Dual antenna loops mounted side by side on ovoid stainless steel plate. Loops are energized with small electric motors mounted adjacent to the base of each loop. Large fiber gears at the base of each loop driven by small metal gear. Dual loops, independent rotation allows fixes to be taken on two stations simultaneously.

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Size: 5616px × 3744px
Photo credit: © Heritage Images / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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