Yes, it must be armored, but it is basically a radio, as I understand it. The purpose is to communicate to the military, otherwise what good is knowing a code? Electronic shielding is also important.
Someone posted that old picture today. It looks about six times the size of the one in the clip and very heavy, the soldier carrying it isn't swinging it around.
You need the bulk if it is an armored container (i.e., safe). Do you want the Football pierced by a rifle shot?
Yes, it must be armored, but it is basically a radio, as I understand it. The purpose is to communicate to the military, otherwise what good is knowing a code? Electronic shielding is also important.
I'm just pointing out that the bulkiness can have a very mundane explanation. It is a portable safe.
Someone posted that old picture today. It looks about six times the size of the one in the clip and very heavy, the soldier carrying it isn't swinging it around.
If you go to the bottom of this thread, there will be a link to a library of images of the "football" being carried.