If you are an experienced RF/microwave engineer, this quiz will be trivial to you. Or not. It is basic theory and practice. It is aimed at the engineer just getting into RF but may be an eye-opener for others as well. Select the single most correct answer. Don’t cheat.
At the end of the quiz make sure to download your free 2015 U.S. and European Frequency Allocation charts!
Lou Frenzel is the Communications Technology Editor for Electronic Design Magazine where he writes articles, columns, blogs, technology reports, and online material on the wireless, communications and networking sectors. Lou has been with the magazine since 2005 and is also editor for Mobile Dev & Design online magazine.
Formerly, Lou was professor and department head at Austin Community College where he taught electronics for 5 years and occasionally teaches an Adjunct Professor. Lou has 25+ years experience in the electronics industry. He held VP positions at Heathkit and McGraw Hill. He holds a bachelor’s degree from the University of Houston and a master’s degree from the University of Maryland. He is author of 20 books on computer and electronic subjects.
Lou Frenzel was born in Galveston, Texas and currently lives with his wife Joan in Austin, Texas. He is a long-time amateur radio operator (W5LEF).
