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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.
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The '''Communotron 16''' is a deployable [[antenna]] item for the [[science]] transfer system and is the most basic antenna able to acces the [[KerbNet]] System. Like the [[Communotron 88-88]], the Communotron 16 can be deployed and retracted through [[action groups]] or manually. It has no drag due to being a [[physicsless part]].{{Check version||1.0.2}}
  
== Usage ==
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If using one to connect to [[CommNet]], remember to extend it before it goes out of range. If it's not extended, the spacecraft it's on will use its internal antenna instead.
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 ==
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== Product description ==
 
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|The Communotron 16 is a versatile and lightweight antenna, suitable for moderate-range communication, or long-range backup communication.
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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.
|Ionic Protonic Electronics}}
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|Ionic Symphonic Protonic Electronics}}
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== Technical ==
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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.
  
 
== Changes ==
 
== Changes ==
;{{Version|0.18|}}
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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]]
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* Added function
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;[[0.19]]
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* Extended description
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;[[0.18]]
 
* Initial Release  
 
* Initial Release  
  
 
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[[Category:Antennae]]

Revision as of 22:25, 8 July 2017

Communotron 16
Part image
Antenna by
Ionic Symphonic Protonic Electronics

Radial size Tiny
Cost (total) 300.00 Funds
Mass (total) 0.00500 t [N 1]
Drag 0.2 [N 1]
Max. Temp. 2000 K
Volume  ?
Impact Tolerance 7 m/s
Research Engineering 101.png Engineering 101
Unlock cost 750 Funds
Since version 0.18
Part configuration commsAntenna16.cfg
Packet size 2 Mits
Transmission speed 3.33 Mits/s
Electricity required 6 ⚡/Mits

  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 item for the science transfer system and is the most basic antenna able to acces the KerbNet System. Like the Communotron 88-88, the Communotron 16 can be deployed and retracted through action groups or manually. It has no drag due to being a physicsless part.[outdated]

If using one to connect to CommNet, remember to extend it before it goes out of range. If it's not extended, the spacecraft it's on will use its internal antenna instead.

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

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

1.2
  • 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