MM0324 Welcome

Welcome to
FM RADIO RECEIVERS

Subcourse MM0324
Edition 6

Edition Date: June 1997

United States Army Combined
Arms Support Command
Fort Lee, VA 23801-1809

Introduction

Overview This is an overview of FM Radio Receivers, MM0324

Proponent This subcourse is issued by the--
U.S. Army Institute for Professional Development (AIPD)
U.S. Army Training Support Center
Newport News, Virginia  23628-0001

Purpose The first step in troubleshooting a receiver is to determine which functions are not operating correctly. To determine the probable cause of these malfunctions, you must be thoroughly grounded in the theory of operation of each stage in the receiver. This subcourse is written to make you aware of the different types of circuits used in FM receivers.

Target
Audience Any eligible person may enroll in the subcourse.

Requirements To receive credit for course or subcourse completion, you must--
Have an Army Correspondence Course Program (ACCP) USER-ID and PASSWORD.
Be formally enrolled in this course/subcourse through the ACCP.
Earn a passing score on the subcourse examination.

Contents The subcourse contains the following parts:

Lesson 1. RF Amplifiers
Lesson 2. Mixers, Converters, and Local Oscillators
Lesson 3. IF Amplifiers, Limiters, and Detectors
Lesson 4. Special Circuits and Alignment
#TM 11-668, F-M Transmitters and Receivers; September 1952
Corrections to TM 11-668
Examination

Informal Access Feel free to preview the subcourse to see if it meets your needs, to study it without committing to formal enrollment, or use it as an on-line desk reference.

Enrollment

Enrollment
Eligibility The Army Correspondence Course Program subcourses are available to U.S. Active and Reserve military officers, warrant officers, and enlisted personnel; Reserve Officers' Training Corps, National Guard Officer Candidate School, West Point cadets, and authorized federal civilian employees.
Military personnel must have enough time remaining in service to complete the course/subcourse(s) in which they request enrollment.
Note:  For detailed eligibility requirements see the course listing found on the AIPD LOGON/REGISTER web site.

Enrollment
Notes Enrollment is electronic. To enroll, click on the ENROLL button below to take you to the ACCP LOGON screen. [NOTE: The following instructions apply to the ACCP web site.]
If you are not already registered with the ACCP, you will need to do so prior to enrolling for this subcourse. Click on the REGISTER button and follow the on-screen instructions. [NOTE: You will be required to create your own USER-ID and PASSWORD. These will allow you to enroll for courses/subcourses, access and update portions of your current personal demographic information, view history records, and take on-line examinations for subcourses in which you are enrolled.]
If you are a registered ACCP participant, enter your USER-ID and PASSWORD in the spaces provided and click on the LOGON button. Follow on-screen instruction for enrolling in a course/subcourse.

When filling in the subcourse number, enter it exactly as follows:  MM0324 .
After submitting your application, you will receive verification of your enrollment by e-mail, if available, or first class mail. [NOTE: US military students who do not have an e-mail address can obtain one by going tohttp://www.us.army.mil.]
IMPORTANT:  You will not be able to access the examination for this subcourse until you have received notification that your enrollment application has been accepted. Until that time, you may informally access the subcourse materials and begin your studies. To do so, follow the link to the RDL, scroll down the list of courses/subcourses, and activate the link to this course/subcourse.

Taking the Subcourse On-Line

Taking the
subcourse
You do not have to wait for enrollment verification before beginning. You can start immediately. Everything you need to complete the subcourse is provided on-line. You will need no additional materials, nor will any be sent to you. View and study all materials (including practical exercises), and take the final examination.
REMINDER:  You must have received ACCP subcourse enrollment verification by e-mail before taking the examination.

