E4D  Noise suppression: ignition noise; alternator noise (whine);

electronic motor noise; static; line noise

 

E4D01 (A)

What is one of the most significant problems associated with mobile transceivers?

A.  Ignition noise

B.  Doppler shift

C.  Radar interference

D.  Mechanical vibrations

 

E4D02 (A)

What is the proper procedure for suppressing electrical noise in a mobile transceiver?

A.  Apply shielding and filtering where necessary

B.  Insulate all plane sheet metal surfaces from each other

C.  Apply antistatic spray liberally to all non-metallic surfaces

D.  Install filter capacitors in series with all DC wiring

 

E4D03 (C)

Where can ferrite beads be installed to suppress ignition noise in a mobile transceiver?

A.  In the resistive high-voltage cable

B.  Between the starter solenoid and the starter motor

C.  In the primary and secondary ignition leads

D.  In the antenna lead to the transceiver

 

E4D04 (C)

How can ensuring good electrical contact between connecting metal surfaces in a vehicle reduce ignition noise?

A.  It reduces the frequency of the ignition spark

B.  It helps radiate the ignition noise away from the vehicle

C.  It encourages lower frequency electrical resonances in the vehicle

D.  It reduces static buildup on the vehicle body

 

E4D05 (B)

How can alternator whine be minimized?

A.  By connecting the radio's power leads to the battery by the longest possible path

B.  By connecting the radio's power leads to the battery by the shortest possible path

C.  By installing a high-pass filter in series with the radio's DC power lead to the vehicle's electrical system

D.  By installing filter capacitors in series with the DC power lead

 

E4D06 (D)

How can conducted and radiated noise caused by an automobile alternator be suppressed?

A.  By installing filter capacitors in series with the DC power lead and by installing a blocking capacitor in the field lead

B.  By connecting the radio to the battery by the longest possible path and installing a blocking capacitor in both leads

C.  By installing a high-pass filter in series with the radio's power lead and a low-pass filter in parallel with the field lead

D.  By connecting the radio's power leads directly to the battery and by installing coaxial capacitors in the alternator leads

 

E4D07 (B)

How can you reduce noise from an electric motor?

A.  Install a ferrite bead on the AC line used to power the motor

B.  Install a brute-force, AC-line filter in series with the motor leads

C.  Install a bypass capacitor in series with the motor leads

D.  Use a ground-fault current interrupter in the circuit used to power the motor

 

E4D08 (B)

What is a major cause of atmospheric static?

A.  Sunspots

B.  Thunderstorms

C.  Airplanes

D.  Meteor showers

 

E4D09 (C)

How can you determine if a line-noise interference problem is being generated within your home?

A.  Check the power-line voltage with a time-domain reflectometer

B.  Observe the AC waveform on an oscilloscope

C.  Turn off the main circuit breaker and listen on a battery-operated radio

D.  Observe the power-line voltage on a spectrum analyzer

 

E4D10 (A)

What type of signal is picked up by electrical wiring near a radio transmitter?

A.  A common-mode signal at the frequency of the radio transmitter

B.  An electrical-sparking signal

C.  A differential-mode signal at the AC-line frequency

D.  Harmonics of the AC-line frequency

 

E4D11 (B)

What type of equipment cannot be used to locate power line noise?

A.  An AM receiver with a directional antenna

B.  An FM receiver with a directional antenna

C.  A hand-held RF sniffer

D.  An ultrasonic transducer, amplifier and parabolic reflector


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