INTRODUCTION

A spectrum represents the relative amounts of different frequency components in

any signal. Its like the display on the graphic-equalizer in your stereo which has LEDs
showing the relative amounts of bass, midrange and treble. These correspond directly
to increasing frequencies (treble being the high frequency components). The frequency
spectrum of an electrical signal is the distribution of the amplitudes and phases of each
frequency component against frequency. The use of higher frequencies is desirable
because of the smaller antenna size, the improved directional effect of the antennae,
and the broader available frequency spectrum. The frequency spectra of both signals
were compared with each other significantly.

DISCUSSION

We started the activity by setting up the special trainer that we're going to use by
following the instructions indicated in the computer software that is used to simulate the
entire experiment we're going to conduct. We opened the spectra analyzer of the
software to produce visual readings of the frequency spectra of both signals. By
adjusting the correct parameters for the analyzer, we are presented with some form of
readings various amplitude levels varying from 0-0.8V at various range of frequencies,
primarily ranging from 400-500 kHz. The readings were so tiny that it is necessary to
zoom the screen in order precisely read the readings. We recorded the data required
and compared both of the signals.

CONCLUSION

As conclusion, we were able to show the AM signal's spectrum using the

spectrum analyzer. We observed that interval between the side frequencies and the
carrier frequency corresponds to the modulating frequency. The residual carrier was still
evident as we plug the DSP again. And, as we turned the carrier null potentiometer, the
residual carrier was eliminated. Moreover, we learned that the advantages of the DSB is
the transmitted signal holds nearly all the signal power, therefore power was conserved.