Turn setscrews to adjust receivers for maximum sensitivity and transmitters for maximum output.
Mount equipment on transmission towers and in vehicles such as ships or ambulances.
Calibrate and align components, using scales, gauges, and other measuring instruments.
Clean and lubricate motor generators.
Examine malfunctioning radio equipment to locate defects such as loose connections, broken wires, or burned-out components, using schematic diagrams and test equipment.
Insert plugs into receptacles, and bolt or screw leads to terminals in order to connect equipment to power sources, using hand tools.
Install, adjust, and repair stationary and mobile radio transmitting and receiving equipment and two-way radio communication systems.
Monitor radio range stations to detect transmission flaws and adjust controls to eliminate flaws.
Remove and replace defective components and parts such as conductors, resistors, semiconductors, and integrated circuits, using soldering irons, wire cutters, and hand tools.
Repair circuits, wiring, and soldering, using soldering irons and hand tools to install parts and adjust connections.
Test batteries, using hydrometers and ammeters, and charge batteries as necessary.
Test emergency transmitters to ensure their readiness for immediate use.
Test equipment functions such as signal strength and quality, transmission capacity, interference, and signal delay, using equipment such as oscilloscopes, circuit analyzers, frequency meters, and wattmeters.
Computers and Electronics -- Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.
Telecommunications -- Knowledge of transmission, broadcasting, switching, control, and operation of telecommunications systems.
Mechanical -- Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
Repairing -- Repairing machines or systems using the needed tools.
Troubleshooting -- Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it.
Quality Control Analysis -- Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate quality or performance.
Installation -- Installing equipment, machines, wiring, or programs to meet specifications.
Operation Monitoring -- Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.
Equipment Selection -- Determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job.
Critical Thinking -- Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
Reading Comprehension -- Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
Equipment Maintenance -- Performing routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind of maintenance is needed.
Monitoring -- Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
Near Vision -- The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
Finger Dexterity -- The ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or both hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble very small objects.
Manual Dexterity -- The ability to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your two hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble objects.
Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment -- Servicing, repairing, calibrating, regulating, fine-tuning, or testing machines, devices, and equipment that operate primarily on the basis of electrical or electronic (not mechanical) principles.
Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings -- Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems.
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material -- Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects.
Getting Information -- Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
Handling and Moving Objects -- Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials, and manipulating things.
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events -- Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards -- Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards.
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge -- Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.
Analyzing Data or Information -- Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by breaking down information or data into separate parts.
Making Decisions and Solving Problems -- Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems
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