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What is sensitivity
Ability to reproduce weak signals
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What is the purpose of frequency modulation
Varying the frequency of an electromagnetic carrier in accordance w/the intelligence to be transmitted
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What is signal-to-noise ratio
The amplitude of desired signal as compared to unwanted amplified noise
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What is a jack
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What is the purpose of a shielded cable
prevents external voltages from affecting the signal being passed between audio circuits and reduces undesirable noise
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What is a block diagram
Overall visual representation of functional units of an electronic system and the signal paths between units
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What is Suppression
the elimination of an undesired portion of a signal
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What is reflection
When radio waves get bounces off of a surface
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What is a magnetic shield
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What is half split bracketing?
Reduces the average number of measurements needed to isolate the faulty stage or component
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What is signal tracing
following the normal input signal through the equipment
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What is a microphone
Converts sound waves into an audio signal
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What is diffraction
When radio waves traveling in a straight path are able to bend around an obstacle
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What is an audio jack
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What is an assembly
A number of basic parts or subassemblies joined together to perform a specific function
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What is signal injecting
substituting the signal normally present at selected test points w/a similar signal from a signal generator
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What are upper and lower frequencies
Sum frequencies and difference frequencies
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What is refraction
bending of an electromagnetic wave
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What is a selector switch
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What is the ionosphere
A region of Earth's upper atmosphere which greatly influences radio propagation
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What is intelligence
Information or data that is intelligible to our senses
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What is a schematic diagram
Indispensable tool for a technician

Most useful of all diagrams in understanding overall system operation
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What is an antenna
Radiates the AM signal
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What is an indicator switch/push button switch
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What is the purpose of Radio Communications
Sending and receiving information w/o the use of connecting wires






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