US Army VRC-87A Manuals

ManualLib has 2 documents for the US Army VRC-87A (Other Electronics): 1 user manual, 1 service manual. Every file can be read online or downloaded as a PDF for free.

User Manual 1Service Manual 1

Key facts

Model
VRC-87A
Industry
Industrial
Documents
2
Languages
EN
Last added
2023-10-15

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Operator's Manual of AN/PRC-119A/D/F, AN/VRC-87A/C/D/F, AN/VRC-88A/D/F, AN/VRC-89A/D/F, AN/VRC-90A/D/F, AN/VRC-91A/D/F, AN/VRC-92A/D/F Radio Equipment

Operator's Manual of AN/PRC-119A/D/F, AN/VRC-87A/C/D/F, AN/VRC-88A/D/F, AN/VRC-89A/D/F, AN/VRC-90A/D/F, AN/VRC-91A/D/F, AN/VRC-92A/D/F Radio Equipment

User Manual 353 pages · 8.2 MB · EN

This document is the Operator's Manual for SINCGARS Ground ICOM Combat Net Radios, covering a wide range of models including the AN/PRC-119 series and AN/VRC series. It serves as a technical guide for the operation and handling of these radios used by the Department of the Army.

The manual includes critical safety warnings regarding electrical shock, battery handling (specifically Lithium and Zinc-Air batteries), and antenna usage near power lines. It also details compatibility with various accessories such as the AN/CYZ-10 Automated Net Control Device and AN/PSN-11 Precision Lightweight GPS Receiver.

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US Army VRC-87A specifications

Publication NumberTM 11-5820-890-10-HR
Publication Date1 August 2004
Proponent AgencyODCSLOG
Superseded DocumentTM 11-5820-890-10-HR, dated 1 September 1992

Source: US Army Radio Sets AN/PRC-119A/D/F and AN/VRC-87A/C/D/F through AN/VRC-92A/D/F Hand Receipt Technical Manual

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User Manual 1

Day-to-day operation, settings and troubleshooting. Start here if the product is already set up.

Service Manual 1

Disassembly, diagnostics and part numbers, for repair.

Questions answered in these manuals

What specific safety steps should be taken if someone is the victim of an electrical shock?

Do not try to pull or grab the individual; instead, turn off the electrical power if possible, or pull, push, or lift the person to safety using a dry wooden pole or a dry rope.

From: Operator's Manual of AN/PRC-119A/D/F, AN/VRC-87A/C/D/F, AN/VRC-88A/D/F, AN/VRC-89A/D/F, AN/VRC-90A/D/F, AN/VRC-91A/D/F, AN/VRC-92A/D/F Radio Equipment

What is the maximum storage time for Lithium batteries in unused equipment?

Do not store batteries in unused equipment for more than 30 days.

From: Operator's Manual of AN/PRC-119A/D/F, AN/VRC-87A/C/D/F, AN/VRC-88A/D/F, AN/VRC-89A/D/F, AN/VRC-90A/D/F, AN/VRC-91A/D/F, AN/VRC-92A/D/F Radio Equipment

What is the purpose of this publication?

This publication provides overprinted DA Forms 2062 (Hand Receipt) which list the contents of Components of End Items (COEI) and Additional Authorization List (AAL) items for Radio Sets.

From: US Army Radio Sets AN/PRC-119A/D/F and AN/VRC-87A/C/D/F through AN/VRC-92A/D/F Hand Receipt Technical Manual

How can errors in this manual be reported?

Errors can be reported via email to [email protected], online at http://edm.monmouth.army.mil/pubs/2028.html, or by mail/fax to the Commander, US Army Communications-Electronics Command.

From: US Army Radio Sets AN/PRC-119A/D/F and AN/VRC-87A/C/D/F through AN/VRC-92A/D/F Hand Receipt Technical Manual