Carrier frequency selector

Abstract

There is disclosed herein a redundant carrier frequency selection arrangement for an FDM communication system. The selection arrangement includes a source of n pairs of carrier frequencies, where n is an integer including one. Each carrier frequency of one pair of the n pairs of carrier frequencies are equal and the carrier frequency of each pair of the n pairs of carrier frequencies are different. n plurality of FDM communication equipment requiring a carrier are coupled to the source of n pairs of carrier frequencies and each plurality of the communication equipment of the n plurality of communication equipment responds to a different pair of the n pairs of carrier frequencies. An electronic switch is disposed in each of the n plurality of communication equipment to select either one of the carrier frequencies of an associated pair of the n pairs of carrier frequencies.

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