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What is the effect of adding a terminating resistor to a rhombic or long-wire antenna?

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  1. Pattern changes from bidirectional to unidirectional
  2. Standing waves reflect back to the transmitter
  3. Polarization changes from horizontal to vertical

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  1. 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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