[CW] Signal Lights and Sailors

[Stan Barr]

Hi,

Rich Dailey, N8UX said:

> 
> >Signal Lights and Sailors
> >           by Bob 'Dex' Armstrong
> 
> Great story.
> 
> What always confuses me is that we traded a pinpoint accurate,
> narrow beamwidth signal generator for what I assume is a near
> omni-directional transmission that has greater potential for intercept.
> 
> Or are they still using signal lights?   

The Royal Navy seems to have retained some flashing capability.  Last year
I was watching something on the tv news when a frigate in the background
started flashing.  Unfortunately I only got a couple of letters 'cos the
newscaster stuck his head in the way :-(
I know they did away with the all-round masthead light about 10 years ago.

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Cheers and 73,
Stan Barr  G0CLV  G-QRP 3369   g0clv at dial.pipex.com

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