FM - Frequency modulation


Transmission method in which a carrier wave is modulated so that its frequency is proportional to the amplitude of the audio signal.
With FM the receiver sensitivity is not as good as in SSB, but the immunity to interferences is greater, as well as the tolerance to quick signal strength variations.
Hams use Fm only on VHF bands and up, for local QSO or when using repeaters. Audio signal quality is similar to AM, because hams use a narrow bandwidth FM, in order to reduce spectrum use.

(FM)

Dictionary Index
Home Page
The Radio Page © 1995-1999 Vinicio Coletti