One of the following is a possible cause of an abrupt frequency variation in a self exited
transmitter oscillator circuits resulting to a poor frequency stability to hold a constant
frequency oscillation.
A. Heating and expansion of oscillator coil
B. DC and RF ac heating of resistors which cause change in values
C. Heating of capacitor in the oscillator
D. Loose connections in the oscillator, amplifier, or antenna circuits.

1 Answer

Answer :

D. Loose connections in the oscillator, amplifier, or antenna circuits.

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