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What is an isotropic radiator?
- A hypothetical lossless antenna radiating equally in all directions
- A calibrated unidirectional antenna for gain measurements
- A spacecraft antenna aimed at Earth
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- NCVEC 2024-2028 Amateur Extra Question Pool, 4th Errata (Feb 4, 2026) ncvec.org/downloads/2024-2028%20Extra%20Class%20Question%20Pool%20and%20Syllabus%20Public%20Release%20with%204th%20Errata%20Feb%204%202026.pdf Checked 2026-10-11.
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