[ARC5] Off topic

[J. Forster]

The WS 19 has two sets plus an intercom.

The "A" set is HF (2-8 MHz) with about 15 W CW and 4 W AM, on a good day,
and a superhet Rx. The AM modulation is not great.

The A set also has a "Flick" mecanism, allowing rapid switching between
Red and Blue frequencies.

It also has a "B" set, roughly 220-230 MHz with output <1 watt and a regen
Rx.

It also has an intercom amplifier, and a primitive rebroadcast facility
with manual T/R switching.

Anyway, I think the concept was sort of like a Command/Liason structure.
The A set was for command from a CP somewhere; the B set was for
inter-platoon ommunications.

The esign range of the B set was 1000 yards, as I remember, but this was
very optomistic.

The A set probably was not on a suitable frequency for good tactical
comms. because of propagation issues. It does work fine for lo9ng range
stuff. A friend and I have worked US to UK with one several years ago.

Best,

-John

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