radio set

/ˌreɪdiˈoʊ sɛt/

Other forms: radio sets

Definitions of radio set

1. noun

   an electronic receiver that detects and demodulates and amplifies transmitted signals
   synonyms: radio, radio receiver, receiving set, tuner, wireless

   types:

   clock radio

   a radio that includes a clock that can be set to turn it on automatically

   crystal set

   an early radio receiver using a crystal detector

   heterodyne receiver, superhet, superheterodyne receiver

   a radio receiver that combines a locally generated frequency with the carrier frequency to produce a supersonic signal that is demodulated and amplified

   push-button radio

   a radio receiver that can be tuned by pressing buttons

   type of:

   receiver, receiving system

   set that receives radio or tv signals