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E4C10
What is an advantage of having a variety of receiver bandwidths from which to select?
Pick an answer to check it.
Answer: C. Receive bandwidth can be set to match the modulation bandwidth, maximizing signal-to-noise ratio and minimizing interference
Matching the receive bandwidth to the signal's bandwidth lets in all of the signal and as little noise and interference as possible. That maximizes signal-to-noise ratio.
Tip: Bandwidth matched to mode = best S/N.