Advanced Qualification · A-003 Measurements · A-003-002-008
What is the output PEP of an unmodulated carrier transmitter if a wattmeter connected to the transmitter output indicates an average reading of 1060 watts?
- A530 watts
- B1060 watts
- C2120 watts
- D1500 watts
Correct answer: B — 1060 watts. From the official ISED question bank, verified word for word.
Why
An unmodulated carrier has a constant power level that never changes, so its peak envelope power (PEP) is exactly the same as its average power. The full explanation — and one for every question — is in Pro.
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