radio beacon

/ˌreɪdiˈoʊ ˌbikən/
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Other forms: radio beacons

Definitions of radio beacon
  1. noun
    a radio station that broadcasts a directional signal for navigational purposes
    synonyms: beacon
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    type of:
    radio station
    station for the production and transmission of AM or FM radio broadcasts
  2. noun
    a characteristic signal emitted by a transmitter used for navigation
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    type of:
    sign, signal, signaling
    any nonverbal action or gesture that encodes a message
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