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Get the Lead Out...Not!
April 12, 2021 — This article initially appeared in PS 797 (Apr 19), pp. 50-51. One question that comes up is whether it’s OK for Army units to use lead-free solder in electronic repairs or similar applications. The answer may surprise you... MORE

Test Sets: All About AN/GRM-122 Components
April 7, 2021 — This article initially appeared in PS 797, pp. 48-50 (Apr 19). Looking for the TM for the radio test set AN/GRM-122, NSN 6625-01-432-8369? Unfortunately, there’s no single published TM for the test set, but there is a component list that can help you account for Army property per regulations. Some good news is that there are TMs for the AN/GRM’s major component part, the TS-4317/GRM... MORE

AN/TSC-156D: Protect Phoenix Antenna Assemblies
March 19, 2021 — Dear Editor, during a recent communications exercise (COMEX), we found that three (3) of our AN/TSC-156D Phoenix tactical satellites had identical, quarter-sized holes in the antenna assemblies. We discovered that operators were stowing their antenna assemblies with the lightning rods in the UP position and not in the STOW position... MORE

Communications: Have You Downloaded the RSAM Update Yet?
March 3, 2021 — A Resiliency and Software Assurance Measures (RSAM) software update is available for the Defense Advanced GPS Receiver (DAGR) and Ground-Based GPS Receiver Applications Module (GB-GRAM) Type I and Type II. The update is found on the new Project Manager (PM) Positioning, Navigation, Timing (PM PNT) website... MORE

Don’t Spin Our Wheels!
February 23, 2021 — This article initially appeared in PS 759 (May 16), p. 1. PS Magazine gets lots of maintenance and supply questions each month. Sometimes we can send out an immediate answer. Other times, those answers take a couple days to a few weeks to track down. In the meantime, you may find the solution on your own. ... MORE

CECOM: Where to Send Equipment Returns
February 11, 2021 — This article originally appeared in PS 788 (Jul 18), pp. 60-61. Most CECOM-managed items can be returned to either of the Defense Logistic Agency’s (DLA) warehouses in Tobyhanna, PA, or New Cumberland, PA... MORE

Maintenance Training: Find Every Chance to Teach
January 22, 2021 — Listen up! The next time a vehicle comes into the shop with an apparent low tire psi, ask the operator if they have a tire gauge. Then ask them how to check the tire’s psi. You might be surprised to find out what they don't know or are just embarrassed to ask. Rather than get angry or shrug your shoulders, such a confession is the perfect opportunity to teach and train. ... MORE

Night Vision Devices, Sights: Stopping Battery Leak Damage
January 22, 2021 — This article originally appeared in PS 793, p. 18 (Dec 18). Dear editor, each year, night vision devices (NVDs) and small arms sights suffer thousands and thousands of dollars of damage because they’re stored with their batteries installed... MORE

PS Magazine: Help Us Help You
December 23, 2020 — Each day, emails from Soldiers and DoD civilians all over the world come into PS Magazine seeking answers to challenges they're facing while maintaining their vehicles and equipment. And each day, Half-Mast or a member of his team replies. In order to help you, help us by providing as much information as possible about the problem... MORE

Communications: No Cables, No Go! Protect Them!
December 10, 2020 — This article initially appeared in PS 779, pp. 46-47 (Oct 17). Dear Editor, When units set up in the field, there are cables everywhere: power cables, antenna cables, commo cables--the list goes on. Cables are critical. Just one damaged cable could shut down operations and many cost big bucks to replace... MORE

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