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(wayv -band) (band) A region of the electromagnetic spectrum lying between frequency (or wavelength) limits that are defined according to some property of the radiation, or some requirement or functional aspect of a detecting device or system or transmission channel.
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Covering a waveband of 1.6 megahertz (MHz) to 59.9MHz, the AN/PRC-150C can handle data at rates of 9.6 kilobits-per-second (kbps) during HF transmissions.
VOICE OF AMERICA: Strong demand continues to be witnessed in the North American tactical radios market led by the United States armed forces which are pursuing significant procurements to overhaul the communications used across its land forces
In the most general case, [T.sub.intra] (s, d) partially fill all the capacity of a whole waveband. So, allow waveband adds and drops at MEN nodes to fill the wavebands pass the nodes in the ring.
Smart algorithms for hierarchical clustering in optical network
This new finding that shorter wavebands of blue light showed higher growth stimulation in green perilla is significant as all previous reports on
Shorter Wavelength Blue Light Promotes Growth of Green Perilla (Perilla frutescens)
This band is similar to the real solar light spectrum band at red (625-675 nm) waveband. On the other hand, blue and green cladding materials are not transmitted at red (625-675 nm) waveband (Figure 2).
Fabrication and characterization of dye-sensitized solar cells for greenhouse application
The changes in canopy reflectance were also similar in irrigated and dry land, canopy reflectance formed an obvious reflection peaks at a waveband (510-680nm), but with the grain filling stage progressed, the reflection peaks gradually became unobvious, and disappeared at maturity.
CHANGES IN WINTER WHEAT GROWN UNDER IRRIGATED AND RAINFED CONDITIONS
Furthermore, the team concluded that approximately 80 percent of the sources of the cosmic background radiation within the millimeter/submillimeter wavebands are more "normal galaxies" like those detected by ALMA this time.
ALMA telescope finds 15 extremely dark galaxies unidentified until now
The Government-backed scheme means that more TV channels can be crammed into the same wavebands previously used for just a few analogue channels.
BIG TURN-OFF; Millions lose BBC2 in TV switchover
"We always knew that with all-sky coverage in nine wavebands we would make unexpected discoveries," said Professor Peter Ade from the university's School of Physics and Astronomy.
Cardiff scientists mapping the stars discover a mysterious 'galactic haze'
The image projector puts out three wavebands of ultraviolet or dark visible light to excite red, green, and blue (RGB), respectively.
Higher emissions, better display
There is nothing on Radio Merseyside that cannot be provided by a local commercial station which has two wavebands that can cater for young and old listeners.
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In cool silver and black, it has FM and AM wavebands and should be perfect for switching on wherever you are.
Gifts for him ... ... and gifts for her; The men and women in your life can be notoriously difficult to buy Christmas pressies for. JOANNE WELFORD has a few suggestions
According to Henry Shabat, CEO of Aerophone, the system supports all wavebands and requires neither the prior written registration of the passengers nor a particular billing system.
Worldwide mobile calls from aircraft--for US$1.60 per minute

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