Army MOS · Communications
94E Radio Equipment Repairer
Overview
A Radio Equipment Repairer performs field level maintenance on radio receivers, transmitters, and associated equipment. The repairer also supervises field level maintenance on these radio systems.
Minimum clearance: Secret
Core Skills
- radio equipment troubleshooting
- RF communications fundamentals
- field-level maintenance and repair
- use of electronic test equipment
- cable and connector fabrication
- antenna setup and alignment
- technical manual interpretation
- soldering and circuit board repair
- preventive maintenance checks and services
- safety and ESD procedures
Civilian Software & Tools
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office software
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Project
- Microsoft Windows
- AERONET calculator
Civilian Career Paths
- Telecommunications
- Radio Frequency Engineering
- Network Operations
- Network Engineering
Training & Development
Getting Started
- CompTIA Tech+
- CompTIA A+ · Funded · Promotion points
- CompTIA Network+ · Funded · Promotion points
- CompTIA Security+ · Funded · Promotion points
- Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) · Funded · Promotion points
Career Growth
- Journeyman Certified Electronics Technician (CET)
- CompTIA Linux+
- ITIL Managing Professional (Version 5) designation
Also Common
- Certified Electronics Technician (CET), ETA International
- ITIL 4 Foundation
- Microsoft Certified: Azure Fundamentals
- AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner
What the Work Involves
- Inspect completed work to ensure all hardware is tight, antennas are level, hangers are properly fastened, proper support is in place, or adequate weather proofing has been installed.
- Run appropriate power, ground, or coaxial cables.
- Test operation of tower transmission components, using sweep testing tools or software.
- Install all necessary transmission equipment components, including antennas or antenna mounts, surge arrestors, transmission lines, connectors, or tower-mounted amplifiers (TMAs).
- Read work orders, blueprints, plans, datasheets or site drawings to determine work to be done.
Related Occupations
- Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers
- Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers
- Audiovisual Equipment Installers and Repairers
- Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment
Typical preparation for these civilian roles: vocational training or an associate degree.
Formerly Known As (Legacy)
Retired codes that converted into 94E. Each legacy page documents the cited history.
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