signal sets aren't water proof right?

last SG · 2005-09-05T20:12:29+00:00

Where else do you think we get them from.....our goooood friend USA lah!

nismoS132 SG

then rain how?

tankee1981 SG

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? Very Happy

dibilo SG

not totally water proof but rain is nothing, dun worry.

Rockhound SG

u wanna bring ure signal set for a swim har???

their water proof enuff la....at most we waterproof the bandsets....thats all

lwflee SG

They are waterproof for a certain period of time at a certain depth.

Can't remember exact figures.

ditzy SG

When you're asked to backpack them, they ask you to wrap it in plastic right? Laughing

freedom4ever SG

as long as you are not using it for diving, i guess it should be able to withstand rain. Laughing

I-like-flings(m) SG

wah lau.. Sispec and OCS never teach how to water proof nowadays ar? Mr. Green

ditzy SG

Nowadays, people use GSM network, 99.9% coverage, with autoroam. Laughing

freedom4ever SG

go oversea excerise how? no reception.

Obersturmfuhrer SG

I'm expecting an answer like "buy overseas sim card lor". Laughing

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.

RussianPower SG

I thought the SAF is really KS and tells you to waterproof everything electronic regardless? Helps to prolong the life of the equipment anyway…

ditzy SG

Ever wondered why diving watches have not been labelled waterproof yet? Laughing

tvdog SG

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.

freedom4ever SG

i never know that a signal set is also bullet proof. Laughing

tankee1981 SG

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! Very Happy

LinYu SG

Waterproof is not = water resistant.

Does ur signal set need to go under water or can u use them under water?

knnb SG

boh liao la. ever heard of the 900 series??? Smile

kalangkabo SG

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

seancannot SG

my signaller fren say new set also very heavy