Radio transmission is a technology that sends waves carrying sound (like music or speech) from one place to another without wires. It's used in broadcasting systems like radio and television.
Frequency Modulation (FM): A method used in radio broadcasting where the frequency of the carrier wave changes according to input signal strength.
Amplitude Modulation (AM): Another method used in radio broadcasting where amplitude (height) of carrier wave varies according to input signal strength.
Shortwave Radio: A type of radio transmission using shortwave frequencies, capable of long-distance transmission.
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