Partiosanomalaite
# 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

* 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

* 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.
