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What is the approximate theoretical feedpoint impedance of a center-fed half-wave dipole in free space?\",\n                    opts: [\"50 Ohms\", \"73 Ohms\", \"300 Ohms\", \"450 Ohms\"],\n                    ans: 1,\n                    exp: \"A perfect half-wave dipole in free space has a theoretical feedpoint impedance of about 73 ohms. In practice, proximity to the ground often lowers this closer to 50 ohms.\"\n                },\n                {\n                    q: \"2. Which of the following is the standard formula used to calculate the approximate length (in feet) of a half-wave dipole?\",\n                    opts: [\"300 \/ frequency in MHz\", \"468 \/ frequency in MHz\", \"234 \/ frequency in MHz\", \"1005 \/ frequency in MHz\"],\n                    ans: 1,\n                    exp: \"The formula 468 \/ f(MHz) gives the approximate length of a half-wave wire dipole in feet, accounting for the 'end effect' where RF travels slightly slower in wire than in a vacuum.\"\n                },\n                {\n                    q: \"3. 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Which type of feedline generally has the lowest inherent RF loss per 100 feet at HF frequencies?\",\n                    opts: [\"RG-58 Coaxial Cable\", \"RG-8 Coaxial Cable\", \"Open-wire feedline (Ladder Line)\", \"Twisted pair telephone wire\"],\n                    ans: 2,\n                    exp: \"Because its dielectric is mostly air, open-wire ladder line has exceptionally low loss compared to the solid dielectrics found in coaxial cables, even when operated with a high SWR.\"\n                },\n                {\n                    q: \"17. What is an 'Isotropic Radiator'?\",\n                    opts: [\"An antenna made entirely of ice\", \"A theoretical point source antenna that radiates energy equally in all directions (a sphere)\", \"A highly directional Yagi\", \"An antenna used only in the tropics\"],\n                    ans: 1,\n                    exp: \"An isotropic radiator is a mathematical model that doesn't exist in reality. 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What is ERP (Effective Radiated Power)?\",\n                    opts: [\"The power consumed from the AC wall outlet\", \"The total RF power minus the audio modulation\", \"The actual power radiated by the antenna in its main lobe, taking into account transmitter power, feedline loss, and antenna gain\", \"The power lost as heat\"],\n                    ans: 2,\n                    exp: \"ERP calculates what a standard reference antenna would need to radiate to produce the same signal strength as your highly directional antenna system.\"\n                },\n                {\n                    q: \"21. 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Which of the following connectors is commonly known as a 'UHF' connector, despite actually being a poor choice for high UHF frequencies due to non-constant impedance?\",\n                    opts: [\"BNC\", \"SMA\", \"Type N\", \"PL-259 \/ SO-239\"],\n                    ans: 3,\n                    exp: \"The PL-259 plug and SO-239 socket were designed in the 1930s. Despite the 'UHF' name, they are primarily used for HF and VHF because their impedance isn't a strict 50 ohms, causing reflections at higher UHF microwave frequencies.\"\n                },\n                {\n                    q: \"23. 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