How does a transmitter put information onto a radio wave?

By modulating the radio signal.

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  1. By turning off the receiver
  2. By modulating the radio signal ✔
  3. By cooling the antenna

Why: Modulation impresses an information signal on the radio wave by varying some aspect of the wave.

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The signal was modulated, so it stayed calm and steady.
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Answer: By modulating the radio signal. Modulation impresses an information signal on the radio wave by varying some aspect of the wave.

  1. Radio en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Radio
    by modulating the radio signal (impressing an information signal on the radio wave by varying some aspect of the wave)
    Checked 2026-11-07.

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