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WHIP ANTENNA [2 records]

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Record 1 2020-12-31

English

Subject field(s)
  • Radio Transmission and Reception
  • Radiotelephony
  • Signals (Military)
DEF

A simple vertical antenna consisting of a slender whip-like conductor supported on a base insulator and used mainly on motor vehicles.

OBS

whip antenna : designation standardized by the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers.

OBS

whip antenna : terminology officially approved by the Naval Terminology Standardization Committee.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Émission et réception radio
  • Radiotéléphonie
  • Transmissions de campagne (Militaire)
DEF

Antenne unipolaire constituée par une tige conductrice flexible, utilisée principalement sur les véhicules.

OBS

antenne-fouet : désignation et définition normalisées par l'AFNOR; définition reproduite avec son autorisation.

OBS

antenne fouet : terminologie adoptée par le Comité de normalisation de la terminologie navale.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Radiotransmisión y radiorrecepción
  • Radiotelefonía
  • Transmisiones de campaña (Militar)
CONT

Para los aparatos emisores o receptores de automóvil se usan a veces antenas de látigo constituidas por una varilla vertical suficientemente flexible.

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Record 2 2001-06-19

English

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

The interference-reducing antenna should be operated in a relatively clear area. It works best when people are not near the antenna. The interference-reducing antenna is operated by rotating the whole system, receiver and the two whip antennas together with the plywood support, until the interfering signal is minimized and the desired program is as clear as possible.

Key term(s)
  • anti-interference aerial system
  • anti-interference antenna system

French

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

Amplifieur Red Point modèle Cougar : S'adapte à toutes recherches, à tous les détecteurs. Pour petites cibles comme pour les plus profondes. Le dispositif comporte 2 modules MR55 à focal magnétique de 10 mm et une antenne anti-interférence de 25 cm à incorporer dans le tube porte tête. Convient très bien à la recherche d'or, d'argent, de bronze, de pièces, de bijoux et d'objets plus profonds.

Spanish

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