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radiotelegraph

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ra·di·o·tel·e·graph  (rd--tl-grf)
n.
Transmission of messages by radiotelegraphy.

radi·o·tele·graphic adj.

radiotelegraph [ˌreɪdɪəʊˈtɛlɪˌgrɑːf -ˌgræf]
vb
(Electronics & Computer Science / Telecommunications) to send (a message) by radiotelegraphy
n
(Electronics & Computer Science / Telecommunications) a message sent by radiotelegraphy
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.radiotelegraph - telegraphy that uses transmission by radio rather than by wireradiotelegraph - telegraphy that uses transmission by radio rather than by wire
wireless - transmission by radio waves
2.radiotelegraph - the use of radio to send telegraphic messages (usually by Morse code)radiotelegraph - the use of radio to send telegraphic messages (usually by Morse code)
radio, wireless - a communication system based on broadcasting electromagnetic waves


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In 1902, the first transatlantic radiotelegraph message was sent and received in Newfoundland (sent from England).
A telephone line was installed to Mayo in 1923, which connected with a radiotelegraph link to Dawson and 'outside' (the south).
Many could have been saved had the Titanic's radiotelegraph operator succeeded in his frantic and repeated attempts to communicate with a ship within rescue distance.
 
 
 
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