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Signal Communication
Signal Communication
Signal Communication
Communication
SCOPE
~ Definition of Terms
~ Principles of Signal Communication
~ Characteristics of Signal Communication
~ Means of Signal Communication
~ Fundamentals of Radio Communication
~ Expedient Antennas
~ Radio Sets
Definition of Terms
~ Signal Communication - Transfer of information
from one place to or person except by direct
conversation.
~ Means of Communication - Means by which
information or message is conveyed from one
place to another.
~ Facility or Agency of Signal Communication - Is
the place that comprises embraces personal
and equipment necessary to provide signal
communication.
Principles of Communication
~ Superior to Subordinate - Provides that
the commander is the one responsible
for installation, operation and
maintenance of Signal Communication to
the lower units.
~ Reliability.
~ Multiple means.
~ Alternate.
~ Reserve equipment.
~ Speed.
~ Security.
~ Flexibility.
~ Appropriate means.
~ Simplicity in operation.
~ Dispersion.
Fundamentals of Radio Communication:
~ Message authentication
Factors to consider that affect Radio
Transceiver:
~ Location.
~ Weather and Terrain.
~ Antenna Height.
~ Power Output.
~ Distance Range.
~ STRESS:
Addressee
Body or Text
Originator
Drafter or Writer
Parts of Message
~ Addressee - activity of person to when a
message is sent.
~ Exempted Addressee -
Parts of Message
~ Body or Text
Precedence Security
INSULATORS
VERTICAL ELEMENT
GROUND
PLANE
ELEMENT
(1/4 WAVE)
LEAD-IN TO ANTENNA
CONNECTOR
RADIO SETS
Tactical Radio Set AN/PRC 77
~ Short range
~ Manpack portable
~ Frequency-modulated (FM) receiver
Technical Characteristics
~ Frequency Range:
~ Low Band - 30.00 t0 52.95 Mhz
~ High Band - 53.00 t0 75.95 Mhz
~ Number of Channels - 920
~ Types of Transmission and Reception:
~ Transmission - Voice (300-3,500 khz and 150 khz
squelch tone.
~ Reception - Voice (no squelch) or voice and 150 khz
squelch tone.
~ Security or Digital Data Equipment - Wideband 10 to
20,000 Hz without 150 khz squelch tone.
Technical Characteristics
~ Lightweight
~ Self-contained
~ Battery-powered
~ VHF/FM simplex/half duplex voice/data
transceiver.
Tactical Radio Set RT-157/PRC –126
~ AN/PRC-68
~ AN/PRC-77
~ RT-524, AN/VRC-12
~ URC-773M
~ URC-601
Batteries
~ BA-5588/U Lithium (non-rechargeable)
primary battery 3.0 amp hours a typical
provides over 70 hours operation on a
8:1:1 duty cycle of 8 minutes receive with
no signal (standby). 1 minute receive
with signal and audio output and 1
minute transmit.
~ BB-588/U Nickel-cadmium (rechargeable)
secondary battery 0.6 amp hours typical
provides 12 hours operation under the
conditions above.
Batteries