A microwave transmitter and receiver are set up with a variety of accessories to investigate the properties of microwaves. One can show that microwave radiation is reflected off of a piece of sheet metal, is absorbed by a wet paper towel, and can be polarized with provided filters.

A unit for modulating the transmitted waves at audible frequencies and a loudspeaker that can be connected to the receiver are provided. Together, these allow the class to qualitatively gauge the intensity of radiation received by the detector.

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PIRA DCS 5N30.30