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MANUAL
Do not make contact with exposed wires or connectors. Turn all power
switches off before making any connections or disconnections.
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Change HEADQUARTERS
DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY
No. 5 Washington, DC, 12 January 1984
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5. File this change sheet in front of the publication for reference purposes.
By Order of the Secretary of the Army:
ROBERT M. JOYCE
Major General, United States Army
The Adjutant General
DISTRIBUTION :
*This manual supercedes TM 11-5820-518-12, 16 November 1963, including all changes, and TM 11-5820-518-
20P, 24 February 1965.
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CHAPTER 1
INTRODUCTION
Section I. GENERAL
1-1. Scope Note. Radio Set AN/ARC-51X is similar to Radio Set AN/
ARC-51BX. Information in this manual applies to both radio
a. This manual describes Radio Sets AN/ARC- sets unless otherwise specified.
51X and AN/ARC-51BX (figs. 1-1 and 1-2) and b. Equipment nomenclature followed by the
covers their operations, preflight check, and or- designation (*) denotes all models of a particular
ganizational maintenance. Maintenance includes equipment item covered in this manual. For exam-
preventive maintenance checks and services, ple Radio Receiver-Transmitter RT-742 (*)/ARC-
troubleshooting, and replacement of main 51BX represents Radio Receiver-Transmitters
components of the AN/ARC-51X and the RT-742/ARC-51BX and RT-742B/ARC-51BX.
AN/ARC-51BX.
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1-4. Purpose and Use aircraft and surface ships when such installations
are properly equipped with similar uhf communi-
(figs. 1-1 and 1-2)
cations equipment. Transmission and reception are
a. Purpose. Radio Sets AN/ARC-51X and AN/
conducted on the same frequency with the use of
ARC-51BX are airborne radio sets which provide
a common antenna. Also, a guard receiver (con-
amplitude-modulated (am) voice communication
tained within Radio Receiver-Transmitter RT-
within the ultrahigh frequency (uhf) band. The
702/ARC-51X of Radio Set AN/ARC-51X; and Radio
AN/ARC-51X operates from 225 megacycle (me)
Receiver-Transmitter RT-742(*)/ARC-51BX of
to 399.9 mc, and the AN/ARC-51BX operates
Radio Set AN/ARC-51BX) can be used to monitor
from 225 mc to 399.95 mc.
a fixed-frequency guard channel. The AN/ARC-
b. Use. Radio Sets AN/ARC-51X and AN/ARC
51 and the AN/ARC-51BX are also used with air-
51BX are used for two-way radio communication
craft automatic direction finding (adf) equipment
between aircraft in flight, aircraft and ground, or
such as Direction Finder AN/ARA-25.
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surizing valve and a pressure indicator are located is contained in the air filter holder.
on the front panel of the receiver-transmityte. Two 1-12. Description of Radio Set Control
wingnut fasteners, which attach to the mounting,
are located on the front of the mounting base. (figs. 1-1 and 1-2)
Safety wires (not shown) prevent the wingnut
The radio set control contains operating controls
fasteners from vibrating loose.
for the receiver-transmitter and three panel lamps
1-10. Description of Mounting (fig. 2-l). The panel lamps are mounted behind the
front panel of the C-6287/ARC-51BX (fig. 1-2). The
(fig. 1-3)
radio set control is intended for panel mounting in
The mounting provides a means of securing the
the aircraft and is held in place by four Dzus fas-
receiver-transmitter to a plane surface in the air-
teners (fig. l-l) and eight Dzus fasteners in the C-
craft. The mounting consists of a sheet metal tem-
6287/ARC-51BX (fig. 1-2). Connections to the
plate with holddown hardware. Latches are pro-
receiver-transmitter are made through a connec-
vided to attach the wingnut fasteners on the front
tor on the rear of the radio set control.
of the receiver-transmitter mounting base.
