radio frequency
Wireless signal spectrum
Radio frequency refers to the range of electromagnetic waves used for wireless communication and broadcasting.
Radio frequencies carry signals for AM/FM radio, television, Wi-Fi, cellular phones, and radar.
Different bands are allocated for different purposes: The device operates on a radio frequency reserved for emergency services.
Often abbreviated RF.
Broadcast signal receiver
- receiverOne who accepts transmission
- transceiverDual-function communication device
- propagationAct of spreading widely
- signalMessage-conveying cue
attenuation · amplifier · repeater · tower · mast · dipole · omnidirectional · directional
Frequency measurement unit
- megahertzOne million oscillations per second
- gigahertzFrequency unit, billions
- kilohertzThousand-cycle frequency unit
- wavelengthSpatial repetition interval
bandwidth · shortwave · longwave · VHF · UHF · HF · microwave · carrier wave
Radio-based network access
- BluetoothShort-range wireless protocol
- cellularComposed of small units
- satelliteOrbiting celestial body
- GPSSatellite-based location technology
radar · RFID · NFC · walkie-talkie · television · remote control · telemetry · aviation
Broadcast oversight agency
- allocationDistribution of shares
- interferenceUnwelcome involvement in affairs
- jammingBlocking or wedging forcefully
- call signAssigned communication identifier
antenna
Broadcast signal receiver
- receiverOne who accepts transmission
- transceiverDual-function communication device
- propagationAct of spreading widely
signal · attenuation · amplifier · repeater · tower · mast · dipole · omnidirectional · directional · gain
hertz
Frequency measurement unit
- megahertzOne million oscillations per second
- gigahertzFrequency unit, billions
- kilohertzThousand-cycle frequency unit
wavelength · bandwidth · shortwave · longwave · VHF · UHF · HF · microwave · carrier wave · modulation
WiFi
Radio-based network access
- BluetoothShort-range wireless protocol
- cellularComposed of small units
- satelliteOrbiting celestial body
GPS · radar · RFID · NFC · walkie-talkie · television · remote control · telemetry · aviation · maritime
FCC
Broadcast oversight agency
- allocationDistribution of shares
- interferenceUnwelcome involvement in affairs
- jammingBlocking or wedging forcefully
call sign · bandwidth limit · compliance · emission standards
- broadcasting rulesFCC, broadcasting license, license renewal, signal interference, cross-ownership
- broadcastingbroadcasting, TV, television, news, broadcasts
- radiocrystal set, AM, FM, AM/FM, fireside chat
- telecommunicationscell phone, cellphone, signals, cellular network, telephone calls
- remote controluniversal remote, infrared remote, remote control, remote, controller
- wireless signalingradar, WiFi, Bluetooth, satellite, beacon
radio frequencygamma rays
Highest-frequency electromagnetic radiation
X-rays · visible light · infrared · microwave · ultraviolet radiation