AN/VSC-3A HF Single Side Band (SSB) AM Radio Set

AN/VSC-3A HF Single Side Band (SSB) AM Radio Set

SYSTEM DESCRIPTION

SYSTEM PARAMETERS

The AN/VSC-3 is a HF radio teletypewriter set which utilizes a

Frequency: 2 - 30 MHz

Power: 200 W; 400 W PEP

omnidirectional, 4.57 m whip antenna usually mounted on a

vehicle or radio-shelter surface.

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 1.5 m from the whip antenna.

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

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

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

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

REFERENCES: TM 11-5815-332-15

AN/VSC-7 Radio Set

SYSTEM DESCRIPTION

SYSTEM PARAMETERS

The AN/VSC-7 is a vehicular-mounted satellite communications (SATCOM) radio set

Frequency: 225 - 400 MHz

which utilizes a crossed log-periodic antenna in the SATCOM mode and a whip antenna

in the line-of-sight (LOS) mode.

Power: 35 W average (whip)

2 W average (LP)

HAZARD CONTROLS (to reduce or eliminate risk)

SYSTEM HAZARDS

Power Density Levels (PDL) ....

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

standard.

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

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

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

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

REFERENCES: TM 11-5895-1181-10

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