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their physical appearance, these antennae
series resemble mountain systems.
In addition, "repeaters" are em-
ployed to permit radio communications
Each of the antennae in the pic-
over great distances. These devices repeat
ture weighs 212 tons, and are as
and strengthen weak signals and enable high as a 10-storey building and
measure at least 25 meters across.
them to be transmitted over considerable
distances. Such devices are generally sited
on tall buildings or preferably on the tops
of mountains, in order to have the greatest
effect. The use of the word "awwibee,"
translated as "echo" in the above verse, is
exceedingly wise. The statement of, "O
mountains and birds! Echo with him in
A radio telescope on Peach
his praise!'" in verse 10 of Surah Saba' may
Mountain, in Dexter, Michigan
be a description of that technology. (Allah
knows the truth.)

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