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Technician License CourseChapter 4
Propagation, Antennas and Feed Lines
Lesson Plan Module 10:
Practical Antennas
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Vertically Polarized Radio Wave
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Signal Polarization
• Determined by the transmitting antenna polarization.
• For line-of-sight communications, differences in polarization can result in significantly weaker signals. – Vertical / Horizontal = up to 30 dB loss.
• Signals that refract in the ionosphere will have their polarization randomized. (Sky-wave or Skip)
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Signal Polarization
• Vertical – Antenna perpendicular to the earth.– Electric field also perpendicularly oriented.
– Most natural and man-made radio noise is vertical
• Horizontal – Antenna parallel to the earth.– Electrical field has also parallel orientation.
– Used for weak signal modes at VHF, UHF, and above.
• Circular – Special antenna– Can be right hand or left hand circular.
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Practical Antennas
• Rubber Duck – Flexible antenna supplied with HT’s
• Horizontal Dipoles
• Verticals
• Loops and Yagis
• Dummy Loads
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The Dipole• Most basic antenna.
– Two conductive, equal length parts.– Feed line connected in the middle.
• Total length is ½ (electrical) wavelength (½ ).
• Antenna Length (in feet) = 468 / Frequency (in MHz).
• Signals are strongest in the directions broadside to the antenna.
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The Dipole
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The Dipole• When suspended about ½ high, it has a
nominal impedance of 50 Ohms.
• There are several variations:• The inverted V – Suspended from the center
with the legs sloping down.• The flat top – or T antenna
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The Ground-Plane
• Simply a dipole that is oriented perpendicular to the Earth’s surface (vertical) .
• One half of the dipole is replaced by the ground-plane. (1/4 )– Earth– Car roof or trunk lid or other metal surface.– Radial wires.
• Length (in feet) = 234 / Frequency (in MHz).• Signals are omnidirectional.
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The Ground-Plane
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Loop Antennas – Variations
• Quad - Four Sided
• Delta – Three Sided
• Horizontal – Parallel With the Ground
• Full wavelength antennas
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Quad AntennaThe Elements are One Wavelength – ¼ Wavelength per Side
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Directional (Beam) Antennas
• Beam antennas focus or direct RF energy in a desired direction.– Gain– An apparent increase in power in the desired
direction (both transmit and receive).
• Yagi (rod-like elements – TV antennas).
• Quad (square shape, wire loop elements).
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Directional (Beam) Antennas
Yagi Antenna
Delta Loop and Quad Antennas
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Directional (Beam) Antennas
• All beam antennas have parts called elements.– Driven element is connected to the radio by the
feed line.– Reflector element is on the back side. Longer
than the driven element.– Director element is on the front side toward the
desired direction. Shorter than the driven element.
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Other Antennas
• Rubber Duck Antenna– Not as good as a full sized antenna.
– When used inside a car, much of the signal is wasted.
• NVIS (Near Vertical Incidence Skywave) Antenna– Used for local communications.
– Directs signal upwards
• Dummy Load– Used for testing or adjusting transmitters where you do not
want to send out a signal.
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Feed Line Devices
• Balun
• Duplexer
• Antenna switch
• SWR meter
• Antenna analyzer
• Antenna tuner
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Feed Line Devices• Balun – Matches balanced antenna to an unbalanced
feed line. Can also match impedances. 1 to 1 4 to 1
• Duplexer – Combines / separates signals
• Antenna switch - Switch between feed lines
• SWR meter – Measures impedance match
• Antenna analyzer - Measures antenna resonant frequency
• Antenna tuner – Matches antenna system impedance to transmitter impedance.
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Coax Feed Lines
• RG-58
• RG-8
• RG-213
• RG-174
• Hardline
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Coax Feed Lines• RG-58 - Medium Diameter Cable, OK for HF
frequencies and medium power.
• RG-8 – Larger Diameter Cable, OK through VHF frequencies and high power.
• RG-213 - RG-8 type, with lower loss at VHF & UHF.
• RG-174 - Small flexible cable, OK for short lengths.
• Hardline - Low loss. Requires special procedures to keep out moisture on air core types.
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Coax
• Most common feed line.• Easy to use.• Matches impedance of
modern radio equipment (50 ohms).
• Some loss of signal depending on coax quality (cost).
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Coax
• Dielectric can be solid, foam, or air.• Air has lowest loss,
followed by foam and solid.
• Moisture in the cable will increase loss.
• UV resistant jacket (black) protects cable.
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Coax Connectors
• SO-239/PL-259• BNC• N• SMA
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Coax Connectors
• SO-239/PL-259 • Also called UHF
connectors
• Usable below 400MHz.
• BNC• Bayonet type
connector.
