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Description
GFA Comlink System

This is the Galactic Fleet's standard issue comlink system. It consists of a flat hand unit with a fold out data input panel with an integrated hologram projector. The central unit is basically a pocket computer terminal. Functioning as an independent computer, it's integrated communications transceiver allows it to link to external devices and computers, thus expanding and enhancing its basic functions. In its most basic mode, it functions as a communications device. Communications functions can be simple two-way audio, video, or holographic. The comlink's communications function also allows the device to send and receive data. In its full function mode, the comlink functions as a fully functional computer terminal, accepting both voice and keypad inputs. Data is displayed either on the screen or from the hologram projector. The comlink is issued with a wristwatch that functioned as a remote display/input device. This wrist terminal was meant for the convenience of using the device without having to take the central unit out of one's pocket. The system is also issued with two different headsets. One is a simple headset with an earbud speaker and a mic boom. This is for field use freeing the user's hands for other tasks. The other headset consists of an earbud speaker and a high gain antenna. This is meant for use aboard starships. It featured a longer range and could link to both the comlink system and external systems. Additionally the comlink system allows the ship's computer to locate the user, and even use it as a tracer to lock a transporter on the user for emergencies.

1 : Cover Panel / Antennae
2 : Camera Lens
3 : Incoming Signal Indicator
4 : Power On / Off
5 : Transporter Lock Indicator
6 : Video Screen
7 : Speaker Microphone
8 : Gain Control
9 : Signal Adjust
10 : Volume Control
11 : Signal Strength Indicator
12 : Signal Interference Indicator
13 : Signal Strength Adjust Up
14 : Signal Strength Adjust Down
15 : Signal Interference Adjust In
16 : Signal Interference Adjust Out
17 : Transporter Beacon On / Off
18 : Voice Data Select

design Michael Brown
text by Myles Edmundson

Description
GFA Comlink System

This is the Galactic Fleet's standard issue comlink system. It consists of a flat hand unit with a fold out data input panel with an integrated hologram projector. The central unit is basically a pocket computer terminal. Functioning as an independent computer, it's integrated communications transceiver allows it to link to external devices and computers, thus expanding and enhancing its basic functions. In its most basic mode, it functions as a communications device. Communications functions can be simple two-way audio, video, or holographic. The comlink's communications function also allows the device to send and receive data. In its full function mode, the comlink functions as a fully functional computer terminal, accepting both voice and keypad inputs. Data is displayed either on the screen or from the hologram projector. The comlink is issued with a wristwatch that functioned as a remote display/input device. This wrist terminal was meant for the convenience of using the device without having to take the central unit out of one's pocket. The system is also issued with two different headsets. One is a simple headset with an earbud speaker and a mic boom. This is for field use freeing the user's hands for other tasks. The other headset consists of an earbud speaker and a high gain antenna. This is meant for use aboard starships. It featured a longer range and could link to both the comlink system and external systems. Additionally the comlink system allows the ship's computer to locate the user, and even use it as a tracer to lock a transporter on the user for emergencies.

1 : Cover Panel / Antennae
2 : Camera Lens
3 : Incoming Signal Indicator
4 : Power On / Off
5 : Transporter Lock Indicator
6 : Video Screen
7 : Speaker Microphone
8 : Gain Control
9 : Signal Adjust
10 : Volume Control
11 : Signal Strength Indicator
12 : Signal Interference Indicator
13 : Signal Strength Adjust Up
14 : Signal Strength Adjust Down
15 : Signal Interference Adjust In
16 : Signal Interference Adjust Out
17 : Transporter Beacon On / Off
18 : Voice Data Select

design Michael Brown
text by Myles Edmundson