Telecommunications

Telecommunications

Of or pertaining to the transmission of information over a distance, and the technology used to achieve this communication.

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combat-net radio (CNR)

Telecommunications; General telecom

A radio operating in a network that (a) provides a half-duplex circuit and (b) uses either a single radio frequency or a discrete set of radio frequencies when in a frequency ...

copy watch

Telecommunications; General telecom

A radio- or video-communications watch in which an operator is required to maintain a continuous receiver watch and to keep a complete log.

paging and radiotelephone service (PARS)

Telecommunications; General telecom

A radio service in which common carriers are authorized to offer and provide paging and radiotelephone service to the general public. This service was formerly titled Public Land ...

air-ground radiotelephone service

Telecommunications; General telecom

A radio service in which common carriers are authorized to offer and provide radio telecommunications service for hire to subscribers in aircraft.

net control station (NCS)

Telecommunications; General telecom

A radio station that performs net control functions, such as controlling traffic and enforcing operational discipline. 2. A terminal in a secure telecommunications net responsible ...

adaptive radio

Telecommunications; General telecom

A radio that (a) monitors its own performance, (b) monitors the path quality through sounding or polling, (c) varies operating characteristics, such as frequency, power, or data ...