. Radio Set AN/PRC-6 is packaged for domes-
12) . The radio s€t must be tic or oversea shipment. When packaged for
tuned only by an authorized re- domestic shipment, the components of the radio
pairman.
set are adequately cushioned and placed within
Battery required ___ Battery BA-270/ U (par. a corrugated fib erboard box. The box is sealed
7a). with paper t ape. When packaged for oversea
Battery life _______ Approximately 10 operat- shipment, the components of the radio set are
ing hours. More battery adequately cushioned and placed within a
power is used for trans- water-resistant corrugated fiberboard box. The
mitting than for receiv- box is sealed with water-resistant tape. The
ing. Battery life can be contents of the box are listed in paragraph 6.
prolonged if transmis- The packaged radio set is approximately 151;2
sion time is kept to mini- inches high by 1014 inches wide by 5% inches
mum. deep.
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6. Table of Components for Radio Set operating frequencies; it may be used to check
AN/PRC-6 the condition of the battery (par. 12c).
(fig. 5) Note. When the operating frequency of the radio set
is changed, the radio set must be tuned to its new oper-
'g "'~
..., ating frequency (par. 12). The radio set must be tuned
.!::: 6 ~.:
~:0 only by an a~~th01·iz e d ?'epai?'"'lnan.
I og I r=·
::~ · ~
Diml.!ns ions
Component ~z (in.) ;> ~
p::
a. Battery BA-270/ U. Battery BA-270/ U
1 14%,x4%,x4 14 298 3% provic;les the necessary voltages required fo~
Radio Receiver-
Transmitter RT- operation of Radio Set AN/ PRC-6; these volt-
196( *) I PRC- 6 ages, +1.5, -4.5, +45, and +90, are available
Hand set H-33 ( ':' ) I 1 1%x8 %x3 14 42 1 at the battery socket (fig. 17). When the bat-
PT tery is used, the battery plug (on battery cable)
Complete set of 1 set lA,
located on the receiver-transmitter chassis .(fig.
spar e tubes"
Technical manual 2 10 14x%x7% lA, 17) is plugged into the battery socket.
b. C1·ystal Kit CK- 6/ U (fig. 6). Crystal Kit
Total weig ht (lb) I5 CK-6/ U consists of 42 crystals (Crystal Unit
n The set of spa re tubes consis ts of s ix 56 78 tubes, lhree 5672 tubes , CR-23/ U) in a metal box: one for each operat-
two 5676 t ubes, one 2G21 tube, and one 3B4 tube. One spare tube is ing frequency of the radio set except 51 me.
provided for each of the tubes (13) of the md io set.
The crystal required for an operating frequency
7. Additional Equipment Required of 51 me is shipped with, and is part of, Radio
Battery BA-270/ U is required for operation Set AN/ PRC-6. The crystals are marked with
of Radio Set AN/ PRC-6. Crystal Kit CK-6/ U two frequencies: the operating frequency of
is required only when an operating frequency the radio set and the crystal frequency. The
other than 51 me is used. Channel Alignment operating frequency is marked on the side of the
Indicator ID-292/ PRC-6 is required when the crystal, and the crystal frequency is marked on
radio set is tuned (alined) to any of its 43 the top of the crystal (fig. 6). The crystal fre-

SPARE
TUBES

RAD IO RE CEIVER-TRANSMITTER
RT-196(*)/PRC-6

TM 296-1 02

Figtwe 5. Radio S et AN I PRC- 6, components.

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 quency and the operating frequency differ by commonly referred to as a loop antenna. This
4.3 me. antenna enables the operator to determine the
c. Channel Alignment Indicator ID-292/ direction of a radio transmitter that is operat-
PRC-6 (fig. 7). Channel Alignment Indicator ing at the same frequency as his radio set. The
ID-292/PRC-6 consists of a meter with a con- instructions for the use of the antenna are
necting cable and plug and a screw driver. When packed with the antenna. When the antenna
the radio set is being tuned, the plug is inserted is used, the loop antenna plug (fig. 8) is con-
into the test socket on the receiver-transmitter nected to the loop antenna connector on the
chassis (fig. 11). The theory and maintenance handie-talkie, and the shorting cap (fig. 8) is
instructions of the alignment indicator are screwed into the whip antenna connector (fig.
given in TM 11-5059, Channel Alignment Indi- 15).
cator ID-292/PRC-6.
9. Nomenclature of Common Names
8. Auxiliary Equipment
(fig. 8) To avoid the repetition of lengthy nomen-
Antenna AT-249/GRD is an auxiliary an- clature, common names are sometimes used for
tenna used with Radio Set AN /PRC-6. It is the nomenclature of the equipments in this

Figttre 6. Crystal Kit CK-6/U.

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 Figu1·e 7. Channel Alignment Indicato1· ID-292/PRC-6.

manual. The nomenclature and the common

Nomenc1ature Common name
names used are as follows :

N omen cla tu re Common name Radio Receiv€r-Transmit- Radio receiver-transmitter

ter RT-196( *)/PRC-6 or han<He-talkie
Channel Alignment Indi- Alinement indicator
Handset H-33( *) / PT Handset
cator ID-292/PRC-6
Battery BA- 270/U Battery
Radio Set AN / PRC-6 Radio set Crystal Unit CR-23/U Crystal
with Battery BA-270/U

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 LOOP ANTENNA
PLUG

TM :>Cl~-104

Figw·e 8. Antenna AT-249/GRD .

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 CHAPTER 2
PREPARATION FOR USE
Note. Instructions in this chapter are for authorized repairmen only.

10. Unpacking and Checking Equipment

Control Function or use
a. Open the package that contains Radio Set
AN / PRC-6. Remove the radio set, technical use the handie-talkie as a trans-
manuals, and spare tubes. Save all packaging mitter, in the INT. posi tion, the
material for possible use when equipment is to PUSH-TO-TALK button of the
be stored (par. 35). hanclie-talkie must be pushed in.
VOLUME control The VOLUME control adjusts the
b. Inspect the equipment for possible damage. loudness of the sound or voice
If the equipment is not received in proper con- heard in the earphone (either the
dition, fill out and forward DD Form 6, Report earphone of t he handie-talkie or
of Damaged or Improper Shipment, according the handset, whichever is used).
PUSH-TO-TALK The PUSH-TO-TALK button of the
to the instructions on the form button (handie- handie-talkie is u sed only when
talkie) the EXT.-OFF-INT. switch is in
11. Controls and Their Uses the INT. position. In the INT.
position, to put the handie-talkie
a. Operating Cont?'"ols. (fig. 9).
on the ai1· as a tran smitter, the
PUSH-TO-TALK button of the
Control Function or use
handie-talkie must be pressed.
Push-to-talk The pu sh-to-talk switch of the hand-
EXT.-OFF-INT. switch set is used only when the EXT.-
switch: (handset) OFF-INT. switch of the handie-
EXT. The switch is set to EXT. when the talki e is in the EXT. position . In
(external) handset is used with the han die- the EXT. position, to put the radio
talkie. In the EXT. position, the set on t he ai1· as a transmitter, the
earphone and microphone of the push-to-talk switch of the handset
hanclie-talkie cannot be used. must be pressed.
When the switch is set to EXT., the AIR VALVE The AIR VALVE provides an air
handie-talkie is turned on and can opening in the case of the handie-
be used as a receiver; received talkie to prevent hig h internal air
signals can be heard in the ear- pressures from building up inside
phone of the handset. To use the the case durin g operation. High
handie-talkie as a transmitter, in internal air pressures prevent the
the EXT. position, the push-to- handie-talkie from operating prop-
talk switch of the handset must erly.
be pu shed in. Frequency The operating frequency to which
OFF When the switch is set to OFF, the desig·nation the radio set is tuned is shown on
radio set is turned off. strip the frequency designation strip.
INT. The switch is set to INT. when the Loop antenna When the loop antenna is used (par.
(internal) handie-talkie is used without the connector 8), the loop antenna plug (fig. 8)
hand set . In the INT. position, the (fig. 15) is connected to the loop antenna
handset cannot be used. connector on the handie-talkie.
When the switch is set to INT., the Handset When the handset is used, the hand-
handie-talkie is turned on and can connector set plug (fig. 16) is connected to
be used as a receiver; received the handset connector on the
signals can be heard in the ear- handie-talkie.
phone of the handie-talkie. To

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 RADIO RECEIVER-TRANSMITTER
. (HANDlE-TALKIE)

HANDSET
CONNECTOR

FREQUENCY
DESIGNATION
STRIP

AIR
VALVE
TM 296-106

Figur e 9. Radio Set AN /PRC-6, ope?·ating cont?·o·ls.

