For an earth station transmitter with an antenna output power of 40 dBW (10,000 W), a back-off loss of 3 dB, a total branching and feeder loss of 3 dB and transmit antenna gain of 4 dB, the effective isotropic radiated power (EIRP) will be
A. 38 dBW
B. 40 dBW
C. 36 dBW
D. 47 dBW
Answer: Option A
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