AN/ASC-15B\AN/ASC-15B (V) 1 Electronic Command Console

AN/ASC-15B\AN/ASC-15B (V) 1 Electronic Command Console

SYSTEM DESCRIPTION

SYSTEM PARAMETERS

The AN/ASC-15 is an electronic command and control

Power:

console that consists of transmitter/receiver equipment

HF: 1.5 30 MHz

HF: average 30 W

which enables radio communication in the HF, VHF/UHF

VHF/UHF: 30 400 MHz

VHF/UHF: 15 W; 50 W max

bands and also satellite communications (SATCOM).

SATCOM: 225 400 MHz

SATCOM: average 100 W

Several antenna types are used with this system.

SYSTEM HAZARDS

HAZARD CONTROLS (to reduce or eliminate risk)

Power Density Levels (PDL) ....

This system is able to produce potentially hazardous PDLs in excess of the safety

standard. Safe use of this system is dependent on transmitter power outputs, operating

frequencies, and the antenna in use. Establish a Nonionizing Radiation Protection

Program (IAW guidelines provided in this TB) .

Hazard distance from antenna ....

At HF operation, exclude personnel to a distance of 60 cm from the antenna.

At VHF operation, exclude personnel to a distance of 30 cm from the antenna.

At UHF operation, exclude personnel to a distance of 60 cm from the antenna.

At SATCOM operation, exclude personnel to a distance of 2 m from the antenna.

RF shock/burn .....................

Observe standard RF shock precautions. Do not touch the antenna when energized.

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

Maintenance operations should terminate into dummy loads or roof-mounted antennas.

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

hazards.

REFERENCES: TM 11-5821-285-12

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