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at each radiating element. This would continue the existing trend of
moving electronics to the tower top and, among other advantages, could
provide a great improvement in the power efficiency of base stations.

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(which may not be in English), and those that are cited as applications
may not have been granted. In some cases, the referenced documents
may appear to conflict with one another and no opinion is implied or
intended as to which may take precedence or claim priority.

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