What does discriminator tap mean?

[farmall]

I have seen this term here , but I have no idea what it means. Can someone explain?

Sorry for the noob question.

 

[richster]

I have seen this term here , but I have no idea what it means. Can someone explain?

Sorry for the noob question.

Here you go, read this. A very good explanation.

http://www.radioreference.com/wiki/index.php/Discriminator_output

Regards,
Richster.

 

[farmall]

Thanks for your help

 

[cristisphoto]

Caution....

A Word of caution..
From experience Make Doggone...
sure you have steady hands good eyes and A LOT of patience and aren't rushed, tired etc
Because one littlie mistalke and your toy can be nothing more that a Paperweight.
Regards
Crista

 

[kb2vxa]

Hi farmall and all all,

It's kinda like a spinal tap, extremely painful but produces results. It's simply "tapping" the output of the frequency discriminator (detector) ahead of the demphasis circuit and audio amplifier in an FM receiver. The raw output contains whatever was modulated on the carrier in the first place such as the full digital information that may be processed by a computer or whatever device you feed it to.

You need proper electronics knowlege and good mechanical skills to properly install one, it's not for the faint of heart so Careful With That Axe Eugene to borrow a title from Pink Floyd.

Christa, live the life? (I think you meant to say viva la vida.) I understand what you mean but still it's an oxymoron. (;->)

 

[John_M]

cristisphoto Wrote:

A Word of caution..
From experience Make Doggone...
sure you have steady hands good eyes and A LOT of patience and aren't rushed, tired etc
Because one littlie mistalke and your toy can be nothing more that a Paperweight.
Regards
Crista.

Yes, this is best done at a bench with a good soldering station and not on your living room floor. :lol: