What was the main disadvantage of the semaphore system?
Slow speed
Limited vocabulary
Weather dependency
High cost
Answer
The main disadvantage of the semaphore system was its dependency on weather conditions. Poor visibility due to fog, rain, or snow could disrupt communication between the towers.
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