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whip antenna

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whip antenna [′wip an‚tenĀ·ə]
(electromagnetism)
A flexible vertical rod antenna, used chiefly on vehicles. Also known as fishpole antenna.


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However, instead of using an antenna tower mounted on the sponson, use a whip antenna installed on the roadside rear of the vehicle.
SW radio stations usually used during dismounted operations are the portable R-129, R-143, R-163, and R-168 that assure contact within 10 to 15 kilometers with whip antennas and within 100 and more kilometers with symmetrical dipole antennas.
Cellular originally requested a permit and zoning variance from the city to build a 62-foot tower fixed with whip antennas, dishes and horizontal antenna arrays, plus a 336-square-foot equipment shelter.
 
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