Navy NEC · Communications
V83A Communications Equipment (SRQ-4) Technician
A Navy Enlisted Classification: a skill designation sailors hold in addition to their rating.
Overview
A Communications Equipment SRQ-4 Technician maintains the system's electrical, mechanical, digital, and radio frequency components. The technician diagnoses faults and removes and replaces parts to the lowest replaceable unit.
Core Skills
- rf equipment maintenance
- digital system troubleshooting
- electrical fault diagnosis
- mechanical component repair
- radio frequency testing
- lowest replaceable unit repair
- test equipment operation
- preventive maintenance
- technical documentation
Civilian Software & Tools
- Circuit evaluation software
- Computerized maintenance management system CMMS
- Database software
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office software
- Microsoft Windows
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Outlook
Civilian Career Paths
- Electrical Engineering
- Radio Frequency Engineering
- Telecommunications
Training & Development
Getting Started
- CompTIA A+
- CompTIA Network+
- Associate Certified Electronics Technician (CETa)
- IPC J-STD-001 Specialist
Career Growth
- Certified Electronics Technician (CET)
- FCC General Radiotelephone Operator License (GROL)
- Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)
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.
- Test operation of tower transmission components, using sweep testing tools or software.
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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