[Milsurplus] Code machine?

[howard holden]

Hi Brad,

Googled M209B.

That's a WW2 signal corps field low level cipher machine, according to what 
I've read, only used for low level tactical situations. Easy to use, easy to 
teach, but also easy apparently to break. One source said average of 30 
characters per minute. 6 WPM? Really slow. Originally made by the Hagellin 
Corp, vintage late 30s? Neat little piece, but not in my wallet for $2500!

Howie WB2AWQ


>From: Brad Latta <bl_6000 at yahoo.com.au>
>Reply-To: bl_6000 at yahoo.com.au
>To: milsurplus at mailman.qth.net
>Subject: [Milsurplus] Code machine?
>Date: Wed, 18 Jun 2008 01:16:27 -0700 (PDT)
>
>Have a look at item #160249801881 . Looks like some sort of code machine.  
>Fairly expensive too,
>                       Regards, Brad
>