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

2. 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).
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3. CONTENT DESCRIPTION CONFIGURATIONS PROGRAMMING RANGES
LIFE EXPECTANCIES

4. WHAT DOES SINCGARS MEAN?
GLE
HANNEL
ROUND
IRBORNE
ADIO
YSTEM

5. 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

6. RT-1523E/F
Description of Equipment

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

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

9. 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.

10. 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.

11. 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

12. Configuring Radio for Operations
Options for each Menu
-PWR -MODE -CHAN -CMSC -VOL
HI SC Man PT 1
LOW FH CT MED FHM TD PA FH RV FH2M
C 8 9

13. 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.

14. 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.

15. 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.

16. 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

17. 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

18. 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 Mhz
Number of Operating Frequency: 2320
Channel Spacing: 25 Khz

19. 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

20. 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

21. 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

22. 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

23. 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)

24. 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.

25. 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

26. 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

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

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

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

30. 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.

31. 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.

32. 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.

33. QUESTIONS