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I've used the Sabres before while on exercise in the States.  They do work well, but they aren't the answer. The frequency problem is pretty big.  I don't believe that the Sabre in particular can be programmed to use low band VHF (30- 50MHz), so they would be incompatible with our IRIS...

I know this isn't really what you guys are asking for, but here's some info on the reserve 6A course, as it may be close: The first Reserve Sig Op 6A courses were run in 2004, and since then they've tended to run 2 a year- one in the spring and one in the fall.  All reserve Sgts who were...

Double Post- pls delete this one.

A lot of courses don't teach things properly, so get used to it.  The army still has to do business, and the Tn world should, IMHO, find a solution that doesn't involve eliminating our ability to have non-trade drivers drive without restriction.  If standards are not being upheld, in your...

Then you'll get your wish.  Bring those books.

As the guy who acted as the Sig Tp WO on Cougar Salvo 05, I'll tell you this: you'll be sitting in a radio pod, "doing nothing".  That's your job.  If you don't like it, remuster.  I tried to throw in excitement when possible, and to switch things around for the guys as much as I could.  I...

c_canuk: stop. 

Ref: targeting aid: fair enough.  Again, I'm not an expert on this sort of thing-- is it possible for a smallish blimp to fly high enough to not be readily detectable from the ground? Ref: crew requirements, a basic RRB station requires the capability described above, but on reflection, I don't...

Not an expert on blimp related lift, so someone tell me if I'm wrong: A RRB station need only contain 2 x Receiver-Transmitters, plus enough power to go for a worthwhile period of time.  Add a computer to allow for remote control and you're set.  I can't see the overall weight being anywhere...

Let me float up an idea (pun intended): Use of unmanned blimps as semi-expendable RRB stations, SATCOM uplinks, jammers, etc.  Use of blimps to take on tasks that manned sigs dets are typically used for could both increase capability as well as reduce potential for casualties.  Manpower...

Unfortunately, so far as I'm aware, one cannot be a member of both the CF and the RCMP.  Municipal police yes, RCMP not so much. Your chain of command will likely be understanding of your position, and though they will be disappointed, they will be glad that you made the responsible decision to...

The reason that there are mod 1 and mod 2 line courses is because the 2, when put together, are the same thing as the reg force course: same amount of training time, same topics covered, etc.  In other words, there is no reg force mod 1 course, they just do everything at once. If there are no...

Fair enough.  Still less than the 30+ being discussed though. 

I agree wholeheartedly.  Everyone needs more of everything.

Recce DG: The last I checked, butt-flying monkeys weren't available on a loan basis from 2 ASG Sigs, but Motorolas were.  Most units, even reserve units, have at least 2 or 3 cell phones allocated to them, if you don't, and if your troops absolutely had to use their own cell phones, then you...

Recceguy: Fine, you should be issued with amps, as well as with vixam masts.  Hell, for the ranges that you're talking about, why not even get some 138 manpacks- they'll let you go even further forward and not lose comms.  As I said already, I'd pay for more and better issue stuff for the army...

Recceguy, I don't understand the point you're trying to make, so I'd ask that you clarify something for me before I reply properly.  My understanding of the ranges you're talking about is as follows-your sub C/S are 27-37 Km forward of you, and you're about 3 Km forward of the BG CP.  You want...

Sorry, but you're not correct.  If you stick a PRC 522 into a vehicle mounting tray (no amp) then it becomes a VRC 513 V (1), which is a 20 W transmitter, and should have a range of 20+ Km.  The amplified version is a VRC 513 V (2) which is a 50W set capable of 40+ Km on a good day.  If your...

http://www.wired.com/wired/archive/13.11/bomb.html?pg=2&topic=bomb&topic_set=  Read the article.  They're already using EW to prevent remote detonations in Iraq, and have been doing so for some time.

First off, I'm sorry that this topic has made you guys so emotional.  It really wasn't my intent to get anyone's face in a knot. I'm fully aware of the limitations of current issue radio systems, despite the "defense" of the 521 I posted above.  I understand that you guys have a job that you're...