- 2074 Bhadra · 3 marks
Broadcasting versus communication
Short answer
Broadcasting is one-way transmission of the same message to many unspecified receivers with no feedback, e.g., radio and TV. Communication is typically two-way exchange between specific parties, offering privacy and feedback, e.g., telephone and mobile.
Differentiate between broadcasting and communication.
Communication is the exchange of information between a source and one or more specific destinations, often in both directions. Broadcasting is the one-way transmission of the same information from one transmitter to many receivers at the same time.
| Point | Broadcasting | Communication (point to point) |
|---|---|---|
| Direction | One-way (transmitter to receivers) | Usually two-way (duplex), can be one-way |
| Receivers | Many, unspecified | One or a selected few |
| Feedback | None | Present (reply possible) |
| Information | Same message to all | Message meant for a specific person |
| Privacy | Public, no privacy | Can be private |
| Channel use | One channel serves all receivers | A channel or link for each connection |
| Examples | Radio, TV, FM stations | Telephone, mobile, e-mail, walkie-talkie |
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