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General Class (Element 3) • 2023-2027

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Question G4A09

From subelement G4 - G4A

G4A09
Answer: C

What is the purpose of delaying RF output after activating a transmitter’s keying line to an external amplifier?

ATo prevent key clicks on CW
BTo prevent transient overmodulation
CTo allow time for the amplifier to switch the antenna between the transceiver and the amplifier output
DTo allow time for the amplifier power supply to reach operating level