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CONTACTER [2 records]

Record 1 2012-08-30

English

Subject field(s)
  • Telecommunications Transmission
  • Air Traffic Control
  • Radiotelephony
DEF

An expression used in radiocommunication to establish communication with a facility (which is given, along with the frequency to be used, if appropriate).

OBS

[Expression] used by pilots, controllers and flight service specialists.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Transmission (Télécommunications)
  • Circulation et trafic aériens
  • Radiotéléphonie
DEF

Expression utilisée en radiocommunications pour entrer en communication avec une installation (suivie du nom de l'unité et, le cas échéant, de la fréquence à utiliser).

OBS

[Expression] employée par les pilotes, les contrôleurs et les spécialistes de l'information de vol.

Key term(s)
  • Contacter

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Transmisión (Telecomunicaciones)
  • Control de tránsito aéreo
  • Radiotelefonía
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Record 2 1975-03-11

English

Subject field(s)
  • Telephone Switching
OBS

electromagnets can move the contact arm upward to any of the 10 metal pieces. The magnets can also rotate the arm to -- any of the 10 terminals on each metal piece.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Commutation téléphonique
OBS

un jeu de 2 frotteurs parallèles, portés par l'axe du cylindre, peut venir -- l'un quelconque des jeux de broche, en se déplaçant verticalement puis horizontalement.

Spanish

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