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Passband modulation
Analog modulation
AM FM PM QAM SM SSB
Digital modulation
ASK APSK CPM FSK MFSK MSK OOK PPM PSK QAM SC-FDE TCM TC-PAM WDM
Hierarchical modulation
QAM WDM
Spread spectrum
CSS DSSS FHSS THSS
See also
Capacity-approaching codes Demodulation Line coding Modem AnM PoM PAM PCM PDM PWM ΔΣM OFDM FDM Multiplexing
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Modulated continuous wave is defined by the Federal Communications Commission in 47 CFR §97.3(c)(4) as "Tone-modulated international Morse code telegraphy emissions having designators with A, C, D, F, G, H or R as the first symbol; 2 as the second symbol; A or B as the third symbol."

Simply put, MCW uses a fixed audio tone to modulate a carrier wave. This is an older method of sending Morse code, with continuous wave being the more common method used today. MCW is not allowed in the United States on amateur radio frequencies lower than 50 MHz, as it is a very inefficient use of radio spectrum.

See also

• Types of radio emissions
• Morse code

References

• "Amateur Radio Service Definitions (47 CFR §97.3)". Retrieved August 03. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |accessdate= (help); Unknown parameter |accessyear= ignored (|access-date= suggested) (help)

• "Ham Radio Jargon, Abbreviations and Terminology". Retrieved August 03. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |accessdate= (help); Unknown parameter |accessyear= ignored (|access-date= suggested) (help)

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