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RADIO BOX [11 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2025-02-11
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Telecommunications Facilities
- Radiotelephony
- Psychological Warfare
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- radio in a box
1, record 1, English, radio%20in%20a%20box
correct, noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- RIAB 2, record 1, English, RIAB
correct, noun
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- radio-in-a-box 3, record 1, English, radio%2Din%2Da%2Dbox
correct, noun
- RIAB 3, record 1, English, RIAB
correct, noun
- RIAB 3, record 1, English, RIAB
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A radio-in-a-box(RIAB) is a portable, economical broadcasting system containing a laptop, mixer, CD/cassette player, digital audio recorder, microphones and equipment needed to establish a radio station in remote or disaster locations. 3, record 1, English, - radio%20in%20a%20box
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 PHR
radio-in-a-box system 3, record 1, English, - radio%20in%20a%20box
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Installations de télécommunications
- Radiotéléphonie
- Guerre psychologique
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- station de radiodiffusion portative
1, record 1, French, station%20de%20radiodiffusion%20portative
proposal, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
- SRP 1, record 1, French, SRP
proposal, feminine noun
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- station intégrée de radiodiffusion mobile 2, record 1, French, station%20int%C3%A9gr%C3%A9e%20de%20radiodiffusion%20mobile
feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2017-11-30
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Computer Peripheral Equipment
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- terminal node controller
1, record 2, English, terminal%20node%20controller
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
- TNC 1, record 2, English, TNC
correct
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A black box that converts a computer's digital output into small packets of information that are transmitted in short bursts over a radio frequency.(Source : Canadian Business, August 1987). 2, record 2, English, - terminal%20node%20controller
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Périphériques (Informatique)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- contrôleur de nœud terminal
1, record 2, French, contr%C3%B4leur%20de%20n%26oelig%3Bud%20terminal
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2015-08-27
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Military Equipment
- Radiotelephony
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- communications selector box
1, record 3, English, communications%20selector%20box
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
- CSB 2, record 3, English, CSB
correct
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- communication selector box 3, record 3, English, communication%20selector%20box
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The communications selector box provides the primary user interface for all Land Command Support System voice and data services, improving the soldier's ability to select and change radio frequency bands in real time ensuring seamless communications. 5, record 3, English, - communications%20selector%20box
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Matériel militaire
- Radiotéléphonie
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- boîtier sélecteur de communication
1, record 3, French, bo%C3%AEtier%20s%C3%A9lecteur%20de%20communication
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
- BSC 1, record 3, French, BSC
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- boîte de sélection des communications 2, record 3, French, bo%C3%AEte%20de%20s%C3%A9lection%20des%20communications
correct, feminine noun
- BSC 3, record 3, French, BSC
correct, feminine noun
- BSC 3, record 3, French, BSC
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2015-08-14
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Electric Power Distribution
- Tracked Vehicles (Military)
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- electrical distribution box
1, record 4, English, electrical%20distribution%20box
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A box bolted to the turret bustle in front of the radio mounting trays which has a socket for charging the vehicle batteries and a trouble light socket. 1, record 4, English, - electrical%20distribution%20box
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
electrical distribution box: applies to the Leopard. 2, record 4, English, - electrical%20distribution%20box
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Distribution électrique
- Véhicules chenillés (Militaire)
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- boîte de distribution électrique
1, record 4, French, bo%C3%AEte%20de%20distribution%20%C3%A9lectrique
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Boîte électrique logée dans la nuque de la tourelle, dans laquelle se trouvent une prise de recharge des batteries du véhicule et une prise pour baladeuse. 1, record 4, French, - bo%C3%AEte%20de%20distribution%20%C3%A9lectrique
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
boîte de distribution électrique : s'applique au Leopard. 2, record 4, French, - bo%C3%AEte%20de%20distribution%20%C3%A9lectrique
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
boîte de distribution électrique : terme et définition uniformisés par le Comité de terminologie française du Conseil de doctrine et de tactique de l'Armée de terre. 2, record 4, French, - bo%C3%AEte%20de%20distribution%20%C3%A9lectrique
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2012-02-13
