Radio Amateur Quiz Canadian License

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Question A-005-007-001

Maintaining the peak RF output of a SSB transmitter at a relatively constant level requires a circuit called the:

Correct Answer

automatic level control (ALC)

Explanation

Automatic Level Control (ALC) in an SSB transmitter samples the RF output and feeds back a control voltage to earlier stages to adjust their gain, preventing overdriving the final amplifier and maintaining a more consistent peak output power.

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