radio beacon

radio beacon

n.

A fixed radio transmitter that broadcasts distinctive signals as a navigational aid.

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A radio transmitter which emits a distinctive or characteristic signal used for the determination of bearings, courses, or location.

Thesaurus

Noun	1.	radio beacon - a characteristic signal emitted by a transmitter used for navigation signal, signaling, sign - any nonverbal action or gesture that encodes a message; "signals from the boat suddenly stopped"
	2.	radio beacon - a radio station that broadcasts a directional signal for navigational purposes beacon radio station - station for the production and transmission of AM or FM radio broadcasts