SFTRG 1:28

Practice flashcards covering military FM radio range, tactical devices like the AN/PRC-152A and SINCGARS, and field wire installation protocols.

What is the primary purpose of tactical communications?

To send and receive understandable messages during operations.

What type of radios are most common in military communications?

FM radios.

What is the normal range of FM radios?

Approximately $35-40\,kilometers$ line-of-sight.

What factors affect radio range?

Weather, terrain, power, antenna, and location.

What is the AN/PRC-152A?

A handheld FM receiver-transmitter radio.

How many programmable channels does the AN/PRC-152A have?

$99\,channels$.

What are the three antenna options for the AN/PRC-152A?

VHF blade, UHF whip, and satellite communications antennas.

How do you panic zeroize an AN/PRC-152A?

Turn function switch to Z, press volume up, and cycle power.

What waveform is selected when programming LOS communications?

VULOS.

What traffic mode is selected for standard voice communications?

Voice mode.

What TX power setting is commonly selected?

High.

What should be done after programming a radio?

Conduct a radio check.

What is the AN/PRC-117G?

A Falcon III multiband networking manpack radio.

What frequency range can the AN/PRC-117G operate on?

$30-511.9\,MHz$.

What is the AN/PRC-158?

A dual-channel manpack radio.

What capability does the AN/PRC-158 provide?

Simultaneous voice and data communications.

What is the AN/PRC-160 Falcon III?

A lightweight HF/VHF tactical radio.

What is SINCGARS?

A family of VHF-FM radios with integrated communications security.

What does SINCGARS stand for?

Single Channel Ground and Airborne Radio System.

What is required for frequency hopping in SINCGARS?

Hopset, TSK, Net ID, and time synchronization.

What is a SINCGARS loadset?

A package containing all information needed for secure FH operation.

How do you test field wire communications?

Attach telephones, ring through the wire, and verify communication.

What is the first step when installing a field wire line?

Tie the wire to a fixed object at the beginning and end.

What clearance is required for aerial wire crossings?

$24\,ft$ primary and $18\,ft$ secondary.

Can field wire be attached to live power lines?

No.

How deep should buried field wire crossings be?

$6-12\,inches$ deep.

What is a common cause of a short circuit in field wire?

Two conductors contacting each other.

What is used to splice field wire?

A plastic wire splice.

What should be done when recovering field wire?

Disconnect from telephones and switchboards before retrieval.