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Active EMI reduction
Active EMI Reduction refers to techniques such as spread spectrum clocking to reduce the effects of electromagnetic interference or EMI. It contrasts with "passive" techniques such as capacitors...
Active EMI Reduction refers to techniques such as spread spectrum clocking to reduce the effects of electromagnetic interference or EMI. It contrasts with "passive" techniques such as capacitors...
Air interface
In mobile or wireless communication, the air interface is the radio-based communication link between the mobile station and the active base station.
In mobile or wireless communication, the air interface is the radio-based communication link between the mobile station and the active base station.
Aircheck
In the radio industry, an aircheck is generally a demonstration recording, often intended to show off the talent of an announcer or programmer to a prospective employer, but mainly intended for ...
In the radio industry, an aircheck is generally a demonstration recording, often intended to show off the talent of an announcer or programmer to a prospective employer, but mainly intended for ...
Alternative frequency
Alternative frequency (or AF) is an option that allows a receiver to re-tune to a different frequency that provides the same station, when the first signal becomes too weak (e.g.
Alternative frequency (or AF) is an option that allows a receiver to re-tune to a different frequency that provides the same station, when the first signal becomes too weak (e.g.
Angle of arrival
Angle of Arrival measurement, or AoA, is a method for determining the direction of propagation of a radio-frequency wave incident on an antenna array.
Angle of Arrival measurement, or AoA, is a method for determining the direction of propagation of a radio-frequency wave incident on an antenna array.
Antenna gain
Antenna gain relates the intensity of an antenna in a given direction to the intensity that would be produced by a hypothetical ideal antenna that radiates equally in all directions (isotropical...
Antenna gain relates the intensity of an antenna in a given direction to the intensity that would be produced by a hypothetical ideal antenna that radiates equally in all directions (isotropical...
AQH Share
AQH Share is a statistic that measures broadcast radio listenership.
AQH Share is a statistic that measures broadcast radio listenership.
Automatic message exchange
Automatic message exchange (AME): In an adaptive high-frequency (HF) radio network, an automated process allowing the transfer of a message from message injection to addressee reception, withou...
Automatic message exchange (AME): In an adaptive high-frequency (HF) radio network, an automated process allowing the transfer of a message from message injection to addressee reception, withou...
Block programming
Block programming or television block is a strategy of broadcast programming and radio programmers.
Block programming or television block is a strategy of broadcast programming and radio programmers.
Blooper
A blooper is a short sequence of a film or video production, usually a deleted scene, containing a mistake made by a member of the cast or crew.
A blooper is a short sequence of a film or video production, usually a deleted scene, containing a mistake made by a member of the cast or crew.
Broadcast programming
Broadcast programming or scheduling is the practice of organizing television shows or radio programs in a daily, weekly, or season-long schedule.
Broadcast programming or scheduling is the practice of organizing television shows or radio programs in a daily, weekly, or season-long schedule.
Brokered programming
Brokered programming (also known as time-buy & blocktime) is a form of broadcast content in which the show's producer pays a radio or television station for air time, rather than exc...
Brokered programming (also known as time-buy & blocktime) is a form of broadcast content in which the show's producer pays a radio or television station for air time, rather than exc...
Call signs in North America
Call signs in North America are frequently still used by North American broadcast stations in addition to amateur radio and other international radio stations that continue to identify by call s...
Call signs in North America are frequently still used by North American broadcast stations in addition to amateur radio and other international radio stations that continue to identify by call s...
Capture effect
In telecommunications, the capture effect, or FM capture effect, is a phenomenon associated with FM reception in which only the stronger of two signals at, or near, the same frequency will...
In telecommunications, the capture effect, or FM capture effect, is a phenomenon associated with FM reception in which only the stronger of two signals at, or near, the same frequency will...
Clear-channel station
A clear-channel station is an AM band radio station in North America that has the highest protection from interference from other stations, particularly concerning night-time skywave propagation.
A clear-channel station is an AM band radio station in North America that has the highest protection from interference from other stations, particularly concerning night-time skywave propagation.
