Question 1
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Wavelength is the distance from:
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wave crest to the next trough.
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wave crest to wave crest.
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trough to the next wave crest.
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the E to the H field superimposed onto the system reactance
background scatter.
Question 2
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The emission characteristics A3E describe:
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ILS.
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VHF communications.
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HF communications.
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VOR.
Question 3
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Electromagnetic waves travel at:
Question 4
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In radio terms, frequency means:
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the speed of radio waves in metres per second.
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the length of a complete waveform in metres.
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the number of complete waveforms passing a spot
in one second.
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the number of waveforms in one hour.
Question 5
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According to ICAO Annex 10, in which frequency band(s) does
a locator normally transmit?
Question 6
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The Automatic Direction Finder uses the following wavelengths:
Question 7
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The Microwave Landing System (MLS) uses the following
wavelengths:
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myriametric
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metric
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hectometric
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centimetric
Question 8
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Into what range does the ILS wavelength fall?
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Kilometric
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Metric
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Nanometric
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Millimetric
Question 9
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What is the frequency band for ADF?
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Hectometric
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Metric
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Centimetric
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Decimetric
Question 10
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A transmission of RF energy at a wavelength of 18 metres
is in which frequency band?
Question 11
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The Instrument Landing System (ILS) uses the following wavelengths:
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metric
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hectometric
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decimetric
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centimetric
Question 12
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The VHF direction finder uses the following wavelengths:
Answer
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decimetric
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hectometric
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metric
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centimetric
Question 13
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The Distance Measuring Equipment (DME) uses the following
wavelengths:
Answer
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decimetric
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hectometric
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metric
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centimetric
Question 14
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The VHF omnirange (VOR) uses the following wavelengths:
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centimetric
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hectometric
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decimetric
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metric
Question 15
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What is the wavelength of an ILS signal?
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Centimetric
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Hectometric
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Metric
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Decimetric
Question 16
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A radio facility transmits on a wavelength of 2,22 cm. The facility
could be a ___ operating on a frequency of __ •
Question 17
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Frequency is defined as the:
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number of complete cycles recurring in one unit of time.
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distance between a crest and a crest.
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number of complete cycles recurring in ten units of time.
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distance from the axis to the peak value.
Question 18
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What is the wavelength of a VOR?
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Metric
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Decimetric
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Heximetric
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Centimetric
Question 19
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A radio transmitter modulator:
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superimposes an audio frequency signal (AF) onto a radio frequency
signal (RF).
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couples the RF signal to an aerial.
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tunesthe'aeria I-onl
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ensures receiver compatibility.
Question 20
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The Marker beacons use the following wavelengths:
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metric
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centimetric
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hectometric
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myriametric
Question 21
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The secondary Surveillance Radar (SSR) uses the following
wavelengths:
Answer
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myriametric
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centimetric
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hectometric
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decimetric
Question 22
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The Low Altitude Radio Altimeter uses the following wavelengths:
Answer
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myriametric
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centimetric
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decimetric
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metric
Question 23
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Selcal is an equipment that:
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is coupled with TeAS II and is to do with TA warning systems.
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automatically transmits data signals
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automatically receives incoming signals.
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functions as a frequency modulator.
Question 24
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What is the wavelength corresponding to a frequency
of 375 kHz:
Question 25
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The wavelength of a radio signal transmitted at the frequency
of75 MHz is:
Question 26
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A wavelength of 8,5 m~ corresponds to a frequency of:
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2 833,3 MHz
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35294MHz
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3529,4MHz
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28333 MHz
Question 27
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The VHF frequency band is in the:
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3 to 30 kHz range.
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30 to 300 kHz range.
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3 to 30 MHz range.
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30 to 300 MHz range.
Question 28
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Assuming a wavelength of 1 cm, frequency will be:
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30MHz
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30GHz
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3,OGHz
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0,3 GHz
Question 29
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The limits of the VHF band are:
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300 - 3000 MHz.
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30 - 300 MHz.
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300 - 3000 kHz.
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3-30 MHz.
Question 30
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Decimetric waves correspond to the frequency range:
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3 000 to 30 000 MHz.
