*Question G2D06:
How is a directional antenna pointed when making a “long-path” contact with another station?*  

*Correct Answer is  C: 180 degrees from the station’s short-path heading*  

### AI Response: (may contain errors)  

To make a "long-path" contact with another station using a directional antenna, you need to point the antenna in a specific direction. The correct answer is:

**C: 180 degrees from the station’s short-path heading.**

### Explanation of the Correct Answer:
- **Long-path contacts** occur when the signal travels the longer route around the Earth to reach the other station. 
- To achieve this, you must point your antenna in the opposite direction of the short-path heading. 
- If the short-path heading is, for example, 30 degrees, the long-path heading would be $30 + 180 = 210$ degrees.

### Why the Other Choices are Incorrect:
- **A: Toward the rising sun**  
  This option does not relate to the specific direction needed for long-path contacts. The rising sun direction varies based on your location and time of year, and it does not guarantee a successful long-path contact.

- **B: Along the gray line**  
  The gray line refers to the area between daylight and darkness, where propagation conditions can be favorable. While it can enhance communication, it does not specifically indicate the direction for long-path contacts.

- **D: Toward the north**  
  Pointing toward the north is not relevant to long-path communications unless the station you are contacting is directly north of you. Long-path requires a specific angle based on the short-path heading, not a fixed direction like north.

### Summary:
For long-path contacts, always remember to point your directional antenna 180 degrees from the short-path heading to ensure effective communication. This method utilizes the Earth's curvature and the propagation characteristics of radio waves.