SCARS LIVE QUESTIONS

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LIVE QUESTIONS FOR JUNE 20 & 21, 2026 SUPPLIED BY K2HA

1, What is the secret that powers the Amish workshops (the plain people who do not use electric tools) where they build high-quality hardwood bedroom sets, dining tables, and custom kitchen cabinets? 

A: They use compressed air.

B: They only use hand tools. 

C: They use water driven belt drives.

D: Horses turn the drive belts to the machinery. 

2, Amazon's AI technology was used in 375 Just Walk Out sites across stadiums, airports, hospitals, and university campuses worldwide.  In 2022, out of every 1,000 Just Walk Out purchases, how many needed a human in India to make sure the receipt was correct? 

A: 5

B: 50.

C: 700

D: 1000

3, Upon which of the following choices does an inverted-Vee antennas radiation pattern and feed point impedance depend?

A: The height of the antenna's lowest ends

B: The antenna's apex angle

C: The type of insulators used

D: The length of the feed line

4, Is it possible to hold two QSOs at the same time on separate bands while operating CW?

A: Yes, this is possible

B: No this is not possible

C: Transmitters are not built with dual outputs.

D: The brain cannot handle two contacts at once.

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

LIVE QUESTIONS FOR JUNE 13 & 14, 2026 SUPPLIED BY K2HA

1, What’s that earwax-blocking membrane in premium earbuds made of? 

A: The same material as a Gore-Tex rain jacket

B: A thin layer of real beeswax

C: Recycled silicone

D: Pressed paper

2, In the AI talent war, which tactic does Big Tech use to stop star employees from sprinting into a rival’s arms? 

A: Keep paying your full salary on the condition that you do absolutely nothing and join no one.

B: Relocate you to a satellite office until your knowledge goes stale.

C: Harsh legal agreements prevent employees from joining competitors.

D: Equity forfeiture - immediate termination of unvested stock options.

3, A Commercial 50,000 watt radio tower uses spark gap balls (ball gaps) to protect the tower from lightning. If the balls are place too close together which will not happen?

A: Effects the impedance of the antenna. 

B: Continuous electrical arc (a short circuit to ground)

C: Lightning is shunted to ground quicker.

D: The transmitter wattage will be cut in half.

4, Will Sequential Staging of both an Open-Air Arrestor and a Gas Discharge Arrestor, when attached to a robust single-point grounding system, give better lightning protection for a ham station than either alone?

A: Yes

B: No

Extra Credit: Please explain your reasoning.

THE ANSWERS TO THE ABOVE QUESTIONS ARE

1A, 2A, 3D AND 4A