shortwave

Tanımlar (İngilizce)

1. isim An electromagnetic wave with a relatively short wavelength; specifically, one with a wavelength generally between 10 and 100 metres, corresponding to a frequency between 3 and 30 megahertz.

   “Shortwaves are longer than microwaves.”

2. isim Downward radiation in the shortwave (noun sense 1) frequency range which enters the Earth's atmosphere.

   “Shortwave fadeout data for the period 1955 through 1969 were analyzed and correlated with solar flare data for the same period. […] Some doubt is cast on the quality of the shortwave fadeout data during the early part of the period considered.”

3. isim A waveband comprising radio waves in the shortwave (noun sense 1) frequency range, especially when used in broadcasting.

   “Many stations broadcast on shortwaves.”

4. isim In full shortwave radio: a radio which is able to receive radio waves in the shortwave (noun sense 1) waveband.

   “Finally in all the crackle and noise of the short-wave one of our men made contact with another boat.”

5. sıfat Of a radio wave: having a wavelength of between 10 and 100 metres, corresponding to a frequency between 3 and 30 megahertz.
6. sıfat Of radio equipment: capable of receiving or transmitting radio signals at wavelengths in the above range.
7. zarf Using radio waves having wavelengths of between 10 and 100 metres, corresponding to frequencies between 3 and 30 megahertz.