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Made in 1941, this station has been used during the Swiss Army last engagement from 1943 to 1945. It has been then operated by the troop until 1964.

• Transmission mode

  Telegraphy and telephony

• Power supply

  1 pedal generator (see below), 1 nickel-iron battery 6 V, 3 anode batteries 60 V

• Distance between 2 stations

  Normal antenna (12, 16m) : telegraphy 25km, telephony 15 km

  High antenna (18, 27m) : telegraphy 50km, telephony 30km

  Long distance antenna (54m): up to 100 km

• Total weight

  Max. 109.7kg (approximately 26kg per man)