Section II EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION - TM-11-5820-670-120013

TM 11-5820-670-12

1 - 8 . SAFETY, CARE, AND HANDLING.

Observe all warning, cautions and notes in this manual. This equipment can be extremely dangerous if

these instructions are not followed. Make sure the following caution is observed as well.

CAUTION

The receiver-transmitter of the radio set is compact and heavy. Use caution when

handling it. Serious damage could result if mishandled and dropped.

Section II EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION

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Equipment Characteristics, Capabilities, and Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-9

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Location and Description of Major Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-10

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Equipment Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-11

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Additional Equipment Required . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . 1-12

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EQUIPMENT CHARACTERISTICS, CAPABILITIES, AND FEATURES.

CHARACTERISTICS AND FEATURES

The Radio Set AN/ARC-131 is made up of three major subassemblies; characteristics and features of

each are as follows:

Receiver-Transmitter RT-823/ARC-131

Separately mounted unit containing the receive and transmit circuits

Blower fan at rear of unit

Built-in test meter

Squelch disable switch

Transmitter power output switch

Locking handle to secure receiver-transmitter to mounting

Three coaxial connectors at rear of unit

Multiple-pin connector at rear of unit

Two guide-pin receptacles

Control, Radio Set C-7088/ARC-131

Separately mounting unit containing operator's controls and indicators

Illuminated front panel

Squelch switch

Volume control

Mode switch

Four frequency selector controls

Secured to aircraft console by four turn lock fasteners

Multiple-pin connector at rear of unit

Mounting MT-3664/ARC-131

Two holddown bars to mate with locking handle of receiver-transmitter

Six shock isolators

Four ground strap assemblies

Two guide pins to mate with receptacles in rear of receiver-transmitter.

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