signal sets aren't water proof right?
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then rain how?
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If i am not wrong there are water-proof covers custom for the sets. If don't have then can use clear plastic to wrap or use ziploc bag if the set is small enough. We can always improvise,right?
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not totally water proof but rain is nothing, dun worry.
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u wanna bring ure signal set for a swim har???
their water proof enuff la....at most we waterproof the bandsets....thats all -
They are waterproof for a certain period of time at a certain depth.
Can't remember exact figures. -
When you're asked to backpack them, they ask you to wrap it in plastic right?
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as long as you are not using it for diving, i guess it should be able to withstand rain.
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wah lau.. Sispec and OCS never teach how to water proof nowadays ar?
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Nowadays, people use GSM network, 99.9% coverage, with autoroam.Originally posted by I-like-flings(m):wah lau.. Sispec and OCS never teach how to water proof nowadays ar? -
go oversea excerise how? no reception.Originally posted by ditzy:Nowadays, people use GSM network, 99.9% coverage, with autoroam. -
I'm expecting an answer like "buy overseas sim card lor".
But seriously, many of us had to swim across Batu Apoy with the signal set so you go figure it out what to do with it. -
I thought the SAF is really KS and tells you to waterproof everything electronic regardless? Helps to prolong the life of the equipment anyway...
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Ever wondered why diving watches have not been labelled waterproof yet?
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Rain cats and dogs no problem.
Though I have never done river crossing with signal set, I think it is quite waterproof.
I was a infantry platoon runner using the old PRC-77 set and during ops even through swampy area we were never told to "waterproof" our radiosets.
If going into water with a radioset will disable it then I think we'll be in very deep trouble.
This 40-year old radioset is so tough. It weighs 12kg and a spare battery weighs 2 kg. So the total load is 14kg, more than a GPMG.
Once I was really tired and frustrated after a day of carrying this chunk of scrap metal on my back and running around all day. When i got back to the bunk, I threw this beast down onto the floor and then kicked it across the room. Afterwards it continued to work no problem.
I think it'll stop a GPMG bullet. -
i never know that a signal set is also bullet proof.Originally posted by tvdog:Rain cats and dogs no problem.
Though I have never done river crossing with signal set, I think it is quite waterproof.
I was a infantry platoon runner using the old PRC-77 set and during ops even through swampy area we were never told to "waterproof" our radiosets.
If going into water with a radioset will disable it then I think we'll be in very deep trouble.
This 40-year old radioset is so tough. It weighs 12kg and a spare battery weighs 2 kg. So the total load is 14kg, more than a GPMG.
Once I was really tired and frustrated after a day of carrying this chunk of scrap metal on my back and running around all day. When i got back to the bunk, I threw this beast down onto the floor and then kicked it across the room. Afterwards it continued to work no problem.
I think it'll stop a GPMG bullet. -
The old PRC-77 is indeed a killer! Its very heavy if you compare it with modern ones. But looks like all the weight is necessary as it is a military radio and is meant to take a lot of physical abuse. I think it make little sense to get a smaller, lighter and more sophisticated radio which breaks down easily and cost much more. Imagine the face of the signaller who have to sign 1206 often for this 'state of the art' new radio! Any info on the signal sets which we are using now? Hopefully we are still not using the PRC-77!
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Waterproof is not = water resistant.
Does ur signal set need to go under water or can u use them under water? -
boh liao la. ever heard of the 900 series???Originally posted by tankee1981:The old PRC-77 is indeed a killer! Its very heavy if you compare it with modern ones. But looks like all the weight is necessary as it is a military radio and is meant to take a lot of physical abuse. I think it make little sense to get a smaller, lighter and more sophisticated radio which breaks down easily and cost much more. Imagine the face of the signaller who have to sign 1206 often for this 'state of the art' new radio! Any info on the signal sets which we are using now? Hopefully we are still not using the PRC-77! 
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think it's water resistent => a bit rain never mind (but still, good-luck to the signaller)
not water-proof => don't drop into river. happened before. cannot find... BOI case -
my signaller fren say new set also very heavy
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You know why heavy or not? So your enemy won't be too bothered to take them away.
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Which btw, is heavier then the old PRC 77s.Originally posted by knnb:boh liao la. ever heard of the 900 series???
When I was ording though, they had PRC-940 alpha (not sure about the name) sets coming in though. Smaller and lighter, god's gift to signallers. But it didnt' seem to work as reliably as the 940, or maybe it was just new to us. DIdn't have as many knobs as well, so rather then clicking dials on the set configuration was done through pressing buttons. -
yup you are right, it god's gift. actually it's quite reliable. and there is also a GPS function and the channel set is more than 940.Originally posted by nomood:Which btw, is heavier then the old PRC 77s.
When I was ording though, they had PRC-940 alpha (not sure about the name) sets coming in though. Smaller and lighter, god's gift to signallers. But it didnt' seem to work as reliably as the 940, or maybe it was just new to us. DIdn't have as many knobs as well, so rather then clicking dials on the set configuration was done through pressing buttons. -
My active units standing orders were to wrap them up in plastic bags. We had the PRC 77 (which we now use in reservist - but don't wrap) in Brunei (man that was a pain to lug up and down the hills, but tough at rhino hide), but we had another set (can't remember number) in Singapore. Not as tough at the 77, but a lot ligher. Wasn't as waterproof too.
Amazed that people can't make a set that is as tough at the 77, but lighter. You see so many types of small sets that the western armies carry... -
i believe PRC 77 is heavier than the 940 ..... my back told mi that... anyone can confirm it?