Navy
ENGINEERING
NEC

NEC

V28B

Radar AN/SPS-49A(V)1 Technician

A Navy Enlisted Classification: a skill designation sailors hold in addition to their rating.

Description

Performs organizational and/or intermediate level maintenance on AN/SPS-49A(V)1. Makes power output checks and minimum discernible signal tests. Checks standing wave ratio. Inspects and locates faulty waveguide and transmission line sections. Aligns RF, IF and video amplifier circuits for malfunctions, diagnoses symptoms and isolates, localizes and replaces faulty components and parts to restore equipment to optimum operating condition.

Core Skills

  • radar systems maintenance
  • rf circuit alignment
  • if circuit alignment
  • video amplifier testing
  • waveguide inspection
  • transmission line testing
  • fault isolation
  • test equipment operation
  • preventive maintenance

Common Certifications

  • CompTIA A+
  • ETA International Associate Electronics Technician
  • ETA International RF Communications Electronics Technician
  • IPC J-STD-001 Specialist
  • Certified Electronics Technician
  • CompTIA Network+
  • FCC General Radiotelephone Operator License

Civilian Career Paths

  • RADIO FREQUENCY ENGINEERING
  • ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING
  • TELECOMMUNICATIONS

Training & Development

Getting Started

  • CompTIA A+
  • ETA International Associate Electronics Technician
  • FCC General Radiotelephone Operator License
  • IPC J-STD-001 Specialist

Career Growth

  • ETA International RF Communications Electronics Technician
  • Certified Electronics Technician
  • CompTIA Network+
  • IPC CID+

Data sourced from official Navy publications and public military occupational references. Descriptions may be summarized for clarity. Verify all information with your branch career counselor or official military documentation before making career decisions.