Long Wave (Noun)
Meaning
A radio wave with a wavelength longer than a kilometer (a frequency below 300 kilohertz).
Classification
Nouns denoting natural phenomena.
Examples
- Long-wave broadcasting was a popular mode of radio transmission before the advent of television and radio communication satellites.
- Radio broadcasters began transmitting long-wave radio programs in the early 20th century.
- Long-wave signals have the property that they follow the curvature of the earth, allowing them to travel beyond the horizon.
- Medium-wave and long-wave radio transmitters make up the majority of the AM radio broadcasting band worldwide.
- Using very stable long-wave transmitters and extremely sensitive long-wave receivers was necessary for the generation and receiving long-wave radio communication signals.