What's the meaning of the German word "Peiler"?

[Recceswind]

Hello,

I have heard about "Kzw./Lgw. Peiler" equipment used by German ground troops to give directions to the Ju 52. How to understand the German word "Peiler"?

Was it just a standard radio situated at a known location, transmitting a specific Morse signal (radio beacon?)? Or rather a radio direction finder?

Thanks in advance!
R

[Horst Weber]

The translation would be Kurzwelle (short wave) / Langwelle (longwave) Peiler (direction-finder). Peiler is the short-form in German language for a Peilgerät.

In your particular case it could be a device to search for a certain frequency on the short- and longwave-band.

The term peilen is also used in the German nautical navigation. With a sextant you (peil)to a certain star to undertake navigational measurments for the course of your vessel.

Hope this helps

All the best
Horst Weber

[ChrisMAg2]

Originally Posted by Recceswind

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Was it just a standard radio situated at a known location, transmitting a specific Morse signal (radio beacon?)? Or rather a radio direction finder?
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Yes, a radio direction finder (both radio transmitter and [navigational] radio beacon). In this case for short wave (Kurzwelle) and long wave (Langwelle)