Sanomalaite M/90

Sanomalaite M/90 (SANLA) (Literally "Message device M/90") is a digital, portable and encrypted text-based communications device developed by Nokia and used by all branches of Finnish defence forces.

History

The development of the messaging system Sanomalaitejärjestelmä ("Message device system") that Sanomalaite M/90 belongs to was started in the 1970s and the system went operational in 1983. Sanomalaite M/90 is an upgraded version of the original SANLA which was released in 1983. The messaging system includes also Partiosanomalaite and Keskussanomalaite. [Finnish Defence Forces http://www.mil.fi/maavoimat/kalustoesittely/index.dsp?level=81]

Features

*Digital; transmits and receives messages as bursts
*Uses radio or telephone connections
*Message is sent encrypted to the memory of the receiving device
*Fixed or freeform messages
*Sending memory 8 x 2000 characters
*Receiving memory for 9 messages
*Maximum speed 600 bit/s
*32-character display
*55-button keyboard
*Internal power source 6V
*External power source 10-30V
*Power usage about 1W / 6V
*Can be connected to a computer or a printer
*Weight about 3 kg
*Country of origin Finland [Finnish Defence Forces http://www.mil.fi/maavoimat/kalustoesittely/index.dsp?level=81&equipment=137]

ee also

http://www.mil.fi/maavoimat/kalustoesittely/index.dsp?level=81&equipment=137 (In Finnish, includes pictures)

References