TM 10-8465-237-10
OPERATOR MAINTENANCE
MMK AVALANCHE TRANSCEIVER
TEST
INITIAL SETUP:
Personnel Required
Equipment Condition
Mountaineer (2)
Clean
References
INTRODUCTION
Ensure each transceiver can both transmit and receive distress signals.
TEST
1. Each user takes one transceiver.
2. Turn transceivers ON by turning the switch on the back to the right (Figure 1).
3. Ensure power is present by observing that the digital display is lit up (Figure 2).
4. If power is not present, or if battery level reads below 20 percent, replace batteries IAW WP 0020
before proceeding.
5. Users position themselves at least 40 meters apart.
6. User A keep transceiver in "Transmit" mode. The flashing transmit light (Figure 2) confirms the unit is
in "Transmit" mode.
ON/OFF SWITCH
Figure 1. Back of Transceiver.