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Compare the meaning, drawing context and source references of two entries. A similar graphic or shared abbreviation does not establish equivalence.

SATDish antenna symbol: original educational illustration
IEC

Dish antenna symbol

A dish antenna is drawn as a curved reflector with a feed point and a support line. It is used on TV distribution drawings for satellite reception and on communication drawings for point-to-point microwave links.

Drawing use
GA / Schematic
Application
Installation & communications
Reference family
IEC
Form evidence
Parabolic antenna. IEC 60617 installation-plan style (architectural and topographical installation symbols); independently drawn, not certified IEC geometry or a database identifier.

A distinction that matters

The general antenna symbol has no reflector; the dish symbol shows the parabolic reflector.

Full reference
ANTAntenna symbol: original educational illustration
IEC

Antenna symbol

The antenna symbol is a vertical feed line ending in an open triangle or V. It is used for TV and FM aerials, wireless bridge antennas, cellular router antennas and radio links on schematics and site plans.

Drawing use
GA / Schematic
Application
Installation & communications
Reference family
IEC
Form evidence
Antenna, general. IEC 60617 installation-plan style (architectural and topographical installation symbols); independently drawn, not certified IEC geometry or a database identifier.

A distinction that matters

A dish antenna has a parabolic reflector; the general antenna symbol has no reflector.

Full reference

Original educational previews. Follow the source references on each full entry for the appropriate standard or selected product.

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