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 SPARE
CR YSTAL

COUNTER 5

COUNTER I

COUNTER 3

COUN T ER 4' COUNTER 7

TM 296- OZ

Figu1·e 10. R adio S et AN / PRC- 6, tuning cont1·ols.

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 b. Tuning Controls (fig. 10).
Control Function or use
Control Function or use
holes 7 and 1 of the test socket.
When the radio set is being tuned,
Fi1ament switch This switch is used when the radio jumper plug 7-1 is removed and
set is being tuned (par. 12). When the plug of Channel Alignment In-
the switch is pulled up (opened), dicator ID-292/PRC-6 is inserted
the receiver gain or amplification into the test socket.
is decreased to prevent the pointer Push-to-talk When the radio set is being tuned,
of the meter (ID-292/PRC-6) microswitch t he push-to-talk microswitch,
used during tuning from going off located on the r eceiver-transmitter
scale. chassis, is pressed rather than the
Seven counters The seven counters are adjusted PUSH-TO-TALK button. The
with dials when t he radio set is being tuned. PUSH-TO-TALK button cannot
When the counter adj ust shaft is be used because it is mounted on the
turned, the number or r eadin g on outer case which is removed when
the counter dial is changed. For the radio set is being tuned.
an approximate ad justment or
tuning, the numbers on the counter 12. Tuning Radio Set AN/PRC- 6 Using Channel
dials are set to the numbers indi- Alinement Indicator ID- 292/PRC-6
cated on the fr equency calibration (figs. 11, 12, and 13)
chart (fig. 12) for t he operating
Note. The radio set must be tuned only by an author-
frequency desired.
Frequency cali- ized repairman.
The chart, mounted on inside of case
bration chart (fig. 3), lists the settings of the
A crystal (Crystal Unit CR-23/ U) is used fo:r
(fig. 12) seven counters for each of the 43 controlling the operating frequency of the radio
channels. set. For operation on 43 channels, 43 crystals
Jumper plug 7-1 Jumper plug 7-1 is plugged between of different frequencies are required . Only one

TM29Fi- 5

Figu1·e 11. Channel Alinement Indicatm· ID-292/PRC-6 connected to Radio

Receive?·-Transmitt~?;?· RT-196(*)/PRC- 6.

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 i;!o: --' COUNTER NUMBER the receiver-transmitter chassis (fig. 10). When
<( •
z ... t-O the operating frequency of the radio set is
z~ Vl ...
>-o:
I 2 3 4 5 6 7
~::::> 0:"- XTL 1ST 2ND PWR XTR XTR ANT changed, the radio set must be tuned to the new
uz u
osc RF RF AMP osc DBL LOG
operating frequency. To tune the radio set,
47.0 42 .7 77 77 77 78 78 76 77
47 .2 42 .9 75 76 76 77 77 75 76
proceed as follows:
47 .4 43 .1 74 75 74 75 75 74 75 a. Prepare Radio Set jo1· Alinement.
47.6 43.3 73 74 73 74 74 73 .74 (1) Open the four latches (two on each
47 . 8 43 . 5 72 72 72 73 73 71 73 side) of the case of the handie-talkie
48 .0 43 .7 71 71 71 72 72 70 72
and open (pull apart) the two-piece
48 . 2 43 .9 70 70 70 70 70 69 70
case.
48 .4 44 .1 68 69 69 69 69 68 69
48 .6 44.3 67 67 67 68 68 67 68
(2) Install the battery (par. 16).
48. 8 44 .5 66 66 66 67 67 66 67 (3) Remove the receiver-transmitter chas-
49.0 44 .7 65 65 65 66 66 65 66 sis shield (fig. 3) by pulling it up-
49 . 2 44 .9 64 64 64 64 65 64 64 ward.
49 .4 45 .1 63 63 63 63 64 63 63 ( 4) Remove the jumper plug 7-1 from the
49 .6 45 . 3 62 62 62 62 63 62 62
test socket (fig. 10) and insert the
49 .8 45.5 61 61 61 61 61 61 61
alignment indicator plug into the test
50 .0 45 .7 59 60 60 60 60 60 60
50 .2 45 .9 59 59 59 59 59 59 59
socket (fig. 11) .
50 .4 46.1 58 58 58 58 58 58 58 (5) Plug the crystal to be used into the
50.6 46 .3 57 57 57 57 57 57 57 crystal socket. (See operating crystal
50. 8 46.5 56 56 56 56 56 56 56 in figure 10.)
51.0 46 . 7 55 55 55 55 55 55 55 Note. When the op erating frequency is
51.2 46.9 54 54 54 54 54 54 54 changed, remove the crystal u sed for the old
51.4 47 .1 53 53 52 53' 53 53 52 operating frequency and r eplace it with the
51.6 47 .3 52 52 51 52 52 52.,5 51 crystal to be used for the new operating
51.8 47 .5 51 51 50 50 50 51.5 50 frequency. Th e operating frequency is
52 .0 4 7 .7 49 50 49 49 49 50 .5 49 marked on the side of the crystal, and the
52.2 47.9 48 49 48 48 48 49 .5 48 crystal frequency is marked on the top of
52 .4 46.1 47 48 46 47 47 46 .5 47 the crystal (fig. 6).
52 .6 48 .3 46 46 45 46 46 4 7.5 46
(6) Set each counter dial to the number
52.8 48.5 45 45 44 45 45 46 .5 45
53.0 48 .7 43 44 43 44 44 45 .5 44
indicated in the frequency calibration
53.2 46 .9 42 43 42 43 43 45 43 chart (fig. 12). The number on the
53.4 49.1 41 42 41 42 42 44 42 counter dial (fig. 10) is changed when
53.6 49.3 40 41 39 41 41 43 41 the counter adjust shaft is turned; use
53.8 49.5 38 40 36 40 40 4.2 40 a screw driver.
54.0 49.7 37 39 37 38 39 41 39
54.2 49.9 36 38 36 37 38 40
E xample: If the operating fre-
38
54 .4 50 . 1 34 36 34 36 37 39 37 quency of the radio set is 53.6, set the
5·4 .6 50.3 ' 33 35 33 35 35 36 36 counter dials as follows :
54.8 50 .5 32 33 31 33 34 37 35
55.0 50.7 30 32 30 32 33 36 Counter Dial number
34
55 .2 50.9 29 30 29 30 32 3,5 33
55.4 51.1 26 29 26 29 31 34 32 1 40
2' 41
TM4069-28 3 39
Figu?·e 12. F?·eq~Lency calibmtion clw?·t. 4 41
5 41
crystal can be used in the radio set at a time. 6 43
When shipped from the factory, Radio Set AN I 7 41
PRC-6 is tuned (alined) for an operating fre-
quency of 51 me. If an operating frequency b. Turn on Radio Set. Turn the EXT.-OFF-
othBr than 51 me is used, the 51-mc crystal must INT. switch to INT.
be replaced with a crystal from Crystal Kit c. Check Condition of Battr;ry.
CK-6/ U (par. 7b). The 51-rue crystal should (1) Set the selector switch (fig. 13) 0f the
be placed in the spare crystal holder located on alinement indicator to FIL. Press .the

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 CALIBRATION
LINE SELECTOR
SWITCH

SCREW DRIVER
CONTROL
TM 5059-4

Figu1·e 18. Channel Alinem ent Indicato?· ID-292/ PRC-6, [1·ont pane-l.

