Updated: Dec 9, 2025 | Source: 2024-2028 Question Pool | Topic: E2B
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Which types of modulation are used for amateur television DVB-T signals?

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The correct answer is B: QAM and QPSK. Which types of modulation are used for amateur television DVB-T signals are QAM and QPSK. DVB-T (Digital Video Broadcasting - Terrestrial) uses QAM and QPSK modulation. For amateur radio operators, this is important for digital TV operation. Understanding this helps when operating digital TV.

Why Other Answers Are Wrong

Option A: Incorrect. FM and FSK aren't used for DVB-T - DVB-T uses QAM and QPSK. FM/FSK isn't used. Option C: Incorrect. AM and OOK aren't used for DVB-T - DVB-T uses QAM and QPSK. AM/OOK isn't used. Option D: Incorrect. Since A and C are not correct, 'all of the above' cannot be correct. Only QAM and QPSK are used.

Exam Tip

DVB-T modulation = QAM and QPSK. Think 'D'VB-'T' = 'D'igital 'T'V uses 'Q'AM/'Q'PSK. DVB-T (Digital Video Broadcasting - Terrestrial) uses QAM and QPSK modulation. Not FM/FSK, not AM/OOK - just QAM and QPSK.

Memory Aid

DVB-T modulation = QAM and QPSK. Think 'D'VB-'T' = 'Q'AM/'Q'PSK. DVB-T (Digital Video Broadcasting - Terrestrial) uses QAM and QPSK modulation. Important for digital TV operation.

Real-World Example

Amateur television DVB-T signals: They use QAM (Quadrature Amplitude Modulation) and QPSK (Quadrature Phase Shift Keying) modulation. These are digital modulation schemes used for digital television. DVB-T is the standard for digital terrestrial TV. This is what modulation types are used - QAM and QPSK.

Source & Coverage

Question Pool: 2024-2028 Question Pool

Subelement: E2B

Reference: 2024-2028 Question Pool · E2 - Operating Procedures

Key Concepts

Amateur television DVB-T signals QAM QPSK

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