Tools
RF Transmitter
rf.detonator
A hand held RF signal broadcaster. Left click to broadcast. Configurable with right mouse.
Crafting
 Metal Fragments | ×100 |
Workbench Lvl 2Craft time: 30s
Blueprint
15
Research (scrap)
15
Tech tree node (scrap)
285
Tech tree path (scrap)
Workbench Lvl 2
Requires
Recycling
recyclingSafezone Recycler
| Metal Fragments | ×40 |
warningRadtown Recycler
| Metal Fragments | ×60 |
Radtown recyclers (found in monuments) give more than the safe-zone recyclers at Outpost and Bandit Camp. A percentage next to a yield is the chance of receiving it.
Looted From
Treasure Mission BoxLocked CrateLocked Crate - GhostshipLocked Crate - OilrigElite CrateUnderwater Lab - Elite CrateScientist PT Boat DryboxWagon - Military CrateGingerbread Mine PresentMilitary CrateUnderwater Lab - Normal Crate 1Missile Silo Inside Scientist
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