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Why does duty cycle matter when determining safe RF exposure?

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  1. It affects average radiation exposure
  2. It measures feed-line loss
  3. It measures amplifier heating

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  1. NCVEC 2026-2030 Technician Question Pool www.ncvec.org/downloads/2026-2030%20Technician%20Pool%20and%20Syllabus%20Public%20Release%20Feb%2019%202026.pdf Checked 2026-10-09.

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