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Noun: heterodyne receiver
  1. A radio receiver that combines a locally generated frequency with the carrier frequency to produce a supersonic signal that is demodulated and amplified
    - superheterodyne receiver, superhet

Derived forms: heterodyne receivers

Type of: radio, radio receiver, radio set, receiving set, tuner, wireless

Encyclopedia: Heterodyne receiver