AN/APX-72 Transponder Set

AN/APX-72 Transponder Set

SYSTEM DESCRIPTION

SYSTEM PARAMETERS

The AN/APX-72 is an airborne transponder providing automatic radar identification and

Frequency: 1090 MHz

aircraft position. It is operated in conjunction with ground based Identification Friend

Power: 5 W average;

or Foe (IFF). It utilizes a resonant stub type antenna. The system is activated by a

500 W PEP

coded interrogation, which normally occurs only in flight, and then for short bursts.

SYSTEM HAZARDS

HAZARD CONTROLS (to reduce or eliminate risk)

Power Density Levels (PDL) ....

This system is not able to produce potentially hazardous PDLs in excess of the safety

standard and is not subject to radiation protection control.

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

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

hazards. Dummy load the transponder during maintenance.

REFERENCE: TM 11-5895-1199-12

AN/APX-100 Transponder Set

SYSTEM PARAMETERS

SYSTEM DESCRIPTION

The AN/APX-100 is an airborne transponder providing automatic radar identification and

Frequency: 1090 MHz

aircraft position. It is operated in conjunction with ground based Identification Friend or

Power: 5 W average;

Foe (IFF). It utilizes a stub-blade type antenna.

500 W PEP

SYSTEM HAZARDS

HAZARD CONTROLS (to reduce or eliminate risk)

Power Density Levels (PDL) ....

This system is not able to produce potentially hazardous PDLs in excess of the safety

standard and is not subject to radiation protection control.

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

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

Dummy load the transponder during maintenance.

REFERENCE: TM 11-5895-1037-12&P

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