• Good to GHz range
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Coax Connectors
• N• Commonly used at
VHF and above 400Mhz. Good to GHz.
• Can be water resistant
• SMA• Common on newer
hand held radios.
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Nothing is Perfect• Although the goal is to get 100% of your radio
energy radiated into space, that is virtually impossible.
• What is an acceptable level of reflected power or SWR?– 1:1 SWR is perfect.– 2:1 SWR should be the max you should accept (as a
general rule).• Modern radios will start lowering transmitter output power
automatically when SWR is above 2:1.– 3:1 is when you need to do something to reduce SWR.
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Test and Matching Equipment
• Proper impedance matching is important enough to deserve some simple test equipment as you develop your station repertoire.
• Basic test equipment: SWR meter.
• Matching equipment: Antenna tuner.
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Test and Matching Equipment
• Matching device: Tuning Stub
• Test equipment: Directional Wattmeter
• Advanced test equipment: Antenna Analyzer
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Standing Wave Ratio (SWR)• If the antenna and feed line impedances are
not perfectly matched, some RF energy is not radiated into space and is returned (reflected) back to the source.– Something has to happen to this reflected
energy – generally converted into heat or unwanted radio energy (bad).
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SWR Meter
• Placed in the feedline between the transmitter and the antenna.
• Measures the impedance mis-match between the transmitter and the antenna. (Standing Wave Ratio)
• Dual needle types measure forward and reflected power simultaneously
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SWR Meter
• The SWR meter is inserted in the feed line and indicates the mismatch that exists at that point.
• You make adjustments to the antenna to minimize the reflected energy (minimum SWR).
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Antenna Tuner• One way to make antenna matching
adjustments is to use an antenna tuner.
• Antenna tuners are impedance transformers (they actually do not tune the antenna).– When used appropriately they are effective.– When used inappropriately all they do is make
a bad antenna look good to the transmitter…the antenna is still bad.
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How to use an Antenna Tuner
• Monitor the SWR meter.
• Make adjustments on the tuner until the minimum SWR is achieved.– The impedance of the
antenna is transformed to more closely match the impedance of the transmitter.
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Directional Wattmeter
• Inserted in the feedline between the transmitter and antenna.
• Measures forward or reflected power, depending on how the measuring element is turned.
• Can be used to determine feedline match (mismatch).
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Bird Wattmeter with slugs
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Antenna Supports
• Trees.• Towers or masts.• Covenants and
antenna restrictions must be considered.
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Soldering
• Use rosin core solder for electrical connections.
• Surfaces must be clean for a proper bond.
• Good connections have a shiny appearance.
• Poor connections have a dull or grainy appearance. (Cold solder joint).
• Older equipment will have lead/tin solder, newer will have lead-free solder.
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What antenna polarization is normally used for long-distance weak-signal CW and SSB contacts using the VHF and UHF bands?
(T3A03)
• A. Right-hand circular
• B. Left-hand circular
• C. Horizontal
• D. Vertical
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What antenna polarization is normally used for long-distance weak-signal CW and SSB contacts using the VHF and UHF bands?
(T3A03)
• A. Right-hand circular
• B. Left-hand circular
• C. Horizontal
• D. Vertical
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When using a directional antenna, how might your station be able to access a distant repeater if
buildings or obstructions are blocking the direct line of sight path? (T3A05)
• A. Change from vertical to horizontal polarization
• B. Try to find a path that reflects signals to the repeater
• C. Try the long path• D. Increase the antenna SWR
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When using a directional antenna, how might your station be able to access a distant repeater if
buildings or obstructions are blocking the direct line of sight path? (T3A05)
• A. Change from vertical to horizontal polarization
• B. Try to find a path that reflects signals to the repeater
• C. Try the long path• D. Increase the antenna SWR
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What is the primary purpose of a dummy load? (T7C01)
• A. To prevent the radiation of signals when making tests
• B. To prevent over-modulation of your transmitter
• C. To improve the radiation from your antenna• D. To improve the signal to noise ratio of your
receiver
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What is the primary purpose of a dummy load? (T7C01)
• A. To prevent the radiation of signals when making tests
• B. To prevent over-modulation of your transmitter
• C. To improve the radiation from your antenna• D. To improve the signal to noise ratio of your
receiver
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Which of the following instruments can be used to determine if an antenna is resonant
at the desired operating frequency? (T7C02)
• A. A VTVM
