Report presents concept of improved portable radio transceiver for firefighters. Based in part on study of propagation of radio waves in such environments as high-rise buildings, ships, and tunnels. Study takes into account possible health hazard posed by personal tranceivers and needs and wishes expressed by firefighters in interviews. Conceptual radio attaches to clothing to allow hands-free use; voice-actuated with microphone worn at throat. Speaker placed near wearer's shoulder. Flexible antenna placed either horizontally across shoulders, vertically at one shoulder, or on transceiver itself.


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    Title :

    Advanced Transceivers for Firefighters


    Contributors:
    Blood, B. D. (author) / Gandhi, O. P. (author) / Radke, R. E. (author)

    Published in:

    Publication date :

    1986-09-01



    Type of media :

    Miscellaneous


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English




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