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| G4E01 -What is a "capacitance hat", when referring to a mobile antenna? A. A device to increase the power handling capacity of a mobile whip antenna B. A device that allows automatic band-changing for a mobile antenna C. A device to electrically lengthen a physically short antenna D. A device that allows remote tuning of a mobile antenna |
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| G4E02 -What is the purpose of a "corona ball" on a HF mobile antenna? A. To narrow the operating bandwidth of the antenna B. To increase the "Q" of the antenna C. To reduce the chance of damage if the antenna should strike an object D. To reduce high voltage discharge from the tip of the antenna |
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| G4E03 -Which of the following direct, fused power connections would be the best for a 100-watt HF mobile installation? A. To the battery using heavy gauge wire B. To the alternator or generator using heavy gauge wire C. To the battery using resistor wire D. To the alternator or generator using resistor wire |
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| G4E04 -Why is it best NOT to draw the DC power for a 100-watt HF transceiver from an automobile's auxiliary power socket? A. The socket is not wired with an RF-shielded power cable B. The socket's wiring may be inadequate for the current being drawn by the being drawn by the transceiver C. The DC polarity of the socket is reversed from the polarity of modern HF transceivers D. Drawing more than 50 watts from this socket could cause the engine to overheat |
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| G4E05 -Which of the following most limits the effectiveness of an HF mobile transceiver operating in the 75 meter band? A. "Picket Fencing" signal variation B. The wire gauge of the DC power line to the transceiver C. The antenna system D. FCC rules limiting mobile output power on the 75 meter band |
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| G4E06 -What is one disadvantage of using a shortened mobile antenna as opposed to a full size antenna? A. Short antennas are more likely to cause distortion of transmitted signals B. Short antennas can only receive vertically polarized signals C. Operating bandwidth may be very limited D. Harmonic radiation may increase |
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| G4E07 -Which of the following is the most likely to cause interfering signals to be heard in the receiver of an HF mobile installation in a recent model vehicle? A. The battery charging system B. The anti-lock braking system C. The anti-theft circuitry D. The vehicle control computer |
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| G4E08 -What is the name of the process by which sunlight is changed directly into electricity? A. Photovoltaic conversion B. Photon emission C. Photosynthesis D. Photon decomposition |
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| G4E09 -What is the approximate open-circuit voltage from a modern, well-illuminated photovoltaic cell? A. 0.02 VDC B. 0.5 VDC C. 0.2 VDC D. 1.38 VDC |
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| G4E10 -What is the reason a series diode is connected between a solar panel and a storage battery that is being charged by the panel? A. The diode serves to regulate the charging voltage to prevent overcharge B. The diode prevents self discharge of the battery though the panel during times of low or no illumination C. The diode limits the current flowing from the panel to a safe value D. The diode greatly increases the efficiency during times of high illumination |
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| G4E11 -Which of the following is a disadvantage of using wind as the primary source of power for an emergency station? A. The conversion efficiency from mechanical energy to electrical energy is less than 2 percent B. The voltage and current ratings of such systems are not compatible with amateur equipment C. A large energy storage system is needed to supply power when the wind is not blowing D. All of these choices are correct |
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