PRINCIPLES OF RADIO WAVE PROPAGATION EXAMINATION

Module/SubCourse: SS0130 Edition: A

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does a surface with relatively low conductivity cause for a ground wave?

High loss of energy and greater tilt

High loss of energy and lower tilt
Low loss of energy and lower tilt
Low loss of energy and greater tilt

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