1-13. Description of Reflectometer
1-11. Description of External Blower The reflectometer is installed on the front of the
(fig. 1-4) receiver-transmitter (fig. l-l) and contains a radio-
The external blower is mountd on the rear of the frequency (rf) wattmeter and a meter switch (fig.
receiver-transmitter with four retaining screws 1-5). The reflectometer is connected to the air-
and forces air through the external cores of the two craft antenna through a connector on the upper
receiver-transmitter exceeds 95°F. The external right side of the reflectometer, and to the re-
em. Power is applied to the external blower ceiver-transmitter through a pendant cable and
through an internal connector. The blower oper- connector on the bottom of the reflectometer.
ates only when the internal temperature of the
receiver-transmitter exceeds 95°F. The external 1-14. Additional Equipment Required
blower is equipped with a removable air filter. The items listed below are not supplied as a
One-ampere fuse F1 for the external blower motor part of the radio set but are required for its
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operation. In addition to these items, the radio ARC-51BX, are similar in purpose but are
set relies on aircraft cabling for interconnec- different in appearance and operation.
tions between the radio set control, the re- a. R a d i o R e c e i v e r - T r a n s m i t t e r s R T - 7 0 2 /
ceiver-transmitter, and the uhf antenna. ARC-51X and RT-742(*)/ARC–51BX differ
a. Primary power source of 27.5 volts ±0.5 in the internal electrical circuitry.
direct current (dc) at 12.25 amperes to power
the radio set. b. R a d i o R e c e i v e r - T r a n s m i t t e r R T – 7 4 2 B /
b. Uhf transmitting and receiving antenna, ARC–51BX only, has provisions for X-mode
50-ohm input. (voice security) operation.
c. Headset, 150 ohms, noninductive. c. T h e C – 4 6 7 7 / A R C - 5 1 X t u n e s i n 0 . 1 - m c
d. Dynamic microphone, 150 ohms, resis- increments, has a four-numbered frequency
tive; or a carbon microphone, 82 ohms, resis- indicator, and contains a SENS control. The
tive, with a push-to-talk switch. C-6287/ARC–51BX tunes in 0.05-mc incre-
ments, has a five-numbered frequency indica-
1-15. Differences in Models tor, and does not have a SENS control. The
Radio Receiver-Transmitters RT-702/ARC- C-6287/ARC-51BX permits selection of 20
51X and RT–742(*)/ARC–51BX are similiar preset channels and contains a mode selector
in purpose, operation, and appearance. Radio which permits preset channel selection, man-
Set Control C-4677/ARC-51X, used with the ual channel selection, and automatic switching
RT-702/ARC-51X, and Radio Set Control C- of the RT–742(*)/ARC–51BX to the guard
6287/ARC-51BX, used with the RT-742(*)/ channel frequency.
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CHAPTER 2
OPERATION
2-1. Operator’s Controls and Indicators RT-702/ARC-51X, and the C-6287/ARC-51BX must
(figs. 2-1 and 2-2) be used with the RT-742(*)/ARC-51BX. The chart be-
low lists the operator’s controls and indicators and
Note. The C-4677/ARC-61X must be used with the their functions.
Control or indicator Function
Function select switch (4-position rotary Applies power to radio set and selects type of operation,
switch).
switch pos Action
OFF Removes operating power from radio set.
T/R Applies power to radio set and permits trans-
mission and reception; guard receiver is not
operative.
T/R+G Permits transmission and reception; guard re-
ceiver is operative.
ADF Permits transmission, reception, and automatic
direction finder operation; guard receiver is
not operative.
VOL control ------------------------------ Controls level of audio applied to headset.
SENS control (C-4677/ARC-51X only) -- Adjusts main receiver sensitivity. When rotated fully clockwise,
SENS control disables squelch.
SQ DISABLE switch When set to ON, squelch is disabled. When set to OFF, squelch is
(C-6287/ARC-51BX only). operative.
Mode selector switch (3-position rotary Determines manner in which frequencies are selected.
switch, C-6287/ARC–51BX only). switch pos Action
PRESET CHAN Permits selection of one of 20 channels by means
of preset channel control.
MAN Permits frequency selection by means of mega-
cycle controls.
GD XMT Receiver-transmitter automatically t u n e s t o
guard channel frequency.
Preset channel control (20-position rotary Permits selection of any one of 20 preset channels.
switch, C-6287/ARC-51BX only).
Preset channel indicator ----------------------- Indicates preset channel selected by preset channel control.
10-megacycle control (18-position rotary Selects portion of receiver-transmitter operating frequency in 10-
switch ). megacycle steps (first two numbers, left to right, on C–4677/ARC–
51X MEGACYCLES indicator, and C-6287/ARC-51BX MC in-
dicator).
l-megacycle control (10-position rotary Selects portion of receiver-transmitter operating frequency in 1-
switch ). megacycle steps (third number on MEGACYCLES indicator).
