8-25C: Sea Clutter/STC Flashcards
Receiving Systems (1 cards)
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Q
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The sensitivity time control (STC) circuit:
A. Decreases the sensitivity of the receiver for close objects.
B. Increases the sensitivity of the receiver for close objects.
C. Increases the sensitivity of the receiver for distant objects.
D. Decreases the sensitivity of the transmitter for close objects.
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ANSWER A
The sensitivity time control is used to minimize false echoes from sea return during heavy weather. It minimizes the pickup of echoes from nearby targets.
