An Prc 117f Technical Manual [LIMITED — 2024]

: According to the diagram on page 4-12, Miller had to orient the foldable UHF antenna toward a satellite that was currently 22,000 miles above a very different part of the world. He adjusted the "tape measure" antenna, looking like a man trying to catch a signal with a metal ruler.

Miller looked at the manual. The manual looked back. Under "Troubleshooting," it suggested checking the cables. Miller checked the cables. They were tight. It then suggested "Environment Interference." An Prc 117F Technical Manual

The manual spoke in a language of acronyms that sounded like bad beatboxing. COMSEC, TRANSEC, PT, CT, JTRS. : According to the diagram on page 4-12,