• B. An antenna analyzer
• C. A “Q” meter
• D. A frequency counter
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Which of the following instruments can be used to determine if an antenna is resonant
at the desired operating frequency? (T7C02)
• A. A VTVM
• B. An antenna analyzer
• C. A “Q” meter
• D. A frequency counter
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What instrument other than an SWR meter could you use to determine if a feedline and
antenna are properly matched? (T7C08)
• A. Voltmeter
• B. Ohmmeter
• C. Iambic pentameter
• D. Directional wattmeter
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What instrument other than an SWR meter could you use to determine if a feedline and
antenna are properly matched? (T7C08)
• A. Voltmeter
• B. Ohmmeter
• C. Iambic pentameter
• D. Directional wattmeter
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Which of the following is the most common cause for failure of coaxial cables? (T7C09)
• A. Moisture contamination
• B. Gamma rays
• C. The velocity factor exceeds 1.0
• D. Overloading
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Which of the following is the most common cause for failure of coaxial cables? (T7C09)
• A. Moisture contamination
• B. Gamma rays
• C. The velocity factor exceeds 1.0
• D. Overloading
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Why should the outer jacket of coaxial cable be resistant to ultraviolet light? (T7C10)
• A. Ultraviolet resistant jackets prevent harmonic radiation
• B. Ultraviolet light can increase losses in the cable’s jacket
• C. Ultraviolet and RF signals can mix together, causing interference
• D. Ultraviolet light can damage the jacket and allow water to enter the cable
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Why should the outer jacket of coaxial cable be resistant to ultraviolet light? (T7C10)
• A. Ultraviolet resistant jackets prevent harmonic radiation
• B. Ultraviolet light can increase losses in the cable’s jacket
• C. Ultraviolet and RF signals can mix together, causing interferance
• D. Ultraviolet light can damage the jacket and allow water to enter the cable
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What is a disadvantage of “air core” coaxial cable when compared to foam or solid dielectric types?
(T7C11)
• A. It has more loss per foot• B. It cannot be used for VHF or UHF antennas• C. It requires special techniques to prevent
water absorption• D. It cannot be used at below freezing
temperatures
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What is a disadvantage of “air core” coaxial cable when compared to foam or solid dielectric types?
(T7C11)
• A. It has more loss per foot• B. It cannot be used for VHF or UHF antennas• C. It requires special techniques to prevent
water absorption• D. It cannot be used at below freezing
temperatures
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Which of the following types of solder is best for radio and electronic use? (T7D08)
• A. Acid-core solder
• B. Silver solder
• C. Rosin-core solder
• D. Aluminum solder
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Which of the following types of solder is best for radio and electronic use? (T7D08)
• A. Acid-core solder
• B. Silver solder
• C. Rosin-core solder
• D. Aluminum solder
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What is the characteristic appearance of a “cold” solder joint? (T7D09)
• A. Dark black spots
• B. A bright or shiny surface
• C. A grainy or dull surface
• D. A greenish tint
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What is the characteristic appearance of a “cold” solder joint? (T7D09)
• A. Dark black spots
• B. A bright or shiny surface
• C. A grainy or dull surface
• D. A greenish tint
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What is a beam antenna? (T9A01)
• A. An antenna built from aluminum I-beams
• B. An omnidirectional antenna invented by Clarence Beam
• C. An antenna that concentrates signals in one direction
• D. An antenna that reverses the phase of received signals
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What is a beam antenna? (T9A01)
• A. An antenna built from aluminum I-beams
• B. An omnidirectional antenna invented by Clarence Beam
• C. An antenna that concentrates signals in one direction
• D. An antenna that reverses the phase of received signals
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Which of the following describes a simple dipole mounted so the conductor is parallel
to the earth’s surface? (T9A03)
• A. A ground wave antenna
• B. A horizontally polarized antenna
• C. A rhombic antenna
• D. A vertically polarized antenna
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Which of the following describes a simple dipole mounted so the conductor is parallel
to the earth’s surface? (T9A03)
• A. A ground wave antenna
• B. A horizontally polarized antenna
• C. A rhombic antenna
• D. A vertically polarized antenna
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What is a disadvantage of the “rubber duck” antenna supplied with most handheld radio
transceivers? (T9A04)
• A. It does not transmit or receive as effectively as a full-sized antenna
• B. It transmits a circularly polarized signal
• C. If the rubber end cap is lost it will unravel very quickly
• D. All of these choices are correct.
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What is a disadvantage of the “rubber duck” antenna supplied with most handheld radio
transceivers? (T9A04)
• A. It does not transmit or receive as effectively as a full-sized antenna
• B. It transmits a circularly polarized signal
• C. If the rubber end cap is lost it will unravel very quickly
• D. All of these choices are correct.
