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+ | FAR101 says "the reflector will present an echo to surface radar operating in the 200 MHz to 2700 MHz frequency range" | ||
Size - commercial radiosonde radar refelctors are about 50cm tip to tip. | Size - commercial radiosonde radar refelctors are about 50cm tip to tip. | ||
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The igniter needs about 2amps @ 3Volts for just a few milli seconds to fire - it can even be fired from a charged 4700uF capacitor. | The igniter needs about 2amps @ 3Volts for just a few milli seconds to fire - it can even be fired from a charged 4700uF capacitor. | ||
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+ | The ignitor on the right hand side of the circuit can be replaced by a small 6V bulb for testing - the bulb will light briefly when fired. Once you are happy with the circuit try an igniter. | ||
- | The bulb on the right hand side of the circuit is for initial testing | + | ['' |
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