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A TV transmission tower antenna is at a height of 20 m. How much service area can it cover if the receiving antenna is (i) at ground level, (ii) at a height of 25 m? Calculate the percentage increase in area covered in case (ii) relative to case (i).

Important Questions on Communication Systems

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If the whole earth is to be connected by LOS communication using space waves (no restriction of antenna size or tower height), what is the minimum number of antennas required? Calculate the tower height of these antennas in terms of the earth's radius?
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What is modulation? A message signal frequency 10 kHz and peak voltage of 10 volts is used to modulate a carrier of frequency 1 MHz and peak voltage of 20 volts. Determine modulation index and the side bands produced.
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A carrier wave of peak voltage 12 V is used transmit a message signal. What should be the peak voltage of the modulating signal in order to have a modulation index of 75 %?
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On radiating (sending out) an AM modulated signal, the total radiated power is due to the energy carried by ωc, ωc  ωm & ωc + ωm. Suggest ways to minimize the cost of radiation without compromising on the information.
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What we mean by MF, HF and UHF bands?
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Why do we use short-waves bands for long-distance radio broadcast?