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Radar Frequency and Wavelength Basics

The document contains multiple choice questions about basic principles of radio navigation systems. It asks about the wavelength of signals transmitted at specific frequencies, the preferred frequency bands for different systems due to factors like penetration power and detection ability, and the typical wavelength ranges used by common navigation systems including VOR, ILS, DME, radar, altimeters and direction finders. The final question asks about the definition of bandwidth in an amplifier's response curve.

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Radar Frequency and Wavelength Basics

The document contains multiple choice questions about basic principles of radio navigation systems. It asks about the wavelength of signals transmitted at specific frequencies, the preferred frequency bands for different systems due to factors like penetration power and detection ability, and the typical wavelength ranges used by common navigation systems including VOR, ILS, DME, radar, altimeters and direction finders. The final question asks about the definition of bandwidth in an amplifier's response curve.

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Questions: 01: Basic principles

(Basic principles)

The wavelength of a radio transmitted on frequency 121.95 MHz is: A: 2.46 m B: 24.60 cm C: 2.46 cm D: 24.60 m
(Basic principles)

For weather radar, the frequency 9375 MHz in X Band is preferable to C Band because: A: Its penetration power is higher. B: It allows greater scanning rates. C: It is not absorbed by heavy precipitations. D: It better detects clouds contour and range is greater with the same transmission power.
(Basic principles)

The wavelength of a non-directional beacon (NDB) at a frequency of 300 kHz is: A: 100 metres. B: 1000 metres. C: 10 metres. D: 1 metre.
(Basic principles)

The minimum airborne equipment required for operation of a VHF direction finder is a: A: VHF compass operating in the 200 kHz to 1750 kHz range. B: VHF receiver operating in the 118 MHz to 136 MHz range. C: VHF transmitter-receiver operating in the 118 MHz to 136 MHz range. D: cathode-ray tube.
( Basic principles)

The secondary Surveillance Radar (SSR) uses the following wavelengths: A: myriametric. B: centimetric. C: hectometric. D: decimetric.
(Basic principles)

The airborne weather radar uses the following wavelengths: A: myriametric. B: metric. C: centimetric. D: hectometric.
(Basic principles)

The VHF Omnirange (VOR) uses the following wavelengths: A: centimetric. B: hectometric. C: decimetric. D: metric.
(Basic principles)

The Instrument Landing System (ILS) uses the following wavelengths: A: decimetric. B: hectometric. C: metric. D: centimetric.
(Basic principles)

The Distance Measuring Equipment (DME) uses the following wavelengths: A: hectometric. B: decimetric. C: metric. D: centimetric.
(Basic principles)

The Fan Markers uses the following wavelengths: A: metric. B: centimetric. C: hectometric. D: myriametric.
(Basic principles)

The VHF direction finder uses the following wavelengths: A: decimetric. B: hectometric. C: centimetric. D: metric.
(Basic principles)

The Microwave Landing System (MLS) uses the following wavelengths: A: myriametric. B: centimetric. C: hectometric. D: metric.
(Basic principles)

The high Altitude Radio Altimeter uses the following wavelengths: A: decimetric. B: metric. C: hectometric. D: myriametric.
(Basic principles)

The Low Altitude Radio Altimeter uses the following wavelengths: A: centimetric. B: myriametric. C: decimetric. D: metric.
(Basic principles)

The Automatic Direction Finder uses the following wavelengths: A: hectometric or kilometric. B: metric. C: decimetric. D: centimetric.

(Basic principles)

In the response curve of an amplifier, the bandwidth is: A: The frequency band corresponding to maximum gain less 3 decibels. B: The frequency band corresponding to maximum gain. C: The frequency band corresponding to maximum gain less 20 decibels. D: The frequency band corresponding to maximum gain, increased by 10 kHz at each end.

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