An instrument used to detect the presence of and to determine the information carried by electromagnetic radiation.
A receiver includes circuits designed to detect, amplify, rectify, and shape the incoming radio- frequency signals received at the antenna in such a manner that the information-containing component of this received energy can be delivered to the desired indicating or recording equipment.
An instrument used to detect the presence of and to determine the information carried by electromagnetic radiation.
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