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What can be added to a transceiver's output to increase transmitted power?

An RF power amplifier boosts transmitted output power.

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  1. A potentiometer
  2. An RF power amplifier ✔
  3. An impedance multiplier

Why: An RF power amplifier takes the radio's signal and makes it stronger before it reaches the antenna. Hams often just call it an amp.

Huh, didn't know that: An RF power amplifier goes between the transceiver output and the antenna system.

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Why did the radio buy an amplifier? It wanted to be heard on a whole new level.
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Answer: An RF power amplifier. An RF power amplifier takes the radio's signal and makes it stronger before it reaches the antenna. Hams often just call it an amp.

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

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