superhet
/ˈsupərˌhɛt/
noun
- Short for superheterodyne; a type of radio receiver that mixes incoming signals with a locally generated frequency to produce a fixed intermediate frequency for better reception.
- The technician explained how the superhet works by converting signals to a lower frequency.
- Most modern radios use a superhet design because it reduces interference.
- My grandfather's old radio is a superhet, and it still picks up stations clearly.