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I believe the answer is:

radar

(Other definitions for radar that I've seen before include "System that detects and locates distant objects" , "Radio device for tracking distant objects" , "Navigation aid" , "A help in locating" , "Electronic tracker" .)

I've seen this clue in The New York Times.

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