duplex operation

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(¦dü′pleks äp·ə′rā·shən)

(communications) The operation of associated transmitting and receiving apparatus concurrently, as in ordinary telephones, without manual switching between talking and listening periods. Also known as duplexing; duplex transmission.
(engineering) In radar, a condition of operation when two identical and interchangeable equipments are provided, one in an active state and the other immediately available for operation.


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