CHAPTER 4.2 AM Transmitters and AM Stereo

DANIEL L DICKEY

Continental Electronics Corporation Dallas, Texas

EDWARD J. ANTHONY

Quincy, Illinois

INTRODUCTION

This chapter combines the former"AM Transmitters" chapter, written by Daniel L. Dickey, with the"AM Stereo" chapter from the 9th edition, written by Edward J. Anthony and revised by Thomas Osen-kowsky, which has been retained and placed at the end of this chapter.

The earliest form of wireless audio broadcasting uses the technique known as amplitude modulation (AM). As other forms of broadcasting compete with AM in the marketplace, AM broadcasting has evolved by adopting stereo capability, more aggressive modulation techniques, and more recently digital modulation formats. These digital formats ...

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