Abstract: Various aspects of the disclosure are directed to steering antennas for receiving signals. As may be implemented in accordance with one or more embodiments, an apparatus includes two or more antennas that receive radio signals, a first circuit that directs the antennas and a second circuit that combines signals received by the antennas. The first circuit operates in a first mode by electronically directing the antennas using an analog portion of received signals to modify a radiation pattern of the receive antennas, based on estimated phase-shifts and/or estimated amplitude of the signals. In a second mode, the first circuit uses a digitally-modulated portion of the signals to electronically direct the antennas by modifying the radiation pattern of the receive antennas based on at least one of estimated phase-shifts and estimated amplitude of the signals. Accordingly, null-steering can be effected to eliminate interference.

Abstract: The method is for using a multi-tune transceiver. A single oscillator (VCO/DCO) is provided that is electronically connected to a divider. An input channel is provided that is in communication with the divider and an analog-to-digital converter. The input channel has a first bandwidth and the converter has a second bandwidth that is broader than the first bandwidth. The single oscillator (VCO/DCO) operates at a frequency higher than frequencies inside the reception band such as the FM band. The divider divides the frequency of the single oscillator that is used as input when producing overlapping sub-bands that cover the entire reception band.

Abstract: The method is for using a multi-tune transceiver. A single oscillator (VCO/DCO) is provided that is electronically connected to a divider (112). An input channel (102) is provided that is in communication with the divider and an analog-to-digital converter (116). The input channel has a first bandwidth and the converter has a second bandwidth that is broader than the first bandwidth. The single oscillator (VCO/DCO) operates at a frequency higher than frequencies inside the reception band such as the FM band. The divider divides the frequency of the single oscillator that is used as input when producing overlapping sub-bands that cover the entire reception band.