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Method and apparatus for launching a surfacewave onto a single conductor transmission line using a slohed flared cone

  • US 7,009,471 B2
  • Filed: 12/09/2003
  • Issued: 03/07/2006
  • Est. Priority Date: 12/09/2002
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A launch apparatus for launching a surfacewave onto a single conductor transmission line, said launch apparatus comprising:

  • a flared cone portion;

    a coaxial adapter portion connected to said flared cone portion;

    a wire adapter portion for coupling said coaxial adapter portion to the line; and

    a longitudinal slot in said flared cone portion, said coaxial adapter portion, and said wire adapter portion to enable direct placement of said launch apparatus onto the transmission line for installation.

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