Many rule sets have limits on fire zones, flank definitions, etc. that are defined in number of degrees. A handy gauge for measuring these angles can be made from a clear plastic protractor and a replacement transistor antenna. Use a 6" clear plastic protractor that can be purchased at any drugstore for under 50 cents. A good source for the radio antenna is your local Radio Shack store.(under $3.00) They have a number of different size and length antennas which come with an attachment end. You will also need a 1/8" diameter nut and bolt about %z" long and a 3/8" rubber washer. Look for these items at your local hardware store. You will have to drill a 1/8" hole in the bases of the antenna and protractor. Gauge should be assembled per diagram. Once assembled measurements can be be made by placing the base of protractor along units front. Rotate protractor to needed degree reading and extend antenna to unit. The degree gauge can deal with fire zone disagreements quickly by showing players the exact angle of fire to the target. Back to MWAN # 25 Table of Contents Back to MWAN List of Issues Back to MagWeb Magazine List © Copyright 1987 Hal Thinglum This article appears in MagWeb.com (Magazine Web) on the Internet World Wide Web. Other articles from military history and related magazines are available at http://www.magweb.com