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SS2 Basic Electronics

Radio transmission and reception

Overview

Describe the principle of radio transmission and reception (AM and FM). Explain each stage of a radio receiver ( AM and FM). State the relative advantage of FM over AM. Demonstrate how to detect faults in a radio receiver.

What you'll learn
  • Principles of radio transmission and reception.
  • Stages of a radio receiver (AM and FM).
  • E. g.
  • • Tuner
  • • AF amplifier
  • • IF amplifier
  • • Detector
  • • Power supply
  • Comparison of AM and FM receivers.
  • Fault detection in radio receiver.