This document provides a summary of a 2-hour lecture on communication basics including modulation and encoding techniques for digital-to-digital, digital-to-analog, and analog-to-digital signals. It discusses common modulation techniques like ASK, FSK, PSK and line codes like Manchester encoding, AMI, and 4B/5B. It also covers topics like digitization of analog signals, constellation diagrams, and multilevel FSK to improve bit rates. The document includes examples, diagrams, and a short quiz to test understanding of key concepts covered in the lecture.