Partiosanomalaite

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. It was made in 2004.

Partiosanomalaite

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.