push-to-talk microswitch (fig. 10) on necessary to calibrate the meter before check-
the receiver-transmitter chassis and ing the battery.)
observe the meter of the alinement in- e. Adjust Sev en Counte1·s. The procedure for
dicator. If the meter pointer is on, or adjusting the seven counters are given in f
to the left, of the red part of the A through k below. When the counter dials are
scale, replace the battery (par. 16). set to the numbers indicated on the frequency
(2) Set the selector switch of the aline- calibration chart, the radio set is approximately
ment indicator to B+. Press the push- tuned to its operating frequency . It is only
to-talk microswitch and observe the necessary to adjust each counter individually,
meter of the alinement indicator. If using the alignment indicator, to obtain opti-
the meter pointer is on, or to the left, mum (best) results. When adjusting the count-
of the red part of the B scale, replace ers, do not turn the counter adjust (fig. 10)
the battery. more than a small distance to the right (clock-
Note. When the radio set is being tum~ d, wise) or to the left (counterclockwise) . It
the battery must be checked with the aline- should not be necessary to turn the counter ad-
ment indicator. The hissing noise test (par. just more than one-half turn in either direction.
14, step 6) is a good operational test, but
If, after the radio set has been tuned, the num-
it cannot be used to determine the condition
of the battery unless the radio set is tuned ber on a counter dial is not within 8 of the
(accurately) to its operating frequency. The number indicated (for that counter) on the fre-
alinement indicator can always be used to quency calibration chart, turn in the radio set
test the condition of the battery. for calibration by a field maintenance repair-
d. Calibrate Alinement Indicator. After the man.
battery has been checked, open the filament E xample: The operating frequency of the
switch (fig. 10) of the radio set by pulling it up. radio set is 53.6 me. After tuning the radio set
Set the selector switch of the alinement indica- the number on the counter dial for counter 1'
tor to CAL. Turn (with a screw driver) the should not be more than 48 or less than 32. The
screw driver control of the alinement indicator number indicated on the frequency calibration
(fig. 13), located at the center of the selector chart is 40 for counter 1 at an operating fre-
switch, until the meter pointer is at the red cali- quency of 53.6 me.
bration (CAL.) line. Close the filament switch f. Counter 1 Adjustment. Set the selector
of the radio set by pushing it down. (It is not switch of the alinement indicator to IN J. Turn

16 AGO 1426A

...
 counter 1 adjust slowly to the right or left until move to the right of the red calibra-
a peak (maximum) reading is obtained. With t ion line.
the meter pointer at a maximum reading, turn (b) Turn counter 5 adjust slightly to the
oounter 1 adjust to the left approximately one- left ; the meter pointer should move
quarter turn (the meter reading should be ap- to the left. Return the meter pointer
proximately 80 percent of maximum). to the calibration line after this ad-
g. Co~mt e?" 3, 2, and 4 Adjustments. Set the justment.
selector switch of the alinement indicator to i. Counter 6 Adjustment. Set the selector
LIM. Turn to the right or left, the counter ad- switch to the P.A.G. position. Press the push-
just for counters 3, 2, and 4, in that order, until to-talk microswitch and turn counter 6 adjust
a maximum meter reading is obtained. until a maximum meter reading is reached.
h. Counte?" 5 Adjustment. Pull up the fila- f. Final Counte?" 4 Adjustment. Set the selec-
ment switch of the radio set. tor switch to P.A.P. Press the push-to-talk
(1) Set the selector switch of the align- microswitch and turn counter 4 adjust until a
ment indicator to LIM. Press the push- minimum reading is obtained.
to-talk microswitch on the receiver- k. Counte?" 7 Ad.fustment. Set the selector
transmitter chassis and slowly turn switch to P.A.P. Connect the whip antenna to
counter 5 adjust until a maximum the antenna connector (fig. 15). Press the push-
meter reading is obtained. to-talk microswitch and turn counter 7 adjust
Caution: In some equipments the until a maximum meter reading is obtained.
meter pointer will go off the scale to (Do this step in a clear area and keep body away
the right. Do not turn the counter 5 from the antenna.)
adjust beyond the point where the Note. Repeat the steps in j and k above.
meter first goes off the scale. After l. R eturn Radio Set to Its Opemting Condi-
this adjustment, the meter pointer tion.
should be at a maximum (peak) read- (1) Remove the alinement indicator plug
ing or off the scale to the right. from the test socket, and insert jumper
(2) Set the selector switch of the aline- plug 7-1, into the test socket.
ment indicator to DISC. The meter (2) Push down the filament switch.
pointer will be at or near the reel cali-
( 3) Replace the chassis shield and close
bration line. If the meter pointer is
not at the reel calibration line, slowly the case.
turn the counter 5 adjust to the right ( 4) Check the tuning by communicating
or left, until the meter pointer is at the with another set tuned to the same fre-
red c-alibration line. Counter 5 is now quency. Sidetone should be clear and
' adjusted. Check the adjustment as undistorted if the radio set has been
properly alined.
follows:
(a) Turn counter 5 adjust slightly to the (5) Turn the EXT.-OFF-INT. switch to
right; the meter pointer should OFF.

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 CHAPTER 3
OPERATION

Section I. PROCEDURE OF OPERATION

13. Installation of Whip Antenna from (and Operation Proccdu1·c

Returned to) Stored Position 2. Turn the AIR VALVE one-half

(fig. 14) tum to the left.
3. Turn on the handie-talkie by turn-
Before the radio set can be operated, the flex- ing the EXT.-OFF-INT. switch to
ible steel whip antenna must be connected to INT.
the whip antenna connector on the case of the 4. Wait a few seconds to let the tubes
handie-talkie. To prevent its loss, the antenna get warm.
5. Place the earphone against the
is held to the case by a nylon cord. Do not re-
ear.
move the nylon cord. When the antenna is not 6. Adjust or turn the VOLUME con-
being used, it is wrapped around the case of trol to the right (clockwise) until a
the handie-talkie. Do not kink or twist the an- hissing noise (called tube or back-
tenna when it is removed from or returned to ground noise) is heard in the ear-
phone. The radio set is now in the
its stored position. ?'eceive condition.
a,. Insta,lling Whip Antenna, from Sto1·ed Posi- Note. The hissing noise indicates that the
battery is in good cond it ion. When a signal
tion. (voice) is received, lhe hissing n oise will get
(1) Remove the tip of t he antenna from the weaker or disappear entirely. Do not pt·ess
antenna holding clip (A, fig. 14). the PUSH-TO-TALK button o r the hissin g
noise or voice w ill n ot be heard.
(2) P lace the finger under the whip an- a. If the hi ssing noise or voice can-
tenna (B, fig. 14) and pull the tip of not be heard in the earphone,
the antenna through latch 2. check to see that the battery
(3) Hold the antenna near the base of the plug fits snugly in the battery
antenna (C, fig. 14) and pull the tip of socket (fig. 18).
b. If the hissing noise or voice can-
the antenna through latches 3 and 4 so
not be heard after checking the
that the antenna is free of the case. battery plug, remove the bat-
( 4) Screw t he base of the whip antenna tery from the radio set (par.
into the whip antenna connector (D, 16a) and in stall a new battery
fig. 14) . (par. 16b) .
c. If the hissing· noise or voice can-
b. Returning Antenna, to Stored Position. not be heard after in stalling a
(1) Unscrew the base of the whip antenna new battery, turn in the radio
from the whip antenna connector. set for repair.
(2) Push the t ip of the antenna through To send 7. Listen to make sure that no one
latches 4, 3, and 2. else is on the air.
(3) Place t he tip of the antenna under the 8. Press the PUSH-TO-TALK but-
ton and wait a few seconds. Th e hiss-
antenna holding clip.
ing noise must disamJ ea?'. If the
hissing noise does not disappear
14. To Receive and To Send (Handie-Talkie) when the PUSH-TO-TALK button is
(fig. 15) pressed, turn in the h andie-talkie
Operation Procedure
for repair.
Note. There is a tendency to forget to press
the PUSH-TO-TALK button before starting
to speak. The transmitter w ill not be on the
To receive 1. Screw the antenna into the whip
a ir until the PUSH-TO-TALK button is
1antenna connector. pressed and the hissing noise disappears.

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18
 Operation Pt·ocedure Operation Procedure

9. When the hi ssing noise disappears, 4. Turn on the radio set by turning
talk into t he microphone. Speak the EXT.-OFF-INT. switch to EXT.
clearly and in a normal tone with 5. Wait a few seconds to let the
the lips close to the microphone. tubes get warm.
When talking, the operator will hear 6. Adju st or turn the VOLUME con-
his own voice (called sidetone) in the trol to the right until a hissing noise
earphone. Sidetone will not be heard is heard in the earphone of the head-
when the transmitter is not on the set. Th e radio set is now in the ?'e -
air. If sidetone is not heard, turn in ceive condition.
(handie-talki e) for repair.
10. After calling the di stant station, To send 7. Listen in earphone of handset to
r elease the PUSH-TO-TALK button make sure that no one else is on the
and wait for a voice signal from the air.
other station. No received signal will 8. Press the push-to-talk switch of
be heard when the PUSH-TO-TALK the handset. Wait a few seconds; th e
button is pressed. hissing noise will di sappear.
Note. Do not trans mit any longer than 9. When the hissing noise disappears,
necessary. More battery power is used when talk into the microphone of the hand
transmitting than when receiving . By keeping
the transm ission time to a minimum, the
set. Speak clearly and in a normal
opera tor will greatly prolong the life of t he tone with the lips close to the micro-
battery. phone.
To turn off 10. After calling the distant station,
11. Turn the EXT.-OFF-INT. switch
radio set release the push-to-talk switch of
to OFF .
the handset and wait for the voice
12. Turn the AIR VALVE to the
signal from the other station or
right until it is fingertight.
Note. Do not leave the EXT.-OFF-INT. r adio set. No received signal will be
s witch in the INT. ot· EXT. position unless heard when the push-to-talk switch
the equ ipment is actually in use. Buttery of the handset is pressed.
power is used up when the switch is in the Note. If the earphone or microphone of the
EXT. or INT. position. handie-talkie is defective, it may be possible
to operate t he handie-talkie with the handset.
If this condition exists, notify the repairman .

