radio

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A. AM transmitter B. AM receiver

radio, transmission or reception of electromagnetic radiation in the radio frequency range. The term is commonly applied also to the equipment used, especially to the radio receiver.

Sections in this article:

• Introduction
• Development of Radio Technology
• Transmission and Reception of Radio Waves
• Uses of Radio Waves
• Bibliography

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