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What is the output PEP of an unmodulated carrier if the average power is 1060 watts?

800 watts

1060 watts

In the context of an unmodulated carrier wave, the output Peak Envelope Power (PEP) is equal to the average power of the signal. This is because, for an unmodulated carrier, all the power is being transmitted consistently without any variations due to modulation. The average power directly reflects the continuous output of the carrier wave without any peaks associated with modulation.

Thus, when the average power is given as 1060 watts, that value directly represents the PEP as well. In contrast, the other options—while they may represent different configurations or conditions—do not relate to the direct correspondence between average power and PEP for an unmodulated carrier. Therefore, identifying the output PEP as 1060 watts accurately conveys the concept for this scenario.

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