[Boatanchors] KWM 1 History Question

[rbethman]

There is NOT enough room behind the pilot's head for a KWM-1.  It would 
be impossible to deal with trying to use a system of mirrors to "play" 
with a radio - at the same time flying an aircraft within an 
approximately 25 mph window of "stall or break apart", and having your 
helmet scraping on the inside of the canopy.

The view from the cockpit requires a vehicle to run down the runway and 
help the pilot to land, talking him down the last 10 feet or so.

Someone has a "very" vivid imagination!

Bob - N0DGN
Ret Mil.

On 4/12/2010 4:23 PM, Greg Mijal wrote:
> Hi:
>
> I heard a story that the KWM 1 transceiver was used on the U 2 spyplane in the past.  The pilot operated the radio by looking into a mirror at the KWM 1 mounted behind his head.  These KWM 1's were manufactured with reversed letters and numbers in order to reflect properly to the pilots eye.
> Is this story true or an urban legend?
> Thanks
> Greg
> WA7LYO
> Kinston NC
> new KWM 1 owner