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MULTIPLE UNIT STEERABLE AERIAL [1 record]

Record 1 2010-12-22

English

Subject field(s)
  • Radio Transmission and Reception
  • Telecommunications Facilities
OBS

A shortwave antenna system intended to prevent or minimize the effects of fading in received signals.

OBS

[The multiple-unit steerable antenna] consists principally of a number of rhombic antennas feeding the receiver. The system utilizes the various waves arriving at different angles. An electric steering system causes the antennas to be selected automatically in the best combination and with their outputs in the proper phase.

Key term(s)
  • multiple unit steerable antenna
  • multiple unit steerable aerial

French

Domaine(s)
  • Émission et réception radio
  • Installations de télécommunications

Spanish

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