What functions as the primary means to send signals for communications in the AN/MPN-14K LCC radar systems?

In the AN/MPN-14K LCC radar systems, transceivers play a crucial role as the primary means to send signals for communications. Transceivers combine both transmitter and receiver functions in a single unit, effectively allowing the system to both send and receive radio signals necessary for communication between various components and systems. This dual functionality is essential for maintaining real-time situational awareness and facilitating data exchange within radar operations.

The antenna serves a different purpose by radiating the signals sent by the transceivers into the environment and receiving reflected signals, but it does not itself generate the signals. Processors are integral for data handling and analysis but do not directly send signals. Cables serve to transmit power and signals between components but are not the active element responsible for generating and sending the communication signals. Thus, the role of transceivers is paramount in the radar system's communication capabilities.