The KYX-15 Net Control device is a battery operated transfer
and storage device. It is used by net controllers to perform Advance Remote
Keying operations. It can store up to 16 keys and can be filled by a KOI-18,
KYK-13 or KYX-15. When connected to COMSEC equipment. it can perform remote
keying (over the air) and control functions and other key operations.
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| Above and below: Device photos courtesy Combat Communications and
Surveillance Museum. |
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| Filling the COMSEC equipment. The interconnecting cable was affectionately
known as the "donkey's dick" in the business. (Graphic
courtesy U.S. Army) |
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KYX-15 functions. (Graphic courtesy U.S. Army)
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Reference: TM 11-5810-292-13&P. May 1989