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Category: Commo/Electronics

DCGS-A: Two New Pubs Launched
August 3, 2021 — There are two (2) new TMs that cover operator and field maintenance, including RSPTL, for the DCGS-A portable, multi-function workstation (P-MFWS). Click MORE>> to learn what they are... MORE

MEP-531A TQG: AC versus DC Voltmeter
July 27, 2021 — Dear Editor, I work with CECOM as a Power and Environmental Systems LAR. I need to alert power generation system maintainers of a parts mix-up in the 2kW MEP-531A tactical quiet generator’s (TQG) TM 9-6115-673-13&P (Jun 10). ... MORE

Generators: Hunting for Terminal Clips
July 14, 2021 — Dear Half-Mast, Our unit has a lot of missing terminal clips on the generators we service, from 2K up to 60K. Can we just order the terminal clips instead of having to buy the entire terminal studs? See Half-Mast's answer here... MORE

Aviation: Replace Rather than Repair CSEL Radios
July 8, 2021 — Would you like to get your unit’s CSEL radios repaired? Here’s the scoop on that. The Army CSEL program doesn’t have a radio repair contract or program anymore. Instead, units must now turn in and exchange their CSEL radios. Read on to find out more. ... MORE

Communications: Get CAISI 2.0 Parts, Support
July 1, 2021 — The Combat Service Support (CSS) Automated Information Systems Interface (CAISI) 2.0, LINs A40443 and P99881, has transitioned from Product Director, Defense-Wide Transmission Systems (PD DWTS) to the Communications-Electronics Command (CECOM) Life Cycle Management Command (LCMC)... MORE

Safety: Stay Alert On and Off Duty
June 23, 2021 — Safety is an important consideration whether you’re on or off duty... MORE

2kW MTG: LOP Switch Update
June 23, 2021 — The low oil pressure (LOP) switch on 2kW military tactical generators (MTGs) MEP-531A (120 VAC, 60Hz) and MEP-501A (28 VDC) has changed. The new LOP switch requires a different coupling that must be changed when replacing the old LOP switch... MORE

Communications: Equipment Codes Decoded
June 2, 2021 — This article initially appeared in PS 775 (Jun 17), pp. 49-53. DOD communications nomenclature is a special kind of language. It identifies equipment at the system, subsystem, set, group or unit level. It tells you what kind of equipment it is, where it’s used and what it’s used for... MORE

AHD: Spotting Defective Vehicle Adapter Pin
May 7, 2021 — A manufacturing problem caused misalignment of holes on the (AHD) vehicle adapter pin (the pin that holds the bracket arm together). This article provides guidance on what to do if you receive a defective vehicle adapter pin... MORE

Get the Lead Out...Not!
April 12, 2021 — This article initially appeared in PS 797 (Apr 19), pp. 50-51. One question that comes up is whether it’s OK for Army units to use lead-free solder in electronic repairs or similar applications. The answer may surprise you... MORE

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