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Question 226

Which of the following can create intermittent loud roaring or buzzing AC line interference?

  1. Arcing contacts in a thermostatically controlled device
  2. A defective doorbell or doorbell transformer inside a nearby residence
  3. A malfunctioning illuminated advertising display
  4. All these choices are correctCorrect answer

Explanation

All three share the same mechanism: a repeatedly breaking contact produces a rapid succession of small arcs, and the broadband energy from those arcs is heard as intermittent buzzing or roaring across a wide range of the receiver's tuning.

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Question 226: Which of the following can create intermittent loud roaring… · FCC Amateur Extra Class (Element 4) · Questena