It is useful to refer to an isotropic radiator.
A. when comparing the gains of directional antennas
B. when testing a transmission line for standing wave ratio
C. when (in the northern hemisphere) directing the transmission
D. when using a dummy load to tune a transmitter

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A. when comparing the gains of directional antennas

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