OPERATION UNDER EMERGENCY CONDITIONS.

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wires. The shelter must not interfere with the antenna. The

shelter must allow the operator to adjust the antenna mast and

the packframe mounted equipment at the same time.

2-15 OPERATION UNDER EMERGENCY CONDITIONS.

a. Operation on Low Batteries To conserve batteries, set

the receiver LITE switch to its center (off) position. Receiver

operation on external 24 Vdc, 110 Vac, or 220 Vac is possible

using cables from the MK1517/UR accessories kit. This may

interfere with df operation.

b. Operation with Random-Length Antennas In radio

intercept operation in an emergency, the receivers may be

operated using practically any random length of wire as an

antenna. Connect the random-length antenna through the

appropriate adapter to the ANT 1 or ANT 2 connector. Set the

ANT switch to the 1 or 2 position as appropriate. Use the

connection which works best. During battery operation, if no wire

is available, even the operator can serve as a crude temporary

a. Equipment Substitution. Some overlap of capabilities

may exist between some components of the radio receiving set.

If one item fails, another may be able to

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