By Michael O.Beirne G8MOB

This excellent and comprehensive presentation explored the aims and objectives of military communications, the hierarchy of army command, the different corps, what they do and what sort of communications they need. Also the often-conflicting requirements of speed, security, operational range, HF, VHF and UHF coverage and the physical/environmental requirements of the radios. In addition we were treated to asides and comments from The Crimea War, and the Inns of Court Regiment and its history dating back to the late 16^th century.

The presentation was supported by a selection of radios that Michael had brought along. These included receivers, transceivers and panoramic displays, many of which are included in the following list.

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This short history of the famous NE602 chip posted on soldersmoke:

http://soldersmoke.blogspot.com/2009/06/na5n-on-ne602.html?showComment=1263270417170#c2188916935597814880

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