Section III GENERAL SUPPORT MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES

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Section III GENERAL SUPPORT MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES

GENERAL

Maintenance of the twin coaxial cable assembly at the general support level is limited to the

replacement of defective connector UG-1870A/U.

No splicing of the cable is authorized at any level of maintenance.

Minimum length of cable after replacement of the connector is 1220 feet for 1320-foot (1/4-mile)

cable, and 90 feet for 100-foot cable.

Connectors are being supplied by two different manufacturers. Although electrically identical, they

are configured differently. A separate assembly procedure is provided for each connector.

One connector (type A), which you will see most often, is marked with two small dots (1). The other

connector (type B) has letter and word markings (2).

NOTE

Make sure you use the proper procedure for the connector you have received. Type A

procedure starts on page 3-3; Type B procedure starts on page 3-18.

Special environmental conditions must be adhered to when performing all maintenance steps. Make

sure the work area is free of drafts and dust.

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