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What causes spin fading of satellite signals?

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  1. Rotation of the satellite and its antennas
  2. Doppler shift of the received signal
  3. Polarized noise from the sun

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  1. NCVEC 2026-2030 Technician Question Pool (Feb 19, 2026 errata) ncvec.org/downloads/2026-2030%20Technician%20Pool%20and%20Syllabus%20Public%20Release%20Feb%2019%202026.pdf Checked 2026-10-09.

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