Antenna Terms

Question 1

Polarization

Answer 1

A property of waves that can oscillate with more than one orientation

Question 2

Gain

Answer 2

a figure which combines the antenna’s directivity and electrical efficiency

Question 3

Omni-Directional

Answer 3

Radiates radio wave power uniformly in all directions

Question 4

Array

Answer 4

A set of individual antennas connected together in such a way that their individual antennas connected together in such a way that their individual currents are in a specified amplitude and phase relationship

Question 5

Phasing

Answer 5

Using a group of antennas to produce a directive radiation pattern.

Question 6

Heterodyning

Answer 6

A method in which new frequencies are created by combining or mixing two frequencies

Question 7

HF Antennas

Answer 7

Port and STBD most fwd Catwalks

Question 8

UHF Antennas

Answer 8

3 Forward of elevator 1,
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Mid-ship port side approximately frame 90