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Which listed antenna type offers the greatest gain?

A Yagi offers the greatest gain among these choices.

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  1. J-pole
  2. 5/8-wave vertical
  3. Yagi ✔

Why: A Yagi concentrates energy in a favored direction. That directional pattern produces more gain than the listed vertical and J-pole antennas.

Huh, didn't know that: A Yagi normally uses a driven element plus parasitic elements.

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Answer: Yagi. A Yagi concentrates energy in a favored direction. That directional pattern produces more gain than the listed vertical and J-pole antennas.

  1. NCVEC 2026-2030 Technician Question Pool www.ncvec.org/downloads/2026-2030%20Technician%20Pool%20and%20Syllabus%20Public%20Release%20Feb%2019%202026.pdf
    D. Yagi
    Checked 2026-10-09.

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