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The antenna is the element that collects radio energy from its surroundings and converts it into an oscillating electrical signal in the tube or wire from which it is constructed. It is one of the most critical pieces of technology for any radio receiver. Get the antenna wrong, and no matter how good the receiver is, it will not perform at its best.
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Lashley, J. (2010). Antennae. In: The Radio Sky and How to Observe It. Astronomers' Observing Guides. Springer, New York, NY. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4419-0883-4_5
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