Question
What indicates the delay between a control operator action and the corresponding change in the transmitted signal?
Answer Options
- A) Jitter
- B) Hang time
- C) Latency
- D) Anti-VOX
Correct Answer: C
Explanation
In the context of remote operation, digital modes, and network communications, signal delay is a critical factor that affects efficiency and real-time interaction. This delay is the time lag between an input action (like keying the microphone or sending a digital data packet) and the resulting change in the output signal (the actual start of the transmission or the arrival of the packet at its destination).
This measure of time delay is called Latency. High latency can make real-time voice communication difficult (similar to satellite phone calls) and can negatively impact the throughput and timing required for digital modes and automated network systems, like remote control links.
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