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Question 394

Why should you avoid attaching an antenna to a utility pole?

  1. The antenna will not work properly because of induced voltages
  2. The antenna may unbalance the power transformer, causing power fluctuations
  3. The antenna could contact high-voltage power linesCorrect answer
  4. All these choices are correct

Explanation

Utility poles carry energised high-voltage conductors, and working at the pole or having an antenna shift or fall there can bring metal into contact with them. That contact is potentially fatal, which is reason enough regardless of any effect on antenna performance.

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Question 394: Why should you avoid attaching an antenna to a utility pole? · FCC Technician Class (Element 2) · Questena