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Amateur Extra Class (Element 4) • 2024-2028

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Question E4E11

From subelement E4 - E4E

E4E11
Answer: B

What could be the cause of local AM broadcast band signals combining to generate spurious signals on the MF or HF bands?

AOne or more of the broadcast stations is transmitting an over-modulated signal
BNearby corroded metal connections are mixing and reradiating the broadcast signals
CYou are receiving skywave signals from a distant station
DYour station receiver IF amplifier stage is overloaded