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The '''Communotron 16''' is a deployable [[antenna]] item for the [[science]] transfer system. Like the [[Communotron 88-88]], the Communotron 16 can be deployed and retracted through action groups or manually.
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The '''Communotron 16''' is an [[antenna]], used to connect to [[CommNet]] and transmit [[science]]. It is deployable, and must be deployed to be usable.
  
Currently{{Check version||0.23.5}}, it has "PhysicsSignificance = 1", making it a zero drag and [[massless part]].
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It is the deployable variant of the [[Communotron 16-S]]. It is one of the weakest direct antennae, weaker than the [[Communotron DTS-M1]].
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== Product description ==
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{{Quote
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|The Communotron 16 is a versatile and lightweight antenna, suitable for moderate-range communication, long-range backup communication, and eavesdropping on secret government operations.
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|manufacturer=ISPE}}
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== Usage ==
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The Communotron 16 is one of the weakest antennas in the game, tied with its horizontal variant the [[Communotron 16-S]]. As a result, it has the lowest antenna power, giving it the smallest range. When used with the starting level 1 [[Tracking Station]], the antenna's range doesn't even reach Minmus. It also has the slowest science transmission of any antenna; however, it also uses the least amount of electric charge.
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In order to use the antenna, it must first be deployed. If the antenna is retracted and the craft tries to transmit science, the antenna will automatically deploy and transmit the data, then return to its original retracted state on completion. Note that a closed antenna cannot connect to CommNet. In harder difficulties, once a craft goes out of range, there is no way to make it deploy its antenna!
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When deployed, an extended antenna can break from impact or aerodynamic forces. It is much more fragile than an unextended antenna. If in atmosphere, the antenna will refuse to deploy if doing so would immediately expose it to extreme aero forces. A broken antenna can be repaired by an [[Engineer]], using one [[EVA Repair Kit]]. (Prior to 1.11, broken antennas could be repaired for free by level 1 Engineers.)
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The Communotron 16 is one of the first two antennas unlocked in the tech tree (along with the 16-S). It is a [[physicsless part]], and its mass and drag are instead added to its parent part.
  
 
== Technical ==
 
== Technical ==
The Communotron 16 has a data rate of 5&nbsp;Mits/s and a data cost of 5&nbsp;e/Mit. <!-- Values from the KSP.log. Exact entry is: "Score for transmitter: 1.200 - Data Rate: 5.000 - Data Cost: 5.000". I am not sure if this is a Communotron 16, but since is has the lowest datarate I assume it is. Also there's no unit for the datarate and the datacost.--> While by far the slowest transmitting device, it is also the using the least amount of electricity and is the first one the player gets their hands on. <!-- Previous edit of this part described it as being *least* efficient, but efficiency being a measurement of result divided by cost (in this case, electricity) it clearly has the highest ratio, is able to transmit the most data for a given amount of electricity, and so is the most efficient. It *does* have the worst transmission speed and this is reflected in the new edit, but using language relevant to speed.--> It's small, has almost no mass and can be placed almost anywhere without having to worry about list on the vessel.
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[[File:16.jpg|thumb|left|Extended Communotron 16 on a [[Command Pod Mk1]]]]
 
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The Communotron 16 has a data rate of 0.3333&nbsp;Mits/s and a data cost of 6&nbsp;e/Mit. <!-- Values from the KSP.log. Exact entry is: "Score for transmitter: 1.200 - Data Rate: 5.000 - Data Cost: 5.000". I am not sure if this is a Communotron 16, but since is has the lowest datarate I assume it is. Also there's no unit for the datarate and the datacost.--> While by far the slowest transmitting device, it also uses the least amount of [[electric charge]] and is the first one the player gets their hands on in [[career]]. It's small and can be placed almost anywhere.
== Description ==
 
{{Quote
 
|The Communotron 16 is a versatile and lightweight antenna, suitable for moderate-range communication, or long-range backup communication.
 
|Ionic Protonic Electronics}}
 
  
 
