Test or repair mobile or stationary radio transmitting and receiving equipment and two-way radio communications systems used in ship-to-shore communications and found in service and emergency vehicles.

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1. Repair circuits, wiring, and soldering, using soldering irons and hand tools to install parts and adjust connections.

2. 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.

3. Install, adjust, and repair stationary and mobile radio transmitting and receiving equipment and two-way radio communication systems.

4. Examine malfunctioning radio equipment to locate defects such as loose connections, broken wires, or burned-out components, using schematic diagrams and test equipment.

5. Remove and replace defective components and parts such as conductors, resistors, semiconductors, and integrated circuits, using soldering irons, wire cutters, and hand tools.

6. Calibrate and align components, using scales, gauges, and other measuring instruments.

7. Turn setscrews to adjust receivers for maximum sensitivity and transmitters for maximum output.

8. Test emergency transmitters to ensure their readiness for immediate use.

9. Mount equipment on transmission towers and in vehicles such as ships or ambulances.

10. Insert plugs into receptacles, and bolt or screw leads to terminals in order to connect equipment to power sources, using hand tools.

11. Test batteries, using hydrometers and ammeters, and charge batteries as necessary.

Troubleshooting - Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it.

Installation - Installing equipment, machines, wiring, or programs to meet specifications.

Repairing - Repairing machines or systems using the needed tools.

Equipment Selection - Determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job.

Equipment Maintenance - Performing routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind of maintenance is needed.

Complex Problem Solving - Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.

Active Listening - Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.

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.

Customer and Personal Service - Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.

Engineering and Technology - Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. This includes applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and production of various goods and services.

Mathematics - Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.

Physics - Knowledge and prediction of physical principles, laws, their interrelationships, and applications to understanding fluid, material, and atmospheric dynamics, and mechanical, electrical, atomic and sub- atomic structures and processes.

Public Safety and Security - Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective local, state, or national security operations for the protection of people, data, property, and institutions.

Job Zone Three: Medium Preparation Needed

Education: Most occupations in this zone require training in vocational schools, related on-the-job experience, or an associate's degree. Some may require a bachelor's degree.

Training: Employees in these occupations usually need one or two years of training involving both on-the-job experience and informal training with experienced workers.

The college search results are undergraduate programs associated with Radio Mechanics. Further education may also be required to pursue this career.

The training search results include both short and long-term programs associated with Radio Mechanics, and may be more appropriate for adult and non-traditional students. Further training may also be required to pursue this career.

In US the average wage for this occupation was:

$32,100 for entry level workers, and $61,560 for experienced workers.

Based on the total number of annual openings and its growth rate, the employment prospects for this occupation are described as Least Favorable.

During 2006, there were approximately 540 Radio Mechanics employed in NY.

We estimate that in 2016 there will be 460  employed in NY. This represents a decrease of 0 job(s) each year, and a total of 10 job openings each year.

Radio and telecommunications equipment installers and repairers - Visit this link for additional information on this career from the Occupational Outlook Handbook; a publication produced and maintained by the United States Department of Labor.

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