Communotron 88-88
| Communotron 88-88 | ||
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| Antenna by Ionic Symphonic Protonic Electronics | ||
| Radial size | Tiny, Radial mounted | |
| Cost | (total) | 1 500.00 
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| Mass | (total) | 0.100 t [1] |
| Drag | 0.2 [1] | |
| Max. Temp. | 2000 K | |
| Impact Tolerance | 7 m/s | |
| Research |  Automation
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| Unlock cost | 20 000
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| Since version | 0.18 | |
| Part configuration | commDish88-88.cfg | |
| Antenna type | Direct | |
| Antenna rating | 100 Gm | |
| Packet size | 2 Mits | |
| Transmission speed | 20.00 Mits/s | |
| Electricity required | 10 ⚡/Mits | |
| Packed volume | 60 l | |
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The Communotron 88-88 is an antenna, used to connect to CommNet and transmit science. It is deployable, and must be deployed before use.
It is the most advanced antenna, more powerful than the Communotron HG-55. It is the non-relay counterpart of the RA-100 Relay Antenna.
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Product description
| “ | The Communotron 88-88 directional antenna allows for far more reliable communication at longer ranges than previous models. This is thanks in part to its patented parabolic folding design, which our research team maintains was not inspired by an umbrella. — Ionic Symphonic Protonic Electronics |
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Usage
The Communotron 88-88 is a deployable antenna, and is the antenna with the smallest transmission interval and highest total throughput. The Communotron 88-88 is deployed during science data transmission and retracted when transmission is complete.
The Communotron 88-88 has the greatest antenna power of any antenna. With a level 3 Tracking Station, it can communicate with Kerbin from any planet in the Kerbol system.
Like the Communotron 16, the 88-88 must be deployed before use. Once deployed, it can be broken by aero forces, and must be repaired by an Engineer. Transmitting science will automatically deploy the antenna.
Gallery
Extended Communotron 88-88 on a Command Pod Mk1
Hexadecimal number 0x62656570, meaning "beep" if read from an ASCII table.
Changes
- Moved tech from Electronics to Automation
- cost changed from 1100 to 1500
- entryCost changed from 3400 to 20000
- Increased mass from 0.025 to 0.1
- Moved from Science to Communication
- Added CommNet
- "PhysicsSignificance = 1" added (see physicsless part)
- Added Functionality
- Re-worked texture
- Initial Release