== Changes ==
 
== Changes ==
;{{Version|0.23.5|}}
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;[[1.10.1]] '''Verify'''
* "PhysicsSignificance = 1" added. The part now has 0 mass and drag, despite the listed values.
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* Can now break from aeroforces
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;[[1.2]]
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* entryCost changed from 240 to 750
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* Moved from Science to Communication
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* Added [[CommNet]]
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;[[0.24]]
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* cost changed from 150 to 300 (and made significant)
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;[[0.23.5]]
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* "PhysicsSignificance = 1" added (see ''[[physicsless part]]'')
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;[[0.22]]
 
* Added function
 
* Added function
 
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;[[0.19]]
;{{Version|0.18|}}
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* Extended description
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* Initial Release  
 
* Initial Release  
  
 
{{Parts}}
 
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[[Category:Antennae]]
 
[[Category:Antennae]]

Latest revision as of 06:28, 22 August 2021

Communotron 16
Part image
Antenna by
Ionic Symphonic Protonic Electronics

Radial size Tiny, Radial mounted
Cost (total) 300.00 Funds
Mass (total) 0.005 t [1]
Drag 0.2 [1]
Max. Temp. 2000 K
Impact Tolerance 7 m/s
Research Engineering 101.png Engineering 101
Unlock cost 750 Funds
Since version 0.18
Part configuration commsAntenna16.cfg
Antenna type Direct
Antenna rating 500 km
Packet size 2 Mits
Transmission speed 3.33 Mits/s
Electricity required 6 ⚡/Mits
Packed volume 1 l
Stacking capacity 4 units

  1. 1.0 1.1 The mass and drag are from the part config, but the game handles it as physicsless.

The Communotron 16 is an antenna, used to connect to CommNet and transmit science. It is deployable, and must be deployed to be usable.

It is the deployable variant of the Communotron 16-S. It is one of the weakest direct antennae, weaker than the Communotron DTS-M1.

Product description

The Communotron 16 is a versatile and lightweight antenna, suitable for moderate-range communication, long-range backup communication, and eavesdropping on secret government operations.

Ionic Symphonic Protonic Electronics

Usage

The Communotron 16 is one of the weakest antennas in the game, tied with its horizontal variant the Communotron 16-S. As a result, it has the lowest antenna power, giving it the smallest range. When used with the starting level 1 Tracking Station, the antenna's range doesn't even reach Minmus. It also has the slowest science transmission of any antenna; however, it also uses the least amount of electric charge.

In order to use the antenna, it must first be deployed. If the antenna is retracted and the craft tries to transmit science, the antenna will automatically deploy and transmit the data, then return to its original retracted state on completion. Note that a closed antenna cannot connect to CommNet. In harder difficulties, once a craft goes out of range, there is no way to make it deploy its antenna!

When deployed, an extended antenna can break from impact or aerodynamic forces. It is much more fragile than an unextended antenna. If in atmosphere, the antenna will refuse to deploy if doing so would immediately expose it to extreme aero forces. A broken antenna can be repaired by an Engineer, using one EVA Repair Kit. (Prior to 1.11, broken antennas could be repaired for free by level 1 Engineers.)

The Communotron 16 is one of the first two antennas unlocked in the tech tree (along with the 16-S). It is a physicsless part, and its mass and drag are instead added to its parent part.

Technical

Extended Communotron 16 on a Command Pod Mk1

The Communotron 16 has a data rate of 0.3333 Mits/s and a data cost of 6 e/Mit. While by far the slowest transmitting device, it also uses the least amount of electric charge and is the first one the player gets their hands on in career. It's small and can be placed almost anywhere.

Changes

1.10.1 Verify
  • Can now break from aeroforces
1.2
  • entryCost changed from 240 to 750
  • Moved from Science to Communication
  • Added CommNet
0.24
  • cost changed from 150 to 300 (and made significant)
0.23.5
0.22
  • Added function
0.19
  • Extended description
0.18
  • Initial Release