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T9A04:What is a disadvantage of a handheld radio transceiver’s short flexible antenna compared to a full-sized quarter-wave antenna?

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What is a disadvantage of a handheld radio transceiver’s short flexible antenna compared to a full-sized quarter-wave antenna?

Direct answer summary (2026-2030 NCVEC pool)

The official correct answer for T9A04 is It has low efficiency.

The key fact is It has low efficiency. 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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