HANDLING AFTER TESTS.

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Operating instructions are in paragraph 2-9.

c. Operate the HF receiver with the HF df antenna. If

possible, operate the antenna at each BAND and FREQ IN MHZ

switch position. Operate the VHF receiver with each VHF df

antenna. Operating instructions are in paragraph 2-9.

d. Check to see that the antenna pedestal functions

smoothly.

Check the magnetic compass against known

magnetic north. Take bearings to several nearby transmitters

and check the bearing accuracy. Inaccurate bearings may be

due to a damaged antenna, damaged RF cable, damaged

antenna pedestal, or poor receiving conditions.

e. Be sure to set the receiver FUNCTION switch to OFF

after operation.

3-34 HANDLING AFTER TESTS.

After completing the

operational tests, perform the following steps.

a. If the batteries are weak or the radio receiving set will not

be used again soon, remove the batteries from the receivers and

recorder/reproducer. The recorder/reproducer must be removed

from the packboard to remove the batteries.

b. Prepare the equipment for movement. Be sure to have

batteries available for operation. Pack and secure all items to

the packframe. Chapter 2, section IV, gives step by step

instructions for packing the equipment.

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