radio tuner

Frequency-finding device component

A radio tuner is the component that selects and receives a specific radio frequency from the electromagnetic spectrum.

In a stereo system, the tuner is often a separate unit from the amplifier: The receiver combines a tuner and amplifier in one box.

Tuner also refers to the dial or interface used to find stations: She spun the tuner looking for something good.

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FM · station · receiver · knob · static · broadcast · signal · wavelength · transistor · stereo · car stereo · shortwave · scanning · crystal · bandwidth · airwaves · crackling · preset

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audio system component function

radio tunerradio transmitter

Broadcasts electromagnetic signals wirelessly

transmitter · speaker · loudspeaker · broadcast tower · audio output

broadcast reception method

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Internet media delivery platform

podcast player · satellite receiver · cable box · wired connection

signal source type

radio tunerCD player

Optical audio device

turntable · tape deck · record player · cassette player · phonograph

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Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G