radio operator

Thân thiện

The radio operator sends a message from the control room.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • A person who transmits and receives messages using radio equipment: A radio operator is someone skilled in operating a wireless telegraph or communication system, often using Morse code or voice transmission.

Usage

• The primary role of a radio operator is to manage communication via radio waves. This involves tuning equipment, sending and receiving messages, and maintaining signal clarity.
• The term specifically denotes a person with this job or skill, not the equipment itself.

Examples

• Noun:
  • The ship's radio operator sent a distress signal when the engine failed.
  • During the war, she served as a radio operator for the resistance movement.

Advanced Usage

• "To work as a radio operator": To have the job of a radio operator.
  • He trained for years to work as a radio operator on oil rigs.

Variants and Related Words

• Radioman (n): An informal or dated synonym for a radio operator, especially in naval contexts.
  • The old radioman could send Morse code faster than anyone.
• Wireless operator (n): A chiefly British English term with the same meaning as radio operator.
  • The wireless operator received the crucial orders from headquarters.

Synonyms

• Communications operator: A person who operates communications equipment.
• Transmitter operator: A person who operates a transmitting device.

Related Phrases

• Ham radio operator: A licensed amateur radio enthusiast.
  • My neighbor is a ham radio operator who talks to people all over the world.

Học thuật

Noun

1. someone who operates a radio transmitter