An ENG truck can transmit a signal clearly

• A. via fiber alone
• B. only during daytime
• C. with direct line-of-sight with the receiver
• D. through satellite uplink only

Answer: (C)

Line-of-sight between the ENG truck transmitter and the receiver is what makes a wireless field transmission clear. Radio waves used in on-location news feeds travel best when there are no obstacles blocking or reflecting the path, so an unobstructed view ensures strong signal strength and minimal interference or dropouts. Fiber would be a wired connection, not a wireless transmission, so it doesn’t address the broadcast link from the truck. Daylight isn’t a factor for RF transmission quality, and satellite uplink is a separate method that isn’t the only way to achieve a clear signal. In practice, keeping a direct line-of-sight to the receiving point yields the most reliable, clear transmission.