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Technician Class
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.
