Definitions
Technical
Function switch and Misc
Range and Misc
Misc
100

Single channel, or the SC mode of operation, refers to the fact that ______________________

only one frequency is being used for communications.

100

True or False? the green battery is recharchable

 False

100

When Zeroing the radio (swich function "Z"), you must wait till the raido displays _________ befor proceding to the next step

"GOOD"

100

How do you perform a radio check?

refer to the instructor

100

2 disavantages

- Weather

- Terrain

- Inexperience can compromise

- Requires a power source

200

Z (ZERO)

For zeroing operation during function test.

200

When is the green battery used?

man pack

200

what KEYPAD BUTTON will more likely be the last step in most operator procedures?

STO (STORE)

200

HI (high power)

Approx. 5-10 kilometers.

200

When entering data into the radio through the RT keypad, keep in mind that the display will go blank about ________ seconds after your latest entry.

7

300

Define "SINCGARS."

SINgle

Channel

Ground

Airborne

Radio

System

300

How many single-channel frequencies can be loaded into a SINCGARS

One in each numbered channel 1-6, plus one each in the CUE and MAN channels.

300

When loading a frequency, what button must you press before starting to input the actual frequency?

CLR 

300

LO (low power)

Approx. 200-400 meters.

300

Name at least 3 Components of the SINCGARS

Handset

Antenna

Battery

400

What does PA stand for? (  SINCGARS context )

Power Amplifier

400

When is the white battery used?

With a tactical vehicle

400

What word should never be said while communicating with the radio?

"Repeat"

400

M (medium power)

Approx. 400m-5 kilometers.

400

STBY (STAND BY) makes radio inoperative, but all stored data is retained.

24 hours

500

What does VAA stand for?

Vehicular Amplifier Adapter

500

Without looking at the radio, describe step by step how to set up the frequency "36100" on chanel "3" ?

Refer to your instructor

500

What Technical Manual cover SINCGARS?

TM 11-5820-890-10-1

500

PA (power amplifier)


Approx 10-40 kilometers.

500

3 Advantages

- Fast

- Covers long distance

- Secure Capabilities

- Send the message to large amount of people at once.