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What connects your transceiver to your antenna?
C
Answer
Antennas and feed lines
Type
A
A ground wire
B
A radial wire
C
A transmission line
D
A counterpoise wire
Answer Notes
A transmission line, such as coaxial cable or parallel-wire feedline, is specifically designed to carry radio frequency (RF) energy from a transmitter to an antenna, or from an antenna to a receiver, with minimal loss and unwanted radiation.
Distractors like ground wires, radial wires, and counterpoises are components of an antenna system's grounding or RF return path. They are not the primary conduit for transferring the RF signal between the transceiver and the driven element.
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