SINCGARS (Single Channel Ground and Airborne Radio Systems)

SINCGARS (Single Channel Ground and Airborne Radio Systems)

SYSTEM DESCRIPTION

SYSTEM PARAMETERS

SINCGARS is a series of VHF-FM combat net radios which

Frequency: 30 88 M

Power: 4 W (MANPACK)

provide the primary means of command and control for

4 W (short range)

infantry, armor, and artillery units. SINCGARS is designed

50 W (long range)

on a modular basis to interface with various ground and

airborne systems. These systems utilizes whip antennas.

(see AN/VRC-87 through ANVRC-92 and AN/PRC-119)

HAZARD CONTROLS (to reduce or eliminate risk)

SYSTEM HAZARDS

Power Density Levels (PDL) ....

The MANPACK and Vehicular Short Range Systems are not able to produce potentially

hazardous PDLs in excess of the safety standard. The Vehicular Long Range 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 0.7 m from the Vehicular Long Range 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 11-5820-890-10-1; TM 11-5820-890-10

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