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The FMX Stereo Broadcast System

It is a well-known phenomenon that the presently-authorized system for FM stereophonic radio broadcasting imposes a significant degradation of the perceived signal-to-noise ratio when such broadcasts are compared with monophonic transmission. As a consequence, station coverage area is reduced both for monophonic and stereophonic reception. A new broadcast service, designated FMX, has been developed as a solution to this problem. This paper analyzes the improvements which may be achieved, and demonstrates how audio companding may be implemented in future broadcast transmissions without compromising existing service.

Authors: Torick, Emil L.; Keller, Thomas B.
Affiliations: CBS Technology Center, Stamford, CT ; National Association of Broadcasters, Washington, DC(See document for exact affiliation information.)
AES Convention:79 (October 1985) Paper Number:2304 Import into BibTeX
Subject:Transmission: Recording and Broadcasting

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