Taking
the exam
REMINDER:  You must have received ACCP subcourse enrollment verification by e-mail before taking the examination.
Read the examination administrative instructions very carefully prior to beginning the examination.
Once you complete the examination and "submit" your responses, you will receive immediate feedback of your score. If you obtained a passing score, you will also receive subcourse text references for missed questions. Your final official grade (Completion Notice) will be provided by e-mail, if available, or first class mail. If you did not obtain a passing score, you may retake the examination after a time lapse of 24-hours from computer processing of your initial attempt.

Assistance

Points of
Contact If you have any questions about the subcourse, call or e-mail one of these points of contact:
For questions about subcourse content, contact:
ATCL AO
Training Directorate
US Army Combined Arms Support Command
401 1st Street
Ft Lee, Virginia 23801-1511
http://www.cascom.army.mil/ordnance/

For questions about subcourse administration, contact:
Section A
DSN: 826-2127/3322
COM: (757) 878-2127/3322
E-MAIL: sectiona@atsc.army.mil

Downloadable Files

Enrollment Eligibility	The Army Correspondence Course Program subcourses are available to U.S. Active and Reserve military officers, warrant officers, and enlisted personnel; Reserve Officers' Training Corps, National Guard Officer Candidate School, West Point cadets, and authorized federal civilian employees. Military personnel must have enough time remaining in service to complete the course/subcourse(s) in which they request enrollment. Note: For detailed eligibility requirements see the course listing found on the AIPD LOGON/REGISTER web site.

Enrollment Notes	Enrollment is electronic. To enroll, click on the ENROLL button below to take you to the ACCP LOGON screen. [NOTE: The following instructions apply to the ACCP web site.] If you are not already registered with the ACCP, you will need to do so prior to enrolling for this subcourse. Click on the REGISTER button and follow the on-screen instructions. [NOTE: You will be required to create your own USER-ID and PASSWORD. These will allow you to enroll for courses/subcourses, access and update portions of your current personal demographic information, view history records, and take on-line examinations for subcourses in which you are enrolled.] If you are a registered ACCP participant, enter your USER-ID and PASSWORD in the spaces provided and click on the LOGON button. Follow on-screen instruction for enrolling in a course/subcourse. When filling in the subcourse number, enter it exactly as follows: MM0324 . After submitting your application, you will receive verification of your enrollment by e-mail, if available, or first class mail. [NOTE: US military students who do not have an e-mail address can obtain one by going tohttp://www.us.army.mil.] IMPORTANT: You will not be able to access the examination for this subcourse until you have received notification that your enrollment application has been accepted. Until that time, you may informally access the subcourse materials and begin your studies. To do so, follow the link to the RDL, scroll down the list of courses/subcourses, and activate the link to this course/subcourse.

Taking the Subcourse On-Line

Taking the subcourse	You do not have to wait for enrollment verification before beginning. You can start immediately. Everything you need to complete the subcourse is provided on-line. You will need no additional materials, nor will any be sent to you. View and study all materials (including practical exercises), and take the final examination. REMINDER: You must have received ACCP subcourse enrollment verification by e-mail before taking the examination.

Taking the exam	REMINDER: You must have received ACCP subcourse enrollment verification by e-mail before taking the examination. Read the examination administrative instructions very carefully prior to beginning the examination. Once you complete the examination and "submit" your responses, you will receive immediate feedback of your score. If you obtained a passing score, you will also receive subcourse text references for missed questions. Your final official grade (Completion Notice) will be provided by e-mail, if available, or first class mail. If you did not obtain a passing score, you may retake the examination after a time lapse of 24-hours from computer processing of your initial attempt.

Assistance

Points of Contact	If you have any questions about the subcourse, call or e-mail one of these points of contact: For questions about subcourse content, contact: ATCL AO Training Directorate US Army Combined Arms Support Command 401 1st Street Ft Lee, Virginia 23801-1511 http://www.cascom.army.mil/ordnance/ For questions about subcourse administration, contact: Section A DSN: 826-2127/3322 COM: (757) 878-2127/3322 E-MAIL: sectiona@atsc.army.mil