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What is the PEP produced by 200 volts peak-to-peak across a 50-ohm dummy load?

100 watts PEP.

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  1. 1.4 watts
  2. 400 watts
  3. 100 watts ✔

Why: 200 volts peak-to-peak is 100 volts peak. PEP is the peak voltage squared divided by twice the resistance: 10,000 divided by 100 is 100 watts.

Huh, didn't know that: For an unmodulated carrier, PEP equals average power, a ratio of 1.00.

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Answer: 100 watts. 200 volts peak-to-peak is 100 volts peak. PEP is the peak voltage squared divided by twice the resistance: 10,000 divided by 100 is 100 watts.

  1. NCVEC 2023-2027 General Class Pool and Syllabus (6th Errata, Feb 4 2026) ncvec.org/downloads/General%20Class%20Pool%20and%20Syllabus%202023-2027%20Public%20Release%20with%206th%20Errata%20Feb%204%202026.pdf
    100 watts
    Checked 2026-10-11.

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