FM Communication Concepts

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Which of the following describes the function of amplitude limiters in FM receivers?

  • To eliminate amplitude modulation and AM noise (correct)
  • To amplify the desired FM signal
  • To convert FM signals to AM signals
  • To increase the bandwidth of the received signal

In the context of FM systems, what does the capture effect refer to?

  • The distortion of the stronger FM signal
  • The amplification of weaker signals
  • The cancellation of all signals
  • The selection of the stronger of two FM signals of the same frequency (correct)

What is the purpose of the pilot carrier in FM systems?

  • To modulate the audio signal
  • To synchronize the local oscillator for demodulation (correct)
  • To suppress noise
  • To increase the carrier frequency

What is the most accurate definition of frequency deviation?

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In communication systems, what does the term 'flywheel effect' refer to?

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Which statement accurately describes pre-emphasis in FM broadcasting?

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Which of the following best describes the function of a balanced modulator?

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What is the primary cause of 'frequency shift' or dynamic instability in oscillator circuits?

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What is measured by the 'percentage of modulation'?

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What is the purpose of demodulation in a communication system?

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Which of the following scenarios would most likely lead to diagonal peak clipping?

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Hans Christian Oersted's discovery in 1820 established what fundamental relationship?

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What key contribution did James Clerk Maxwell make to the field of electromagnetism?

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What significant achievement is Guglielmo Marconi primarily known for?

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What critical role did Heinrich Hertz play in the development of wireless communication?

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Flashcards

Amplitude Limiters

Amplifier circuits used to eliminate amplitude modulation and AM noise from received FM signals before detection.

AM (Amplitude Modulation)

A modulation technique where the amplitude of the carrier wave is varied.

Balanced Modulator

A multiplying device used to generate a double-sideband suppressed carrier (DSB) signal.

Capture Effect

The selection of the stronger of two FM signals of the same frequency.

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Capture Ratio

The ability of an FM tuner to reject the weaker of two stations on the same frequency.

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Carrier Frequency

The frequency of the unmodulated carrier wave.

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Channel

A frequency range allocated to a particular service or transmission.

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Demodulation

Converting a modulated waveform back to the original signal.

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Deviation (in FM)

The ratio of the maximum permissible frequency deviation to the maximum permissible audio modulating frequency.

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Diagonal Peak Clipping

A form of distortion where the output voltage cannot follow the modulation envelope due to a long RC time constant.

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Frequency Deviation

The amount by which the carrier frequency is varied from its unmodulated value.

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Modulation

The modification of some characteristics of a carrier signal.

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Pulse Modulation

A form of modulation in which the unmodulated carrier is a series of regularly recurrent pulses.

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Pre-emphasis

Boosting higher modulating frequencies in accordance with a prearranged curve.

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Modulator

A circuit/device that varies the amplitude, frequency, or phase of a carrier signal based on a modulating signal.

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