NEC
V26B
High Frequency Radio Group (HFRG) Maintenance Technician
A Navy Enlisted Classification: a skill designation sailors hold in addition to their rating.
Description
Performs organizational-level preventive and corrective maintenance on AN/URC-131 High Frequency Radio Group systems. Inspects, tests, troubleshoots, and repairs radio equipment to sustain reliable shipboard long-range communications.
Core Skills
- high frequency radio maintenance
- rf signal testing
- radio fault isolation
- preventive maintenance execution
- corrective electronics repair
- transmitter and receiver diagnostics
- antenna system support
- technical manual interpretation
- communications readiness reporting
Common Certifications
- CompTIA Network+
- CompTIA Security+
- ETA International Associate Electronics Technician (CETa)
- Certified Electronics Technician (CET)
- FCC General Radiotelephone Operator License
- Cisco Certified Support Technician (CCST) Networking
- IPC-A-610 Specialist
Civilian Career Paths
- RADIO FREQUENCY ENGINEERING
- TELECOMMUNICATIONS
- NETWORK OPERATIONS
- ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING
Training & Development
Getting Started
- ETA International Associate Electronics Technician (CETa)
- CompTIA Network+
- FCC General Radiotelephone Operator License
- IPC-A-610 Specialist
Career Growth
- Certified Electronics Technician (CET)
- CompTIA Security+
- Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)
- FCC General Radiotelephone Operator License
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