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Satellite up link diversity switch

US4041397A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateApr 28, 1976
Grant dateAug 9, 1977
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Expiry dateApr 28, 1996

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04B7/18534
  • WIPO fieldTelecommunications
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A satellite up link diversity switch system. A beacon or reference signal received from the satellite at two locations separated in an east-west direction. Diversity logic compares the two signals received and switches the output of a UHF transmitter to whichever antenna is receiving the stronger signal at the time.

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