November 25, 2009

antenna

Last modified: Wednesday, September 05, 2007 

Also called an aerial, an antenna is a conductor that can transmit, send and receive signals such as microwave, radio or satellite signals. A high-gain antenna increases signal strength, where a low-gain antenna receives or transmits over a wide angle.

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