Coverage (telecommunication)
In telecommunications, the coverage of a radio station is the geographic area where the station can communicate.
In telecommunications, the coverage of a radio station is the geographic area where the station can communicate.
Coverage map
Coverage maps are designed to indicate the service areas of radiocommunication transmitting stations.
Coverage maps are designed to indicate the service areas of radiocommunication transmitting stations.
Creeping wave
A creeping wave, in electromagnetism or acoustics is the wave that is diffracted around the shadowed surface of a smooth body such as a sphere.
A creeping wave, in electromagnetism or acoustics is the wave that is diffracted around the shadowed surface of a smooth body such as a sphere.
Dayparting
In Broadcast programming, dayparting is the practice of dividing the day into several parts, during each of which a different type of radio programming or television programming apropos for that...
In Broadcast programming, dayparting is the practice of dividing the day into several parts, during each of which a different type of radio programming or television programming apropos for that...
Drive time
Drive time is the daypart analog to prime time for radio broadcasting.
Drive time is the daypart analog to prime time for radio broadcasting.
Emission (radiocommunications)
Emission is the radiation or radio signal produced or emitted by a radio transmitting station.
Emission is the radiation or radio signal produced or emitted by a radio transmitting station.
Falsing
In telecommunications, falsing describes a decoder assuming that it is detecting a valid input when one is not present.
In telecommunications, falsing describes a decoder assuming that it is detecting a valid input when one is not present.
Graveyard slot
A graveyard slot is a time period in which a television audience is very small compared to other times of the day, and therefore broadcast programming is considered far less important.
A graveyard slot is a time period in which a television audience is very small compared to other times of the day, and therefore broadcast programming is considered far less important.
Guest host
A guest host (or guest presenter in the United Kingdom) is a host, usually of a talk show, that substitutes for the regular host if they are, for example, ill or have other commitments.
A guest host (or guest presenter in the United Kingdom) is a host, usually of a talk show, that substitutes for the regular host if they are, for example, ill or have other commitments.
Helix building
A helix building is a small structure at the base of a longwave or mediumwave radio transmitter.
A helix building is a small structure at the base of a longwave or mediumwave radio transmitter.
In-band on-channel
In-band on-channel (IBOC) is a hybrid method of transmitting digital radio and analog radio broadcast signals simultaneously on the same frequency.
In-band on-channel (IBOC) is a hybrid method of transmitting digital radio and analog radio broadcast signals simultaneously on the same frequency.
Independent radio
Independent radio indicates a radio station that is run in a manner different from usual for the country it broadcasts in.
Independent radio indicates a radio station that is run in a manner different from usual for the country it broadcasts in.
Ionosphere
The ionosphere is a part of the upper atmosphere, from about 85 km to 600 km altitude, comprising portions of the mesosphere, thermosphere and exosphere, distinguished because it is i...
The ionosphere is a part of the upper atmosphere, from about 85 km to 600 km altitude, comprising portions of the mesosphere, thermosphere and exosphere, distinguished because it is i...
ISDB
The Integrated Services Digital Broadcasting is a Japanese standard for digital television and digital radio used by the country's radio and Television networks.
The Integrated Services Digital Broadcasting is a Japanese standard for digital television and digital radio used by the country's radio and Television networks.
Local insertion
In broadcasting, local insertion is the act or capability of a broadcast television station, radio station, or cable TV system to insert or replace part of a broadcast network feed with content ...
In broadcasting, local insertion is the act or capability of a broadcast television station, radio station, or cable TV system to insert or replace part of a broadcast network feed with content ...
Local Multipoint Distribution Service
LMDS is a broadband wireless access technology originally designed for digital television transmission (DTV).
LMDS is a broadband wireless access technology originally designed for digital television transmission (DTV).
Local programming
The term Local Programme, Local Programming or Local Content refers to a television programme made by a television station or independent television producer for broadcast only with...
