Radio Amateur Quiz Canadian License

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Question A-006-004-004

In a superheterodyne receiver with automatic gain control (AGC), as the strength of the signal increases, the AGC:

Correct Answer

reduces the receiver gain

Explanation

The AGC circuit senses the strength of the received signal (usually at an IF stage or detector) and generates a control voltage that reduces the gain of earlier RF and IF amplifier stages to prevent overload and maintain a relatively constant audio output level.

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