| Place | Asia: Afghanistan, Uruzgan Province |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | REL46105 |
| Collection type | Technology |
| Object type | Explosive device component |
| Physical description | Metal, Plastic, Wire |
| Maker |
Unknown |
| Date made | Unknown |
| Conflict |
Afghanistan, 2001-2021 |
Improvised explosive device : radio control reciever (DTMF Mod-5)
Description
A dual tone multifrequency (DTMF) radio control receive (Mod-5) consisting of a two part grey drab injection moulded plastic casing containing circuitry, with red and black wires and white electrical cord running from the casing.
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History / Summary
Coalition Forces were notified by Afghan National Police of an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) and while investigating the device they identified a mobile phone and a dual tone multi frequency decoder attached to the main charge. Mobile phones can trigger an IED by sending a ring tone or vibration to a decoder.
IEDs have caused more casualties to Australian service personnel in Afghanistan than any other weapon. They usually consist of four principal components arranged in an electrical circuit: a trigger or switch, a power source, a detonator, and a main explosive charge. The main charge often contains metal fragments to increase the blast effect.