TM 55-1510-222-10
c.
Weather Radar - Normal Operation.
WARNING
Do not operate the weather radar set
while
personnel
or
combustible
materials are within 18 feet of the
antenna reflector. When the weather
radar
set
is
operating,
radio
frequency energy is emitted from the
antenna reflector, which can have
harmful effects on the human body
and
can
ignite
combustible
materials.
CAUTION
Do not operate the weather radar set
in a confined space where the
nearest metal wall is 50 feet or less
from the antenna reflector. Scanning
such surfaces may damage receiver
crystals.
(1) Turn-on procedure: Function switch - TEST
or ON, as required. (Information will appear after time
delay period has elapsed.)
(2) Initial adjustment operating procedure:
1.
BRT control - As required.
2.
MODE switches - Press and release as
required.
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