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*TM 1 l-5820-1048-10
TECHNICAL
NO.
MANUAL
11-5820-1048-10
Headquarters,
Department of the Army
Washington, DC, 1 January 1991
Operators Manual
RADIO SET AN/PRC-127
(NSN 5820-01-266-5964)
be destroyed
regulations.
in
Page
vi
General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1-1
1 - 1 S c o p e . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1
l-2 Maintenance Forms,
Records, and Reports . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 - 2
l-3 Reporting Equipment
Improvement Recommendations (El Rs) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 - 2
1-4 WarrantyInformation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 - 3
l-5 Nomenclature CrossReference List . , . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3
Section II.
Equipment Description
1-6
1-4
1-4
1-5
17
1-8
Page
Section I II .
1-10
l-11
1-12
1-13
1-14
l-15
l-16
CHAPTER 2
Section 1.
2-1
2-2
Technical Principles
of Operation . . . . . . . . . . . ..a............. l - 9
Receiver/Transmitter
RT/ 1594/PRC-127 .................
Antenna AS-3960/PRC-127.. .....
Battery Pack ...............................
Speaker/Microphone.. ................
Speaker/Microphone
Cover.. .....
R/T Holster .................................
Battery Charger ..........................
l-9
l-1 0
l-10
l-1 1
l-11
l-11
1-12
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Description and Use of
Operators Controls
and Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1
General ......................................
Controls and Indicators ..............
21
2-1
Section II.
Preventive Maintenance
Checks and Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-8
2-3
General .....................................2 -8
2-4
PMCS
Procedures
l . . . . . . . . . . . . ...*
2 - 9
Page
Section III.
2-5
2-6
2-7
2-8
2-9
2-10
2-11
2-12
Section IV.
2-14
2-17
2-2 1
2-22
2-23
2-25
2-26
2-13
2-28
2-28
2-29
2-29
Page
CHAPTER 3 MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS
Section I.
Lubrication Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3-1
II. Troubleshooting
Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1
Ill. Maintenance
Procedures
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3-1
CHAPTER 1
INTRODUCTION
Section I.
GENERAL
INFORMATION
RADIO SET
AN/PRC-127
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This manual tells the user how to
operate Radio Set AN/PRC-127.
is
The Receiver/Transmitter R T - 1594/PRC-127
warranted by the King Radio Corporation for 24
months from acceptance as evidenced by the signing
of DD Form 250 by an authorized Government
representative of acceptance for the equipment or 12
months after handoff to a field unit, whichever occurs
first. Report all defects in material or workmanship to
your supervisor, who will take appropriate action
through your unit maintenance shop.
1-5
NOMENCLATURE
CROSS-REFERENCE
LIST
Common names will be used when following major
components are mentioned in this manual.
Common Name
Official Nomenclature
radio set
R/T
Receiver/Transmitter
RT-1594/PRC-127
antenna
Antenna AS-3960/PRC-127
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Section II.
EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION
1-6 PURPOSE AND USE OF RADIO SET
AN/PRC-127
T h e r a d i o s e t i s a h a n d - h e l d , 14-channel
receiver/transmitter that provides two-way radio
communications in the 136 to 160 MHz frequency
range. DC power is provided by a detachable battery
pack. The radio set consists of an R/T, an antenna,
two rechargeable nickel-cadmium (Ni-Cd) battery
packs and one nonrechargeable alkaline battery pack,
a speaker/microphone, a speaker/microphone cover,
door microphone, a speaker/microphone cover, door
cover, an R/T holster, and a battery charger. These
major components are described in paragraph 1-7
1-4
ANTENNA
AS-3960/PRC-127
RECEIVER/TRANSMITTER
RT-1594/PRC-127
DOOR COVER
J (PROTECTS DISPLAY
AND KEYPAD)
15
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t-cc?
Physical
Weight (including battery and
antenna, no handset) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.5 lb (0.68 kg)
Size R/T unit including battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.80 in. (198.1
mm) x 2.50 in. (63.5 mm) x
1.52 in. (38.6 mm)
Environmental
Operating temperature
range . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..*..................
I
-11F to +111F
(-24C to +44C)
. . immersible
Watertightness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . not
1-7
Physical
Weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.25 lb (1.47 kg)
Size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.75 in. (171.5 mm) x 3.25 in. (82.6 mm)
x 3.37 in. (85.6 mm)
Environmental
Operating temperature
range . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . +32F to +140F (OC to +60C)
Humidity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0 to 90% at ambient temperature
of +95F (+35F)
Section III.
