radio_rookie wrote:
Hello,
I want to know the importance of intermediate frequency in any
receivers. IF was used in Superhet transceivers. My question is why
doesn't anyone use zero IF now a days. What is the problem of brining
the RF signal directly to baseband? Does the IF stage conditions the
incoming signal? What are the advantages of the IF stage?

Just confused. Can anyone throw some light on this?

Thanks.

Hey radio rookie,

Thanks for posting this excellent question.
The answers you received have taught me more than a few textbooks have.
Some very good minds have weighed in on your query.

Keep up the good work and welcome to ham radio.

To the respondents, I say "Thanks!" for approaching ideal NG activity!

Makes one proud to be a ham.

John
AB8O