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Portable parabolic reflector for microwave energy

James J Glynn
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In this article, a PORTABLE PARABOLIC MICROWAVE this articleLECTor GENERALLY in the form of a CROSS COMPRISES a SERIES of MALE and FEMALE ALUMINUM CASTINGS JOINED TOGETHER by means of an ALIGNMENT PIN and SPRING-LOADED BALLS.
Abstract
A PORTABLE PARABOLIC MICROWAVE REFLECTOR GENERALLY IN THE FORM OF A CROSS COMPRISES A SERIES OF MALE AND FEMALE ALUMINUM CASTINGS JOINED TOGETHER BY MEANS INCLUDING AN ALIGNMENT PIN AND SPRING-LOADED BALLS. ASSEMBLED REFLECTOR SECTIONS ARE SUPPORTED BY WELDED, TUBULAR A-FRAMES THAT BECOME ATTACHED TO THE REFLECTOR BY MEANS OF A SERIES OF MALE AND FEMALE ALUMINUM CASTINGS IN CONJUNCTION WITH AN ALIGNMENT PIN, LOCKED IN PLACE BY SPRING-LOADED BALLS. THE A-FRAMES ATTACHED TO WHATEVER SUPPORT STRUCTURE IS REQUIRED TO SUPPORT THE ANTENNA.

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