TROUBLESHOOTING THE MULTIMETER

TM-11-5985-370-12 Antenna Group OE-303/GRC (NSN 5985-01-152-5845) Manual
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TM 11-5985-370-12

Check for leakage or short between the center conductor and the shield in the RADIO CABLE.

AND

Repeat this test on the DISSIPATION CABLE.

Connect the MULTI METER as shown below:

Use the HIGHEST resistance range.

A good cable will give a reading of infinity.

A defective cable will give a reading of some continuity.

Check for an open braid or shield in the RADIO CABLE,

AND

REPEAT this test on the DISSIPATION CABLE.

Connect the MULTIMETER as shown:

Use the LOWEST resistance range.

A good braid or shield gives a reading of 1 or 2 ohms.

An open or defective braid gives a high resistance reading (or even infinity).

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