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T3A01
Why do VHF signal strengths sometimes vary greatly when the antenna is moved only a few feet?
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Answer: C. Multipath propagation cancels or reinforces signals
At VHF, signals can arrive by several paths at once, bouncing off buildings and hills. These copies can add together or cancel each other, so moving the antenna a few feet can make a big change. This is multipath propagation.
Tip: Weak signal? Try moving the antenna a little; you may find a hot spot.