15. To Receive and To Send (Handset) To turn off 11. Turn EXT.-OFF-INT. switch to
(fig. 16) l'adio set OFF.
12. Turn AIR VALVE to the right
Note. The handset permits the operator to carry t he
until it is fingertight.
handie-talkie on his back. The handie-talkie can be op-
erated without the hand set. When the handset is used,
the earphon e and microphone of the handie-talkie can-
not be used. To use the handset, the EXT.-OFF-INT. 16. Removal and Installation of Battery BA-
switch of the han die-talkie must be set to EXT. Before 270/U
the handset is used, make sure that the handie-talkie (figs. 17 and 18)
is in good worki ng· order.
a. Removal.
Operation Proc dure
( 1) Remove the antenna from the stored
position.
To receive 1. Plug the handset plug into the
handset connector (fig. 9) on the (2) Open the four latches (two on each
handie-talkie. Do not force the plug. side) of the case of the handie-talkie;
The plug will fit correctly into the and open (pull apart) the two-piece
connector in only one way. Lock the case.
plug in the connector by pressing
down on the plug and turning slightly ( 3) Open the retaining arm (A, fig. 17) .
to the right. In the closed position, the retaining
2. Screw the anten na into the whip arm locks the battery plug in place.
antenna connector.
3. Turn the AIR VALVE lh turn ( 4) Pull out the battery plug from the
to the left. battery socket (B, fig. 18).

AGO 1426A 19
 TIP OF
ANTENNA

L TCH I

WHIP ANTENNA
CONNECTOR

·---~-----™ 296-15~
Figu1·e 14. Radio S et AN I PRC- 6, installation of antenna.

20 AGO 1426A
 . .
RADIO RECEIVER-: TRANSMITTER
(HANDlE- TALKIE)
WHIP ANTE NNA
CONNECTOR

L OO P
:...--- ·A NTENN A .
CON NE CTO R

EARPHONE

~---EXT. -OFF· I NT.

SWITCH

HANDSET
CONNECTOR

AIR
VALVE '
TM 296-108

F'igtwe 15. Radio S et AN / PRC-6, con t1·ols and connecto1·s.

AGO 1426A 21

!, .___ __
 HANDSET

TM 296-110
Fig~we 16. Hands et H-33 (*)/PT.

( 5) Pull up on the rear of the battery ( C, arm is closed since the pins of the bat-
fig. 18) until it comes out of the case. tery plug will break.
b. Installation. (7) Replace the cover and close the latches.
Caution: Before installing battery, be sure
that EXT.-OFF-INT. switch is in the OFF posi- 17. Use of Adjustable Strap
tion. The adjustable strap attached to the case of
(1) Unpack the new battery from the con- the handie-talkie consists of two separate
tainer. Inspect it for leakage and straps: the inner and the outer straps (A, fig.
swelling. Do not use a battery that 19). The inner strap is used by the operator to
shows leakage or swelling. hold the handie-talkie in his hand while operat-
(2) Line up the battery socket with the ing (fig. 22). The outer strap is used by the
battery plug (A, fig. 18). operator as a shoulder sling to carry the handie-
( 3) P lace the socket end of the battery talkie on his back (fig. 1). The inner and outer
against the retainer disc (B, fig. 18). straps function independently of each other.
( 4) Push the battery against the retainer a. Making Shoulder Sling (Using Oute1· Stmp).
disc (B, fig. 18) until the r·e ar of the (1) Place the case of the handie-talkie with
battery drops into the case. the PUSH-TO-TALK button facing
(5) Fit the battery plug carefully into the the operator and the adjustable strap
battery socket. Make sure that the on top (A, fig. 19).
battery plug fits snugly in the battery (2) Remove the loop end of the outer strap
socket. from the outer movable buckle (B, fig.
( 6) Hold the battery plug with the left 19) .
hand, and slowly close, with the right (3) Place the loop end of the outer strap to
hand ( C, fig. 18), the retaining arm so the left of strap guide 1, and pull up
that it locks the battery plug in place. the outer strap as far as it will go (C
Caution: Make sure that the battery and D, fig. 19). The outer strap can
plug does not turn when the retaining now be used as a shoulder sling.
22 AGO 1426A
 ( 4) If a larger shoulder sling or loop is (5) Place the loop end of the outer strap
desired, move the outer movable buckle in the outer movable buckle (D, fig.
to the left on the outer strap by ad- 19).
justing the buckle and the strap to- Note. Remove the slack, if necessary, by
gether (E, fig. 19). Pull up on the adjusting the outer movable buckle.
outer strap (F, fig. 19). (6) The adjustable strap is now in the
stored position.
b. Retuming Outer Stmp to Stored Position.
(1) Place the case of the handie-talkie with c. Adjustment of Inne1· Stmp.
the PUSH-TO-TALK button facing (1) Place the case of the handie-talkie with
the operator and the adjustable strap the PUSH-TO-TALK button facing
on top (A, fig. 20). the operator and the adjustable strap
(2) Pull the loop end of the outer strap on top.
through strap guide 1 and place the (2) Remove the loop end of the outer strap
loop end of the outer strap to the left from the outer movable buckle (A, fig.
of strap guide 1. (The loop end of the 21).
outer strap is shown to the left of (3) Pull away the outer strap from case
strap guide 1 in B, figure 20.) (B, fig. 21).
(3) Move the outer movable buckle to the ( 4) Move the inner movable buckle to the
right on the outer strap by adjusting left to tighten the inner strap, and to
the buckle and strap together (B, fig. the right to loosen the inner strap (C,
20) , until the outer movable buckle is fig. 21).
to the right of the strap holder. ( 5) Place the loop end of the outer strap
( 4) Pull the loop end of the outer strap in the outer movable buckle (D, fig.
through strap guide 1 (C, fig. 20). 21).

AGO 1426A 23
 BATTERY

TM Z96-150

Figwre 17. Rernoval of Batte1·y BA-270 / U.

24 AGO 142GA
 BATTERY PLUG
RETAINING ARM

CHASSIS
SHIELD

RETAINER DISC

RETAINER DISC

A BATTERY
PLUG

t B
I

Figw·e 18. Installation of BMte1·y BA-270/ U.

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 LOOP END· OF
OUTER STRAP

OUTER
MOVABLE
BUCKLE

Figu1·e 19. Making a shoulde1· stmp.

26 AGO 1426A
 OUTER MOVABLE
BUCKLE

- OUTER
MOVABLE
BUCKLE

LOOP END OF
OUTER STRAP

B GUIDE 1

LOOP END OF
OUTER STRAP

D-
T~ 296-15~
Figt~1· e 20. R etunting ottte?· stHt1J to sto1·ed position.

AGO 1426A 27
 STRAP

J M ~ 96- 155
Figu1·e 21 . Adj~tstment of inne1· st1·ap.

28 AGO 1426A
 TM 296 -II

Fig~t7'e 22. Use of inne1· st?'a7J to stt1JPO?'t ?'adio set

by hand.

