Communications: radio wave antennas – Antennas – Measuring signal energy
Patent
1985-04-05
1988-12-27
Sikes, William L.
Communications: radio wave antennas
Antennas
Measuring signal energy
343841, 174 35R, H01Q 152
Patent
active
047943963
ABSTRACT:
A device for repeatably and accurately testing an antenna coupler of the type used to connect a test antenna adjacent an onboard antenna of an aircraft to inject a test signal into the aircraft's onboard radar system to test its continuity. A base member is provided with the verification antenna mounted therein. Alignment tabs are provided on the base member for receiving points along the periphery of the antenna coupler. In a preferred embodiment, the base member is mounted inside the lid of a packing case for carrying a plurality of antenna couplers and individual alignment tabs are provided and provided with indicia for properly aligning each of the antenna couplers over the verification antenna. In another embodiment, retractable shielding is provided for electromagnetic shielding of the base member, verification antenna, and antenna coupler during operation.
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Sanders Associates Inc.
Seligman Richard I.
Sikes William L.
Weinstein Stanton D.
Wimer Michael C.
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