radio beacon

noun

1. a radio station that sends a characteristic signal so as to enable ships or airplanes to determine their position or bearing by means of a radio compass.

radio beacon

noun

1. a fixed radio transmitting station that broadcasts a characteristic signal by means of which a vessel or aircraft can determine its bearing or position Sometimes shortened tobeacon

Word History and Origins

Origin of radio beacon¹

First recorded in 1915–20

Example Sentences

But he thought of the invaluable help this radio beacon must be to the mail pilots in the fog.

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The strong steady draft guided them like a radio beacon, leading them to their only faint hope of escape and life.

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Remember to fly high and follow your radio beacon carefully.

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All the while the radio beacon signal was buzzing loudly in his ears.

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This tone acts as a radio-beacon, and directs the ants to the colony, no matter where they may be located.

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