Telegraph

[aaron]

Do we have telegraphs?

[Miriah]

No, I think that technology has not been ever used, especially since message by firelizard is quicker, and easier to read.

[aaron]

Thanks!

[Heather]

Well, in the 9th pass in Anne's books Fandarel created an invention that "was a long-distance communication device, which carried messages over wires." I remember Lessa/F'lar being excited about this-- I cannot remember off the top of my head if this was more like a phone or more like a telegraph. It was also noted in the book that it did take time to lay the wire for the invention to work (but by 10th pass that should be done.)

I'm not sure what Triad's canon on it is -- Eimi will know, *telegraphs Eimi*

**Edit, I found this note -- "The next morning, Fandarel would demonstrate his distance-writer at the Smithcraft Hall, and promised to try to have an example for an upcoming wedding at Telgar Hall. At Telgar, Fandarel's invention proved its worth as it relayed a message of an unexpected Thread Fall. In the ensuing duel between F'lar and T'ron, Fandarel announced his support for Benden Weyr's leadership on behalf of his craft." from Pern Wiki

[AmajoS]

It was a telegraph. Dots and dashes and all. But, IIRC, they had a hard time stringing the wire over distances during threadfall cause it was so delicate, even though it was metal wire, the thread was enough to break it. I can't remember if they overcame that issue or just abandoned it though.