E3A03:When scheduling EME contacts, which of these conditions will generally result in the least path loss?
Direct answer summary (2024-2028 NCVEC pool)
The official correct answer for E3A03 is When the Moon is at perigee.
The key fact is When the Moon is at perigee. Match that fact to the exact condition in the question; the other choices describe a different rule, band, component, or operating situation.