waveband
Definition
Noun A range of radio frequencies that are adjacent to each other and are grouped together for a specific purpose, such as transmitting radio or television signals. It is a specific segment of the electromagnetic spectrum.
Usage
The term "waveband" is used primarily in technical contexts related to broadcasting, telecommunications, and radio operation. It refers to a designated block of frequencies.
Examples - The new radio station broadcasts on the FM waveband. - Amateur radio operators are licensed to use specific wavebands. - The signal was lost because the receiver was tuned to the wrong waveband.
Advanced Usage
- Allocation: Governments and international bodies (like the ITU) allocate wavebands to different services to prevent interference.
- Propagation: Different wavebands (e.g., shortwave, VHF) have different propagation characteristics, affecting how far signals travel.
Variants and Related Words
- Frequency Band: A more general synonym for waveband.
- Band: A common shortened form (e.g., "the 40-meter band" in amateur radio).
- Spectrum: The entire range of electromagnetic frequencies, of which a waveband is a part.
Synonyms
- Frequency band
- Radio band
- Channel group (in specific contexts)
Related Phrases
- To tune into a waveband: To adjust a receiver to receive signals from a specific range of frequencies.
- Example: You need to tune into the correct waveband to hear the maritime weather report.
- Waveband allocation: The official assignment of a frequency range to a particular service.
- Example: The waveband allocation for digital television freed up spectrum for mobile data.
Noun
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a band of adjacent radio frequencies (e.g., assigned for transmitting radio or television signals)
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