Bug Monitor

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Bug Monitor
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Ancillary Device
Type Communications gear
Tech Level TL–8
Cost Cr100
Size 0.1 liters
Weight 0.1 kg
Manufacturer Various
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A Bug Monitor is a small device that receives the short range radio signals transmitted by Bugs.

Description / Specifications

The bug monitor is a compact unit containing a Radio Communicator, an internal digital sound recorder capable of recording for several hours, and a data connection. It acts as a base-station for Bugs.

  • It is a Radio Communicator.
  • The unit can be programmed to re-transmit its recorded events either at regular intervals or upon receipt of a coded radio signal. This re-transmission is encoded and compressed into a few seconds.

History & Background (Dossier)

Bug Monitors are available from TL-8 onwards.

The Bug Monitor's internal battery on the unit last 72 hours, and can be recharged from any normal power source.

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