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3 000 to 30 000 kHz.
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300 to 3 000 MHz.
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300 to 3 000 kHz.
Question 31
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The wavelength of a radio signal transmitted at the frequency
118,7 MHz is:
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2,53 m
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25,3 m
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2,53 cm
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25,3 cm
Question 32
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The wavelength of a radio signal with a frequency
of 121.95 MHz is:
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24,60m
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24,60 cm
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2,46 cm
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2,46 m
Question 33
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The frequency which corresponds to a wavelength of 12 cm is:
Answer
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2500 kHz
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2500 MHz
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360MHz
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3600 MHz
Question 34
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A half wave dipole aerial suitable for transmitting an RF signal
at 18 MHz should have an effective length of:
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16,67 metres.
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166,67 metres.
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83,33 metres.
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8,33 metres.
Question 35
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Assuming a frequency of 20 MHz, wavelength will be:
Question 36
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What is the wavelength of an NOB transmitting on 375 kHz?
Question 37
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A frequency of 2.400 kHz is equivalent to a wavelength of:
Question 38
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The wavelength of a non-directional beacon (NOB) at a frequency
of 300 kHz is:
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1000 metres
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100 metres
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10 metres
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1 metre
Question 39
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The wavelength of a radio signal is 200 metres. What is its frequency?
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1,5 kHz
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1,5GHz
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1,5MHz
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15 MHz
Question 40
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A radio signal has a frequency of 3 GHz. Its wave length is:
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100 cm
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1,O cm
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10 cm
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1,O m
Question 41
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The VHF frequency band has a wavelength limit of:
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100 m to 10m.
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1 m to 100c m.
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10 m to 1 m.
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100 cm to 10 em.
Question 42
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The gain of an aerial is a measure of its ability to:
Question 43
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Which of the following statements is correct in respect of a RF
signal:
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the plane of polarisation is dictated by the oscillator unit
in the transmitter.
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the electrical component of the signal is parallel to the aerial.
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the magnetic component of the signal is parallel to the aerial.
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both the electrical and magnetic components are parra lei
to the aerial.
Question 44
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A radio wave with a horizontal magnetic component would be
best received by a ___ aerial.
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magnetic
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parabolic
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horizontal
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vertical
Question 45
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A horizontally polarized electromagnetic wave:
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has the H field horizontal.
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has the Z field horizontal.
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has the E field vertical.
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has the E field horizontal.
Question 46
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Feeder lines are of the following types:
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Co-axial- up to 3000 MHz; wave guides - above 3000 MHz
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Co-axial- above 3000 MHz; wave guides - up to 3000 MHz
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Co-axial- up to 300 kHz; wave guides - above 300 kHz
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Wave guides - up to 20 MHz; co-axial above 30 MHz
Question 47
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An electromagnetic wave has two types of energy field:
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an H electrical field and an E magnetic field.
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a Z electrical field and an H magnetic field.
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an E electrical field and an H magnetic field.
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an Z magnetic field and an E electrical field.
Question 48
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Comparing a parabolic reflector with a flat plate antenna
of the same size
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the parabolic reflector has a considerably smaller beam
width.
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the parabolic reflector generates less side lobes than the flat
plate antenna.
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the flat plate antenna generates less side lobes than the parabolic
reflector.
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the flat plate antenna has a considerably smaller beam width.
Question 49
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What causes the so-called night effect?
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A change in the direction of the plane of polarisation
due to reflection in the ionosphere.
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The absence of the surface wave at distances larger than
the skip distance.
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Interference between the ground and the space wave.
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The difference in velocity of the EM-waves over land and over
sea, at night.
Question 50
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A Doppler shift will occur:
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if a transmitter is moving during transmission to a fixed position
receiver.
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when the distance between a transmitter and a receiver
is changing during a transmission.
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if a receiver is moving during reception of transmission from
a fixed position transmitter.
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all answers are correct.
Question 51
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When a transmitter is moving towards a receiver, the correct
description of Doppler effect is:
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there is a decrease in apparent wavelength which is dependent
on the transmitter velocity.
