local oscillator

Noun
  1. An oscillator whose output heterodynes with the incoming radio signal to produce sum and difference tones (synset 103687139)
    is a type of: oscillator - generator that produces sonic oscillations or alternating current
    is a part of: heterodyne receiver, superhet, superheterodyne receiver - a radio receiver that combines a locally generated frequency with the carrier frequency to produce a supersonic signal that is demodulated and amplified
    same as: heterodyne oscillator

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