a counterpoise

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counter weight
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The relation of two weights or forces which balance each other; equilibrium; equiponderance
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An equal power or force acting in opposition; a force sufficient to balance another force
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To act against with equal power; to balance
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{n} an equal weight, a balance
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equipoise
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Offset; balance; counterbalance; act as an equal effect
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The second half of an antenna, which "balances" the radiating element to launch the RF wave Although not always readily apparent, a counterpoise always exists and its suitability can greatly affect the efficiency of the antenna A ground plane, as found on ground plane antennas, is one type of counterpoise, as is the outer case or circuit board of a receiver using an attached whip antenna
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{i} counterbalance; balanced state
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A weight sufficient to balance another, as in the opposite scale of a balance; an equal weight
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  A conductor or system of conductors used as a substitute for earth or ground in an antenna system   [From Weik '89]
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an equivalent counterbalancing weight
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A wire or group of wires mounted close to ground, but insulated from ground, to form a low impedance, high capacitance path to ground Commonly used at medium frequency and high frequency to provide an effective ground for an antenna (see also ground plane)
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To act against with equal weight; to equal in weight; to balance the weight of; to counterbalance
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a conductor or system of conductors used as a substitute for a ground in an antenna system
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constitute a counterweight or counterbalance to
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{f} counterbalance; bring into balance by means of an opposing weight or force
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