Electrical Instruments and Telephones of the U. S. Signal Corps (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

United States; Army; Signal Corps

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0365396745 ISBN 13: 9780365396741

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Electrical instruments and field telephones, revised and extended for today’s needs, help you understand and use military signaling gear with confidence.

This practical manual covers how the Signal Corps designs, installs, and maintains its electrical equipment in the field. It blends simple explanations with concrete guidance, so officers and operators can locate faults, set up equipment, and keep lines and phones working under demanding conditions. The book favors straightforward language and real-world examples over theory alone, focusing on the tools and methods used in modern service.

• Learn the basics of electricity and magnetism as they apply to signaling gear, including simple rules like Ohm’s law.
• Understand how to install, operate, and troubleshoot a range of equipment from switchboards to telephones and storage batteries.
• Get practical guidance on field-ready design: portability, durability, wiring layouts, and safe handling in the field.
• See how to manage equipment in the conditions of military service, with attention to maintenance, testing, and reliability.

Ideal for readers involved in military communications, field maintenance, or training crews for signal corps operations.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0365396745
• ISBN 13: 9780365396741
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 342