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radio beacon

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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
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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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