I know single sideband is much better than FM for weak signal receiving. I know that SSB is just like AM, but with the unneeded parts removed.
For weak signal propagation, like EME and aurora, would reception on AM or SSB be better?
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Sign up to join this communityI know single sideband is much better than FM for weak signal receiving. I know that SSB is just like AM, but with the unneeded parts removed.
For weak signal propagation, like EME and aurora, would reception on AM or SSB be better?
I don't think anyone would be transmitting AM for weak signal work unless they were just fooling around. You'd get the same effect by cutting your power by 3/4s. In AM the carrier consumes 1/2 the power with the rest split between the side bands. So, SSB is not only more efficient use of spectrum, it's more effective use of your power.