AN/TSC-86 Satellite Communications Terminal

AN/TSC-86 Satellite Communications Terminal

SYSTEM DESCRIPTION

SYSTEM PARAMETERS

The AN/TSC-86 is a transportable satellite communications

Frequency: 7.9 8.4 GHz

Power: 1000 W PEP

(SATCOM) terminal that utilizes both a 2.4 m or a 6.1 m diameter

parabolic reflector antenna.

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 5x the safety

standard and requires a formal RFR protection program to ensure its safe use. Establish

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

Hazard distance from antenna ....

At maximum power and utilizing the 2.4 m antenna, exclude personnel to a distance of

133 m from the antenna. Maintain surveillance of all RFR controlled areas. If the

power output is less than 93 W, this system is not able to produce PDLs in excess of the

safety standard. At maximum power and utilizing the 6.1 m antenna, exclude personnel

to a distance of 338 m from the antenna. Maintain surveillance of all RFR controlled

areas. If the power output is less than 585W, this system is not able to produce PDLs in

excess of the safety standard.

Open/cracked waveguides.......

At maximum power the antenna feed and all open waveguides produce potentially

hazardous PDLs. Exclude personnel from these areas. Periodically inspect waveguides

for cracks or leaks and replace suspect waveguides.

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

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

Specify the use of dummy loads for maintenance operations.

REFERENCES: TM 11-5895-846-14

AN/TSC-92 Satellite Communications System

SYSTEM DESCRIPTION

SYSTEM PARAMETERS

The AN/TSC-92 is a portable SATCOM system used for telecommunications. The

set utilizes a 4.5 cm diameter parabolic antenna.

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.

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

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

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