Sanomalaite M/90

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Sanomalaite M/90 (SANLA) (Literally "Message device M/90") is a digital, portable and encrypted text-based communications device developed by Nokia and used by all branches of Finnish defence forces.

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[edit] History

The development of the messaging system Sanomalaitejärjestelmä ("Message device system") that Sanomalaite M/90 belongs to was started in the 1970s and the system went operational in 1983. Sanomalaite M/90 is an upgraded version of the original SANLA which was released in 1983. The messaging system includes also Partiosanomalaite and Keskussanomalaite. [1]

[edit] Features

  • Digital; transmits and receives messages as bursts
  • Uses radio or telephone connections
  • Message is sent encrypted to the memory of the receiving device
  • Fixed or freeform messages
  • Sending memory 8 x 2000 characters
  • Receiving memory for 9 messages
  • Maximum speed 600 bit/s
  • 32-character display
  • 55-button keyboard
  • Internal power source 6V
  • External power source 10-30V
  • Power usage about 1W / 6V
  • Can be connected to a computer or a printer
  • Weight about 3 kg
  • Country of origin Finland [2]

[edit] See also

http://www.mil.fi/maavoimat/kalustoesittely/index.dsp?level=81&equipment=137 (In Finnish, includes pictures)

[edit] References

  1. ^ Finnish Defence Forces http://www.mil.fi/maavoimat/kalustoesittely/index.dsp?level=81
  2. ^ Finnish Defence Forces http://www.mil.fi/maavoimat/kalustoesittely/index.dsp?level=81&equipment=137