PURPOSE TO FAMILIARIZE OR REFRESH USER WITH ASIP RADIO EQUIPMENT FOR TACTICAL OPERATIONS.

COMMUNICATE VIA TACTICAL FM RADIO TASK: Communicate via a FM radio in secured single channel mode CONDITIONS: In a garrison environment given a RT-1523E/F with all required accessories establish radio communications on a FM net STANDARDS: Prepare Assigned Communication Device for Operation; Perform Voice Communications; Operate SINCGARS Single-Channel (SC). :References TM 11-5820-890-10-2 TM 11-5820-890-10-8

CONTENT DESCRIPTION CONFIGURATIONS PROGRAMMING RANGES LIFE EXPECTANCIES

WHAT DOES SINCGARS MEAN? GLE HANNEL ROUND IRBORNE ADIO YSTEM

MODELS No PA PA RT-1523E AN/VRC-87F Short Range AN/VRC-88F Short Range and Manpack No PA RT-1523E AN/VRC-89F Short and Long Range AN/VRC-91F Short and Long Range plus Manpack PA AN/PRC-119F AN/VRC-90F Long Range AN/VRC-92F Long /Long Range

RT-1523E/F Description of Equipment

RT-1523E/F (front panel) Description of Equipment Faceplate Antenna Port Fill Port Audio/Data Port Selector Switch/ Function Switch

RT-1523E/F (right side panel) Description of Equipment RT-1523E/F (right side panel) Battery Cover BA-5590 (battery) BA-2590 (rechargeable batteries)

RT-1523E/F (ASIP) FEATURES Reduced size and weight. Internal battery. Increased battery life. Enhanced display (Backlight level selectable). Only one front panel switch. Spare slots for future enhancements. Enhanced self -test (BIT) RT Mode may remain in FH to change net ID. Enhanced Operating Mode (EOM) All three digits of net ID may be changed by operator. Sync time may be loaded electronically from an Automated Net Control Device (ANCD), a Simple Key Loader (SKL), Precision Lightweight GPS Receiver (PLGR), Embedded GPS Receiver (EGR), manually via the keypad, or by ERF. RT will accept ERF if sync time is less than 100 days different from net sync time. New keypad with SIP features. GPS connector. AUX connector for HRCRD, 2-wire adapter, or CDU.

Configuring Radio for Operations 2. Verify that the display screen says good after the test is complete. GOOD Turn selector switch From off to test (test) Note: If the displays shows fail then the radio is not serviceable. Before you make the decision that it is not serviceable test it a couple more times to ensure that it is not serviceable.

Configuring Radio for Operations 3. Turn selector switchFrom test to Load (LD) 4. Press Menu/CLR on the face plate The menu button displays 5 different menus which are all located on top of the Faceplate with the exception of the volume. PWR-Power MODE-Mode CHAN- Channel CMSC- Comsec VOLUME-Volume

Configuring Radio for Operations Options for each Menu -PWR -MODE -CHAN -CMSC -VOL HI SC Man PT 1 LOW FH 1 CT 2 MED FHM 2 TD 3 PA FH2 3 RV 4 FH2M 4 5 5 6 6 7 C 8 9

Configuring Radio for Operations Configuring Mode Settings Change selector switch to LD Press Menu/CLR button until MODE displays on screen Press 7/Change button until SC displays on screen Mode=SC Step 1. Step 3. Step 2.

Configuring Radio for Operations Configuring Channel Settings Ensure Function/Selector Switch is on LD Press the Menu button until you come across Channel on the Display Screen. Press the desired number channel you wish to set the frequency to be on. Setting the frequencies to the Channel. After setting the channel press the FREQ button to show you what frequency you are currently on. Press CLR to clear on the screen frequency After clearing the frequency you have approx. 5 to 7 seconds to punch in your five digit frequency. Once you have added the frequency press STO to confirm the frequency to that desired Channel.

Configuring Radio for Operations Configuring Comsec Settings Place Function switch on LD. Press Menu button until Comsec shows up on the screen. Hit 7/CHG button to PT for Plain Text. COMSEC=PT Step 1. Step 3. Step 2.

