Backpack Transceivers |
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| Torn.Fu.g in a Kubelwagen. Note the special tunable adapter on top of the transceiver to connect with vehicle antenna. |
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| A lesser quality photo of the above scene. |
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| The same Torn.Fu.g in a Kubelwagen with the adapter on top and the cover closed. |
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A Panzergrenadier is operating a Torn.Fu. g in a trench. He is using the antenna tuning coil as the base along with the whip. Note the empty telephone cable spool. He is using a throat-mike for transmitting. |
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The reverse of the above photo, dated January 25th 1944. The caption says: "Communication device, radio operator, and messenger. Often just one communication channel makes all the difference. In a frontline trench, squatting in a hole dug in the earth, the radio operator maintains communications with the regiment." |
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A Feldwebel is wearing a Feldfu._ backpack transceiver. He is wearing headphones and a throat mike. Note the camouflaged helmet. |
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Photo from manual, showing closeup of Torn. Fu. g and accessories. (courtesy of Robert Baloun) |
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Photo from manual, showing soldier operating Torn. Fu. g (courtesy of Robert Baloun). |
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Photo from manual, showing two Torn. Fu. g units in an Sd.kfz. 251 (courtesy of Robert Baloun) |
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Photo from manual, showing closeup of Torn. Fu. g in an Sd.kfz. 251 (courtesy of Robert Baloun) |
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Photo from manual showing soldier with a Torn. Fu. g on his back. The flexible antenna is attached to the tuning coil base. (courtesy of Robert Baloun) |
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Photo from a manual of a Ukw.E.f (courtesy of Robert Baloun) |