radio receiver

1. An electronic receiver that detects and demodulates and amplifies transmitted signals (synset 104050813)
   is a type of: receiver, receiving system - set that receives radio or tv signals
   subtypes:

   • clock radio - a radio that includes a clock that can be set to turn it on automatically
   • crystal set - an early radio receiver using a crystal detector
   • 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
   • push-button radio - a radio receiver that can be tuned by pressing buttons
   has:

   • amplifier - electronic equipment that increases strength of signals passing through it
   • detector - electronic equipment that detects the presence of radio signals or radioactivity
   • demodulator, detector - rectifier that extracts modulation from a radio carrier wave
   is a part of:

   • radio, wireless - a communication system based on broadcasting electromagnetic waves
   • radio-gramophone, radio-phonograph - electronic equipment consisting of a combination of a radio receiver and a record player
   same as: radio, radio set, receiving set, tuner, wireless

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