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there is a decrease in apparent wavelength which is independent
of the transmitter velocity.
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there is a increase in apparent wavelength which is dependent
on the transmitter velocity.
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there is a increase in apparent wavelength which is independent
of the transmitter velocity.
Question 52
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An apparent increase in the transmitted frequency which
is proportional to the transmitter velocity will occur when:
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the transmitter moves away from the receiver.
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the transmitter moves towards the receiver.
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the receiver moves towards the transmitter.
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both transmitter and receiver move towards each other.
Question 53
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Due to Doppler effect an apparent decrease in the transmitted
frequency, which is proportional to the transmitters velocity,
will occur when:
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the transmitter and receiver move towards each other.
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the transmitter moves away from the receiver.
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the transmitter moves toward the reciever.
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both transmitter and receiver move away from each other.
Question 54
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Refraction of an electro-magnetic radiation is:
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the bending of its propagation path as it passes through
or over areas of different electrical conductivity.
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the loss of power as it passes through or over areas of different
electrical conductivity.
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bending resultant from reflection from objects.
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loss of power through reflection from objects.
Question 55
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Which statement is true?
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The attenuation of an HF ground wave is worse over the land
than over ice.
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The ionosphere will attenuate and refract signals up
to 30 GHz.
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The lower the frequency the greater the ionospheric attenuation.
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None of the above.
Question 56
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The term Doppler shift refers to:
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the change in depression angle measured at the receiver.
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the change in the speed measured at the receiver.
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the change in phase angle measured at the receiver.
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the change in frequency measured at the receiver.
Question 57
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Attenuation of radio waves means:
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the weakening of the radiated waves.
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the atmospheric bending of the waves.
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only the scattering of the waves by the tropopause.
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only the absorption of radio energy by the sea.
Question 58
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When an LF radio wave passes over the earth's surface it:
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speeds up, picks up electrons and becomes stronger.
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slows down and is attenuated.
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speeds up and is attenuated.
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slows down, picks up electrons and becomes stronger.
Question 59
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To establish and maintain effective HF communications
the frequency used at a given range:
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should remain constant.
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should be increased at night.
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should be decreased at night.
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should only be varied by season, decreased in summer
and increased in winter.
Question 60
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Skip distance is the:
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highest critical frequency distance.
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range from the transmitter to the first sky wave.
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wavelength distance of a certain frequency.
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thickness of the ionosphere.
Question 61
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Diffraction of a RF signal is a displacement of its propagation
path dueto:
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reflection from the surface.
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passing over or though mediums of different conductivity.
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passing over obstacles with dimensions close to the wavelength.
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passing through ionised regions of the upper atmosphere.
Question 62
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Using a medium frequency band when is fading likely to occur?
Question 63
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Complete the following statement:
___ radio signals have a __ range by ___ wave over __ than
over __ •
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MF; shorter; sky; sea; land
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MF; greater; groLind; sea; land
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VHF; shorter; sky; sea; land
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MF; greater; ground; land; sea
Question 64
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The frequency at which sky waves should least affect reception?
Question 65
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The skip distance of HF-transmission will increase with:
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higher frequency and higher position of the reflecting ionospheric
layer.
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lower frequency and higher position of the reflecting ionospheric
layer.
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higher frequency and lower position of the reflecting ionospheric
layer.
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lower frequency and lower position of the reflecting ionospheric
layer.
Question 66
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Attenuation is a generic term for:
Question 67
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Reflection from ionospheric layers is used in the following
radio frequencies:
Question 68
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MF fading is most common:
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during the day due to the reception of both sky waves
and ground waves.
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during the day and during heavy rain.
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at night and during heavy rain.
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at night due to the reception of both sky waves and ground
waves.
Question 69
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As the frequency of a transmitter is increased, the range
of the ground wave will:
Question 70
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Skip distance is longest by __ and with a __ frequency.
Answer
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day;low
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day; high
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-night; low
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night; high
Question 71
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Attenuation of a radio wave is the:
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increase of its power by the combination of mUlti-path
signals.
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change of its frequency QY use of sidebands.
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change of its amplitude by use of sidebands.
