Future Warriors Network : Chip Varner

Communication methods between ground forces were extremely vulnerable. The Army had to depended upon easily jammed high-frequency radio. To combat this threat, the Army began using scatter communication. Scatter communications worked by bouncing high-frequency radio beams off the layers of the atmosphere, which reflected them back to earth. Tropospheric

The walkie-talkie is a communication device that you can communicate with someone from a long distance. Donald Hings invented the walkie- talkie specifically for the military in Canada (Bowles). Donald Hings had hoped to improve telecommunications. He also wanted to help Canada win in World War II (Bowles). The invention of the portable radio was also known as the packset and has helped the war in many ways. For example, people can communicate clearly between each other because of the strong connections between radio waves. As a result, this makes walkie-talkies much more efficient to use in rough geographical locations compared to the telephones they had back then. This also made a better way for Canadian soldiers to communicate with other soldiers in other areas during the war. These points demonstrate that these scientists and inventors made a significant contribution to Canada in the victory of World War

Being eager for a faster and easier way of sending and receiving information, people quickly adopted the use of the telegraph. It is safe to say that almost every latest communications technology

During World War II, the Marines needed a way to communicate with other military forces in a code that their rivals could not break. The idea came from Phillip Johnston who grew up on the Navajo reservation. He leared the language during his time there and brought his idea to the Lt. Colonel . The officer had his doubts because there were many military words that were not in the Navajo language. Needless to say they took a chance and recruit 29 Navajo men from the reservation who were sent to boot camp ad from there they recruited 200 more Navajo. During the period between 1942 and 1945 they transmitting information about tactics, troop movement, orders and other communications by telephone and radio and not one was deciphered by the Japanese enabling our country to triumph in the war.

of Soldiers, Families, and Civilians, and to enable unit readiness. While the delegation of senior command authority is

This device was able to announce news, advertisements, entertainment such as sports, and several other interesting topics. For example, when Charles Lindbergh became the first man to fly across the Atlantic Ocean from New York to Paris, it was announced across the radio in 1926. This allowed the news to travel so fast that Charles became famous in one nights time. This was also a form that allowed racial and other degrading talk to fall into fashion. A radio show called “Amos ‘n Andy” was very racist and spread derogatory talk around the world.

The AN/PRC's (Army/Navy Portable Radio Communications) of the day made for a heavy pack and they had long antennas. Snipers would target the Comms guy. The radio person was glued to the platoon leader and the radio was the only contact with the world. Air strikes/air support, Dust Off, and supply requests all went through the radio guy, along with Intel on enemy size and movement.

During World War II, a variety of US radio companies were effective in arranging special services, such as creating different radio shows and sending information. The radio was able to give everyone an update about the war, allowing people to be prepared if anything was to happen. It was the greatest type of medium at the time to provide amusement, and to broadcast propaganda.

There were many uses of technology specialized for spies during WWll. Great tactics and innovation were developed to create such equipment that would later on benefit them. These pieces of equipment ranged from rodent bombs—bombs embedded in rat carcasses which would be placed near boiler rooms in the opponent's camp; to carrying counterfeit documents such as passports; a stealthy and cunning weapon like the sleeve gun; and a knife concealed in a fountain pen. Other devices included the Fog Signal, the Compass fly button, lethal pills used for suicide in case caught. Devices of communication were carrier pigeons, the Wireless Telegraphy, and the German device Enigma. Technology specialized for spies during WWll were disguised to appear ordinary

When radio first arrived to the scene, it was not automatically made available to consumers. Initially, the United States Navy had control of the wireless telegraph communication during World War I. All of amateur and commercial usage stopped when the United States participated in the war; instead, stations were taken over by government control. Radio developed gradually during the first decade of the twentieth century. It was not until 1920 when conglomerates owned radio stations. Even at that point, many people did not predict radio to have the power it did later on. Without knowing it, radio would soon permanently change the lives of individuals around the world.

Radio relay equipment, the combination of wire and radio, proved to be one of the war's most significant innovations in communications. Thanks to the work of both military and civilian scientists, radar technology improved dramatically during the course of the war. Microwave devices proved especially valuable by using shorter wavelengths and narrower beams of radiation to make them less susceptible to enemy jamming. Another short-range portable telephone became an infantry favorite. It only weighed five pounds and could be used with one hand. This was called the “handie-talkie.” It was the not so distant cousin to the original walkie-talkie, designed to be carried on a Soldier's back, and weighing over 35 pounds. I’m amazed at how fast communications evolved in this time frame, but not

o enabled Troops to continue to maintain reporting accuracy and mission accomplishment by teaching them proper way of reporting over the radio

The walkie talkie was invented by the Canadian inventor, Donald L. Hings, in 1937. At the time, these devices were called ‘packsets’. Nowadays, walkie talkies are used for more than just military uses, but for business, outdoor activities, and public safety. Although walkie talkies are more frequently used these days for recreation, one thing that has stayed the same over the years, is that they are still being accustomed to the military. During the second world war, this newly developed technology was so heavy, that it was strapped onto the soldier’s back. This shows just how far this invention has come to this date. Walkie talkies were a huge starting point for the creation of handheld cellphones, which also contributed to the beginning of handheld walkie talkies.

The evolution of the field of communications cannot be separated from the evolution of the Army Signal Corps. In May, 1892, for instance, the Signal Corps constructed a field telegraph line, a new event for the U.S. even though European armies had used the technology for decades. This was followed by a number of technological changes that required more funding, more attention from Congress, and more of a focus on what the Signal Corps could do to engender the nation's coastal defenses.

Since the beginning of time, people have always been looking for means of communication, but a way to communicate in a fast and easy way. In earlier times, Egyptians carved on rocks, leaving records for the next civilization. The Incans of South America knotted several colored pieces of string in a specific pattern and had a messenger run to the next village to deliver it. Many wrote messages on paper to be delivered by a messenger and some simply sent a messenger to deliver the message orally. Of course, there were many problems with these means of communication. If one just sent a messenger, it was easy for the messenger to lose communication in the traveling process, or one could misplace a written message. And of course these messages