slow-scan television

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slow-scan television [′slō ¦skan ′tel·ə‚vizh·ən]

(communications)

Television system that uses a slow rate of horizontal scanning, requiring typically 8 seconds for each complete scan of the scene; suitable for transmitting printed matter, photographs, and illustrations. Abbreviated SSTV.

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