The Australian War Memorial Collection. Test site
A test point in the divisional static line system. Method of leading in five pair "snakes" or cables is shown. The small pole is for "tails" coming off the test point. Test points have two letter designations. This one (DL) was constructed and maintained by a Brigade Signals Troop (L Troop).
A test point in the divisional static line system. The method of leading in five pair "snakes" or cables is shown. The small pole is for "tails" coming off the test point. Test points have two letter
A test point in the divisional static line system. The method of leading in five pair "snakes" is shown. The small pole is for "tails" coming off the test point. Test points have two letter designatio
The interior of the test point of a Signals Office showing the five pair "snakes" or cables spread out, labelled and terminated. Note the 5th (D10) pair in each snake.
A test point at the Main Divisional defensive Command Post. Here an unidentified Line Sergeant of C Troop is testing out a switchboard extension. Incoming lines come up on terminal strips on the left.
Unidentified members of C Troop, at a line detachment are starting to lay five pair "snakes" or cables used in static divisional trunk systems. The four D3 pairs are pulled through dispenser coil, so
The exterior of the sandbagged Signals Office bunker. The entrance to the bunker is behind the sign reading 'SIG OFFICE'. A sandbagged test point has been constructed beside the bunker. The site has
