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Originally Posted by universalgrl

If you read the operating instructions for the remote control, when using the remotes with a WS-19 set, normal operating range was up to three miles.
For 3 to 4 miles add one X cell, for 4 to 5 miles add two X cells add one X cell per mile thereafter.
To increase the range up to 7 1/2 miles add 5 X cells to the remote control set.
This is assuming you are using Cable, electric 7/27 twisted copperweld or similar cable D8, MK III, twisted, or Cable, electric, D3, MK VI., twisted.
Normal resistance was 196 ohms per mile
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If the soldier had to lay a landline, why bother with the radio and just use a field telephone.