How Well Do You Know FM Transmission? [QUIZ]

by Anthony Eden / September 27, 2017 / Broadcast Technology

FM stands for...

Frequency Matching

Frequency Modulation

Functional Modulation

Fourier Matrix

Which of the following is not an essential part of an FM Transmission system?

Exciter

Power Amplifier

Stereo Generator

Antenna

What is the maximum acceptable deviation in Australia?

75Khz

12Khz

100Khz

Does the maximum deviation include RDS?

Yes

A Stereo Pilot tone should be found where?

12Khz

10Khz

19Khz

92Khz

Which of the following signal chain scenarios is less than ideal?

Audio processor MPX output connects directly to exciter

Audio processor line out connects to IP Audio Codec

Audio processor MPX output connects to the MPX input on an analog STL

What is the typical next stage in the signal path after the Exciter?

Power Amp

Antenna Combiner

Stereo Generator

RDS Encoder

The FM Band range is...

87-107Mhz

88-108Mhz

88-112Mhz

Which side-carrier is commonly used for RDS?

57Khz

67Khz

92Khz

Which of the following is not currently a manufacturer of FM broadcast processors?

Orban

Omnia

Behringer

What is the bitrate of RDS?

1024 bps

2 Kbps

192 Khz

1187.5 bps

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I'm Anthony Eden, and I'm a broadcast technician / software developer / technology solutions engineer. I've been working in broadcast media since 2008 (getting my start in Community Radio while still at school), and developing software and websites for just as long. Right now, I work in the broadcast industry and provide some freelance services through Media Realm.

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