TECHNICAL PRINCIPLES OF OPERATION
l-l 0. RECEIVER/TRANSMITTER RT-1594/PRC127
The R/T contains the circuitry to receive and transmit
voice signals over a distance of 3000 meters using any
one of up to 14 preset channels. Each of the 14
channels is preset to a specific frequency. A volume
control is provided to adjust the receive signal to a
comfortable listening level. A squelch control is
provided to inhibit noise and unwanted receiver
signals. A push-to-talk control is provided to key the
transmitter. The control is pressed to talk and released
to listen. A speaker/microphone is built into the R/T for
use without an external speaker/microphone.
NOTE
The
R/T
preset
operational
channels
l-12. BATTERY
PACK
1-10
l-11
1-12
CHAPTER 2
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Section 1.
DESCRIPTION AND USE OF
OPERATORS CONTROLS AND INDICATORS
2-l
GENERAL
2-1
2-2
-I
Key
Control or
Indicator
Function
CG-SQ
control
Provides CODE G U A R D
operation not available on the
AN/PRC-127
and sets squelch
threshold level (cw) or off (full
ccw) .
OFF-VOL
control
Channel
select
control
Speaker/
microphone
2.3
2-4
Key
Control or
Indicator
Function
Display
Keypad
Push-totalk
control
Speaker/
microphone
audio
connectors
Antenna
connector
2 I) 5
Key
Control or
Indicator
Function
10
LOW
indicator
11
HIGH
indicator
115/23OV
12
switch
2-7
I
Section II.
PREVENTIVE
MAINTENANCE
2.8
2-9
OPERATOR PREVENTIVE
MAINTENANCE CHECKS AND SERVICES (PMCS)
B-Before
D-During
INTERVAL
ITEM
N O.
ITEM
TO BE
INSPECTED
PROCEDURES
CHECK FOR AND
HAVE REPAIRED
OR ADJUSTED
AS NECESSARY
FOR READINESS
REPORTING
EQUIPMENT
NOT READY/
AVAILABLE IF:
Antenna
Not broken,
firmly secured.
Broken, loose, or
missing.
Operating
controls
Not missing or
loose, operate
smoothly without
binding.
Loose, missing, or
binding.
OPERATOR PREVENTIVE
MAINTENANCE CHECKS AND SERVICES (PMCS) - CONT
B-Before
D-During
INTERVAL
ITEM
N O.
PROCEDURES
CHECK FOR AND
HAVE REPAIRED
OR ADJUSTED
AS NECESSARY
FOR READINESS
REPORTING
EQUIPMENT
NOT READY/
AVAILABLE IF:
Speaker/
microphone
Not broken,
firmly secured.
Broken, loose, or
missing.
Basic
operation
ITEM
TO BE
INSPECTED
OPERATOR PREVENTIVE
MAINTENANCE CHECKS AND SERVICES (PMCS) - CONT
B-Before
D-During
INTERVAL
ITEM
N O.
Ti
B
ITEM
TO BE
INSPECTED
PROCEDURES
CHECK FOR AND
HAVE REPAIRED
OR ADJUSTED
AS NECESSARY
FOR READINESS
REPORTING
EQUIPMENT
NOT READY/
AVAILABLE IF:
Battery
pack
Battery
charger
HIGH or LOW
lamps not lighted.
Section Ill.
OPERATION UNDER USUAL CONDITIONS
2-5. ASSEMBLY AND PREPARATION FOR
USE
This radio set was carefully inspected both
mechanically and electrically before shipment. It
should be physically free of mars or scratches. Upon
receipt, inspect the radio set as follows:
a. During unpacking, inspect the radio set for
physical damage that may have occurred during
shipment. If the equipment has been damaged,
report the damage on SF 364, Report of
Discrepancies (ROD).
b.
c.
2-13
2-14
a.
Installation
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
2-15
b. Removal
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
2-16
2-7. ALKALINE
REMOVAL
BATTERIES
INSTALLATION/
WARNING
Do not dispose of alkaline batteries in fire.
Do not recharge batteries, put in backwards,
or mix with used or other battery types.
Alkaline batteries may explode, leak, and
cause injury to personnel or damage to
equipment.
a.
(2)
2-17
b.
Alkaline
Batteries
Installation
CAUTION
To prevent damage to equipment, alkaline
batteries must be installed in the same
direction for each side of the battery tray.
2-18
(1)
(2)
(2)
2-19
(2)
LONG SHOULDER -a
LONG SHOULDER -
2-20
(2)
b. R e m o v a l
(1)
(2)
Separate speaker/microphone
connector from R/T.
(3)
cable
2-21
a. Installation
(1)
(2)
b. Removal
(1)
(2)
a. Installation
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
2-23
(5)
6. Removal
(1)
(2)
(3)
mounting grooves.
2-24
b.
c.
d.
e.
setting.
NOTE
g.
h.
2=26
c.
2-27
Section IV.
