Tracking transmitter

Tracking transmitter

A Tracking transmitter broadcasts a radio signal which can be detected by a directional antenna (typically a Radio Direction Finder.)By rotating the antenna one can determine the direction the signal lies in and of course whatever it may be attached to. The EPIRB is an example of a similar device.

It is commonly used in model rocketry and remote control aircraft to locate lost equipment.

ee also

* Homing beacon
* Distress radiobeacon

External links

* [http://www.uoguelph.ca/~antoon/circ/tx15trak.htm 1.5 volt example transmitter]


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