NEC
V82A
Surface HF Communications System Maintenance Technician
A Navy Enlisted Classification: a skill designation sailors hold in addition to their rating.
Description
Maintains and monitors the operational readiness of a surface ship's exterior communications suite on a system level. Performs preventive and corrective maintenance on the surface ship's exterior communications system. Possesses in-depth knowledge of and troubleshooting experience with HF communications equipment, including the AN/URT-23 series, the AN/URA-38, R2368A/URR LF/MF/HF receiver, CV-2460, AN/URA-17, and their interfaces.
Core Skills
- hf radio maintenance
- rf transmitter troubleshooting
- receiver alignment
- antenna system support
- radio frequency testing
- communications readiness monitoring
- signal interface testing
- preventive maintenance
- corrective maintenance
- technical diagnostics
Common Certifications
- FCC General Radiotelephone Operator License
- CompTIA Network+
- ETA International Associate Certified Electronics Technician (CETa)
- Certified Electronics Technician (CET)
- Society of Broadcast Engineers Certified Broadcast Technologist (CBT)
- Cisco Certified Technician (CCT) Routing and Switching
Civilian Career Paths
- TELECOMMUNICATIONS
- RADIO FREQUENCY ENGINEERING
- NETWORK OPERATIONS
Training & Development
Getting Started
- FCC General Radiotelephone Operator License
- CompTIA Network+
- ETA International Associate Certified Electronics Technician (CETa)
- OSHA 10-Hour General Industry
Career Growth
- Society of Broadcast Engineers Certified Broadcast Technologist (CBT)
- Certified Electronics Technician (CET)
- Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)
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