Smart Antenna: An antenna system that focuses its beam on a desired signal to reduce interference. A wireless network employs smart antennas at its base stations in an effort to reduce the number of dropped calls, improve call quality and improve channel capacity.

 

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Antennae: The segmented sensory organs often termed 'feelers,' borne on the heads of insects, crustacea, et cetera , but missing in all arachnids.