Manpack Loudspeaker Version IV
| Manpack Loudspeaker | |
|---|---|
| Type | Transceiver |
| Place of origin | Philippines |
| Service history | |
| In service | 2013-present |
| Used by | Philippine Army |
| Wars | Civil conflict in the Philippines |
| Production history | |
| Designer | Civil Military Operations Group |
The Manpack Loudspeaker (MLX) is a military loudspeaker. It was developed and operated by the Civil Military Operations Group (CMOG) of the Philippine Army for information support affairs operations.[1]
History
[edit]The equipment was used by the CMOG at the Zamboanga City crisis of 2013 where it was used to broadcast to Moro National Liberation Front members the procedure for surrendering to government forces. It was also used to broadcast military songs to boost the morale of government troops in the operation.[1]
The Manpack Loudspeaker Version IV (MLX4) was also used in the same year as part of the AFP's Disaster Response Operations following the onslaught of Typhoon Haiyan (Yolanda). The equipment was used to relay messages to victims seeking to receive relief goods as well as provide moral support by playing Christmas and other inspirational songs in December of that year.[1]
Variants
[edit]- MLX-4
- MLX-5
- MLX-6[2]
- MLX-7 - Reduced weight (14kg), increased battery life and increased effective range compared to previous versions. Introduced in 2021.[2]
Images
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MLX4 front view -
Rear view -
Side view -
Control panel -
MLX5 Loudspeaker System -
MLX6 Loudspeaker System
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References
[edit]- ^ a b c Cantero, Patricia Ann; Caviar, Lydia (6 November 2016). "The MLX4: Voiceofsuccess". The Philippine Star. Archived from the original on 7 November 2016. Retrieved 6 November 2016.
- ^ a b Pastrano, Carina (2020). "MLX7 Lightweight, High Quality Audio, Longer Battery Life: An Enhanced CMO Essential Equipment" (PDF). Philippine Army. Philippine Army. pp. 36–37. Retrieved 28 August 2023.