What is the meaning of radar beacon?

(DoD) A receiver-transmitter combination that sends out a coded signal when triggered by the proper type of pulse, enabling determination of range and bearing information by the interrogating station or aircraft. Also called RB.
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APAMilitary Dictionary (DoD). (2011). radar beacon. Retrieved September 23, 2026, from http://smartdefine.org/radar_beacon/definitions/1963547
ChicagoMilitary Dictionary (DoD). 2011. "radar beacon" http://smartdefine.org/radar_beacon/definitions/1963547 (accessed September 23, 2026).
HarvardMilitary Dictionary (DoD) 2011, radar beacon, Smart Define, viewed 23 September, 2026, <http://smartdefine.org/radar_beacon/definitions/1963547>.
MLAMilitary Dictionary (DoD). "radar beacon" 4 April 2011. Web. 23 September 2026. <http://smartdefine.org/radar_beacon/definitions/1963547>
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