AN/PSC-5 Enhanced MANPACK UHF Terminal (EMUT)

AN/PSC-5 Enhanced MANPACK UHF Terminal (EMUT)

SYSTEM PARAMETERS

SYSTEM DESCRIPTION

The EMUT is a battery-powered, manpack line-of-sight, half-duplex

Frequency: 225 400 MHz (LOS mode)

satellite (SATCOM) radio which operates in the UHF frequency band

225 - 240 MHz (SATCOM mode)

and incorporates demand assignment multiple access (DAMA) and

embedded communications security (COMSEC) capabilities. In this

Power: 0.25 - 18 W adjustable

configuration, the EMUT utilizes two antennas: one tripod-mounted

22 W Peak

crossed dipole (SATCOM mode) or flexible monopole in a manpack

configuration or placed on the ground (LOS mode).

HAZARD CONTROLS (to reduce or eliminate risk)

SYSTEM HAZARDS

Power Density Levels (PDL) ....

In the LOS mode, this system is not able to produce potentially hazardous PDLs in

excess of the safety standard. In the SATCOM mode, this system is able to produce

potentially hazardous PDLs in excess of the partial-body safety standard. Establish a

Nonionizing Radiation Protection Program (IAW guidelines provided in this TB).

Hazard distance from antenna ....

When operating at maximum power, exclude personnel to a distance of 25 cm from the

front of the SATCOM antenna.

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

Observe standard RF shock precautions. In the SATCOM mode, do not touch the

antenna or crossed-dipole elements when energized.

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

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

REFERENCES: USA CHPPM Study: 69-37-4560-96

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