single-band

single-band

A single-band radio sits on a wooden table in the cabin.

Definition

  1. Noun (technical):

    • A device or system operating on one frequency range: "single-band" refers to a piece of equipment, such as a radio, antenna, or communication device, that is designed to function within only one specific frequency band (e.g., a single-band radio for the 2-meter amateur band).
    • A type of electronic component: In electronics, a "single-band" filter or amplifier is one that processes signals from a single frequency range without covering multiple bands.

  2. Adjective:

    • Having or using only one band: Describes an object, system, or capability that is limited to a single frequency range or spectral segment.
      • Example: A single-band antenna is simpler but less versatile than a multiband one.
Usage Examples

  • Noun:

    • The technician recommended buying a single-band for the VHF marine frequencies. (A device dedicated to one radio band.)
    • This single-band can only receive FM radio, not AM. (A receiver limited to one band.)

  • Adjective:

    • The single-band amplifier works well for Wi-Fi but not for cellular signals. (An amplifier that covers only one frequency range.)
    • We need a single-band filter to block out noise from other channels. (A filter that processes one band.)
Advanced Usage

  • "single-band operation": The mode of using a device that operates on only one frequency band.

    • For simplicity, the radio was set to single-band operation. (The radio was used in a mode limited to one band.)

  • "single-band radio": A radio that can transmit and receive only on one frequency band.

    • The old single-band radio was only good for shortwave listening. (A radio limited to one band.)
Variants and Related Words

  • Band (n): a range of frequencies or wavelengths.

    • The 2.4 GHz band is used for Wi-Fi. (A specific frequency range.)

  • Single-banded (adj): having only one band (less common).

    • The single-banded antenna is compact but limited. (An antenna with one band.)

  • Multiband (adj): covering multiple frequency bands.

    • A multiband radio can pick up AM, FM, and shortwave. (A radio with multiple bands.)
Synonyms

  • One-band: having exactly one frequency range.

    • The one-band receiver is easy to tune. (Synonymous with single-band.)

  • Monoband (technical): a single-band device, especially in amateur radio.

    • A monoband antenna is optimized for one band. (A specialized single-band antenna.)
Phrasal Verbs
  • Band together: to form a group (not directly related to "single-band" but a common phrasal verb with "band").
    • The engineers banded together to design the single-band radio. (They collaborated.)
Related Idioms
  • One-trick pony: a person or thing that is only good at one thing (metaphorically similar to "single-band" in its limitation).
    • That single-band radio is a one-trick pony; it only works on FM. (It has a single capability.)