The term Local Programme, Local Programming or Local Content refers to a television programme made by a television station or independent television producer for broadcast only with...
Minimum detectable signal
Minimum detectable signal (MDS) in a radio receiver is the smallest signal power that can be received at its input, processed by its conversion chain and demodulated by the receiver, resulting i...
Minimum detectable signal (MDS) in a radio receiver is the smallest signal power that can be received at its input, processed by its conversion chain and demodulated by the receiver, resulting i...
Music rotation
Music rotation is a practice under the jurisdiction of the music director at a radio station.
Music rotation is a practice under the jurisdiction of the music director at a radio station.
Narrowband
In radio Narrowband describes a channel in which the bandwidth of the message does not significantly exceed the channel's coherence bandwidth.
In radio Narrowband describes a channel in which the bandwidth of the message does not significantly exceed the channel's coherence bandwidth.
Network affiliate
In the broadcasting industry, a network affiliate is a local broadcaster which carries some or all of the program line-up of a television or radio network, but is owned by a company other than t...
In the broadcasting industry, a network affiliate is a local broadcaster which carries some or all of the program line-up of a television or radio network, but is owned by a company other than t...
Panelist
A panelist, or panellist, is a member of a panel.
A panelist, or panellist, is a member of a panel.
Peak envelope power
Peak envelope power is the average power supplied to the antenna transmission line by a transmitter during one radio frequency cycle at the crest of the modulation envelope, under normal operati...
Peak envelope power is the average power supplied to the antenna transmission line by a transmitter during one radio frequency cycle at the crest of the modulation envelope, under normal operati...
Preemphasis improvement
In FM broadcasting, preemphasis improvement is the improvement in the signal-to-noise ratio of the high-frequency portion of the baseband, i.e., modulating, signal, which improvement results...
In FM broadcasting, preemphasis improvement is the improvement in the signal-to-noise ratio of the high-frequency portion of the baseband, i.e., modulating, signal, which improvement results...
Promo (media)
A promo, shorthand for promotion, are a form of commercial advertising used in broadcast media, either television or radio; promos are generally used to promote a program airing on a telev...
A promo, shorthand for promotion, are a form of commercial advertising used in broadcast media, either television or radio; promos are generally used to promote a program airing on a telev...
Public affairs (broadcasting)
Public affairs, a broadcasting industry term, refers to radio or television programs which focuses on matters of politics and public policy.
Public affairs, a broadcasting industry term, refers to radio or television programs which focuses on matters of politics and public policy.
Quasi-synchronous transmission
In radio broadcasting, quasi-synchronous transmission is a method of achieving wider area coverage using multiple transmitters but without needing multiple frequencies.
In radio broadcasting, quasi-synchronous transmission is a method of achieving wider area coverage using multiple transmitters but without needing multiple frequencies.
Radio fingerprinting
Radio fingerprinting is a process that identifies a cellular phone or any other radio transmitter by the unique "fingerprint" that characterizes its signal transmission.
Radio fingerprinting is a process that identifies a cellular phone or any other radio transmitter by the unique "fingerprint" that characterizes its signal transmission.
Radio sweeper
A radio sweeper is a short, pre-recorded sample used by radio stations as segues between songs that give listeners a brief station identifier or promo, generally 20 seconds or less: "You're list...
A radio sweeper is a short, pre-recorded sample used by radio stations as segues between songs that give listeners a brief station identifier or promo, generally 20 seconds or less: "You're list...
Recurrent rotation
Recurrent rotation refers to a group of songs still frequently aired on a contemporary hit radio station even several months or even years after the initial debut.
Recurrent rotation refers to a group of songs still frequently aired on a contemporary hit radio station even several months or even years after the initial debut.
Repeater
A repeater is an electronic device that receives a signal and retransmits it at a higher level and/or higher power, or onto the other side of an obstruction, so that the signal can cover longer ...
A repeater is an electronic device that receives a signal and retransmits it at a higher level and/or higher power, or onto the other side of an obstruction, so that the signal can cover longer ...
