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T9A02
Which of the following describes a type of antenna loading?
Pick an answer to check it.
Answer: A. Electrically lengthening by inserting inductors in radiating elements
Antenna loading means electrically lengthening an antenna by inserting inductors (coils) in its radiating elements. This lets a physically short antenna act like a longer one and resonate at a lower frequency. A resistor would just waste power as heat.
Tip: Loading coil makes a short antenna act long.