Phrase guide
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noun
A radio receiver that mixes (beats or heterodynes) a locally produced frequency with the incoming frequency
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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noun
a radio receiver that combines a locally generated frequency with the carrier frequency to produce a supersonic signal that is demodulated and amplified
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: heterodyne receiver, superhet
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: radio receiver, receiving set, radio set, radio, tuner, wireless
History
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