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Direction finding

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Radio waves help us find things.

Radiotriangulation.jpg
Radiotriangulation.jpg
We can find a radio in the dark. This helps ships and planes stay safe. It can even help find lost people. It is a very smart tool. Do you want to find a signal?

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