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G9B09:Which of the following is an advantage of using a horizontally polarized as compared to a vertically polarized HF antenna?

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Which of the following is an advantage of using a horizontally polarized as compared to a vertically polarized HF antenna?

Direct answer summary (2023-2027 NCVEC pool)

The official correct answer for G9B09 is Lower ground losses.

The key fact is Lower ground losses. Match that fact to the exact condition in the question; the other choices describe a different rule, band, component, or operating situation.

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