Rimshot (broadcasting)
A rimshot is a radio and television broadcasting term for a station that attempts to reach a larger media market from a distant suburban, exurban, or even rural location.
A rimshot is a radio and television broadcasting term for a station that attempts to reach a larger media market from a distant suburban, exurban, or even rural location.
Rotation (music)
In broadcasting, rotation is the repeated airing of a limited playlist of songs on a radio station or satellite radio channel, or music videos on a TV network.
In broadcasting, rotation is the repeated airing of a limited playlist of songs on a radio station or satellite radio channel, or music videos on a TV network.
Shortwave
Shortwave radio refers to the upper MF and all of the HF portion of the radio spectrum, between 1,800–30,000 kHz. Shortwave radio received its name because the wavelengths in this band are ...
Shortwave radio refers to the upper MF and all of the HF portion of the radio spectrum, between 1,800–30,000 kHz. Shortwave radio received its name because the wavelengths in this band are ...
Shortwave radio
Shortwave radio refers to the upper MF (medium frequency) and all of the HF (high frequency) portion of the radio spectrum, between 1,800–30,000 kHz. Shortwave radio received its name becau...
Shortwave radio refers to the upper MF (medium frequency) and all of the HF (high frequency) portion of the radio spectrum, between 1,800–30,000 kHz. Shortwave radio received its name becau...
Sidetone
In telephony, sidetone is the effect of sound that is picked up by the telephone's mouthpiece and in real-time introduced at a low level into the earpiece of the same handset, acting as controll...
In telephony, sidetone is the effect of sound that is picked up by the telephone's mouthpiece and in real-time introduced at a low level into the earpiece of the same handset, acting as controll...
Sign-off
Sign-off is the sequence of operations involved when a radio or television station shuts down its transmitters and goes off the air for a predetermined period; generally this occurs during the o...
Sign-off is the sequence of operations involved when a radio or television station shuts down its transmitters and goes off the air for a predetermined period; generally this occurs during the o...
Simulcast
Simulcast, shorthand for "simultaneous broadcast", refers to programs or events broadcast across more than one medium, or more than one service on the same medium, at the same time.
Simulcast, shorthand for "simultaneous broadcast", refers to programs or events broadcast across more than one medium, or more than one service on the same medium, at the same time.
Sister station
In broadcasting, sister stations or sister channels (or "sibling stations" in gender-neutral form) are radio and/or television stations operated by the same ownership.
In broadcasting, sister stations or sister channels (or "sibling stations" in gender-neutral form) are radio and/or television stations operated by the same ownership.
Skip distance
A skip distance is the distance a radio wave travels, usually including a hop in the ionosphere.
A skip distance is the distance a radio wave travels, usually including a hop in the ionosphere.
Skyside 6
Skyside 6 was the radio term for God used by U.S. ground forces during the Vietnam War.
Skyside 6 was the radio term for God used by U.S. ground forces during the Vietnam War.
Spin (radio)
In radio broadcasting, a spin is a single play of a song.
In radio broadcasting, a spin is a single play of a song.
Spot beam
A spot beam, in telecommunications parlance, is a satellite signal that is specially concentrated in power (i.e.
A spot beam, in telecommunications parlance, is a satellite signal that is specially concentrated in power (i.e.
Station identification
Station identification (Ident or Channel ID) is the practice of radio or television stations or networks identifying themselves on air, typically by means of a call sign or brand name (sometimes...
Station identification (Ident or Channel ID) is the practice of radio or television stations or networks identifying themselves on air, typically by means of a call sign or brand name (sometimes...
Stressed environment
Stressed environment: In radio communications, an environment that is under the influence of extrinsic factors that degrade communications integrity, such as when (a) the benign communications ...
Stressed environment: In radio communications, an environment that is under the influence of extrinsic factors that degrade communications integrity, such as when (a) the benign communications ...
Strip programming
Strip programming is a technique used for programming television and radio to ensure consistency and coherency.
Strip programming is a technique used for programming television and radio to ensure consistency and coherency.