0.l-megacycle control (10-position rotary Selects portion of receiver-transmitter operating frequency in 0.1-
switch on C-4677/ARC-51X and 20- megacycle steps (fourth number on C-4677/ARC–51X MEGA-
position rotary switch on CYCLES indicator), or 0.05-megacycle steps (fourth and fifth
C-6287/ARC-51BX). numbers on C-6287/ARC-51BX MC indicator).
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Figure 2-1. Radio Set Control C-4677/ARC-51X, 2-3. Preliminary Operating Procedures
front panel contro1s. Caution: D O not attempt operation of the
equipment unless the radio set is connected to
2-2. Types of Operation a suitable uhf antenna or dummy load.
(figs. 2-1 and 2-2) a. Turn on the aircraft communication
Three types of operation are available to the power controls.
operator; transmission and reception (main b. Set the function select switch (figs. 2-1
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and 2-2) to T/R, T/R+G, or ADF to select the trol to obtain a comfortable audio listening
desired type of operation (para 2-2). level. The audio should remain at a constant
c. Turn the mode selector switch to MAN level.
(C-6287/ARC-51BX only, fig. 2-2). (9) Depress the microphone push-to-talk
d. Allow the radio set to warm up for 5 switch to transmit. Speak into the microphone
minutes. and listen for a sidetone in the headset.
b. Preset operation (C-6287/ARC-51BX
2-4. 0perating Procedures only) (fig. 2-2).
(figs. 2-1 and 2-2) (1) Turn the mode selector switch to
a. Transmit-Receive (Main Receiver) O p - PRESET CHAN.
eration. (2) Turn the preset channel control to
(1) Turn the radio set control 10-mega- the desired channel, as indicated on the preset
cycle control until the first two numbets of the channel indicator.
desired operating frequency (local uhf sta- (3) The transmit-receive operation is
tion) appear in the MEGACYCLES indicator the same as described in a(6), (8), and (9)
window. above.
Note. During the channel-change cycle, an 800- c. Transmit-Receive (Guard Receiver) Op-
cycles per second (cps) audio tone should be heard in eration.
the headset. (1) Turn the 10-, 1-, and 0.1-megacycle
(2) Turn the radio set control l-mega- (on the C-4677/ARC-51X) or 0.05-megacycle
cycle control until the third number of the (on the C-6287/ARC-51BX) controls to ob-
desired operating frequency appears in the tain any frequency in the MEGACYCLES in-
MEGACYCLES indicator window. dicator window (a(l), (2), and (3) above)
(3) Turn the C-4677/ARG51X 0.l-meg- greater than ±5 mc of the guard channel (243
acycle control (C-6287/ARC-51BX 0.05-meg- mc).
acycle control) until the decimal point and (2) Adjust the VOL control for a com-
the fourth number on the C-4677/ARC-51X, fortable audio listening level.
or the fourth and fifth numbers on the C-6287/ (3) In the C-6287/ARC-51BX, set the
ARC-51BX, of the desired operating frequency mode selector to the GD XMT position to
appear in the MEGACYCLES indicator win- tune automatically to the guard channel.
dow. d. Adf Operation.
Caution: Once a frequency is set, allow (1) Turn the 10-, 1-, and 0.l-megacycle
at least 12 seconds before changing channels. (on the C-4677/ARC-51X) or 0.5-megacycle
(4) Set the C-6287/ARC-51BX SQ DIS- (on the C-6287/ARC-51BX) controls until the
ABLE switch to ON. desired operating frequency is indicated in the
(5) Turn the C-4677/ARC-51X SENS MEGACYCLES indicator window (a(1), (2),
control fully counterclockwise. and (3) above).
(6) Turn the radio set control VOL con- (2) Adjust the VOL and SENS controls;
trol to the midpoint of its range. listen briefly to identify the station.
(7) Adjust the C-4677/ARC-51X SENS (3) Bearing information is obtained from
control so that the incoming audio signal is the adf equipment.
clear and intelligible. e. Stopping Procedure. Set the function se-
(8) Adjust the radio set control VOL con- lect switch to OFF.
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ante with the requirements set forth in TM (8) Request a communications check
38-750. across the equipment frequency range (225,
312, and 399 mc).
2-6. Operational Checks (9) Check the clarity of the received sig-
(figs. 2-1 and 2-2) nal, the sidetone, the accuracy of tuning, and
a. General. The preflight operational checks the squelch operation at each frequency.
should be performed during engine warmup (10) Request that the control tower furn-
in the order given below. ish a signal on the guard receiver frequency
b. Procedures. (243 mc).
