Collins U1000 Radio Set

Collins U1000 Radio Set

SYSTEM PARAMETERS

SYSTEM DESCRIPTION

The Collins U1000 is a UHF aircraft communications transceiver.

Power: 1 kW

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. Establish a Nonionizing Radiation Protection Program (IAW guidelines

provided in this TB) .

Hazard distance from antenna...

Exclude personnel to a distance of 4.0 m from the 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.

Collins MW 518 Communications Terminal

SYSTEM DESCRIPTION

SYSTEM PARAMETERS

The Collins MW 158 is a microwave line-of-sight (LOS)

Frequency: 7 8 GHz

Power: 100 mW 5 W

communications set.

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.

Open/cracked waveguides.......

The antenna feed horn outputs and all open waveguides produce potentially hazardous

PDLs within short ranges (3 4 cm). Instruct personnel to avoid these areas.

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

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

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