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radio beacon: see radio range radio range, geographically fixed radio transmitter that radiates coded signals in all directions to enable aircraft and ships to determine their bearings. An aircraft or ship can determine its line of position and drift if it knows its bearing relative to the radio ..... Click the link for more information. . radio beacon [′rād·ē·ō ′bē·kən] (navigation) A nondirectional radio transmitting station in a fixed geographic location, emitting a characteristic signal from which bearing information can be obtained by a radio direction finder on a ship or aircraft. Also known as aerophare; radiophare. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Radio beacon with a small operation range won't disclose command post. Rowers Sarah Kessans and Emily Kohl were able to get help by activating their Emergency Position-Indicating Radio Beacon (EPIRB), which they had secured from the BoatU. Guests are advised to bring avalanche gear - a radio beacon, shovel and probe. |
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