TM 55-1930-209-14&P-1b.Perform the following to transmit messages to another station on the same frequency:NOTEBefore transmitting, listen to channel to be used to make sure it is not presentlybeing used. Make sure external VHF antenna is connected to receptacle on top ofunit.(1)Set HI-LO power switch to desired setting.NOTEUse low power setting when communicating with stations within 100 yards oflocation.(2)Speak slowly and distinctly into built-in microphone located in lower left comer of speaker grille,while pressing PUSH-TO-TALK button on side of walkie-talkie.(3)If using an external microphone, associated PUSH-TO-TALK button will activate walkie-talkie.5-7.4 Shutdown procedures5-7.4.1 Army radioa.On Army radio (Figure 5-8), set LIGHT selector switch to OFF. The LAMP and CALL control indicatorswill go out. Then turn BREAKER-RESET power switch to OFF.b.On Army radio power supply (Figure 5-6 and Figure 5-7), turn POWER ON/OFF switch to OFF. The ACON green light will go out.c.Perform before operation checks in paragraph a as appropriate.5-7.4.2 Marine radioa.On marine radio (Figure 5-9), turn VOLUME control fully counterclockwise.b.On marine radio power supply, set power switch to OFF.5-7.4.3 Walkie-talkiesa.On walkie-talkie, turn VOLUME-ON/OFF control fully counterclockwise.b.Replace walkie-talkie in battery charger receptacle and make sure red light next to it goes on to indicatecontinued charging of walkie-talkie. If red light does not come on, make sure battery charger ON/OFFswitch is in ON position.Section III. Foghorn equipment5-8 Description.The foghorn produces an omnidirectional sound to warn approaching vessels of barge location duringperiods of poor visibility. The foghorn shown in Figure 5-12 consists of the major components listed in Table 5-3.Equipment specifications, maintenance information, and manufacturers' service manuals are contained inTM 55-1930-209-14&P-12, Communications System.5-9 Capabilities. The foghorn meets USCG requirement 33 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) 67 for a 1/2-mile soundsignal. It sounds automatically for approximately 2 seconds, is silent for 18 seconds, and repeats the cycle until turnedoff. The foghorn sound can be heard in all directions.5-10 Special limitations. The foghorn does not provide any warning to barge crewmembers of approaching vessels.5-20
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