(1) Perform the preliminary operating (11) Set the function select switch to T/
procedures given in paragraph 2-3. R + G, and monitor the audio signal; normal
(2) Set the radio set control function se- audio should be heard.
lect switch to T/R. (12) If the radio set is used with adf
(3) Turn the 10-, 1-, and 0.1-megacycle equipment, turn the 10-, 1- and 0.l-megacycle
(on the C-4677/ARC-51X) or 0.05-megacycle (on the C–4677/ARC-51X) or 0.05-megacycle
(on the C-6287/ARC-51BX) controls to the (on the C-6287/ARC-51BX) controls to ob-
control tower frequency. tain the desired operating frequency in the
(4) Turn the C-4677/ARC-51X SENS MEGACYCLES indicator window.
control fully counterclockwise. (13) Set the function select switch to
(5) Turn the VOL control to the mid- ADF.
point of its range. (14) Monitor the adf station and note that
(6) Depress the microphone push-to-talk bearing information is displayed on the adf
switch and contact the control tower. equipment.
(7) Adjust the SENS (C-4677/ARC- (15) Set the function select switch to the
51X) and VOL controls to obtain a clear and proper position determined by the type of op-
comfortable audio level. eration desired (para 2–2) during flight.
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1 Mission Essential Check for completeness and satisfactory condition of the equipment.
Equipment Report missing items.
2 Pressure Indicator Check to see that pressure indicator (fig. 1-1) shows 3 to 5 psi
internal air pressure in receiver-transmitter (center head of
indicator will protrude).
3 External Blower Air Remove and inspect air filter. Clean air filter in mild detergent and
Filter water. Dry and reinstall.
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Item
No. Trouble symptom Probable trouble Checks and corrective measures
15 No guard receiver audio Defective receiver-transmitter, or Check receiver-transmitter and
output. radio set control. radio set control by substitution;
replace defective unit (paras
3-13 and 3–17). Higher category
maintenance required.
16 Adf equipment does not a. Defective receiver-transmitter, or a. Check receiver-transmitter and
operate properly. radio set control. radio set control by substitution
(paras 3-13 and 3-17); replace
defective unit. Higher category
maintenance required.
b. Defective adf equipment ------- b. Refer to applicable technical
manual to check operation of adf
equipment.
3-12. Removal and Replacement of Radio safety wires (TM 11-530) between the mount-
Set Control Panel Lamps ing and each wingnut fastener.
(C-1677/ARC-51X Only) (3) Connect the antenna and the power
and control cables.
a. Turn each lampholder (fig. 2-1) counter-
clockwise to unscrew it from the front panel 3-14. Removal and Replacement of
of the radio set control. External Blower Air Filter and Fuse F1
b. Extract the lamp from the lampholder (fig. 1-4)
with the thumb and forefinger; pull straight a. Removal.
outward. (1) R e m o v e t h e receiver-transmitter
c. Insert a new lamp into the lampholder from the mounting (para 3-13) to reach the
by pressing on the contact end. external blower.
(2) Loosen the two knurled thumbscrews
d. Replace the lampholder on the front panel
by screwing it into the socket in a clockwise and remove the air filter from the external
direction; tighten securely. blower.
(3) Remove l-ampere fuse F1 from the air
3-13. Removal and Replacement of filter holder.
Receiver-Transmitter b. Replacement.
(fig. 1-1) (1) Replace fuse F1 in the air filter holder.
a. Removal. (2) Replace the air filter and tighten the
(1) Disconnect the antenna and the thumbscrews on the top of the air filter.
power and control cables from the receiver- (3) Replace the receiver-transmitter on the
transmitter. mounting (para 3-13b).
(2) Remove the safety wires (not shown) 3-15. Removal and Replacement of
from the wingnut fasteners on the mounting External Blower
base. Loosen the wingnut fasteners and swivel
them upward to disengage the latches on the a. Removal.
mounting. (1) Remove the receiver-transmitter from
(3) Grasp both handles on the receiver- the mounting (para 3-13) to reach the external
transmitter dust cover and slide the unit off blower.
the mounting. (2) Use a No. 6 Allen wrench to loosen
the four captive retaining screws which fasten
b. Replacement. the external blower to the receiver-transmitter
(1) Slide the receiver-transmitter onto (fig. 1-4) .
the mounting. (3) Pull the external blower away from
(2) Swivel the wingnut fasteners down- the receiver-transmitter to disconnect the ex-
ward to engage the latches on the mounting. ternal blower connector (not shown) from the
Tighten the wingnut fasteners, and secure the receiver-transmitter.
