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Question 403

What hazard is created by touching an antenna during a transmission?

  1. Electrocution
  2. RF burn to skinCorrect answer
  3. Exposure to ionizing radiation
  4. All these choices are correct

Explanation

An antenna element carries high RF voltage and current while transmitting, and touching it concentrates that energy in a small area of skin, producing a deep and painful RF burn. Radio waves are non-ionizing, so ionizing radiation is not involved.

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