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homing beacon [′hōm·iŋ ‚bē·kən] (navigation) A radio beacon, either airborne or on the ground, toward which an aircraft can fly if equipped with a radio compass or homing adapter. Also known as radio homing beacon. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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``They all look like they are on a homing beacon,'' said Northridge resident Leonard Segal. Another button activates a GPS homing beacon on the can so Coke representatives can immediately deliver the prize to your location. The units transmit on a high frequency and also have a built-in, low-power homing beacon that transmits on a lower one. |
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