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heterodyne receiver

DEFINITIONS OF: heterodyne receiver

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n a radio receiver that combines a locally generated frequency with the carrier frequency to produce a supersonic signal that is demodulated and amplified

Synonyms:
superhet, superheterodyne receiver
Type of:
radio, radio receiver, radio set, receiving set, tuner, wireless
an electronic receiver that detects and demodulates and amplifies transmitted signals
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