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CW TRANSMISSION [1 record]

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Record 1 2023-06-27

English

Subject field(s)
  • Telecommunications Transmission
  • Radio Waves
DEF

The emission of a sinusoidal radio wave, which may be modulated by signals used in very-low-frequency telegraphy.

OBS

This type of transmission is used, for instance, in radiotelegraphy.

OBS

continuous wave transmission; CW transmission: designations and definition standardized by the International Electrotechnical Commission.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Transmission (Télécommunications)
  • Ondes radioélectriques
DEF

Émission d'une onde radioélectrique sinusoïdale, éventuellement modulée par des signaux de type télégraphique à très basse fréquence.

OBS

Ce type d'émission est employé, par exemple, en radiotélégraphie.

OBS

émission à ondes entretenues : désignation et définition normalisées par la Commission électrotechnique internationale.

Spanish

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