Parabolic antenna

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An antenna comprising a reflector whose shape is that of a paraboloid of revolution or a parabolic cylinder, and a feed usually situated approximately at the focus of the reflector (if of the first type) or on the focal line of the reflector (if of the second type).

Reference: B.S. (modified)

Please note that this is the term as it stands in the original IALA Dictionary edition (1970-1989)

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