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Quadrature Amplitude Modulation
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Quadrature Amplitude Modulation (Multimedia) 
A method of encoding digital data onto a carrier for RF transmission. QAM is typically used for cable transmission of digital SDTV and HDTV signals. DVB-C supports 16-QAM, 32-QAM, 64-QAM, 128-QAM, and 256-QAM, although receivers need only support up to 64-QAM.
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