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Message: <blockquote data-quote="kronos182" data-source="post: 9596513" data-attributes="member: 6668634">Star Trek Communicator 22nd Century Federation CommunicatorThese communicators are similar in size and shape to cellphones, with a flip cover that activates upon opening the cover. The basic models allow voice communications only, while more advanced models allow text. Using subspace frequencies, each device has a range capable of reaching a ship in orbit, or even an orbiting moon. When linked to a communications systems of a starship or satellites and stations within a star system, they could reach anywhere within the star system.Size: DimWeight: 0.5 lbsPDC: 10 for basic civilian models. Advanced models with text capabilities PDC 11.Starfleet Communicators free to members of Starfleet, have PDC 19 outside. Have secured frequencies, increasing difficulty in intercepting and decrypting DC +3. 23rd Century Federation CommunicatorThese communicators are functionally the same as the previous century, except with improved range and encryption for Starfleet models. Without access to a ship, satellite or station in system, these communicators had a range of 1 AU. Starfleet communicators of this time had a black gloss finish with a gold coloured flip cover.Size: DimWeight: 0.4 lbsPDC: 10 for basic civilian models, Advanced models with text capabilities PDC 11Starfleet models are free to members of Starfleet, have PDC 20 outside. Have secured frequencies, increasing the DC for intercepting and decrypting by +4. 24th+ Century Federation CommunicatorThese communicators are reduced in size to that of a large pin, typically 2 inch in diameter, with Starfleet models taking on the Starfleet emblem in design. A simple touch and speaking name of a person, or ship or station within system and will connect to the person or ship/station. A second tap will disconnect the communication. Without a ship, station or satellite within system, these communicators have a range of 1.5 AU. A built in beacon allows these communicators to function as locators for sensors and transporter systems. None of these types of communicators have capability to display or transmit text.Size: FineWeight: -PDC: 11Starfleet models are free to members of Starfleet, have PDC 21. Have secured frequencies, increasing the DC for intercepting and decrypting by +5. Emergency Subspace BeaconThis device is the size of a small backpack, with its own integrated power system and transmitter. It is capable of transmitting an emergency beacon over subspace frequencies with a range of 20 light years. It can receive and send voice and basic text communications over a display screen within 110 light years. It has enough power in beacon mode only for 10 years, but with two way communications only has enough power for 1 year.Size: MediumWeight: 10 lbsPDC: 14</blockquote>

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