OPERATION UNDER UNUSUAL CONDITIONS
2-13. OPERATION AT LOW TEMPERATURES
The radio set can operate to -11 OF (-24OC). However,
you must keep the operating controls and connectors
free of ice. The same holds true for the antenna as ice
on the antenna will reduce or distort the signal. The
battery should be kept as warm as possible.
2-29
c.
2-30
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
CHAPTER 3
MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS
Section I.
LUBRICATION INSTRUCTIONS
The radio set does not require any lubrication.
Section II.
TROUBLESHOOTING PROCEDURES
Other than replacing a suspected defective battery
pack (paragraph 2-6) or replacing alkaline batteries
(paragraph 2-7), no operator troubleshooting is
authorized for the radio set. Any trouble detected by
you is to be reported to unit maintenance personnel.
Section Ill.
MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES
Operator maintenance of the radio set and battery
charger is limited to keeping it as clean as possible at
all times. Use clean, lint-free cloth (item 3, Appx D) to
do this.
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APPENDIX A
REFERENCES
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This appendix lists all forms, technical manuals, and
miscellaneous publications that are referenced in this
manual or that contain information applicable to the
operation and maintenance of the radio set.
A-2. FORMS
Recommended
Changes
to
Inspection
DA
Form
2028-2
and
Maintenance Worksheet . . . . . . . . . . .
DA Form 2404
Transportation Discrepancy
Report (TDR) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Form SF 361
Report of Discrepancy
Form SF 364
(ROD) . . . . . . .
Product Quality
Deficiency Report. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Form SF 368
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A-4. MISCELLANEOUS
Consolidated Index of Army
Publications and Blank Forms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . DA Pam2530
The Army Maintenance Management System (TAMMS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . DA Pam 738-750
Warranty Program for
Radio Set AN/PRC-1267
Receiver/Transmitter
RT-1594/PRC-127 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . TB 1 1-5820-l 048-X
A2
m
APPENDIX B
COMPONENTS OF END ITEM
AND BASIC ISSUE ITEMS LIST
Section I.
INTRODUCTION
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B-2. GENERAL
The Components of End Item and Basic issue Items
Lists are divided into the following sections:
a. Section Il. Components of End Item. This listing
is for informational purposes only, and is not authority
to requisition replacements. These items are part of
the end item, but are removed and separately
packaged for transportation or shipment. As part of the
end item, these items must be with the end item
whenever it is issued or transferred between property
accounts. Illustrations are furnished to assist you in
identifying the items.
.
Bl
B-3
(1)
ILLUS
N O.
(2) NATIONAL
STOCK
NUMBER
(3) DESCRIPTION
CAGE AND PART
NUMBER
(4)
UflVl
5985-01-274-5051
Antenna AS-3960/
PRC-127
(80058) 071-l 299-30
EA
6130-01-274-0839
Battery Charger
(22373) 062-0103-05
EA
6135-01-274-5015
Battery Pack,
Alkaline
(22373) 071-0056-02
EA
(5)
QTY
REQD
(1)
ILLUS
N O.
(2)
NATIONAL
STOCK
NUMBER
(3) DESCRIPTION
CAGE AND PART
NUMBER
(4)
(5)
Q-w
U/M
REQD
6140-01-274-0835
EA
8105-01-276-4810
R/T Holster
(22373) 071-0059-00
EA
5820-01-274-5063
Receiverflransmitter
RT-1594fPRC-127
(80058) 062-0118-00
EA
(1)
ILLUS
NO.
(2) NATIONAL
STOCK
NUMBER
(3) DESCRIPTION
CAGE AND PART
NUMBER
(4)
U/M
(5)
QTY
REQD
5965-01-274-5016
Speaker/Microphone
(22373) 071-3012-I 0
EA
5965-01-292-8307
Speaker/Microphone
Cover
EA
a
do
ILLUS
N O.
(2)
NATIONAL
STOCK
NUMBER
NA 5826-01-2166-5966
.
(3) DESCRIPTION
CAGE AND PART
NUMBER
Technical Manual
TM 11-5820-l 048-l 0
(4)
U/M
(5)
QTY
REQD
EA
1
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APPENDIX D
EXPENDABLE/DURABLE SUPPLIES
AND MATERIALS LIST
Section I.
INTRODUCTION
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DI2
(3)
0
ITEM
NUMBER
LEVEL
(2)
NATIONAL
STOCK
NUMBER
~~
(4)
(5)
DESCRIPTION
U/M
6135-01-274-5015
EA
6140-01-274-0835
EA
7920-00-965-4960
Cloth, Lint-Free
(81348) CCC-C-444
YD
Chief of Staff
Official:
PATRICIA P. HICKERSON
DISTRIBUTION:
To be distributed in accordance with DA Form
12-36-E, block 8803, Operator Maintenance
requirements for TM 1 l-5820-1048-10.
'U.S.Gavernment Printing Office: 1991 - 512-085'40107