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Amplitude Modulation (AM)
For Amplitude Modulation (AM) we have terms and definitions in 3 topics. The topics are Ham Radio, Import Cars and Radio.
Amplitude Modulation (Am) (Ham Radio) 
A means of adding voice or data to a radio frequency transmission by varying the amplitude of the carrier frequency. Broadcast stations in the "AM" band on a car radio use this modulation technique. AM is susceptible to static from electrical sources such as atmospheric noise, thunderstorms and electrical appliances.
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Amplitude Modulation (Am) (Import Cars)
A technique for impressing information upon a carrier by varying the amplitude of the carrier.
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Amplitude Modulation (Am) (Radio)
"Amplitude Modulation" is the name given to radio waves whose height and depth undulate in accordance with the fluctuations of the sound signal. AM was the first method of radio broadcasting, and is still used today.
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