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E9F07
How does parallel conductor transmission line compare to coaxial cable with a plastic dielectric?
Pick an answer to check it.
Answer: A. Lower loss
Parallel conductor line, such as ladder line, has much lower loss than plastic-dielectric coax. Most of its dielectric is air.
Tip: Ladder line = lower loss.