"squelch circuit" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: squelch circuits [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} squelch circuit (plural squelch circuits)
  1. The suppression of the unwanted hiss or static between received transmissions by adjusting the gain of the receiver. Derived forms: squelch tail Related terms: squelch (english: sense 2) [noun]
    Sense id: en-squelch_circuit-en-noun-a1l8eL1E Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries, Telecommunications

Alternative forms

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