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The '''Communotron 16''' is a deployable antenna, and placeholder item for a communication system. Like the [[Communotron 88-88]], the Communotron 16 can be deployed, but not retracted.
 
The '''Communotron 16''' is a deployable antenna, and placeholder item for a communication system. Like the [[Communotron 88-88]], the Communotron 16 can be deployed, but not retracted.
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== Usage ==
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Currently ({{Check version|0.21.1}}) antennae are purely cosmetic in stock KSP, though they are used by the [http://kerbalspaceport.com/remotetech-3/ remotetech mod].
  
 
== Description ==
 
== Description ==
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|The Communotron 16 is a versatile and lightweight antenna, suitable for moderate-range communication, or long-range backup communication.
 
|The Communotron 16 is a versatile and lightweight antenna, suitable for moderate-range communication, or long-range backup communication.
 
|Ionic Protonic Electronics}}
 
|Ionic Protonic Electronics}}
 
== Usage ==
 
Currently (0.20.2) antennae are purely cosmetic in stock KSP, though they are used by the [http://kerbalspaceport.com/remotetech-3/ remotetech mod].
 
  
 
== Changes ==
 
== Changes ==

Revision as of 16:10, 4 September 2013

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 a deployable antenna, and placeholder item for a communication system. Like the Communotron 88-88, the Communotron 16 can be deployed, but not retracted.

Usage

Currently (0.21.1[outdated]) antennae are purely cosmetic in stock KSP, though they are used by the remotetech mod.

Description

The Communotron 16 is a versatile and lightweight antenna, suitable for moderate-range communication, or long-range backup communication.

Ionic Protonic Electronics

Changes

0.18
  • Initial Release