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Fading Signals of Historic Communication
A crossword exploring archaic codes and methods once vital in global communication but now largely obsolete.
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Across
  • 1. Signaling device using reflected sunlight
  • 2. Explorer associated with early wireless radio
  • 3. Used in baton semaphore signaling
  • 4. Code using dots and dashes for letters
  • 6. Visual signaling with flags or arms
  • 11. Sound signal historically used in telecommunication
  • 12. Flag signal code using swinging flags
  • 13. Mechanical device for sending typed messages
  • 14. Used in African tribal communication
  • 15. Type of telegraphy using visual signals
  • 18. Native American code talkers in WWII
Down
  • 5. A messenger carrying written communication
  • 7. Flares used as signaling devices
  • 8. Signal used by ancient cultures via fire
  • 9. Type of telegraph using sound signals
  • 10. Type of pigeon used to carry messages
  • 16. Early long-distance communication using Morse code
  • 17. Used in naval semaphore communication
  • 19. Old term for signaling with light patterns

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