E4D09 — Amateur Extra Class

E4D09 : What is the purpose of the preselector in a communications receiver?
A To store frequencies that are often used
B To provide broadband attenuation before the first RF stage to prevent intermodulation
C To increase the rejection of signals outside the band being received
D To allow selection of the optimum RF amplifier device
Correct Answer: To increase the rejection of signals outside the band being received