Basic Qualification · B-006 Feedlines and antenna systems · B-006-003-001
A transmission line must be supported for several metres by attaching it to a metal fence. What type of transmission line will NOT be adversely affected by proximity to the fence?
- AOpen-wire line
- BWindow line
- CCoaxial cable
- DTwin-lead
Correct answer: C — Coaxial cable. From the official ISED question bank, verified word for word.
Why
Coaxial cable works best here because its outer metal shield acts like a protective cage, keeping the radio signal inside and stopping it from interacting with nearby metal objects like a fence. 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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