If We Were to Intercept a Strong Radio Signal at 1420

question 54

Multiple Choice

If we were to intercept a strong radio signal at 1420 MHz in binary format from another civilization, this would be an example of

• A) a signal used for communication between a civilization's home world and another planet in its own planetary system
• B) a signal used for local communication in the world where the intelligent beings exist
• C) an intentional signal beacon
• D) a signal used for communication between a civilization's home world and another star system

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