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Electromagnetic radiation travels freely through air, much as it does through a vacuum, as air is not very dense. However, the speed of light through air is slightly reduced.

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Can RF signal travel in air medium without antenna?

Yes. An antenna is only used to receive or send a signal. A RF signal travels throughout any air medium independently of the existence or not of an antenna. Of course you will need an antenna if you want to receive the signal (which has to have, by the way, more or less the same lenght of the wavelength of the RF signal), but the propagation of a electromagnetic wave doesn't need a physical support. You can see an example with the radiotelescopes. They receive signals which come from the outer space without any physical support. Electromagnetic waves (and RF signal is one kind of them) doesn't need any physical media to travel (they travel in vacuum too!)


At what speed does an RF signal travel in space and how does it compare to the speed of light?

An RF signal travels at the speed of light in space, which is approximately 299,792 kilometers per second. This means that RF signals travel at the same speed as light in a vacuum.


Can rf can travel in vacuum?

Yes, radiofrequency (RF) waves can travel through vacuum because they are a type of electromagnetic radiation that does not require a medium like air or water to propagate. This is why RF communication, such as satellite signals, can be transmitted through space.


What basic law of electromagnetism explain how an antenna picks up a radio signal?

RF energy is transmitted through an electromagnetic field. Once the field meets the receiving antenna, voltages are produced by using the antenna as a conductor. RF voltages induced by the antenna are passed on to the receiver then reconverted to transmitted RF information.


What is the definition of duty cycle during the averaging time for RF exposure?

The duty cycle during the averaging time for RF exposure refers to the percentage of time that a signal is transmitting within the specific averaging period. It indicates how often the signal is actively transmitting compared to the total time of observation, and is used to calculate the average power density for assessing potential health effects from RF exposure.

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Can RF signal travel in air medium without antenna?

Yes. An antenna is only used to receive or send a signal. A RF signal travels throughout any air medium independently of the existence or not of an antenna. Of course you will need an antenna if you want to receive the signal (which has to have, by the way, more or less the same lenght of the wavelength of the RF signal), but the propagation of a electromagnetic wave doesn't need a physical support. You can see an example with the radiotelescopes. They receive signals which come from the outer space without any physical support. Electromagnetic waves (and RF signal is one kind of them) doesn't need any physical media to travel (they travel in vacuum too!)


At what speed does an RF signal travel in space and how does it compare to the speed of light?

An RF signal travels at the speed of light in space, which is approximately 299,792 kilometers per second. This means that RF signals travel at the same speed as light in a vacuum.


What is RF through?

RF through refers to the process of transmitting a radio frequency (RF) signal through a medium, such as air or a cable. It is commonly used in wireless communication systems to send and receive data over a distance. RF through can be affected by factors like interference, signal strength, and the quality of the transmission medium.


The of an antenna depends upon the frequency of the RF signal and the gain?

The size of an antenna depends upon the frequecny of the RF signal and the gain.


What is a rf scale?

A RF scale is a measurement scale used in radio frequency technology to quantify signal strength and power levels. It is typically used to determine the strength of a radio signal in decibels (dB) relative to a reference level. A higher RF scale value indicates a stronger signal, while a lower value indicates a weaker signal.


Is rf signal much more important for capturing or not?

rf is must for modulation and demodulation.


Can rf can travel in vacuum?

Yes, radiofrequency (RF) waves can travel through vacuum because they are a type of electromagnetic radiation that does not require a medium like air or water to propagate. This is why RF communication, such as satellite signals, can be transmitted through space.


What is the purpose of carrier signal in modulation?

Carrier signal is of high frequencies, it gives strength to the original signal because original signal cannot travel long distances so it needs to be strengthen a bit for transmitting. The carrier signal is a high frequency signal, called an RF. Radio Frequency signal, it is to high for the human or animal ear to detect it, so its outside the audible spectrum and can easily be transmitted over the air to receivers that is tuned to receive that frequency and detect any modulation on that signal.


Is an rf power amplifier useful in the home?

The answer to whether an RF power amplifier is useful for your home depends on the qualifty if your equipment. If your T.V. is getting a weak signal for example, an RF power amplifier may be useful to get a better signal.


What occurs whenever a reflected RF signal combines with the main signal?

It produces a high SWR (standing wave ratio) that limits the maximum RF (radio frequency) output.


Where can one obtain an RF signal generator?

You can obtain a RF signal generator from a variety of locations. You can try your local electronics store. If they do not stock it you can try places such as Amazon or eBay.


What is the use detector in wireless communications?

The detector detect the audio signal in the received modulated RF signal, rectify it and filter the RF to ground and pass the pure audio to the next stage