Shortwaved: meaning, definitions and examples
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shortwaved
[ ˈʃɔrtweɪvd ]
radio technology
Shortwaved refers to the band of radio frequencies that are used for shortwave radio communication. This type of radio allows signals to travel long distances, and it is commonly used for broadcasting, amateur radio, and for military communication.
Synonyms
HF, high-frequency.
Examples of usage
- The station broadcasts on shortwaved frequencies.
- Shortwaved communication can reach remote areas.
- He enjoyed listening to shortwaved radio stations from around the world.
Translations
Translations of the word "shortwaved" in other languages:
🇵🇹 de onda curta
🇮🇳 शॉर्टवेवड
🇩🇪 kurzwellig
🇮🇩 gelombang pendek
🇺🇦 короткохвильовий
🇵🇱 krótkofalowy
🇯🇵 ショート波の
🇫🇷 onde courte
🇪🇸 de onda corta
🇹🇷 kısa dalga
🇰🇷 단파의
🇸🇦 موجة قصيرة
🇨🇿 krátkovlnný
🇸🇰 krátkovlnný
🇨🇳 短波的
🇸🇮 kratkovalovni
🇮🇸 stutt bylgja
🇰🇿 қысқа толқынды
🇬🇪 მოკლე ტალღოვანი
🇦🇿 qısa dalğa
🇲🇽 de onda corta
Etymology
The term 'shortwave' was first used in the early 20th century during the development of radio technology. It refers specifically to radio waves with wavelengths between 10 meters and 100 meters, which correspond to frequencies ranging from 3 to 30 MHz. The technology became popular after World War II, as various nations used shortwave for international broadcasting and communication. The ability of shortwave signals to reflect off the ionosphere made it possible to transmit messages across vast distances, which was a significant advancement in the field of telecommunications. As a result, shortwave radio became a preferred medium for both military and civilian purposes, leading to its widespread use in various applications worldwide.