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Amateur Extra Class (Element 4) • 2024-2028

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Question E4C11

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E4C11
Answer: D

Why does input attenuation reduce receiver overload on the lower frequency HF bands with little or no impact on signal-to-noise ratio?

AThe attenuator has a low-pass filter to increase the strength of lower frequency signals
BThe attenuator has a noise filter to suppress interference
CSignals are attenuated separately from the noise
DAtmospheric noise is generally greater than internally generated noise even after attenuation