Specifications

Alpha 9500 HF Linear Amplifier Operating Manual Alpha Radio Products
Terminology Product Release 1
DOCNUMBER 9500
Document Issue 1, Revision 7
Terminology–4 June 2009
adjacent node (minimum). Measure of antenna
and feedline efficiency.
T
T/R — Transmit /receive. transceiver — Device that has both a transmitter
and a receiver within the same circuitry or
chassis.
U
UHF — Ultra-high frequency. Radio frequency
within the range 300–3000 MHz (3 GHz).
US — United States.
V
VAC — Volts of alternating current.
VDC — Volts of direct current.
VSWR — Voltage standing-wave ratio. Example:
If VSWR = 1.2:1, the maximum standing-wave
amplitude is 1.2 times greater than the
minimum standing-wave amplitude.