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T8A12
Which of the following is a disadvantage of FM compared with single sideband?
Pick an answer to check it.
Answer: B. Only one signal can be received at a time
With FM, only one signal can be received at a time. When two FM signals are on the same frequency, the stronger one usually takes over and the weaker one disappears (the capture effect). With SSB you can often hear both at once.
Tip: FM capture: the strongest signal wins.