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radiotelegraphy

[rey-dee-oh-tuh-leg-ruh-fee]

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noun

the constructing or operating of radiotelegraphs. RT

radiotelegraphy

/ ˌreɪdɪəʊˌtɛlɪˈɡræfɪk, ˌreɪdɪəʊtɪˈlɛɡrəfɪ /

noun

Also called: wireless telegraphy.��a type of telegraphy in which messages (usually in Morse code) are transmitted by radio waves; its use is no longer widespread as it has been superseded by satellite technology

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radiotelegraphic adjective

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Word History and Origins

Origin of radiotelegraphy¹

First recorded in 1895–1900; radio- + telegraphy

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Far within the Arctic Circle two meteorological observatories are maintained in Spitsbergen; but these are, at least, connected with the world by radiotelegraphy.

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Used for all visual and sound signaling, radiotelegraphy, and on cables using siphon recorders, used in communicating with Navy.

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transmission��
wireless��

radiotelegraph radiotelemetry

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