Question
What is a transceiver?
Answer Options
- A) A device that combines a receiver and transmitter
- B) A device for matching feed line impedance to 50 ohms
- C) A device for automatically sending and decoding Morse code
- D) A device for converting receiver and transmitter frequencies to another band
Correct Answer: A
Explanation
The term transceiver is a portmanteau (a blend) of the words ‘transmitter’ and ‘receiver.’ It is a single piece of equipment that contains a functioning transmitter section and a functioning receiver section, often sharing many of the same circuits (like oscillators or power supplies).
Nearly all modern amateur radio equipment, from handheld radios to large desktop units, is a transceiver. Using a transceiver is highly efficient because you only need one set of controls and one set of power/antenna connections to both send and receive signals.
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