Configuring Radio for Operations -Configuring power setting 1.Ensure that the function/selector switch is on LD 2.hit menu button until screen displays “POWER=(HI, MED, or LOW)” 3.hit number 7/CHG to desired power setting POWER= LO Step 1. press here until display show “POWER= (hi, low, med, or PA)” Step 2. Press here to change power setting

BATTERY POWER AND RANGES MANPACK RADIO MAIN POWER (BA-5590) VOICE/DATA FH & CT RT-1523 RT-1523A/D RT-1523B/C RT-1523E/F NORMAL (OPERATOR) 18 Hrs 30Hrs 26Hrs 33Hrs HEAVY (NCS) 11Hrs 18Hrs 15Hrs TBD STANDBY(STBY) 3+Mon VOICE TRANSMISSION MAX PLANNING RANGE TYPE COMM RF POWER PLANNINGRANGE VOICE (MANPACK/VEH) LOW(LOW) 200M TO 400M MEDIUM(MED) 400M TO 5KM HI (HIGH) 5KM TO 10KM VOICE (VEHICULAR) PWR AMP (PA) 10KM TO 40KM

TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS Antennas: Whip Manpack (AS-3683, AS-4266) Whip Vehicular (AS-3900/A,AS-3916) Ground (OE-254, QEAM, COM201B) 8 Single Channels 6 FH Channels Frequency Range: 30Mhz to 87.975 Mhz Number of Operating Frequency: 2320 Channel Spacing: 25 Khz

CHECK ON LEARNING Q. What is the maximum planning range on a manpack with the power settings on HI? A. Q. What is the channel spacing on the Frequency Range? 5km to 10km 25 Khz

Preparing Radio for Secure Operations Components for Loading Radio for Secure Communications AN/CYZ-10 (ANCD) W4 (FILL CABLE) RT-1523 series (SINCGARS Radio ASIP) RT-1523E ANCD Fill Cable

Description AN/CYZ-10 REAR FRONT Fill port Display screen Fill port Uses DS-101 Protocol.  Data Transfer Device (aka ANCD, aka "Crazy 10") that holds all the keys needed for the SINCGARS and also holds Standard Operation Instructions (SOI). Battery:  DL123A, U9VL EMER ONLY, BA-3090/U - this is the very common 3 volt 123 photo battery. Supports 128 bit keys. REAR FRONT Fill port Display screen Fill port cover CIK (crypto ignition key) keypad

Preparing Radio for Secure Operations Setting up ANCD to Transmit 1. Power on ANCD by pressing the on/off button located on the top right corner. Press here

Preparing Radio for Secure Operations Setting up ANCD to Transmit 2. A list of options will populate on the screen. Appl (Application) should be high lighted, once confirmed you will then strike the ENTR button on the bottom right of the keypads. Appl Date Time Setup Util Bit (MAIN)

Preparing Radio for Secure Operations Setting up ANCD to Transmit Ensure it does not say “Letter” on the display screen. Use your arrow keys to highlight Radio. Once radio is highlighted on the screen hit ENTR. F570 ANCD RADIO RDS SOI (APPL) Step 3. Step 5. Step 4.

Preparing Radio for Secure Operations Setting up ANCD to Transmit 6. Send should automatically be highlighted if not you will use your arrow keys to highlight “Send” and press the ENTR button. Send receive database Setup comsec time Press Here

Preparing Radio for Secure Operations Setting up ANCD to Transmit 7. Highlight Radio using your arrow keys and press ENTR. Send to: Radio Ancd Stu Pc Press Here

Preparing Radio for Secure Operations Setting up ANCD to Transmit 8. Highlight icom and press ENTR. Select: icom nonicom Abn Rcu haveq Press Here

Preparing Radio for Secure Operations Setting up ANCD to Transmit 9. Connect ANCD to RT with the W-4 cable, and Press Enter Connect to RT AUD/FILL Connector Step 9.

Preparing Radio for Secure Operations Setting up ANCD to Transmit Connect W4 cable from ANCD to Radio on the fill port.

Preparing Radio for Secure Operations Setting up Radio to Receive Fill Turn Selector switch to LD When directed by ANCD press LOAD Select 1-6 to store fill in desired channel. Press STO to store the fill in the Channel you selected Step 4. Step 1. Step 3. Step 2.

Preparing Radio for Secure Operations Setting up Radio to Receive Fill 5. Once fill is stored switch selector switch from LD to ON 6. Disconnect W4 from radio and prepare for Commo Check. Step 6. Step 5.

MOST COMMON PROWORDS ROGER: I have clearly received and understand your last transmission OVER: This is the end of my transmission to you and a response is necessary OUT: This is the end of my transmission and the conversation is over. Do not Respond. CORRECTION: There was an error in my transmission, I will now continue with Last correct word. BREAK: This is a long transmission, I am now separating the text from the other Parts of this message SAY AGAIN: Repeating last transmission.

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