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.

Determined length messages[edit]

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[edit]

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.