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📋 Technician Quiz: RG6 Drop Loss Basics

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1. 1. What is the definition of drop loss?
Power gain in cable Signal increase over distance Signal loss over distance due to cable resistance The number of cables used
2. 2. Which factor does NOT affect drop loss?
Cable length Weather Frequency Number of connectors
3. 3. How much drop loss occurs over 100 ft of RG6 at 1000 MHz?
1.5 dB 5.5 dB 6.5 dB 10 dB
4. 4. What is the approximate drop loss of a 50 ft RG6 cable at 750 MHz?
2.25 dB 5.5 dB 3.75 dB 4.5 dB
5. 5. What is a best practice when trying to reduce drop loss?
Add more connectors Use longer cable Switch to RG11 for longer runs Increase signal frequency