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so what exactly does the Light Receiver refer to? Since I'm not sure that you would need any specialised equipment beyond possibly writing implements for intepreting a heliograph/signaling light.

EDIT: After some time I realized it probably refers to a radio reciever? Would still like confirmation though.

elfkan190 days ago

This is usually a telescope on a tripod that identifies the position of the station directly and lets the heliograph light point in the exact direction it needs to. The naked eye also has much less of a range limit per square cm of heliograph or signal light compared to a dedicated telescope receiver.

Cumbob184 days ago

Ah, makes sense. Was sort-of expecting telescopes, binoculars and the like to fall into equipment/utility gear. Such as rangefinding equipment?

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