Meanings
nounsquelch circuit (plural squelch circuits)
plural squelch circuits
- The suppression of the unwanted hiss or static between received transmissions by adjusting the gain of the receiver.
Synonyms & antonyms
nounan electric circuit that cuts off a receiver when the signal becomes weaker than the noise
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