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Signalling (Rail Transport)
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- talker
1, record 5, English, talker
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- talker system 2, record 5, English, talker%20system
correct
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A field system which reports directly to train crews the presence of all dragging equipment, and the possible hot boxes which exceed Advance Warning Alarm levels, by using a voice synthesizer and radio installed at each HBD [hot box detector] site. 3, record 5, English, - talker
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Signalisation (Transport par rail)
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- automate vocal
1, record 5, French, automate%20vocal
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Dispositif implanté le long de la voie, dont la fonction est de signaler aux équipes de train, à l'aide d'un synthétiseur de voix et d'un système radio, les diverses anomalies repérées par les détecteurs en voie, notamment les pièces traînantes, les roues chaudes, les boîtes chaudes ou les défauts de roue. 2, record 5, French, - automate%20vocal
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 1986-02-07
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Flight Instruments and Equipment (Aeroindustry)
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- radio power supply box 1, record 6, English, radio%20power%20supply%20box
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
72CFA.23.00.10.e 1, record 6, English, - radio%20power%20supply%20box
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Instruments et équipement de bord (Constructions aéronautiques)
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- boîte d'alimentation radio
1, record 6, French, bo%C3%AEte%20d%27alimentation%20radio
feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
20MYS.23.00.8.f communications 106hv.27.05.74 1, record 6, French, - bo%C3%AEte%20d%27alimentation%20radio
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 1980-08-21
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Aeroindustry
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- aural warning box 1, record 7, English, aural%20warning%20box
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
For the approach, the Autoland system receives from the radio altimeter system the following signals :... Aural warning box activation. At the preselected altitude a contact in the radio altimeter system permits to supply an audible signal into the aircraft interphone system. 1, record 7, English, - aural%20warning%20box
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Constructions aéronautiques
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- bloc d'alarme sonore
1, record 7, French, bloc%20d%27alarme%20sonore
masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 1980-01-29
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Telecommunications Facilities
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- radio call box 1, record 8, English, radio%20call%20box
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Installations de télécommunications
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- cabine d'appel radio 1, record 8, French, cabine%20d%27appel%20radio
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 1976-06-19
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Air Transport
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- radio selector box 1, record 9, English, radio%20selector%20box
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Transport aérien
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- boîte de mélange radio
1, record 9, French, bo%C3%AEte%20de%20m%C3%A9lange%20radio
feminine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 1976-06-19
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Telecommunications
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- radio selector box 1, record 10, English, radio%20selector%20box
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 CONT
the receiving channel is connected to the radio selector box where the listening-in module is selected 1, record 10, English, - radio%20selector%20box
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Télécommunications
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- boîte de mélange
1, record 10, French, bo%C3%AEte%20de%20m%C3%A9lange
feminine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 CONT
la réception est envoyée à la boîte de mélange qui permet la sélection des écoutes 1, record 10, French, - bo%C3%AEte%20de%20m%C3%A9lange
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
haute fréquence 1, record 10, French, - bo%C3%AEte%20de%20m%C3%A9lange
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 1976-06-19
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Air Transport
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- muting diode 1, record 11, English, muting%20diode
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 CONT
two muting diodes(116R and 117R) at terminal 38, 39, 40, in radio junction box 31 1, record 11, English, - muting%20diode
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Transport aérien
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- diode anti-retour muting 1, record 11, French, diode%20anti%2Dretour%20muting
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 CONT
deux diodes (116 et 117R) anti-retour muting placées aux bornes 38, 39, 40 dans la boîte de jonction radio 31 1, record 11, French, - diode%20anti%2Dretour%20muting
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
radio téléphonie 1, record 11, French, - diode%20anti%2Dretour%20muting
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
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