What is the meaning of forward power?
 A. The power traveling from the transmitter to the antenna.
B. The power radiated from the top of an antenna system.
C. The power produced during the positive half of an RF cycle.
D. The power used to drive a linear amplifier.

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A. The power traveling from the transmitter to the antenna.

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