Radio Amateur Quiz Canadian License

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Question A-007-007-003

The plane from which ground reflections can be considered to take place, or the effective ground plane for an antenna is:

Correct Answer

several centimeters to as much as 2 meters below ground, depending upon soil conditions

Explanation

The effective ground plane is not the physical surface but an electrical plane that depends on soil conductivity and frequency. It's often slightly below the physical surface, varying with conditions.

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