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parabolic antenna

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parabolic antenna
A bowl-shaped antenna that converts air waves into a narrow beam. Widely used for all forms of radio transmission, the bowl reflects the incoming waves to a receiving element at the center of the antenna.
parabolic antenna [¦par·ə¦bäl·ik an′ten·ə]
(electromagnetism)
Antenna with a radiating element and a parabolic reflector that concentrates the radiated power into a beam.


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One of the important technologies and equipment used in transmitting and receiving audio and video signals, satellite dish is a useful and sophisticated kind of microwave and parabolic antenna Satellite dishes come in different models and sizes One of the important technologies and equipment used in transmitting and receiving audio and video signals, satellite dish is a useful and sophisticated kind of microwave and parabolic antenna.
For maximum versatility, the 2-wire FMR250 is available in two compact versions: the horn antenna for level measurement in narrower applications and the parabolic antenna with 4[degrees] beam angle focusing for longer range measurement.
 
 
 
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