MAINTENANCE
The Aegis FDMRTS M-PA radio is a very reliable unit
and will normally provide many years of trouble-free serv-
ice. The recommended Preventive Maintenance procedures
that follow should be preformed when a technician comes in
contact with a unit. Component level troubleshooting infor-
mation is contained in the manual associated with the par-
ticular assembly and in the Service Section.
PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE
Antenna
The antenna and antenna contact should be kept clean
and free from dirt or corrosion. If the antenna contact should
become dirty or corroded, communication range could be
reduced.
Battery Packs
Insure the battery packs are properly maintained. Do not
over or under charge them on a regular basis. Verify the
contacts are clean and free of corrosion.
Mechanical
Since portable radio units are subject to shock and vibra-
tion, check for loose plugs, knobs, screws, etc.
Transmitter Check
Check transmit frequency and deviation. Normally these
checks are made when the unit is first put into operation.
They should be repeated after the first month of operation,
then annually.
Receiver Check
Receiver sensitivity should be checked periodically as
an indication of overall receiver operation.
Cleaning
If the unit requires an external cleaning use mild soap
and a damp cloth. Avoid abrasive cleaners or chemicals
which may damage the plastic or rubber surfaces on the
unit.
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