di
pole
Plural
dipoles
1
a pair of equal and opposite electric charges or magnetic poles separated by a small distance
2
a simple type of antenna made of two metal rods, connected in the middle, that is half the wavelength of the signal it transmits or receives
- The radio station uses a dipole antenna to broadcast signals over a wide area.
- Ham radio operators often build their own dipole antennas for better reception.
- The dipole antenna was mounted on the roof to improve the television signal quality.
- Engineers adjusted the dipole's length to match the desired transmission frequency.
- Dipole antennas are popular in amateur radio due to their simplicity and efficiency.
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