Lynx II, hull # 4225

[David Dunlop]

Hello Peter.

Mike is on the right track regarding the Satchel, Signals.

First thing I would check is the Installation Instructions and Packing List for the 19-Set installation in the Lynx. Usually, the kit will come with enough headsets to equip each vehicle crew member, with spares. A small crew like in the Lynx would probably have two issued sets and just one spare. The spare would definitely go in the Satchel Signals. Not much written in stone beyond that as individual crews would quickly customize the contents of the Satchel Signals for whatever worked best for them.

For example, the Morse Key in a Recce Vehicle like the Lynx, would get a lot of use. It is normally stored, when not in use, in the Spare Parts Case. Not a good idea to leave it plugged into the set. Part way in, it is in ‘receive’, but the plug could get knocked loose, you hit a bump and the key clatters to the floor and finds a difficult spot to retrieve it from.

If the key gets bumped all the way into its socket, and the crew do not notice, the wireless is now in full transmit mode with a constant tone going out to everyone in listening range.

In many vehicles, the spare parts case for the wireless is in a holder, nicely strapped down. Tough to get at when you need the morse key. I would suspect the morse key would be a logical addition to the Satchel Signals for most crew. The satchel would be in an easily accessible spot as needed.

Whatever you decide to stuff in it, Peter, was very likely done, somewhere, at sometime, by a vehicle crew.

Have fun!

David