Radio Mechanics

Test or repair mobile or stationary radio transmitting and receiving equipment and two-way radio communications systems used in ship-to-shore communications and found in service and emergency vehicles.

Job Task

• Tests noise level and audio quality, using audiometer.
• Tests batteries with hydrometer and ammeter, and charges batteries.
• Tests equipment for power output, frequency, and calibration, using oscilloscope, circuit analyzer, frequency meter, wattmeter, ammeter, and voltmeter.
• Removes and replaces defective units that are not repairable.
• Tests emergency transmitter to ensure readiness for immediate use.
• Inserts plugs into receptacles and bolts or screws leads to terminals to connect equipment to power source, using hand tools.
• Installs, tests, adjusts, modifies, and repairs intercommunication systems.
• Adjusts receivers for maximum sensitivity and transmitters for maximum output, using frequency meter.
• Locates defects, such as loose connections, broken wires, or burned-out components, using schematic diagrams, test equipment, and inspection tags.
• Inspects wiring and soldering, and performs repairs, using soldering iron, wire cutters, pliers, and wiring diagram.
• Replaces defective components, such as conductors, resistors, semiconductors, and integrated circuits, using soldering iron, wire cutters, and hand tools.
• Monitors radio range station to detect flaws in transmission and adjusts controls to eliminate flaws.

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