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29
 Section II. FIELD OPERATION PROCEDURES

18. Siting and Camouflage c. Desert Climates. Sand is the special prob-
a. For the best reception and transmission, lem in desert regions, causing more difficulty
place or locate the radio sets so that t here are than dust and dirt. When changing the battery,
no obstacles (such as hills and buildings) in the be careful when opening the case of the radio
paths over which communication is desired. If set so that no sand enters the inside. Before
possible, locate the equipment on a hilltop (fig. opening the case, wipe the radio set with a clean
23) or other high place. It is also important dry cloth. Open the case, and remove all sand
to stay away from steel bridges, power lines, in the edges of the rubber gasket that seals the
hospitals, or power units. two-piece case. Before closing the case, shake
b. In addition to locating the equipment
the radio set carefully to remove any grains of
where good communication is possible, conceal- sand that might have fallen inside. When the
ment from the enemy is important. Any camou- radio set is not being used, it should be wrapped
in clean dry cloth or paper.
flage materials that are used must be dry since
moist materials will ground out the antenna.
20. Antijamming Procedure
19. Operation in Arctic, Tropical, and Desert When it is first noticed that the radio set is
Climates being jammed by radio interference, the oper-
Radio Set AN / PRC-6 can be operated in arc- ator should notify his immediate superior offi-
tic, tropical, and desert climates. However, cer. Do not stop operating the radio set. To
certain precautions must be taken which are reduce the effect s of jamming so that the signal
not normally necessary in milder climates. is received with the least amount of interfer-
ence, use the following procedure, in the order
a. A1·ctic Climates. Subzero temperatures given:
will affect the efficiency of the battery. Like all
dry batteries, BA-270/U contains an electrolyte a. Slowly turn the radio set in the hand so
in the form of paste which will freez e (or that the antenna position changes from a ver-
solidify) in subzero weather. An arctic battery, tical to a horizontal position. Listen for the
Battery BA-2270/ U, is made for use with position of best reception while this is being
Radio Set AN / PRC-6 in subzero temperatures. done. Keep the radio set in the position of best
This battery contains a different electrolyte reception.
(also in paste form) which will give better b. If the signal still cannot be understood,
performance in subzero temperatures. There place the radio s·e t close to the body and turn
are no differences in appearance between the around to the point of best reception.
two batteries. Battery BA-2270/ U is installed
and removed exactly like Battery BA-270/ U c. If possible, change the location until best
(par. 16). reception is obtained.
b. T1·opical Climates. Moisture is a special d. If the jamming interference is so strong
problem in tropical climates. Keep the equip- that communication is impossible, notify your
ment dry. Do not leave it on the ground. When immediate superior officer. Keep repeating the
not using the radio set, wrap it in dry cloth above procedure until an intelligible signal is
or paper. received.

30 AGO 1426A
 I SITING .

COUNTRY
Figu1·e 23. Siting Radio Set AN!PRC-6.

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 CHAPTER 4
PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE

Section I. PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE FOR RADIO SET AN/PRC-6

21. General 22. Echelons of Preventive Maintenance
a. Preventive maintenance is work per-
For Radio Set AN / PRC-6, preventive main-
formed on the radio set to keep it in good work-
ing order. Preventive maintenance differs from tenance is done by both first and second echelon
trouble shooting or repair since its object is to maintenance men. First echelon maintenance
prevent troubles from occurring rather than to is performed by the operator (par. 23) ; and
co1··rect troubles that exist in the radio set. second echelon maintenance is performed by the
b. To keep the radio set in good operating organizational repairman (par. 26) . The oper-
condition, it should be checked at regular in- ator must not attempt to perform second echelon
tervals, depending on how often the radio set
is used. When in field use, day-by-day care is maintenance because more harm than good can
necessary to insure that the radio set is not result. Seconcl echelon maintenance 1nust be
neglected or abused and that it is kept cleaned. 1Jerfonnecl only by an c~'uthorizecl r epai?"man.

Section II. OPERATOR'S PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE

Note . The operator should not attempt to make any repairs or replace any parts other than the battery (par.
16). If parts are suspected of being defective, notify an autho1·izecl repairman.

23. Operator's Maintenance Checklist h. The radio set is tuned to the assigned fre-
It is the operator's responsibility to see that: quency by communicating with a radio set of
a. The radio set has a battery, whip antenna, the same operating frequency.
and a handset.
24. Operator's Precautions
b. Dirt and moisture are removed from the
case, antenna, handset connector, and antenna The operator must not:
connector. a. Drop or handle set roughly.
Note. Since dirt may cause failure of the radio set,
the operator must keep the radio set clean. This can b. Tinker with the inside of set.
be done with a clean dry cloth . c. Attempt to replace tubes.
c. The EXT.-OFF -INT. switch, AIR VALVE , cl. Attempt to replace any part other than the
VOLUME control, and PUSH-TO-TALK button battery.
of the radio receiver-transmitter and the push-
to-talk switch of the handset operate freely. e. Remove the operating or spare crystal.
cl. The four latches on the sides of the case f. Write on the card on the inside of the hous-
of the radio set open and close easily. ing (fig. 3) ; this is used by the repairman.
e. The battery is in good condition (par. 14, 25. Use of Preventive Maintenance Form
step 6).
a. DA Form 11-238 (fig. 24) is a check list
f. The handset cord and antenna do not show used by the operator in performing preventive
signs of kinks.
maintenance. It is a general form which applies
g. The adjustable strap is not torn or frayed. to most radio equipments. Instructions for the
32 AGO 1426A
 ~~-,

OPERATOR FIRST ECHELON MA-l NTENANC E CHECK LIST FOR SIGNAL CORPS EQUIPMENT
RADIO COHHUN I CAT I ON, Dl RECTI ON Fl MDI NG, CARRIER, RADAR

INSTRUCT IONS: Se e othe r :sicle

EQU IPM ENT N.OMENC LATURE EQUIPMENT SER I AL NO ,

LEGEND FOR MARK ING CONDITIONS:

"' Sat i s ! ac t o ry;
NOTE:
X Adjustment, repair or rep laceme nt req uiredj
St rike out i t erns ne t applicable.
® Detect corrected.

DAILY
' COND IT I ON
NO ITEM
s T w T F s
"
.I c.: COMPLETENESS AND GE NERA L COND ITI ON OF EQU I PMENT ( rec eive r , t r lt nsmitte r, ca rryin A
microphone s , tu~cs, s par e parts, t ec hni cLJ/ manua l s and BCCI!!ll sori es) .
CBBCS , wire and cab l e ,
PAR. 23 0
2
LOC ATI ON AND INSTALLAT I ON SU IT ABLE FOR NORMAL OPERATI ON ,

IJ CLEAN DIRT AND MOI STURE FROM ANTENNA , MI CROPHONE , HEADSETS, CHES TSETS, KEYS , JACKS, PLUGS , TELEPHONES ,
CARRY I NG BAGS , COMPONENT PANELS.
PAR. 23b
~
I NSPECT SEAT I NG OF READ ILV ACCESS IBLE " PLU CK- OUT" ITEMS: TUBES , LAMPS , CRYSTALS, FUSES , CONNECT ORS,
VI ,BRATORS , PLUG-IN CO ILS AND RES I STORS .

1(2, I NSPECT CON TROLS FOR BI NDitW , SCRAP I IlG, EXCESS I VE LOOSENESS , WORtl OR CH I PPED GEARS , MI SAL IGNMEtiT , POS ITI VE
AC T l Oll.
PAR. 2 3C

IU- CHECK FOR NORMAL OPERAT I ON .

PAR. 23h
WEEKLY
'
NO. I TEM
~~ 110
e~
I TEl~ ~~
::;;:
1(.2; CLEAN AND T I GHTEN EXTERIOR OF COMPO NENT S AND CASES, RACK r!J..
t.! OUNTS, SHOCK 1-! 0UtJTS , ANTENNA MOUtiTS , COAX I AL TRANSMISS I ON IN SPECT STORAGE B~TTERIES FOR DI RT , LOOSE TER ~IHMLS , ELEC -
LINE S, WAVE GU I DES , AND CA BLE CONNECT I ONS . TROLVTE LEVE L AND SPECIF I C GRAV ITY, AND DA MAGED CASES .
PAR. 23d PAR. 23 e
8 14
INSPECT CASES , ~ OUN TIN GS , MJTENNAS, TOWERS, AND EX POSEr CLEAN AI R FI LTERS , BRASS tiAME PLATES , D I AL t..ND METER
METAL SURFA CES , FOR RUS't , CORROS I ON , AtiO MOI STURE . .W itlDOWS, JEWE L ASSEMIH I ES .

i0 IN SPECT CORD , CABLE, WIR E, AND SHOCK MOUNTS FOR CUTS,

15

BREAKS, FRAY itlG, DETER I ORATI ON , KI NKS , AND STRA I N. IN SPECT METERS FOR DA MAGED GLASS AND CASES .
PAR. 23 f
10 16
IN SPEC T ANTENNA FOR ECC EtlTRI CITIE S, CORROSION , LOOSE FIT, INSPECT SHELTERS AND COVERS FOR AOEQUAG-V- OF WEATHER -
DAMAGED I NSULAT ORS AND REF LECTORS. PROOF lUG.

