In the Finnish Army, a Partiosanomalaite m/83 (Parsa) is a compact communications device for reconnaissance units. The device can send free- and limited length messages, but writing is more inconvenient than with a proper messaging device, for example for communicating fire commands two buttons need to be pressed.
Determined length messages 1 TUKOM Fire control 2 KORJAUS Altering fix to match enemy movements 3 TUSII Fix target change 4 MÄÄRITÄ Determine target 5 KT HAV 1 Contacts with respect to target 6 KT HAV 2 Contacts with respect to fire control 7 MAALILUETTELO (Target list) 8 ILMOITTAUTUMINEN (Reporting/Withdraw from messaging position) 9 TIEDUSTELUTIETOJA (Recon data) 0 LIIKENTEENLASKENTA (General traffic count)
Capabilities The keyboard has 33 characters that can perform all possible functions. 16 character LED-display Transmit memory 2000 characters. Receive memory 8 messages or 2000 characters. Can send morse messages. Powered by 6 AA-batteries. Weight ~1 kg. Partiosanomalaite was designed and is manufactured by Nokia.
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