AN/TSC-94A(V)1, A(V)2 Satellite Communications Terminal

AN/TSC-94A(V)1, A(V)2 Satellite Communications Terminal

SYSTEM DESCRIPTION

SYSTEM PARAMETERS

The AN/TSC-94 is a transportable satellite communications (SATCOM)

Frequency: 7.9 8.4 GHz

Power: 600 W PEP

terminal that utilizes a 2.44 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 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, exclude personnel to a distance of 110 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.

Open/cracked waveguides.......

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

hazardous PDLs to within 1.4 m. 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 11-5895-1217-14; TM 11-595-1217-24P; DMWR11-5895-1131

AN/TSC-99 Communications Central

SYSTEM DESCRIPTION

SYSTEM PARAMETERS

The AN/TSC-99 is a radio communications set that utilizes a long

Frequency: 2 30 MHz

Power: 1.0 kW (4 ea.)

wire-fed log-periodic antenna which is vertically polarized.

HAZARD CONTROLS (to reduce or eliminate risk)

SYSTEM HAZARDS

Power Density Levels (PDL) ....

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

standard. Establish a Nonionizing Radiation Protection Program (IAW guidelines

provided in this TB) .

Hazard distance from antenna ....

Exclude personnel to a distance of 2.0 m radius from the antenna feed.

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

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

Clearly identify the long-wire antenna and antenna feed hazardous areas.

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

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

Specify the use of dummy loads for maintenance operations.

REFERENCES: TM 11-5895-1160-10

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