Abstract:
A compression amplifier processes both the audio modulating signal to the transmitter, and the audio output from the receiver, in a conventional amplitude modulated transceiver. Unique switching circuitry provides isolation between transmitter and receiver inputs to, and outputs from, the compression amplifier.
Abstract:
The blanking cct. (10) includes a filter(32) which attenuates signals in the selected information passband of the receiver, and a sampling passband is chosen which contains the same noise signals that are found in the information passband. The filter is coupled to the portion of the receiver which receives radio signals prior to the circuitry which selects the information passband of frequencies. The signals passed by the filter are processed to generate blanking signals in response to the filtered signals.
Abstract:
A channel scanning and priority channel monitoring system for a multi-channel receiver includes a high frequency clock and a sequencing switch to rapidly scan the channels for signals and a low frequency clock and sampling switch to periodically monitor the priority channel for short time intervals during the reception of a non-priority signal. A variable response time squelch circuit is used to control the operation of the clocks. The squelch circuit operates in a fast response mode to rapidly sense the presence of a signal. After a signal has been acquired, the response time of the squelch circuit is determined by the strength of the signal being received, the squelch circuit operating in conjunction with a delay circuit to prevent the resumption of scanning during signal fades. A noise generator controlled by the variable response time squelch controls an audio muting squelch circuit in the receiver.