Navy NEC · Communications
V26B High Frequency Radio Group (HFRG) Maintenance Technician
A Navy Enlisted Classification: a skill designation sailors hold in addition to their rating.
Overview
The High Frequency Radio Group Maintenance Technician performs organizational level preventive maintenance on AN/URC 131 HFRG systems. The technician also conducts corrective maintenance on these radio group systems.
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
Civilian Software & Tools
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office software
- Autodesk AutoCAD
- Microsoft Windows
- Microsoft Word
- Circuit evaluation software
- Computerized maintenance management system CMMS
- Database software
Civilian Career Paths
- Radio Frequency Engineering
- Telecommunications
- Network Operations
- Electrical Engineering
Training & Development
Getting Started
- Associate Certified Electronics Technician (CETa)
- CompTIA Network+
- FCC General Radiotelephone Operator License (GROL)
- IPC-A-610 Specialist
Career Growth
- Certified Electronics Technician (CET)
- CompTIA Security+
- Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)
- FCC General Radiotelephone Operator License (GROL)
Also Common
- Cisco Certified Support Technician (CCST) Networking
What the Work Involves
- Test faulty equipment to diagnose malfunctions, using test equipment or software, and applying knowledge of the functional operation of electronic units and systems.
- Maintain equipment logs that record performance problems, repairs, calibrations, or tests.
- Set up and test industrial equipment to ensure that it functions properly.
- Inspect components of industrial equipment for accurate assembly and installation or for defects, such as loose connections or frayed wires.
- Install repaired equipment in various settings, such as industrial or military establishments.
Related Occupations
- Calibration Technologists and Technicians
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians
- Electrical and Electronics Installers and Repairers, Transportation Equipment
- Robotics Technicians
Typical preparation for these civilian roles: vocational training or an associate degree.
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Descriptions may be summarized for clarity. Verify all information with your branch career counselor or official military documentation before making career decisions.
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