SCARS LIVE QUESTIONS

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LIVE QUESTIONS FOR APRIL 11 & 12, 2026 SUPPLIED BY K2HA

1, How did the Orion spacecraft engineers of the Artimus II prevent computer malfunctions while flying through the Van Allen radiation belts?

A: They used only the most advanced microprocessors.

B: They put the computers in a Faraday Cage.

C: Each computer on the Orion had a backup.

D: They used five hardened computers with advanced error cancelling.

2, What did all 12 astronauts who walked on the moon say the moon smelled like? 

A: Rotten eggs and sulfur.

B: Fresh rain on hot pavement.

C: Spent gunpowder.

D: that strange musty scent at the Post Office.

3, Which of these foods does not shorten telomeres contributing to the aging process?

A: Bacon, sausages, and hot dogs

B: Sugary Beverages.

C: Spinach and Kale.

D: White Pasta and Bread.

4, Modulating a carrier with digital data can –

A: vary the amplitude and phase of the carrier.

B: only vary the phase of the carrier.

C: only vary the amplitude of the carrier.

D: only vary the frequency of the carrier.

THE ANSWERS TO THE ABOVE QUESTIONS WILL BE POSTED HERE SHORTLY AFTER THE CONCLUSION OF THE SUNDAY RAGCHEW NET

LIVE QUESTIONS FOR APRIL 4 & 5, 2026 SUPPLIED BY K2HA

1, Which of the following does not describe a function of Hysteresis in Ham Radio equipment circuits:

A: Prevents rapid on/off "chattering" on weak signals in the squelch circuit.

B: Prevents heat and potential signal distortion at high power.

C: Cleans up noisy logic signals in digital modes.

D: Keeps audio levels stable during minor signal fades in the AGC circuit.

2, Which Ham Radio Transceiver manufacture maintains their radios for the longest period of time?

A: ICOM

B: ALINCO

C: KENWOOD

D: ELECRAFT

3, For ham radio operators focused on healthy aging and longevity, which of these chromosomal changes does not contribute to the aging process?

A: Chromosomal Inversions

B: Critically Short Telomeres

C: Epigenetic Clock Changes

D: DNA Repair Mechanism Failures

Extra Credit: What is a Telomere?

A protective DNA cap at the ends of chromosomes that shortens as cells age.

4, Which circuit component is typically operated in its reverse breakdown region?

A: Ceramic Capacitor

B: Field Effect Transistor

C: Electrolytic Capacitor

D: Zener Diode

THE ANSWERS TO THE ABOVE QUESTIONS ARE

1B, 2D, 3A AND 4D