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Variometer

Details: One of 5 variometers in the RFPA (Radio Frequency Power Amplifier). These controlled coils adjusted automatically to maintain optimal impedance matching for the 5 miles of antenna wire. This control increased the radio wave propagation and reduced reflected power back into the RFPA as the aircraft flew its 1 mile orbit with a helix of wire flying behind.

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