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singing-stovepipe effect |
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singing-stovepipe effect [′siŋ·iŋ ¦stōv‚pīp i‚fekt] (electricity) Reception and reproduction of radio signals by ordinary pieces of metal in contact with each other, such as sections of stovepipe; it occurs when rusty bolts, faulty welds, or mechanically loose connections within strong radiated fields near transmitters produce intermodulation interference; the mechanically poor connections serve as nonlinear diodes. 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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