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How would you change a dipole to make it resonant on a higher frequency? (T9A05)
• A. Lengthen it
• B. Insert coils in series with radiating wires
• C. Shorten it
• D. Add capacity hats to the ends of the radiating wires
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How would you change a dipole to make it resonant on a higher frequency? (T9A05)
• A. Lengthen it
• B. Insert coils in series with radiating wires
• C. Shorten it
• D. Add capacity hats to the ends of the radiating wires
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What type of antennas are the quad, Yagi, and dish? (T9A06)
• A. Non-resonant antennas
• B. Loop antennas
• C. Directional antennas
• D. Isotropic antennas
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What type of antennas are the quad, Yagi, and dish? (T9A06)
• A. Non-resonant antennas
• B. Loop antennas
• C. Directional antennas
• D. Isotropic antennas
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What is a good reason not to use a “rubber duck” antenna inside of your car? (T9A07)
• A. Signals can be significantly weaker than when it is outside of the vehicle
• B. It might cause your radio to overheat
• C. The SWR might decrease, decreasing the signal strength
• D. All of these choices are correct
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What is a good reason not to use a “rubber duck” antenna inside of your car? (T9A07)
• A. Signals can be significantly weaker than when it is outside of the vehicle
• B. It might cause your radio to overheat
• C. The SWR might decrease, decreasing the signal strength
• D. All of these choices are correct
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What is the approximate length, in inches, of a quarter-wavelength vertical antenna for
146 MHz? (T9A08)
• A. 112
• B. 50
• C. 19
• D. 12
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What is the approximate length, in inches, of a quarter-wavelength vertical antenna for
146 MHz? (T9A08)
• A. 112
• B. 50
• C. 19
• D. 12
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What is the approximate length, in inches, of a 6 meter ½-wavelength wire dipole
antenna? (T9A09)
• A. 6
• B. 50
• C. 112
• D. 236
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What is the approximate length, in inches, of a 6 meter ½-wavelength wire dipole
antenna? (T9A09)
• A. 6
• B. 50
• C. 112
• D. 236
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In which direction is the radiation strongest for a half-wave dipole antenna in free
space? (T9A10)
• A. Equally in all directions
• B. Off the ends of the antenna
• C. Broadside to the antenna
• D. In the direction of the feedline
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In which direction is the radiation strongest for a half-wave dipole antenna in free
space? (T9A10)
• A. Equally in all directions
• B. Off the ends of the antenna
• C. Broadside to the antenna
• D. In the direction of the feedline
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What does an antenna tuner do? (T9B04)
• A. It matches the antenna system impedance to the transceiver’s output impedance
• B. It helps a receiver automatically tune in weak stations
• C. It allows the antenna to be used on both transmit and receive
• D. It automatically selects the proper antenna for the frequency band being used
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What does an antenna tuner do? (T9B04)
• A. It matches the antenna system impedance to the transceiver’s output impedance
• B. It helps a receiver automatically tune in weak stations
• C. It allows the antenna to be used on both transmit and receive
• D. It automatically selects the proper antenna for the frequency band being used
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Which of the following connectors is most suitable for frequencies above 400 MHz?
(T9B06)
• A. A UHF (PL-259/SO-239) connector
• B. A Type N connector
• C. An RS-213 connector
• D. A DB-23 connector
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Which of the following connectors is most suitable for frequencies above 400 MHz?
(T9B06)
• A. A UHF (PL-259/SO-239) connector
• B. A Type N connector
• C. An RS-213 connector
• D. A DB-23 connector
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Which of the following is true of PL-259 type coax connectors? (T9B07)
• A. They are good for UHF frequencies
• B. They are water tight
• C. They are commonly used at HF frequencies
• D. They are a bayonet type connector
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Which of the following is true of PL-259 type coax connectors? (T9B07)
• A. They are good for UHF frequencies
• B. They are water tight
• C. They are commonly used at HF frequencies
• D. They are a bayonet type connector
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Why should coax connectors exposed to the weather be sealed against water intrusion?
(T9B08)
• A. To prevent an increase in feedline loss
• B. To prevent interference to telephones
• C. To keep the jacket from becoming loose
• D. All of these choices are correct
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Why should coax connectors exposed to the weather be sealed against water intrusion?
(T9B08)
• A. To prevent an increase in feedline loss
• B. To prevent interference to telephones
• C. To keep the jacket from becoming loose
• D. All of these choices are correct
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What electrical difference exists between the smaller RG-58 and larger RG-8 coaxial
cables? (T9B10)
• A. There is no significant difference between the two types
• B. RG-58 cable has less loss at a given frequency
• C. RG-8 cable has less loss at a given frequency
• D. RG-58 cable can handle higher power levels
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What electrical difference exists between the smaller RG-58 and larger RG-8 coaxial
cables? (T9B10)
• A. There is no significant difference between the two types
• B. RG-58 cable has less loss at a given frequency
• C. RG-8 cable has less loss at a given frequency
• D. RG-58 cable can handle higher power levels