Army No. 208 Wireless Set
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The No. 208 Wireless Set was a wireless radio transceiver used by the Australian Army
Australian Army
The Australian Army is Australia's military land force. It is part of the Australian Defence Force along with the Royal Australian Navy and the Royal Australian Air Force. While the Chief of Defence commands the Australian Defence Force , the Army is commanded by the Chief of Army...

 during the Second World War. Developed in 1941, the unit was based on the Army No. 108 Wireless Set
Army No. 108 Wireless Set
The No. 108 Wireless Set was a wireless radio transceiver used by the Australian Army during the Second World War. The unit was based on the Wireless Set No. 18 and was modified during its production forming 3 different variants: Mk1, Mk2 and Mk3....

 and manufactured by AWA. There were three versions, the 208, 208* and the 208 Mark II. The 208 could be carried, but not operated, in a backpack.

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