In crane or hoisting contexts, the antenna sector that usually points toward true north is called what sector?

• A. Alpha Sector
• B. Beta Sector
• C. Gamma Sector
• D. Delta Sector

Answer: (A)

In crane and hoist operations, directional sectors are labeled with Greek letters to designate orientation around a fixed reference direction, typically true north. The Alpha Sector is the sector that aligns with true north, so it serves as the standard reference direction for the antenna's orientation. Because north is the fixed zero-degree bearing, the Alpha Sector becomes the primary forward-facing sector used in setup, alignment, and safety protocols. The other sectors—Beta, Gamma, and Delta—fill in the remaining directions around the circle as you move away from north. Therefore, the antenna sector that usually points toward true north is called the Alpha Sector.