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T4C: How radio works: receivers, transmitters, transceivers, amplifiers, power supplies, types of batteries, service life

T4C01: What is used to convert radio signals into sounds we can hear?

Receiver

Transmitter

Microphone

Antenna



T4C02: What is used to convert sounds from our voice into radio signals?

Transmitter

Receiver

Speaker

Antenna



T4C03: What two devices are combined into one unit in a transceiver?

Receiver, transmitter

Receiver, transformer

Receiver, transistor

Transmitter, deceiver



T4C04: What device is used to convert the alternating current from a wall outlet into low-voltage direct current?

Power Supply

Inverter

Compressor

Demodulator



T4C05: What device is used to increase the output of a 10 watt radio to 100 watts?

Amplifier

Power supply

Antenna

Attenuator



T4C06: Which of the battery types listed below offers the longest life when used with a hand-held radio, assuming each battery is the same physical size?

Lithium-ion

Lead-acid

Alkaline

Nickel-cadmium



T4C07: What is the nominal voltage per cell of a fully charged nickel-cadmium battery?

1.2 volts

1.0 volts

1.5 volts

2.2 volts



T4C08: What battery type on this list is not designed to be re-charged?

Carbon-zinc

Nickel-cadmium

Lead-acid

Lithium-ion



T4C09: What is required to keep rechargeable batteries in good condition and ready for emergencies?

All of these answers are correct

They must be inspected for physical damage and replaced if necessary

They should be stored in a cool and dry location

They must be given a maintenance recharge at least every 6 months



T4C10: What is the best way to get the most amount of energy from a battery?

Draw current from the battery at the slowest rate needed

Draw current from the battery as rapidly as possible

Reverse the leads when the battery reaches the 1/2 charge level

Charge the battery as frequently as possible





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