One of the reasons why FDM is being replaced by TDM is
A. noise is amplified with voice when an FDM system is used
B. it is difficult to place channels side by side
C. there is more time than frequency
D. Most available frequencies has been used

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A. noise is amplified with voice when an FDM system is used

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