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What can you do if you are told your FM radio is over-deviating?

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  1. Talk louder into the microphone
  2. Change to a higher power level
  3. Talk farther away from the microphone

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References

  1. NCVEC 2026-2030 Technician Question Pool, T7B01 www.ncvec.org/downloads/2026-2030%20Technician%20Pool%20and%20Syllabus%20Public%20Release%20Feb%2019%202026.pdf Checked 2026-10-09.
  2. Icom IC-V3500 specifications www.icomamerica.com/lineup/products/IC-V3500 Checked 2026-10-09.

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