@ 17
INSPECT CAilVAS ITEMS , LEATHER , AND CABLING FOR MILDE W,
TEARS , AND FRA VI NG . CHECK ANTEtiNA GUY WI RES FOR LOOSENESS AND PROPER TEllS I ON .
PAR. 23g
12 18
IN SPECT FOR LOOSENESS OF ACCESS IBLE I TEMS: SW IT CHES ,
KNOBS , JACKS , CONNEC TORS , ELECTRI CA L TRANSFOR MERS , POWER- CHECK TER. IN AL BOX COVERS FOR CRACKS , LEAKS, DAMAGED
STAT S, RELAY S, SE LSVN S, MOTORS , BLOWERS , CAPAC ITORS , GEN- GASKETS , 0 IRT AND GREASE.
ERA TORS , AND PI LOT L1 GHT ASSE MOll ES .

19 I F DEF I CI ENCIES NOTED ' .ARE NOT COR RECTED DUR I NG I NSPECT I ON , I ND I CATE ACT I ON TAKEN FOR CORRECT I ON .

REP LACES OA FOR M U 9 1 ··1 DEC .~0 , V/HICH I S OBSOLETE.

TM296-160
Figu1·e 24. DA Form 11-238.

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use of the form appear on the reverse side of Paragraph references in the ITEM column ar e
the form. to the paragraphs in this manual that contain
b. The items of the form that apply to Radio the information which applies to Radio Set
Set AN/ PRC-6 are shown circled in figure 24. AN/ PRC-6.

Section Ill. ORGANIZATIONAL PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE

Note 1. The organizational maintenance man must not r emove the r eceiver-transmitter chassis (fig. 3) from the
case of the handie-talkie. The receiver-transmitter chassis must be r emoved only by an authorized field ma intenance
r epairman.
N ote 2. Organizational level preventive maintenance (second echelon) must be performed only by an authorized
r epairman.

T\JBE GUARD
FOR TUBES VI
THRU V7
(SHOWN ON TUBES)

TUBE GUARD
FOR TUBES VB,
VIO, VII, V12,V9
(SHOWN REMOVED)

Fig~t?·e 25. Th e gua?·d 1·e1noved.

26. Organizational Maintenance Procedure e. Check to see that the t ubes fit snugly in
a. Perform the operator's preventive mainte- their socket s. The firmn ess of tubes is deter-
nance (par. 23). mined by pressing down the tubes in the sockets.
b. Open the case of the handie-talkie and re-
f. Check to see that the tube guards (fig. 25)
are on the tubes.
move the chassis shield by pulling it upward.
g. Check to see that the operating crystal fits
c. Check to see that the receiver-transmitter snugly in its socket.
chassis is free from dirt and moisture.
h. Check to see that the jumper plug 7-1 is
d. Check for broken tubes or cracked glass properly plugged into the test socket (fig. 10).
on tubes. If it is necessary to replace tubes, i. Check to see that the filament switch (fig.
follow instructions given in paragraph 30. 10) is pushed down as far as it will go.

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 SECOMD AND THIRD ECHELON MA I NTE"ANCE CHECK LIST FOR SIGNAL CORPS EQU I PM£ NT
RADIO COHHUMICATION , DIRECTION FINDING, CARRIER, KADAR

EQUIPMENT NOMENCLATURE
NS TJWCTI OI<$'
I
See o t h~ r • lfie
EQU I PMENT SER I AL NO.

LBGBHD POR HARliNG CONDITIONS:

"' Salistactorr; I Adj astmu t , r epair or r oplacemea t r eqtlired;
N()TB: Strilr:e oat items aot ~l!Jllicable. ® I>e l ec t corrected;

!
HO ITEH
~ NO. ITEM ~·
..., COIIPLETEN(S$ AND GENER AL CONDITION Of £0\JihtENT (ucelve r ,
19 PAR'26. d,e,f,g
r rent• ltter , ce rryll'• c;,uoa , • l r o ,,.d
c.tl l e, •lc r ophonel ,
~ [L[CTROH TUB[$ - INSPECT FOR LOOSE ENY(LQI"(S , CA P CONNEC-
TORS , CRACKED SOCK£TS : INSUFFI CIENT SOCKET SPRING TENS IOH ;
h.obo1 , opere,.,,,, t edwllco l ••mJ•l• end ooce.u orle• ). CLEMf DUST AND DIRT CAREFULLY; CNEC~[N I SS I ON OF AfC[ IYER
PAR. 23 0 TYPE TUBES.
2
LOCATIOtl AND INSTALLATION SUITABI.( f OR NORMAL OPERATION .
" INSPECT f i LM CUT - OUTS FOR \.ClOSE PARTS, DIRT, NISALIGIIIt[llT
AND COAAOS ION .

) 21
CLEAN DIRT AND MOISTU RE FRON ANTENNA , WIC ROPHON(, HUDSHS,
CtiEST5£fS , KEYS, .SACKS , I"LUGS , T(L(I"HOHES, CARRTUiG 8AGS 1 INSPECT FIXED CAPAC ITOR& FOR L£A KS 1 BULGfS , AND OISCOLORA-
Ca.IPONENT PANELS. li ON .
PAR. 23 b

' INSPCCT SEATI NG OF READ ILY ACCESS IB lE RPLUCK-OuT• ITCMS:

" INSPECT RELAY AND CIRCUIT BREAKER ASSEMBLIES FOR LOOSE
ltOUHTittGS ; 81JANEO, ~ I TIEO, CORRODED.COtiTACTS ; MI SALIGNMENT
TUIICS , LA14P5, CRYSTALS, FU SES , CONNCCTORS , VIIIRATORS,
OF CONTACTS AND Sf'A INGS; INSUFF ICIENT SPRING TENS ION; BIHO-
PLUG- IN CO l LS AND RES ISTORS, l NG OF PLUHGERS AND HINGE PARTS .
PAR. 26 h
l 2)
INSPECT CONUOLS FOR BINDING, SCRAPING , £XC£5S IYE LOOS [ IICSS , INSPECT VAR IABLE CAPACITORS FOR, DIRT, MOISTUR E, MISALIGII-
WORN OR C11 1PPED GEARS, MI SA LIGN MENT 1 POSIT IVE AC TI ON . NEtH Of PLATES, AND LOOSE MOUNTINGS.
PAR. 23C
6 24
1'- CHECK FOR IIORMAL OPERATION .
INSPECT RESIST(lA:S , BUSUINGS , AND INSULATORS , FOR CRACKS ,
CHI PP ING , BLI STER ING, DI SCOLOUTION AND MOISTURE.
PAR. 23h

~
25
CLEAN AND .TI GHTCN EXHRIOR OF COMI"'NENTS AND CASES , RACK
loiOUNTS, SHOCK MOUNTS , ANTCNNA MOUNTS, COAX IAL TRANSMI SS ION INSPECT TERMINALS Of lARGE FIXED CAPACITORS AUD RESIS TORS
LINES , WAVE GUIDES,. ANti CADLE CONNECT IONS . FOR COAA0$ 1011, OIIIT AND LOOSE CONTACTS.
PAR. 23d
• INSPECT CASES, MOUNTINGS, ANTENNAS, TOWERS , AND EXPOSED
26
Cl £AN AND TIGKTEN SW ITCKES , TERMINAliiLOCKS , BLOWERS,
IIETAL SURFACES , FOR RUST, COAROS IOS 1 A~D WOISTURE. RELAY CASES , AND INTERIORS 01" CKASSIS AND CA8 1NETS NOT
READI LY ACCESS IDLE .

