Instruction manual

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AGC Automatic Gain Control.
AF Audio Frequency
AM Amplitude Modulation
Amplifier Converts input signal to output.
Anode The positive terminal of a
diode.
Antenna Any device that either radiates
a signal or pulls in a signal.
Baffle Used to ensure positive airflow.
Capacitor An electronic component that
has ability to store a charge
and block DC current.
Cathode The negative terminal of a
diode.
Coil A component with inductive
reactance.
Current Electrical flow.
Diode An electronic component that
changes alternating current to
direct current.
FM Frequency Modulation.
Frequency Wave or pulse repetition rate.
Gain Signal multiplication.
IC Integrated Circuit.
PC Board Printed Circuit Board.
Potentiometer Three-terminal variable
resistor, volume control.
Power Supply An electronic circuit that
produces the necessary power
for another circuit.
Resistor An electronic component that
obstructs (resists) the flow of
electricity.
Speaker An electronic device that turn
electric impulses into sound.
Transistor A semiconductor component
that can be used to amplify
signals, or as electronic
switches.
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