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Q: Why is coaxial cable used more often than any other feedline for amateur radio antenna systems?
 
Q: Why is coaxial cable used more often than any other feedline for amateur radio antenna systems?
 
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Technician Class

Question examples. These are the kind of questions that you will find in the examination.

Q: What does the abbreviation FET stand for?

A: Field Effect Transistor

Q: What electrical component stores energy in an electric field?

A: Capacitor

Q: What is meant by the term 'check' in reference to a formal traffic message?

A: The check is a count of the number of words or word equivalents in the text portion of the message.

Q: What is meant by the term 'knife edge' propagation?

A: Signals are partially refracted around solid objects exhibiting sharp edges.

Q: What is the characteristic appearance of a cold solder joint?

A: A grainy or dull surface.

Q: What causes 'spin fading' when referring to satellite signals?

A: Rotation of the satellite and its antennas.

Q: What is the term used to describe the use of a aub-audible tone transmitted with normal voice audio to open the squelch of a receiver?

A: CTCSS

Q: Why is coaxial cable used more often than any other feedline for amateur radio antenna systems?

A: It is easy to use and requires few special installation considerations.