The transmitter is the part of the communication system that converts the information signal into a suitable form for transmission over the channel. It usually consists of a source, a modulator, an amplifier, and an antenna. The source generates the information signal, which can be analog or digital and may need encoding or compression. The modulator changes the frequency, amplitude, or phase of a carrier wave according to the information signal, creating a modulated signal. The amplifier boosts the power of the modulated signal to overcome channel losses and interference. The antenna radiates the amplified signal into the channel, which can be free space, a wire, or a fiber optic cable. When selecting transmitter parts, you should take into account the type and format of the information signal (e.g., voice, data, video, or image), its bandwidth and bit rate, the modulation scheme and technique (e.g., amplitude modulation (AM), frequency modulation (FM), phase modulation (PM), or digital modulation (DM)), as well as its power and efficiency. Additionally, you should consider the shape, size, and orientation of the antenna to determine its radiation pattern, gain, and polarization.