Basic Qualification · B-006 Feedlines and antenna systems · B-006-002-011
What kind of transmission line has two conductors maintained side by side, a constant distance apart, using insulated spreaders?
- ATwin-lead
- BTwisted pair
- COpen-wire line
- DCoaxial cable
Correct answer: C — Open-wire line. From the official ISED question bank, verified word for word.
Why
Open-wire line fits the description because it uses two separate wires held a fixed distance apart by insulating spacers, often called spreaders, which keep them from touching while allowing air to act as the main insulator. The full explanation — and one for every question — is in Pro.
Practise this section
Feedlines and antenna systems is section B-006 of the Basic exam: Getting the signal out: antennas, feedlines, SWR, baluns, matching, and why antenna length depends on frequency.
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