radio frequency

noun

1. 1. a frequency or band of frequencies that lie in the range 10 kilohertz to 300 000 megahertz and can be used for radio communications and broadcasting AbbreviationsrfRF See also frequency band
   2. ( as modifier )

      a radio-frequency amplifier

2. the frequency transmitted by a particular radio station

radio frequency

1. A frequency of electromagnetic radiation in the range at which radio signals are transmitted, ranging from approximately 3 kilohertz to 300 gigahertz. Many astronomical bodies, such as pulsars, quasars, and possibly black holes, emit radio frequency radiation.

Example Sentences

But in northern England and Scotland, meters instead rely on radio frequencies and no such fix is available.

From BBC

Adding to the chaos, the Secret Service and local law enforcement were apparently communicating on different radio frequencies throughout the event.

From Salon

He said the use of different radio frequencies by police and Secret Service meant Trump’s protection team were unaware a suspicious person had been identified at the Butler, Pennsylvania, rally.

From BBC

Quantifying these effects is crucial to controlling the radio frequency heating of the plasma so that researchers can ensure the waves move efficiently through the plasma to heat it in the right areas.

From Science Daily

Each feeder has a gate with a radio frequency reader that can detect a tag researchers put on chickadees.

From Science Daily

Related Words

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