Definition

Noun: A facility or location equipped with the technical apparatus and personnel necessary to transmit radio or television signals to the public.

Usage

A "broadcasting station" is the specific physical and operational center from which radio or television programs are sent out over the airwaves. It typically includes studios, transmission towers, and control rooms.

Examples

• The new broadcasting station increased the reach of the national news network.
• She works as an engineer at the local television broadcasting station.
• The license for the broadcasting station was renewed by the federal communications authority.

Advanced Usage

• "to go on the air from a broadcasting station": To begin a live transmission from such a facility.
  • The president will go on the air from the main broadcasting station at 8 PM.

Variants and Related Words

• Broadcaster (n): An organization that operates a broadcasting station or a person who presents programs.
• Station (n): In this context, it is a shortened, informal form of "broadcasting station."
• Transmitter (n): A key piece of equipment at a broadcasting station that generates and sends out the radio waves.

Synonyms

• Transmission station: A station focused on the act of sending out signals.
• Radio station / Television station: Specific types of broadcasting stations.

Related Phrases

• "to operate a broadcasting station": To manage and run the facility.
  • It is expensive to operate a broadcasting station due to the equipment and licensing costs.
• "a network broadcasting station": A station that is part of a larger group or chain.
  • This local channel is actually a network broadcasting station for a major news company.

Noun

1. a station equipped to broadcast radio or television programs