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Q of a radio receiver

Question: A radio receiver used in the FM band needs to be tuned in to within about 0.1 MHz for signals at about 100 MHz. What is its Q?

Solution: Q = f res / FWHM =1000. This is an extremely high Q compared to most mechanical systems.




Last Update: 2009-06-21