Updated: Dec 9, 2025 | Source: 2023-2027 Question Pool | Topic: G0A
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What should be done if evaluation shows that a neighbor might experience more than the allowable limit of RF exposure from the main lobe of a directional antenna?

Deep Dive: G0A10

The correct answer is C: Take precautions to ensure that the antenna cannot be pointed in their direction when they are present. What should be done if evaluation shows that a neighbor might experience more than the allowable limit of RF exposure from the main lobe of a directional antenna is to take precautions to ensure that the antenna cannot be pointed in their direction when they are present. You must prevent the antenna from being aimed at neighbors when they're nearby. For amateur radio operators, this is required for compliance. Understanding this helps ensure neighbor safety.

Why Other Answers Are Wrong

Option A: Incorrect. Changing to non-polarized antenna with higher gain doesn't solve the problem - it might make it worse. Antenna change isn't the solution. Option B: Incorrect. Using antenna with higher front-to-back ratio doesn't solve the problem - the main lobe still exists. Higher F/B ratio isn't the solution. Option D: Incorrect. Since A and B are not correct, 'all of the above' cannot be correct. Only preventing antenna from pointing at neighbors is required.

Exam Tip

Neighbor exceeds exposure = take precautions to prevent antenna pointing at them. Think 'N'eighbor 'E'xposure = 'N'ever 'E'xpose (prevent pointing). You must prevent antenna from being aimed at neighbors when they're present. Not antenna change, not higher F/B - just prevent pointing at neighbors.

Memory Aid

Neighbor exceeds exposure = take precautions to prevent antenna pointing at them. Think 'N'eighbor 'E'xposure = 'N'ever 'E'xpose. You must prevent antenna from being aimed at neighbors when they're present. Required for compliance.

Real-World Example

Evaluation shows neighbor might exceed RF exposure limits from your directional antenna's main lobe. You must take precautions: use antenna rotator limits, physical stops, or operating restrictions to ensure the antenna cannot be pointed in their direction when they are present. This is required for compliance - prevent exposure by preventing antenna pointing. This ensures neighbor safety.

Source & Coverage

Question Pool: 2023-2027 Question Pool

Subelement: G0A

Reference: FCC Part 97.13

Key Concepts

Neighbor RF exposure Directional antenna Main lobe Prevent pointing at neighbors

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