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reduction of its power by absorption, scattering
or spreading.
Question 72
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A radio signal looses strength as the range from the transmitter
increases. This effect is called:
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refraction
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attenuation
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amplification
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ducting
Question 73
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In the propagation of MF waves, the phenomenon of FADING
is particularly found:
Answer
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by day, due to the combination of sky and ground waves.
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at night due to the combination of the sky and ground
waves.
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at night and when raining.
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by day and when raining.
Question 74
Answer
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in daytime when ground-waves and sky-waves interfere with
each other.
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at night when the signal is received by ground-waves only.
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at daytime when the signal is received by sky-waves only.
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at night when ground-waves and sky-waves interfere with
each other.
Question 75
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Which of the following statements is true?
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A broad bandwidth gives a narrow beam width.
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A narrow bandwidth improves beam width.
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A transmissions bandwidth is affected by the design
of the aerial.
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Bandwidth must be reduced in order to reduce noise.
Question 76
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Diffraction is the process by which:
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a space wave penetrates the ionosphere.
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a ground wave is attenuated over rough ground
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radio wave travel over and around obstacles.
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a direct wave is bent around the form of the Earth.
Question 77
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An HF transmitter is tuned to a frequency that refracts
from the E layer in the Ionosphere. The maximum distance
of the first returning skywave is:
Answer
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599 NM
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599 km
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1500 NM
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1500 km
Question 78
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What is the lowest frequency where freedom from static interference
can be guaranteed?
Question 79
Question
An aircraft travelling at 330 metres a second transmits a signal
at 10 GHz to a stationary receiver. If the aircraft is flying
directly towards the receiver and they are approximately
at the same height the received frequency will be:
Answer
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11 MHz
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10,000011 GHz
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9,999989 GHz
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11 GHz
Question 80
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The approximate ground waves of LF and MF are (by day) __ and __ respectively, with __ suffering more from atmospheric
attenuation.
Answer
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1500 NM; 1000 NM; MF
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1000 NM; 500 NM; LF
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1000 NM; 300 NM; MF
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500 NM; 100 NM; LF
Question 81
Question
The VDF class B bearing is accurate to within:
Question 82
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When would VDF be used for a position fix:
Answer
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when an aircraft declares an emergency on any frequency.
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when first talking to a FIR on crossing an international boundary.
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when joining controlled airspace from uncontrolled airspace.
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when declaring an emergency on 121,5 MHz.
Question 83
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In which one of the following circumstances is ground direction
finding (VDF) likely to be used to fix an aircraft's position?
Answer
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When contacting ATe to join controlled airspace from
the open FIR.
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When declaring an emergency on any frequency.
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When using the emergency VHF frequency 121,5 MHz.
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On first contact with ATC on crossing an international FIR
boundary.
Question 84
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What airborne equipment, if any, is required to be fitted in order
that a VDF let-down may be flown?
Answer
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None.
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VOR.
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VHF radio.
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VOR/DME.
Question 85
Question
What equipment does an aircraft need when carrying out
a VDF letdown:
Answer
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VHF radio.
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VOR.
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VOR/DME.
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none.
Question 86
Question
The minimum airborne equipment required for operation
of a VHF direction finder is a:
Answer
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VHF compass operating in the 200 kHz to 1.750 kHz range.
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VHF transmitter-receiver operating in the 118 MHz
to 136 MHz range.
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VHF receiver operating in the 118 MHz to 136 MHz range.
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cathode-ray tube.
Question 87
Question
Ground direction finding at aerodromes utilises which
frequencies?
Answer
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VHF at civil aerodromes and VHF at military aerodromes.
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UHF at civil aerodromes and UHF at military aerodromes.
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VHF at civil aerodromes and UHF at military aerodromes.
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UHF at civil aerodromes and VHF at military aerodromes.
Question 88
Question
The range at which you can obtain a VDF bearing can be influenced
by:
Answer
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time of day.
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type of surface.
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height of aircraft.
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intensity of ionisation.
Question 89
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An aircraft wishing to use the VDF service must:
Answer
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be equipped with a VOR indicator unit.
