Introduction to Amplitude Modulation, Demodulation
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Amplitude Modulation, Demodulation and corresponding circuit implementations
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WRT to shortwave, there's a certain coolness to a technology that allows you to make world wide 2 way communications without out the aid of any intermediate node with equipment that can fit into the palm of your hand (a small CW (Morse code) transceiver and wire for your antenna).