different between longwave vs shortwave
longwave
English
Alternative forms
- long wave (noun)
Etymology
long +? wave
Pronunciation
Adjective
longwave (not comparable)
- (of radio waves) Having a wavelength of greater than 1000 meters.
- (of radio equipment) Capable of transmitting or receiving signals at such a wavelength.
Derived terms
- LW
Translations
See also
- microwave, shortwave, mediumwave, radio wave
- radio frequency, LF, VLF, ELF
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shortwave
English
Alternative forms
- short-wave
Etymology
short +? wave
Pronunciation
Adjective
shortwave (not comparable)
- (of radio waves) Having a wavelength of approximately 10 to 100 meters
- (of radio equipment) Capable of transmitting or receiving signals at such a wavelength.
Derived terms
- SW
Translations
See also
- microwave, mediumwave, longwave, radio wave
- radio frequency, HF, VHF, UHF, SHF
Noun
shortwave (plural shortwaves)
- An electromagnetic wave having a wavelength between approximately 10 and 100 meters, corresponding to frequencies between 3 and 30 MHz.
- Shortwaves are longer than microwaves.
- (colloquial, usually in the plural) Any frequency in this range, especially when used in broadcasting.
- Many stations broadcast on shortwaves.
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Synonyms
- (wave): decameter wave
- (frequency): high frequency, HF
Translations
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- what is shortwave radio good for
- what are shortwave radio frequencies
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