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Which of these items would be useful for a hidden transmitter hunt?

  1. A Yagi Antenna

  2. A directional antenna

  3. A dipole antenna

  4. A loop antenna

The correct answer is: A directional antenna

A directional antenna is particularly useful for a hidden transmitter hunt, commonly known as "fox hunting." This type of antenna is designed to focus on signals coming from a specific direction while rejecting signals from other directions. This characteristic allows participants to accurately pinpoint the location of the hidden transmitter by determining the direction of the strongest signal. Directional antennas can improve the tracking experience by providing more precise information about the location of the source of