Quadrantal error in ADF is caused by:

Errors in the NDB transmitter

Incorrect frequency selection

Re-radiation of the NDB signal by the aircraft structure

Correct

Compass card misalignment

Explanation

Quadrantal error is caused by the aircraft's metallic structure re-radiating the received NDB signal, creating bearing errors that vary with the relative bearing.

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