SINCGARS Low-Profile Antenna (SLPA) (AS-3916)

TM 11-5820-890-10-8

4.10b. SINCGARS Low-Profile Antenna (SLPA) (AS-3916)

SOURCE

The SINCGARS Low-Profile Antenna, or SLPA for short, is a part of

selected vehicular radio installation kits. Refer to SB 11-131-2 for

listings of individual kits.

EMPLOYMENT

The SLPA is designed to reduce antenna visibility, and it withstands tree

limb strikes better than the regular antenna. There is a slight reduction

in operating range of the radio when the SLPA is employed. Both

regular and SLPA antennas are provided for selected combat vehicles,

tanks for example.

SAFETY

Safety precautions pertaining to the employment of vehicle antennas

are repeated here for sake of emphasis.

WARNING

DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY CAN OCCUR IF THE ANTENNA COMES

INTO CONTACT WITH OVERHEAD POWER LINES

Do not stop your vehicle under power lines.

When mobile, never pass under power lines if there is any doubt about overhead

clearance.

If you are not sure that an antenna on your vehicle will clear a power line, stop before

you get close to the power fine and either carefully tie down the antenna or, if

necessary, remove the antenna to make sure that you can safely drive under the power

line.

During cross -country operations, do not allow anyone to stick an arm, leg, or weapon

over the sides of the vehicle. If your antenna accident/y touches a power fine,

individuals who are in contact with vegetation or the ground could suffer death or sever

injury.

for additional safety information, refer to TB-43-0129, "Safety Requirements for Use

of Antenna and Mast Equipment. "

Figure 4-22. VEHICULAR ANTENNA SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

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