Technician 2022-2026T4A05
Where should an RF power meter be installed?
A
Answer
Station setup and equipment operation
Type
A
In the feed line, between the transmitter and antenna
B
At the power supply output
C
In parallel with the push-to-talk line and the antenna
D
In the power supply cable, as close as possible to the radio
Answer Notes
An RF (Radio Frequency) power meter measures the amount of radio energy being sent out by your transmitter to the antenna. To accurately measure this signal, it must be placed in the path of the RF energy, which is the coaxial feed line connecting the transmitter to the antenna.
Other options refer to the DC power supply lines, which provide electricity to run the radio, not the RF signal being transmitted. Placing a meter at the power supply output would measure DC voltage or current, not the RF power being radiated.
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