A Panzergrenadier is operating a Torn.Fu. g in a trench. He is using the antenna tuning coil as the base along with the whip. Note the empty telephone cable spool. He is using a throat-mike for transmitting.

 

 

The reverse of the above photo, dated January 25th 1944. The caption says: "Communication device, radio operator, and messenger. Often just one communication channel makes all the difference. In a frontline trench, squatting in a hole dug in the earth, the radio operator maintains communications with the regiment."

 

 

A Feldwebel is wearing a Feldfu._ backpack transceiver. He is wearing headphones and a throat mike. Note the camouflaged helmet.

Photo from manual, showing closeup of Torn. Fu. g and accessories. (courtesy of Robert Baloun)

Photo from manual, showing soldier operating Torn. Fu. g (courtesy of Robert Baloun).

 

 

Photo from manual, showing two Torn. Fu. g units in an Sd.kfz. 251 (courtesy of Robert Baloun)

 

 

Photo from manual, showing closeup of Torn. Fu. g in an Sd.kfz. 251 (courtesy of Robert Baloun)

 

 

Photo from manual showing soldier with a Torn. Fu. g on his back. The flexible antenna is attached to the tuning coil base. (courtesy of Robert Baloun)

 

 

Photo from a manual of a Ukw.E.f (courtesy of Robert Baloun)