Transmitter Attendant, Fixed Station (798) Enlisted Personnel
Under supervision assists in the installation of fixed station transmitting equipment such as antenna, transmitters, and power units.
Tunes and adjusts fixed radio station transmitter equipment, including the changing of crystals and adjustment of master oscillator and amplifiers, to insure that the power output and frequency are within authorized tolerances. Checks and inspects power equipment. Maintains transmitter log and other pertinent records.
Uses frequency meter and electrician's small hand tools.
Must be able to read accurately various meters, dials, and other indicating devices and know when tolerances are exceeded. Must understand the operation of CW, ICW, and AM radio transmitters and receivers.
Tunes and adjusts fixed radio station transmitter equipment, including the changing of crystals and adjustment of master oscillator and amplifiers, to insure that the power output and frequency are within authorized tolerances. Checks and inspects power equipment. Maintains transmitter log and other pertinent records.
Uses frequency meter and electrician's small hand tools.
Must be able to read accurately various meters, dials, and other indicating devices and know when tolerances are exceeded. Must understand the operation of CW, ICW, and AM radio transmitters and receivers.