RADAR BEACON (RACON)

1. A transmitter-receiver associated with a fixed navigational mark which, when triggered by a radar , automatically returns a distinctive signal which can appear on the display of the triggering radar, providing range, bearing and identification information . [ NTIA ] [ RR ] 2. A receiver-transmitter combination which sends out a coded signal when triggered by the proper type of pulse , enabling determination of range and bearing information by the interrogating station or aircraft. [ JP1 ]