German Communications Help Wanted

[stcamp]

Hello,

I am looking to learn more about German Signals. I am especially interested in how units smaller than a battalion were equipped and communicated. If you can recommend a book that would be great also.

Thanks,

Steve

[stab131]

Look at the KStNs at http://www.wwiidaybyday.com.

Jeff

[stcamp]

Thanks Jeff.

Steve

[euclid]

I have a seperate question about German WWII communications. I'm not sure if I should post it here.

I am new to this forum. This is my first post.

I am writing a book about the Abwehr, overseas espionage activities. I have picked up quite a bit of information about the transmitter/receivers used by German spies in overseas locations, and I have opted for two "suitcase" models: the S 89/80 and the SE 90/40. This information I found on the stgcdvandt web site. My questions are as follows:

1. What was the range of this equipment?
2. Does the range depend on the frequency used?
3. If so, how? I mean, do higher frequencies travel further or the other way around?
4. If range was a limiting factor, were some sort of "booster" stations used along the way?
5. If so, how did these work? e.g. Automatic or manual?

[euclid]

Here's a reply for stcamp.

Everything you ever wanted to know about German WWII communications is to be found in http://www.cdvandt(dot)org. Just put a period in iso the (dot). It's not such an easy site to navigate, but it's really worth the trouble!

[stcamp]

Thanks Euclid!