Basic Qualification · B-002 Operating and procedures · B-002-008-008
Which type of antenna would be a good choice as part of a portable HF station that could be set up in case of an emergency?
- A A three-element Yagi
- B A three-element quad
- C A dipole or a vertical
- D A parabolic dish
Correct answer: C — A dipole or a vertical. From the official ISED question bank, verified word for word.
Why
A dipole or a vertical is the right choice because these antennas are simple, lightweight, and quick to assemble, which is essential when setting up a portable station during an emergency. The full explanation — and one for every question — is in Pro.
Practise this section
How to operate: calling, phonetics, Q-signals, repeaters, nets, emergency traffic, and the courtesies that keep a band usable.