A satellite earth station antenna having a maximum gain of 60 dB at the operational frequency is fed from a power amplifier generating 10 kW. If the feed system has a loss of 2 dB earth station EIRP is
A. 98 dBW
B. 72 dBW
C. 102 dBW
D. 68 dBW
Answer: Option A
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