AN/GSC-49 (V) 1, 2 Jam Resistant Secure Communications Terminal

AN/GSC-49 (V) 1, 2 Jam Resistant Secure Communications Terminal

SYSTEM DESCRIPTION

SYSTEM PARAMETERS

The AN/GSC-49 is a satellite communications terminal that

Frequency: 7.25 8.4 GHz

Power: 2 3 kW PEP

utilizes either of two antennas configurations; a 6.1 m or

1.9 kW average

2.4 m parabolic reflector dish antenna.

SYSTEM HAZARDS

HAZARD CONTROLS (to reduce or eliminate risk)

Power Density Levels (PDL) ....

Using either antenna, this system is able to produce potentially hazardous PDLs in

excess of the safety standard. Using the 2.4 m antenna under high power, this system

is able to produce potentially hazardous PDLs in excess of 5x the safety standard.

Establish a Nonionizing Radiation Protection Program (IAW guidelines provided in this

TB).

Hazard distance from antenna ....

When utilizing the 6.1 m antenna at maximum power, exclude personnel to a distance of

490 m from the antenna beam. When utilizing the 2.4 m antenna at maximum power,

exclude personnel to a distance of 196 m from the antenna beam.

Open/cracked waveguides .......

All open waveguides and feed horn outputs produce potentially hazardous PDLs at close

range. Operating at high power, exclude personnel to a distance of 3.0 m from any open

waveguide.

Other.................................

Consult the equipment Technical Manual for other operator and/or maintenance hazards.

REFERENCES: TM 11-5895-1162-10

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