Dummy Antenna

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Dummy Antenna

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A device which has the necessary impedance characteristics of an antenna and the necessary power-handling capabilities, but which does not radiate or receive radio waves. Also called artificial antenna. </dd>
In receiver practice, that portion of the impedance not included in the signal generator is often called dummy antenna. </dd>

References

This article is based on NASA's Dictionary of Technical Terms for Aerospace Use