9 2J
INSPECT CORD, CA!ILE, WIRE, AND SHOCK 140\JNTS FOR CUTS,
BREAKS, FRAYING, OET£R IOAAT ION, KINKS, A/;O STRA IN.
1'- INSPECT T£RMI NAL BLOCKS FOR LOOSE CONNECTIONS , ·CRACK$
AND BREAKS .
PAR. 23f PAR. 26 n
10
INSPECT ANTENNA FOR ECCENTRICITIES , CCAI\05'011 , LOOSE FI T,
DAMAGED INSULATORS AND REflECTa!S .
" CHECK SETTINGS OF ADJUSTABLE RELAY& .

ll 29
INSPECT CANVAS IT£16, UATII[R 1 A/10 CAll liNG I"OR MILDEW, lUfiRICAT£ E0UIM4[NT lfl ACCORDANCE WITH APPLICABlE
TEARS, ArlO FRAYING, DEPARTMENT Of THE ARMY LUfiR ICATION ORDER .
PAR . 23g
l2 INSPECT FOR LOOSENESS Of ACCESSIBLE ITEI6: SW ITCHES , KNOfiS 1 JO
.SACKS , CONNECTORS, (LECTR !CAL TRANSFORMERS, I"OWERST ATS, INSPECT GENCRATOfiS , ANPUOYNES , DYNAMOTORS , FOR BRUSH WeAR ,
RELAYS, SELSYIIS , NOTORS , CLOWERS , CAPAC ITORS, GENERATORS , SPRING TENSION, ARCING , AND fiTTING Of CONWUTATOR,
AND PILOT LI GIIT ASS[NBl![S,

lJ Jl
INSPECT STORAGE BATHRIES FOR DIRT, l OOSE TERMINALS, 1'-- CLEAN Al/0 TI GHTEN CON'IECT IOHS AND MOUNTI NGS FOR TRANSFORMERS
ELECTROLYTE U:VEl AhO SPEC IFIC GRA'IITY 1 AND DAMAGED CASES. CHOKES , POTENTIOMETERS, AND RHEOSTATS ,

,, PAR . 23e
)2
PAR 26m

CLEAN AIR FILTERS, BRASS NAN£ PLATES , DIAL AND METER INSPECT TRANSFORMERS , CHOKES , POTENTIOMETERS, , AND
WIIIDOWS , .snEL ASSEioiBLIES. RHEOSTATS FOR 0\'[RH[,HING AND Oil-LEAKAGE.

ll JJ
INSPECT METERS FOR DAMAGED GLASS AND CASES . DEFORE SHIPPING OR STORING • RENOYE BATTERIES.

ll J•
INSPECT SHELTERS AND COVfRS FOfl ADEQUACY Of WEATIIERI'ROOFING . INSPECT CATHOOE RAY TUBES FOR BURNT SCREEN SPOTS.

ll Jl
Ci!ECK ANTC/fflA OU't WIW FOR LOOS ENESS AND FROI"!R TENS I<»> , INSPECT BATTER IES FOR SKOAl$ AND DEAD CELL& .

ll! )6
INSPECT FOR LEAKING WATERPR09F GASKETS, WORN OR LOOS E PARTS.
CHECK TERMI"Al BOX COVERS fOR CRACKS, LEA K$ , DAMAGED
GASKETS , DIRT AND GREASE. Jl
,. PAR. 26 C MOISTURE AND FUttG I PROOF.

IF DEFICIENCIES NOTED ARE NOT CORRECTED OURIN(i INSPECTI ON , INDICATE ACTION TAKEN FOR CORRECTION .

DA 1NA:-o~ 11 -239 REPLACES D.\ •• FORM ~9, 1 9~C ,o, WH I CH IS OBS OL ETE ~

TM296-161

Figu1·e 26. DA Fo?'"tn 11-289.

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..
 j. Compare the number on each counter dial set. Make a good soldered joint or connection. A poorly
to the number indicated in the frequency cali- soldered connection is very difficult t o locate a s a source
bration chart (fig. 3). The number on each of trouble.
counter dial should be within 8 of the number o. Install the battery (par. 16). Check to see
indicated in the frequency calibration chart that the battery plug fits snugly in the socket
(fig. 12). Refer to the example in paragraph and that the battery plug and cable do not have
12e. any breaks or kinks.
k . Place the chassis shield in place over the p. Close the case of the handie-talkie.
receiver-transmitter chassis.
l. Remove the battery (par. 16), and remove 27. Preventive Maintenance Form
the battery card on the bottom of the battery DA Form 11-239 (fig. 26) is provided as a
compartment by loosening the two battery card maintenance check list for the organizational
screws (fig. 28). repairman. It is a general form which applies
m. Check to see that the screws on the ter- to most radio equipments. Instructions for the
minal strip are tight. use of the form are on the reverse side of the
n. Check to see that there are no broken wires form. Circled items in figure 26 are applicable
leading to the terminal strip, volume control, to Radio Set AN/ PRC-6. Paragraph references
or the handset connector (fig. 28) . in the ITEM column are to the paragraphs in
Not e. If it is necessary to solder any broken wires, this manual that contain the information which
use a hot soldering iron. Do not drop solder in the radio applies to Radio Set AN/ PRC-6.

3~
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 CHAPTER 5
TROUBLESHOOTING AT ORGANIZATIONAL LEVEL
Note. Instructions in this chapter are for authorized repairmen only.

28. General the chassis. When putting a new tube

Troubleshooting at organizational level must in position, place red dot (fig. 27) on
be performed by an authorized repairman. the tube, next to the red dot on the
Troubleshooting at this level is limited to re- receiver-transmitter chassis. Press
placing tubes and making minor repairs. How- down on the tube to make sure that
ever, many faults can be located and co1·rected the tube fits snugly in its socket. After
at this level. Preventive maintenance will keep replacing the tube (or tubes), replace
the tube guard.
these faults to a minimum.
(2) When replacing a tube, determine
29. Equipment Available at Organizational whether or not to keep the old tube or
Level the spares will become full of tubes
a. Tool Equipment TE-41. This equipment whose condition is uncertain. Do not
contains the tools that are necessary for organ- remove more than one tube from the
izational maintenance: a screwdriver, soldering radio set at a time. If a tube is sus-
iron, solder, and diagonal cutting pliers. pected of being defective, remove it
and replace it with a tube known to
b. Multimeter TS-297 / U. Organizational be good. Compare the operation or
maintenance can be performed without this condition of the radio set before the
meter, although its use will save time in deter- tube was replaced with the operation
mining whether the radio set can be repaired of the radio set after the tube was
by an organizational repairman or must be re- replaced. If the condition of the radio
paired by a field maintenance repairman. In- set did not change after the tube was
structions for use are packed with the meter. replaced, the tube that was removed
c. Electron Test Tub e TV-7 / U. Organiza- was probably good. A tube tester may
tional maintenance can be performed without be used to determine the quality of
this tube tester, although its use is helpful, es- the tube ( b below) .
pecially in determining whether or not replaced (3) There may be variations in the length
tubes should be discarded. Instructions for use of leads of spare tubes. Some tubes
are packed with the tube tester. are issued with long leads, and others
are issued with short leads. This can
30. Tube Replacement
cause confusion. The correct lead
a. Changing Tubes. Tube failures are re- length should be approximately% inch
sponsible for a large percentage of the faults (fig. 27). Cut the leads to the required
that occur in the radio set. To determine length using diagonal cutting pliers.
whether the tube should be replaced, follow the
Do not pull on the leads while cutting
operational troubleshooting test (par. 34a).
them. Use sandpaper to remove burrs
(1) To change a tube, remove the tube or roughness on ends of leads after
guard (fig. 25). Press down one end cutting the leads.
of the tube guard until it is free of the
catch; then press down on the other b. Tub e Checking. A tube tester may be used
end of the guard and pull away from to determine if a tube is good. However, the

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 TM29.6-116

Figu1·e 27. Tub e location.

