shortwave
/ˈʃɔrtˌweɪv/
noun
- Radio waves with a frequency between about 1.6 and 30 megahertz, used for long-distance communication.
- Hikers often carry a shortwave receiver to get news in remote areas.
- Shortwave radio can pick up broadcasts from other countries.
- The scientist studied shortwave signals from the atmosphere.
- A radio that receives or transmits shortwave signals.
- She bought a portable shortwave for her trip around the world.
- He tuned his shortwave to a station broadcasting from London.
- My grandfather has an old shortwave in his basement.
adjective
- Relating to or using shortwave radio waves.
- Shortwave broadcasts can travel thousands of miles.
- The shortwave band is popular among amateur radio operators.
- They installed a shortwave antenna on the roof.