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The klystron local oscillator is constantly kept on frequency by:

Question 1 of 27070

The klystron local oscillator is constantly kept on frequency by:

🔍 Key Concepts

• Role of a local oscillator in radar or radio receiver systems • Purpose of an Automatic Frequency Control (AFC) circuit • How feedback loops are used to stabilize oscillator frequency

💭 Think About

• Which method would realistically keep an oscillator on the correct frequency continuously without needing an operator to watch it all the time? • Among the options, which circuit or system is specifically designed to sense small frequency drift and correct it automatically? • Think about what a TR box and a crystal detector are mainly used for – are they normally used for frequency stabilization or for something else?

✅ Before You Answer

• Identify which device or circuit is specifically designed for automatic frequency stabilization in receivers/transmitters. • Confirm the primary function of a TR (transmit-receive) box in radar systems – is it protection/switching or frequency control? • Confirm the primary function of a crystal detector – is it detection of signals or active frequency correction?

Question 1 of 27070

The klystron local oscillator is constantly kept on frequency by:

Constant manual adjustments.

The Automatic Frequency Control circuit .

A feedback loop from the crystal detector.

A feedback loop from the TR box.