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Title: Field Communicator, Long Range
Post by: Daryk on 06 January 2019, 10:33:38

It struck me the military communications equipment table in AToW (page 301) was missing something between the "Field Communicator" and the "Field Communications Kit, Advanced" (which is only available to ComStar).  This is particularly odd because there is a Civilian "Communications Kit, Long Range".  To remedy this, I propose the below.

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ITEM EQ. RATINGS COST AFF MASS RANGE POWER USE NOTES
Field Communicator, D/B-D-C/B 500 - 6 KG 100 KM 5 PPH 2,500 KM RANGE TO SATELLITE
Long Range
I added mass to reflect additional signal security (e.g., frequency hopping, encryption, etc.) and range (twice the civilian model).  Of course, both of those also require more power.

Title: Re: Field Communicator, Long Range
Post by: beachhead1985 on 06 January 2019, 14:21:51

Man that is one good manpack!

Nothing like the 10-25km (with a  vehicle rig!) I am used to.

Title: Re: Field Communicator, Long Range
Post by: Daryk on 06 January 2019, 14:26:37

I looked at real world systems while I was working on it, but ultimately decided to peg the weight and range to the existing systems.  At least communications technology has improved in 1,000 years... :)

Title: Re: Field Communicator, Long Range
Post by: beachhead1985 on 06 January 2019, 15:25:33

Quote from: Daryk on 06 January 2019, 14:26:37

I looked at real world systems while I was working on it, but ultimately decided to peg the weight and range to the existing systems.  At least communications technology has improved in 1,000 years... :)

no kidding!