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transmit a signal for a long enough period for the bearing
to be established.
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ask the controller to transmit for a long enough period
to establish the bearing
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be within 10 NM of the VDF aerial.
Question 90
Question
What is the role of a ground direction finder?
Question 91
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If, when you are requesting a QDM from an airfield,
you are offered a QGH, it means:
Answer
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the bearing will only be accurate when the aircraft is flying
above the QGH level.
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the VDF service will be handled by a different VDF unit,
operating on the same frequency.
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the VDF unit is prepared to give you assistance during
an approach to the airfield, based on VDF bearings.
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the service will be limited to bearings, no positions will be
given by the DF station.
Question 92
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In VDF service the report "QDR235, Class C" means:
Answer
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the magnetic bearing from the aircraft to the station
is 235°±10°.
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the true bearing from the aircraft to the station is 235°±1 0°.
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the magnetic bearing from the station to the aircraft is 235
±15°.
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the magnetic bearing from the station to the aircraft
is 235°±10°.
Question 93
Question
When conducting a QGH approach responsibility for interpreting
the procedure rests with __ and on a QDM approach
responsibility rests with ___ •
Answer
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the controller; the controller
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the pilot; the pilot
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the pilot; the controller
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the controller; the pilot
Question 94
Question
Which of the following affects VDF range?
Question 95
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Abnormal long ranges may be experienced on VDF channels,
caused by:
Answer
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efficient VDF antennas.
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super refraction of signals in the atmosphere.
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the VDF station using a relay station for communication
to the aircraft.
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intermodulation with signals on frequencies close to the one
used by the VDF station.
Question 96
Question
You intercept a QDM with a right crosswind component.
Is your intercept heading greater or smaller then without wind
influence?
Question 97
Question
If a ground DfF controller passes a bearing thus: "your true
bearing is 256°, class alpha." This means:
Answer
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QTE accurate to ± 5°.
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QUJ accurate to ± 3°.
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QOR accurate to ± 2°.
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QTE accurate to ± 2°.
Question 98
Question
With reference to a VDF bearing, the true bearing of the aircraft
from the ground station is a:
Question 99
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Which Q code would give a magnetic bearing from a VDF station:
Question 100
Question
Which Q code would give a magnetic heading to steer
(nil wind) to a VDF station:
Question 101
Question
Which Q code would give a true track from a VDF station:
Question 102
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A VDF bearing can be obtained:
Answer
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only on a frequency of 121,5 MHz.
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on the Approach frequency
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on the frequency notified for VOF services.
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on the frequency agreed between the pilot and ATC but chosen
from one of the available ATC frequencies.
Question 103
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An aeroplane requesting a VDF bearing should:
Answer
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avoid banking during transmission.
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not pass overhead VOF aerial.
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ensure that radio silence is maintained.
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transmit on 121,5 MHz.
Question 104
Question
Which of the following is an advantage of VDF?
Answer
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No equipment required in the aircraft.
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No special equipment required in the aircraft
or onthe ground.
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Only a VHF radio is needed in the aircraft.
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It is pilot interpreted, so ATC is not required.
Question 105
Answer
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Magnetic track from the station.
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Magnetic track to the station.
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True track from station.
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True track to the station.
Question 106
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Which of the following is an advantage of GroundlDF (VDF)
let-down?
Answer
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It is pilot interpreted and does not require the assistance
ofATC.
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It only requires a VHF radio to be fitted to the aircraft.
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It does not require any special equipment to be fitted
to the aircraft.
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It does not require any special equipment, apart from a VHF
radio, to be installed in the aircraft or on the ground.
Question 107
Question
Which of the following statements regarding VHF direction
finding (VDF) is most accurate?
Answer
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It is simple and only requires a VHF radio on the ground.
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It is simple and requires a VHF radio and OF equipment
in the aircraft.
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It is simple requiring only VHF radios on the ground
and in the aircraft.
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It uses line of sight propagation.
Question 108
Question
In the VDF system directional antennas are used:
Answer
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in the aircraft.
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in the aircraft and at the ground installation.
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at the ground installation.
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no directional antennas are used.