Which of the following derives all the signals needed by the transmitter from the timer? - Avionics MCQ

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Which of the following derives all the signals needed by the transmitter from the timer?

A)

ECD

B)

PATCO

C)

HCG

D)

TOPCO

Correct Answer : PATCO

Explanation : Dual redundant pulse amplitude and timing controllers or PATCO accept timing signals from the timer and derive from this all the signals needed by the transmitter. Signals generated by the PATCO include start triggers, charging triggers, digital amplitude reference signals, amplitude compensation signals, and megatron reference trigger.

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Which of the following type is not used in an Omega system?

A)

Valley span

B)

Insulated tower

C)

Hanging tower

D)

Grounded tower

Correct Answer : Option (C) : Hanging tower

Explanation : Since the Omega stations transmit in very low frequencies, the antennas are the largest physical structures in the stations. Three types of antennas are employed in the Omega system: grounded tower, insulated tower, and the valley span.

_____ acts as a coarse tuning device for the antenna?

A)

Loop

B)

Helix

C)

Filters

D)

Amplifiers

Correct Answer : Option (B) : Helix

Explanation : The RF signal that is to be transmitted is transferred to the ‘Helix,’ a large helical coil that acts as a coarse tuning device for the antenna. The helix is equipped with separate taps for each signal frequency transmitted.

What type of transmission is used in Omega system?

A)

Phase modulated wave

B)

Continuous wave

C)

Amplitude modulated wave

D)

Frequency modulated wave

Correct Answer : Option (B) : Continuous wave

Explanation : At each Omega station, continuous wave signals on four common frequencies and one station unique frequency. The signal frequencies are time shared among the stations so that a given frequency is transmitted by only one station at any given time.

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