Meanings
plural superheterodyne receivers · alternative superhet · alternative supersonic heterodyne receiver
- A radio receiver that mixes (beats or heterodynes) a locally produced frequency with the incoming frequency
Synonyms & antonyms
nouna radio receiver that combines a locally generated frequency with the carrier frequency to produce a supersonic signal that is demodulated and amplified
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superheterodyne receiver. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 5, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/superheterodyne%20receiver
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