INTERPHONE CONTROL

DESCRIPTION

This communication systems control C-6533 ( )/ARC provides an intercommunication capability between the pilot and gunner. Two of the panels are installed in the helicopter. The system is used for intercommunication and radio control. It may be used in any one of three different modes as determined by the setting of the switches and controls on the panel. The three modes of operation are: Two way radio communication, radio receiver monitoring; and intercommunication between the pilot, gunner, and ground crews.

 

CONTROL / INDICATOR FUNCTION
 1. Receiver Switches Connect ( ON ) or disconnect ( OFF ) communications receivers from the headsets.
 1 - VHF/FM ARC-114A or ARC-201
 2 - UHF ARC-116 or ARC-164
 3 - VHF/AM  ARC-115 or ARC-186
 4 - Not Used
 5 - Not Used
 
 2. AUX Receiver Switch Connect ( ON ), or disconnect ( OFF ), VOR set receiver ARN-123(V)1 from the headset.
 3. NAV Receiver Switch Connects ( ON ), or disconnects ( OFF ), ADF navigation receiver ARN-89B from headset.
 4. HOT MIKE Switch Permits hands-free intercommunications with transmit-interphone selector in the ICS position.
 5. VOL Control Adjusts volume from receivers. Adjusts intercommunications volume.
 6. Transmit-interphone Selector Selects transmitter to be keyed and connects microphone to transmitters.
 1 - VHF/FM ARC-114A or ARC-201
 2 - UHF ARC-116 or ARC-164
 3 - VHF/AM ARC-115 or ARC-186
 4 - Not Used
 5 - Not Used
 
 ICS Connects the microphone to the intercommunications system only, disconnecting microphone from transmitters.

 

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