FCC Exam Question: 3-93O2

What type of antenna or pickup device is used to extract the RADAR signal from the wave guide?

A. J-hook.
B. K-hook.
C. Folded dipole.
D. Circulator.
Correct Answer: A

Explanation: In a waveguide, which acts as a transmission line for microwave frequencies, a metallic probe or loop is used to couple electromagnetic energy in or out. This probe effectively acts as a small antenna within the waveguide. For extracting a RADAR signal from a waveguide to feed an antenna (or vice-versa for receiving), a simple metal rod or "J-hook" (often just called a probe) inserted into the waveguide is commonly used. It couples to the electric field inside the waveguide, converting the guided wave energy into a radiating signal for the antenna. * **A) J-hook:** This is a common descriptor for a probe or loop used to couple RF energy in or out of a waveguide. It's the correct device for extracting the signal. * **B) K-hook:** This is not a recognized or standard term for a waveguide coupling device. * **C) Folded dipole:** A folded dipole is a type of antenna element designed to radiate or receive in free space, not a device used *inside* a waveguide to extract a signal. * **D) Circulator:** A circulator is a multi-port device that directs RF energy sequentially between its ports, often used to separate transmit and receive paths in a RADAR system. It's a system component, not the specific pickup device inside the waveguide itself.

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