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Radio Modulation Methods

Radio Modulation Methods explains how your radio actually carries the voice: AM vs FM, why aviation uses AM on most VHF/UHF channels, where FM shows up in tactical and helicopter ops, and what that means for clarity, range and realism when you set up radios in DCS.

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AM Radio Transmitter (Amplitude Modulation Radio Transmitter)
FM (Frequency Modulation)