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Definition of Directional antenna
1. Noun. An antenna that transmits or receives signals only in a narrow angle.
Specialized synonyms: Array, Dish, Dish Aerial, Dish Antenna, Saucer, Yagi, Yagi Aerial
Lexicographical Neighbors of Directional Antenna
Literary usage of Directional antenna
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Where No Man Has Gone Before: A History of Apollo Lunar Exploration Missions by William D. Compton (1996)
"Whereas previous plans had called for the astronauts to set up a high-gain (strongly
directional) antenna for television transmission, conduct preliminary ..."
2. Who Goes There (2004)
"The query signal would be sent through a simple directional antenna aligned ...
The same simple directional antenna would then naturally be lined up to pick ..."
3. 802.11WLAN Hands-On Analysis: Unleashing the Network Monitor for by Byron W. Putman (2005)
"Does an AP with an omni-directional antenna reside in the middle ofthe STAs? .
Does the main lobe of an AP with a semi-directional antenna cover all STAs? ..."
4. Copyright Licensing Regimes Covering Retransmission of Broadcast Signals edited by Howard Coble (2001)
"If you decide to use a traditional antenna like rabbit ears, a rooftop or attic
antenna or the newer generation omni directional antenna to receive your ..."
5. The Principles of Electric Wave Telegraphy and Telephony by John Ambrose Fleming (1919)
"... erected to support the antenna have been demolished, and their place taken by
two steel masts and four wooden ones which support a directional antenna. ..."
6. An Elementary Manual of Radiotelegraphy and Radiotelephony for Students and by John Ambrose Fleming (1916)
"This antenna is a directional antenna approximately 3600 feet long and 500 feet
in width. It is supported on ten tubular steel masts 400 feet high (see Fig. ..."
7. Principles of Radio Communication by John Harold Morecroft, A. Pinto, Walter Andrew Curry (1921)
"... accomplished by means of the characteristics mentioned below; viz., relative
loudness, pitch of the signal note, or by using a directional antenna. ..."
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