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Radio wave

An electromagnetic (EM) wave with frequency characteristics useful for radio transmission.

Dictionary Term

Radio wave

Definitions

  • An electromagnetic (EM) wave with frequency characteristics useful for radio transmission.
  • An electromagnetic wave (EM wave) with frequency characteristics useful for radio transmission.

References

  • Instrument Flying Handbook, Federal Aviation Administration, 2014
  • Pilot's Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge, Federal Aviation Administration, 2023