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direction finder

n. Abbr. DF

A device for determining the source of a transmitted signal, consisting mainly of a radio receiver and a coiled rotating antenna.

direction finder

(Mathematics & Measurements / Navigation) a highly directional aerial system that can be used to determine the direction of incoming radio signals, used esp as a navigation aid Abbreviations D/F, DF

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direction finder - radio; determines the direction of incoming radio waves

goniometer - direction finder that determines the angular direction of incoming radio signals

radio compass - a direction finder that gives a bearing by determining the direction of incoming radio signals

receiver, receiving system - set that receives radio or tv signals

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direction finder [dɪˌrɛkʃənˈfaɪndəʳ] n → radiogoniometro

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direction finder (redirected from Radio direction finder)

direction finder
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