USAF setting up a radio repeater on Nigerien Air Base

[RaleighGuy]

Interesting silent video from the USAF I thought I'd share...

NIGER 11.21.2018 Video by Staff Sgt. Daniel Asselta - 435th Air Expeditionary Wing Public Affairs

B-Roll of a radio frequency technician setting up a radio repeater on Nigerien Air Base 101, Niamey, Niger. United States Air Force combat communication capabilities in Africa must be operational 24/7, and Airmen must work around the clock to maintain the systems enabling communications.

https://www.dvidshub.net/video/6426...adio-frequency-transmission-technician-b-roll


With description of job by technician
https://www.dvidshub.net/video/642596/night-shift-niger-radio-frequency-technician-no-lower-thirds

 

[majoco]

Niger and Nigeria are two separate countries.

 

[RaleighGuy]

Niger and Nigeria are two separate countries.

Not my caption, from USAF

 

[mancow]

What antenna is that?

 

[prcguy]

Its probably this one: https://www.american-milspec.com/p-...ree-standing-with-composite-mast-un-used.aspx

What antenna is that?

 

[mancow]

I wonder if the antenna portion is the same as my 30-512. I need to look it up. Maybe I can make an equivalent tripod.