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SSB · USB / LSB

Single Sideband transmits one sideband, usually with the carrier suppressed. USB is the upper and LSB the lower sideband relative to the carrier reference.

Also found under: SSB · USB · LSB · Single Sideband · Einseitenband

A concrete example

Mistuning SSB shifts audio pitch. Choosing the correct sideband and tuning accurately go together.

What to keep in mind

Here USB means Upper Sideband, not a USB hardware connection.

Further reference

Original explanation based on the technical documentation. Reviewed on 15 October 2026.

Peter Driessen · ECE350, chapters 2, 3 and 5 ↗