Stunting (broadcasting)
In radio broadcasting, stunting occurs when a station abruptly airs programming that is seemingly uncharacteristic compared to what they normally play.
In radio broadcasting, stunting occurs when a station abruptly airs programming that is seemingly uncharacteristic compared to what they normally play.
Superpulse
Superpulse is a term for very strong man-made radio signals.
Superpulse is a term for very strong man-made radio signals.
Theme music
Theme music is a piece that is often written specifically for a radio program, television program, video game or movie, and usually played during the title sequence and/or end credits.
Theme music is a piece that is often written specifically for a radio program, television program, video game or movie, and usually played during the title sequence and/or end credits.
Time of arrival
Time of arrival, sometimes called time of flight, is the travel time of a radio signal from a single transmitter to a remote single receiver.
Time of arrival, sometimes called time of flight, is the travel time of a radio signal from a single transmitter to a remote single receiver.
Time spent listening
Time spent listening (TSL) is one of the measurements surveyed by Arbitron in determining ratings for radio stations in the U.S.
Time spent listening (TSL) is one of the measurements surveyed by Arbitron in determining ratings for radio stations in the U.S.
Tradio
Tradio is the name given to a type of talk radio show format where listeners call in to buy or sell items.
Tradio is the name given to a type of talk radio show format where listeners call in to buy or sell items.
Traffic (broadcasting)
In broadcasting, traffic is the scheduling of program material, and in particular the advertisements, for the broadcast day.
In broadcasting, traffic is the scheduling of program material, and in particular the advertisements, for the broadcast day.
Transceiver
A transceiver is a device that has both a transmitter and a receiver which are combined and share common circuitry or a single housing.
A transceiver is a device that has both a transmitter and a receiver which are combined and share common circuitry or a single housing.
Transcription discs
Transcription discs, or radio broadcast transcriptions, are recordings of live performances on 10, 12 and 16 inch discs, commonly used before the advent of audiotape.
Transcription discs, or radio broadcast transcriptions, are recordings of live performances on 10, 12 and 16 inch discs, commonly used before the advent of audiotape.
Trimulcast
The term "trimulcast" was first used in May 1981 by Multimedia Broadcasting's outlets in Little Rock, Arkansas, KAAY-AM (50,000 watts, clear channel) and KLPQ-FM (100,000 watts) when they teamed...
The term "trimulcast" was first used in May 1981 by Multimedia Broadcasting's outlets in Little Rock, Arkansas, KAAY-AM (50,000 watts, clear channel) and KLPQ-FM (100,000 watts) when they teamed...
Voice-tracking
Voice-tracking, also called cyber jocking and referred to sometimes colloquially as a robojock, is a technique employed by some radio stations to produce the illusion of a live disc ...
Voice-tracking, also called cyber jocking and referred to sometimes colloquially as a robojock, is a technique employed by some radio stations to produce the illusion of a live disc ...
Waveguide rotary joint
A waveguide rotary joint is used in microwave communications to connect two different types of RF waveguides.
A waveguide rotary joint is used in microwave communications to connect two different types of RF waveguides.
Winmor
WINMOR is a radio transmission protocol intended to be used in the Winlink 2000 Global Radio E-mail System by amateur radio operators, marine radio stations, and radio stations in isolated areas.
WINMOR is a radio transmission protocol intended to be used in the Winlink 2000 Global Radio E-mail System by amateur radio operators, marine radio stations, and radio stations in isolated areas.
Wireless telegraphy
Wireless telegraphy is a historical term used today to apply to early radio telegraph communications techniques and practices, particularly those used during the first three decades of rad...
Wireless telegraphy is a historical term used today to apply to early radio telegraph communications techniques and practices, particularly those used during the first three decades of rad...
Yaesu FT-77 (S)
The set was in production until 1986 in both FT-77 and FT-77S versions (S version was the 10W output QRP type).
The set was in production until 1986 in both FT-77 and FT-77S versions (S version was the 10W output QRP type).