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Which is a disadvantage of FM compared with single sideband?

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  1. Voice quality is poorer
  2. Only one signal can be received at a time
  3. FM signals are harder to tune

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  1. NCVEC 2026-2030 Technician Question Pool (February 19, 2026 errata) ncvec.org/downloads/2026-2030%20Technician%20Pool%20and%20Syllabus%20Public%20Release%20Feb%2019%202026.pdf Checked 2026-10-09.

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