William A. Kissick

Abstract: The basic reason for these measurements is to obtain a calibration constant for the Federal Aviation Administration's (FAA) flight inspection aircraft (a Convair 580). . . . In order to do this seemingly simple calibration, a known field strength is needed and can be obtained by calibrating a non-directional beacon (NDB). . . . . These measurements are a prelude to the measurement of the radiation of rf energy from power lines by power line carrier (PLC) communication systems. This measurement, too, is a part of a larger effort to assess the potential for PLC systems to interfere with automatic direction finder (ADF) radio compasses.

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Keywords: field strength; calibration

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