10-33: Radio Operator Handbook - GlobalSecurity.org

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8. Press LOAD on RT
9. Transfer in progress/transfer successful
The ICOM fill procedure loads the radio with COMSEC keys, FH data,
and synchronizes (SYNCs) time for all six ASIP channels.
Select RCU [radio control unit] to fill an RCU with COMSEC keys. The
procedure is the same as that shown for ICOM.
When [ ] appears in the lower right corner of a screen, you must press the
down arrow on the ANCD to proceed.
Load time as part of ICOM fill during net openings and hot start late net
entry (LNE) only, not net updates.
RT settings for ASIP are set via the MENU
ASIP operator task 4. Perform hot start net opening:
Subtask Action Result
a. Load RT with
COMSEC/FH date and
time*
1. See ASIP operator
task 3 for ICOM fill
b. Enter net 1. Call NCS in CT, FH,
and request to enter net
COMSEC/FH data and
time load into all six
channels of the RT
Hot start net opening is
complete
*All SINCGARS radios will accept time from an ANCD as part of a loadset
and from a Precision Lightweight Global Positioning System Receiver (PLGR)
as a separate loading of time.
ASIP operator task 5. Perform passive LNE:
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Subtask Action Result
a. Use passive method
of LNE
1. Press:
FREQ
SYNC
2. Wait for radio traffic
to be heard
(Do not press PTT key)
3. Call NCS and
re-enter net
Display shows F XXX
Display shows LF XXX
Display shows F XXX
(L is dropped)
Passive LNE is
complete*
*If traffic is not heard for three minutes or more after using passive LNE
method, use hot start procedure or CUE and ERF method. Do not key the
handset while in the passive LNE mode because it will throw your
synchronization time off.
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