results obtained with a tube checker are not determine the quality of a tube is to replace it
always conclusive; the conditions under which with a tube known to be good. In many cases,
a tube is tested in a tube checker are not the it is quicker and more reliable to replace a tube
same as those under which the tube operates in the radio set with one known to be good
in the set. For this reason, the best test to rather than to use the tube checker
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38
31. Organizational Troubleshooting Procedure 33. Resistance Check at Battery Plug
The organizational troubleshooting procedure (fig.29)
should be followed in t he order given: visual Use Multimeter TS-297 / U to measure the
inspection, resistance check at the battery plug, resistance between each pin of the battery plug
and operational troubleshooting test. and the r eceiver-transmitter chassis ground
a. Visual Inspection (par. 32 ). This is an im- (fig. 29). Use only high resistance scale of
portant part of the troubleshooting procedure. multimete1'. Turn the EXT.-OFF-INT. switch
Many fau lts of the radio set can be located by to INT.
a visual inspection. If the trouble is not located Normal
by visual inspection, perform the resistance Measure
between
reading
on meter Correction
check at battery plug. I
b. Resistance Check at Battery Plug (par. Pin 1 and 0 ohm. If reading is more than 1 ohm,
33). This check may help the organizational chassis check to see that screws on
repairman decide whether the radio set should ground. terminal strip (fig. 28) ar-e
be turned in to a field maintenance repairman Pin 5 and tight, and no wires leading to
or whether further troubleshooting is neces- chassis terminal strip are broken. If
ground. reading is not less than 1 ohm,
sary. Organizational troubleshooting can be after checking battery strip,
performed without this check. If the r adio set turn in radio set for repair.
is not turned in to a field maintenance repair-
Pin 4 and Above If reading is less than 100,000
man, perform the operational troubleshooting
chassis 100,000 ohms, turn in radio set for re-
test. ground. ohm s. pair.
c. Operational T est (par. 34) . This test gives Pin 6 and
the corrective measures to take for a given con- chassis
dition of the radio set. Follow the operational ground.
Pin 7 and
test in the order given. If the trouble is not chassis
corrected, turn in the radio set to a field main- ground.
tenance repairman.
Pin 2 and 1 to 5 If reading is g reat-er than 5
32. Visual Inspection chassis ohms. ohms, turn in radio set for re-
ground. pair.
Check to see that:
Pin 3 and 0 ohm. If reading is more than 1 ohm,
a. The jumper plug 7-1 is inserted between chassis turn in radio set for repair.
holes 7 and 1 of the test socket (fig. 10). ground .
b. The filament switch is pushed down (fig.
10).
c. The number on each counter dial is within 34. Operational Troubleshooting Test
8 of the number indicated on the frequency The operational troubleshooting procedure
calibration chart (fig. 12). Refer to the ex- must be followed in the order given:
ample in paragraph 12e. a. Receive1· Troub le. Install a whip antenna
d. All tubes are firmly seated in their sockets. (par. 13) . Open the AIR VALVE, and turn the
e. Any wires to the terminal strip (fig. 28), EXT.-OFF-INT. switch to INT. Turn the VOL-
volume control, and handset connector are not UME control all the way to the right. Listen
broken. · in earphone of handie-talkie:
Caution : If it is necessary to solder any connection, (1) If background (hissing) noise is not
make sure that the soldering iron is hot. Do not drop heard, perform the following, in the
solder into the radio set. order given until a hissing noise is
f . All the screws on the terminal strip (fig. heard:
28) are tight. (a) Check to see that the battery plug
g. The battery plug fits snugly in the battery fits snugly in the battery socket (fig.
socket. 16).

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 BATTER'!'
CARD

TM296·14'2

Figtt?·e 28 . T enninal st1·ip location .

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40
 TM 296·141

F igu1•e 29.· ·M ethocl of taking batte1·y JJlug nu;asU?·ements.

AGO 1426.1>, 41
 (b) Replace the battery. voice signals cannot be received, turn
(c) Replace tubes V8, V7, V6, V5, V4, in the radio set for repair.
V3, V2, and V1, in that order. Do b. Transmitt er Trouble. When hissing noise
not remove more than one tube at is heard in the earphone, press the PUSH-TO-
a time. If background noise is still TALK button and talk into the microphone with
not heard, turn in the radio set for your lips close to the microphone. Communi-
repair to authorized field mainte- cate with a radio set that is known to be in
nance repairman. good condition and is tuned to the same fre-
( 2) If background noise is weak : quency.
(a) Check to see that the filament switch ( 1) If the background noise does not dis-
is pushed down as far as it will go. appear when the PUSH-TO-TALK
(b) Replace the battery. button is pressed; or if sidetone is not
(c) Tune the radio set to the operating heard in the earphone when speaking
frequency of the crystal (par. 12). into the microphone; or if voice sig-
(d) Replace tubes V8, V7, V6, V5, V4, nals cannot be sent :
V3, V2, V1, V9, and the operating (a) Check to see that the jumper plug
crystal, in the order given, one at 7-1 is connected between holes 7 and
a time, until a loud hissing noise is 1 of the test socket (fig. 10).
heard. If background noise is still (b) Replace tubes V10, Vll, V12, and
weak, turn in the radio set for re- V13, in that order, until trouble is
pairs. corrected.
(3) If normal background noise is heard, (c) Tune the radio set (par. 12).
communicate with a radio set which (d) If the radio set still cannot be used
is known to be in good condition and to send voice signals, turn in the
is tuned to the same frequency. If radio set for repair.

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 CHAPTER 6
LIMITED STORAGE AND DEMOLITION TO PREVENT ENEMY USE

35. Limited Storage 36. Demolition to Prevent Enemy Use

If the r adio set is to be stored for any period a. AuthMity fo r Demolition. Demolition of
of time, perform the following: the radio set is necessary to prevent the enemy
from using or salvaging the equipment. Dem-
a. Perform a preventive maintenance check
olish the equipment only by order of the com-
(par. 26). manding officer.
b. Remove the battery (par. 16).
b. Methods of Destruction.
c. Remove the operating crystal (fig. 10) (1) Smash. Smash crystals, tubes, receiv-
from the radio set and replace it with the crys- er-transmitter chassis, and handset
tal (51 me) shipped with the radio set. Tune by using a heavy object such as the
the radio set to an operating frequency of 51 butt of a rifle, or a heavy rock
me (par. 12). Return the removed crystal to (2) Burn. Burn everything that cannot be
Crystal Kit CK-6/ U (par. 7b). smashed, including the technical man-
d. Place the whip antenna in carrying or uals. Use gasoline or kerosene, if
stored position (par.13). available.
(3) Shoot. If necessary, the equipment can
e. Place an adjustable strap in stored position be disabled by carefully directed small-
(par. 17b). arms fire.
f. Wrap the components of the radio set (par. ( 4) Disposal. Bury or scatter the destroyed
6) in dry cloth so that they will be kept clean parts in slit trenches, fox holes, or
until used again. nearby streams.

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 [AG 413.44 ( 1 Jul 55)]

BY ORDER OF THE SECRETARY OF THE ARMY:

MAXWELL D. TAYLOR,
General, United States Army,
OFFICIAL:
Chief of Staff.
JOHN A. KLEIN,
Major General, United States Army,
The Adjutant General.

DISTRIBUTION:

Active Army:
CNGB (1) 6-117R (2)
Tee Svc, DA (1) 6-125R (2)
Tee Svc Bd (1) 6-126R (2)
Hq, CONARC (5) 6-127R (2)
CO NARC Bd (Incl ea Test Sec) (1) 6-135R (2)
Army AA Comd (2) 6-136R (2)
OS Maj Comd (5) 6-200R (2)
OS Base Comd (5) 6-201R (2)
Log Comd (5)
6-225R (2)
MDW (1) 6-226R (2)
Armies (5)
6-227R (2)
Corps (2)
6-235R (2)
Div (2)
6-236R (2)
Tng Div (2)
6-300R (2)
Ft & Cp (2)
6-301R (2)
USMA (5)
6-315R (2)
Gen & Br Svc Sch ( 5) except
6-316R (2)
SigC Sch (25)
6-317R (2)
Gen Depots (2) except
6-325R (2)
Atlanta Gen Depot (None)
6-326R (2)
SigC Sec, Gen Depot (10)
6-415R (2)
SigC Depots (20)
6-416R (2)
POE (2')
6-435R (2)
OS Sup Agencies (2)
6-515R (2)
SigC Fld Maint Shops ( 3)
6-535R (2)
SigC Lab (5)
6-537R (2)
Mil Dist (1)
6-538R (2)
Mil Msn (5)
6-545R (2)
Units organized under following TOE:
6-546R (2)
5-15R (2)
6-558R (2)
5-16R (2)
6-575R (2)
5-17R (2)
5-35R (2) 6-576R (2)
,5-37R (2) 6-577R (2)
5-137R (2) 6-615R (2)
5-215R (2) 6-616R (2)
5-218R (2) 7-2R (2)
5-225R (2) 7-llR (2)
5-226R (2) 7-15R (2)
5-227R (2) 7-17R (2)
5-329R (2) 7-25R (2)
6-lOOR (2) 7-26R (2)
6-101R (2) 7-27R (2)
6-115R (2) 7-31R (2)
6-116R (2)
7-35R (2)

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7-37R (2) 11-587R (2)
7-95R (2) 11-592R (2)
9-49R (2) 11-597R (2)
9-500R (AA thru AC) (2) 17-2R (2)
10-407R (2) 17-25R (2)
11-7R (2) 17-26R (2)
11-16R (2) 17-35R (2)
11-57R (2) 17-36R (2)
11-127R (2) 17-51R (2)
11-128R (2) 17-55R (2)
11-500R (AA thru AE) (2) 19-27R (2)
11-557R (2) 19-97R (2)
NG: State AG (6); Units-same as Active Army except allowance is one copy to each unit.
USAR: None.
For explanation of abbreviations used, see SR 320-50-1.

U . S. GOVERNMENT PRINTING OF"FICE : 1935-360503

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