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APPENDIX A
REFERENCES
TB 434118 Field Instructions for Painting and Preserving Electronics Command Equip-
ment, Including Camouflage Pattern Painting of Electrical Equipment
Shelters.
APPENDIX C
MAINTENANCE ALLOCATION
Section I. INTRODUCTION
C-1. General ponent or assembly) in a manner to allow the
This appendix provides a summary of the main- proper functioning of the equipment/system.
tenance operations for AN/ARC-51X and h. Replace. The act of substituting a serviceable
AN/ARC-51BX Radio Sets. It authorizes categories like-type part, subassembly, model (component or
of maintenance for specific maintenance functions assembly) for an unserviceable counterpart.
on repairable items and components and the tools i. Repair. The application of maintenance ser-
and equipment required to perform each function. vices (inspect, test, service, adjust, align, calibrate,
This appendix may be used as an aid in planning replace) or other maintenance actions (welding,
maintenance operations. grinding, riveting, straightening, facing,
C-2. Maintenance Function remachining, or resurfacing) to restore ser-
Maintenance functions will be limited to and viceability to an item by correcting specific
defined as follows: damage, fault, malfunction, or failure in a part,
a. Inspect. To determine the serviceability of an subassembly, module/component/assembly, end
item by comparing its physical, mechanical, and/or item or system.
electrical characteristics with established stan- j. Overhaul. That periodic maintenance effort
dards through examination. (service/action) necessary to restore an item to a
b. Test. To verify serviceability and to detect in- completely serviceable/operational condition as
cipient failure by measuring the mechanical or prescribed by maintenance standards (e.g.,
electrical characteristics of an item and com- DMWR) in appropriate technical publications.
paring those characteristics with prescribed stan- Overhaul is normally the highest degree of main-
dards. tenance performed by the Army. Overhaul does
c. Service. Operations required periodically to not normally return an item to like-new condition.
keep an item in proper operating condition, i.e., to k. Rebuild. Consists of those services/actions
clean, preserve, drain, paint, or to replenish necessary for the restoration of unserviceable
fuel/lubricants/hydraulic fluids or compressed air equipment to a like-new condition in accordance
supplies. with original manufacturing standards. Rebuild is
d. Adjust. Maintain within prescribed limits by the highest degree of materiel maintenance ap-
bringing into proper or exact position, or by set- plied to Army equipment. The rebuild operation
ting the operating characteristics to the specified includes the act of returning to zero three age
parameters. measurements (hours, miles, etc.) considered in
e. Align. To adjust specified variable elements classifying Army equipment/components.
of an item to about optimum or desired per- C-3. Column Entries
formance. a. Column 1, Group Number. Column 1 lists
f. Calibrate. To determine and cause corrections group numbers, the purpose of which is to identify
to be made or to be adjusted on instruments or test components, assemblies, subassemblies and
measuring and diagnostic equipment used in modules with the next higher assembly.
precision measurement. Consists of the com- b. Column 2, Component/Assembly. Column 2
parison of two instruments, one of which is a cer- contains the noun names of components, assem-
tified standard of known accuracy, to detect and blies, subassemblies, and modules for which main-
adjust any discrepancy in the accuracy of the in- tenance is authorized.
strument being compared. c. Column 3, Maintenance Functions. Column 3
g. Install. The act of emplacing, seating, or lists the functions to be performed on the item list-
fixing into position an item, part, module (com- ed in column 2.
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Table 1.
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6625-00-668-9418
6625-00-783-5965
6625-00-813-8430
6625-00-911-6368
6625-00-649-5193
6625-00-082-4057
6625-00-581-2036
6625-00-999-7465
6625-00-999-7465
6625-00646-9409
6625-00-228-2201
6625-00-244-0501
6625-00-699-0263
6625-00820-0064
6625-00-893-2628
5180-00-610-8177
5180-00-605-0079
5180-00-064-5178
6625-00-669-4031
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HAROLD K. JOHNSON,
General, United States Army,
Official: Chief of Staff.
KENNETH G. WICKHAM,
Major General, United States Army,
The Adjutant General
Distribution:
To be distributed in accordance with DA Form 12-36 requirements for Organizational maintenance, O-lE,
OV-lA, OV-lB, OV-lC, U-1A, U-6A, U-8D, U-8F, U-10A, CH-34C, CH-37B, CH-47A, UH-lB and UH-lD
aircraft.
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