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What is one disadvantage of a short handheld antenna?

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  1. It transmits only circular polarization
  2. It has low efficiency
  3. It works only with analog signals

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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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