SHORTWAVE

Etymology

Adjective

shortwave (not comparable)

(of radio waves) Having a wavelength of approximately 10 to 100 meters

(of radio equipment) Capable of transmitting or receiving signals at such a wavelength.

Noun

shortwave (plural shortwaves)

An electromagnetic wave having a wavelength between approximately 10 and 100 meters, corresponding to frequencies between 3 and 30 MHz.

(colloquial, usually in plural) Any frequency in this range, especially when used in broadcasting.

(meteorology)

Synonyms

• (wave): decameter wave

• (frequency): high frequency, HF

Source: Wiktionary



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