Research topic:radio compass

Find more facts and information on our topic page about radio compass

radio compass

From: The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition | Date: 2008 | Copyright information

radio compass see radio range .

Cite this article
Pick a style below, and copy the text for your bibliography.

  • MLA
  • Chicago
  • APA

"radio compass." The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition. 2008. Encyclopedia.com. 4 Dec. 2008 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>.

"radio compass." The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition. 2008. Encyclopedia.com. (December 4, 2008). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1E1-X-radiocom.html

"radio compass." The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition. 2008. Retrieved December 04, 2008 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1E1-X-radiocom.html

Learn more about citation styles

Related newspaper, magazine, and trade journal articles from HighBeam Research

(Including press releases, facts, information, and biographies)

Radio Waves
Newspaper article from: The Scotsman; 1/18/1999; ; 628 words ; ...of drum and bass, excitedly proclaims "And I'll be able to see radio". Who on earth wants that? I can still remember the crushing...Radio 4, Dona Flor and Her Two Husbands), mean I don't want to "see radio", thanks all the same. I'm quite happy just listening. Read more
BROWN & ROOT SERVICEDS AWARDED CONTRACT FOR FACILITIES AT RADIO RANGE.
Newspaper article from: Info-Prod Research (Middle East); 6/12/2003; 131 words ; ...0038 under a cost-reimbursement, indefinite-delivery/ indefinite-quantity, construction contract for various facilities at Radio Range, U.S. Naval Base, Guantanamo Bay. Work will be performed at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, and is expected to be completed by May 2004... Read more
USA: BROWN & ROOT SERVICEDS AWARDED CONTRACT FOR FACILITIES AT RADIO RANGE.(Brief Article)
Newspaper article from: IPR Strategic Business Information Database; 6/12/2003; 133 words ; ...0038 under a cost-reimbursement, indefinite-delivery/ indefinite-quantity, construction contract for various facilities at Radio Range, U.S. Naval Base, Guantanamo Bay. Work will be performed at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, and is expected to be completed by May 2004... Read more
Ian Hyland's TV Week : He's a natural Gaz.(Features)
Newspaper article from: Sunday Mirror (London, England); 6/17/2001; 58 words ; ...of pliers surely means he has a certain empathy with anyone forced to sit through DIY SOS (BBC1, Tues). Still, it's nice to see Radio One's 80s medallion man Gary Davies is back working again. But why has he changed his name to Nick Knowles... CAPTION(S): DJ... Read more
Letter: You Say - Well done Radio City.(Letters)
Newspaper article from: Liverpool Echo (Liverpool, England); 11/4/2008; 77 words ; Byline: Mrs B. Stephen IT is nice to see Radio City taking an honourable stand against drink driving. I lost a family member last year to the hands of a drink driver and as such... Read more
SEAN O'BRIEN'S HOT PEOPLE: Jule love our dance prize.(Features)
Newspaper article from: The People (London, England); 2/27/2000; ; 105 words ; WIN some hot tickets to see Radio 1 DJ Judge Jules at the South Coast Dance Music Weekender. Bookings for the rave at Pontins Camber Sands holiday centre from March... Read more
Future of transport.(News)
Newspaper article from: Coventry Evening Telegraph (England); 1/2/2007; 88 words ; TRAVEL in the future could see radio frequency credit cards that monitor personal journeys and enable people to do their own individual carbon emission trading, according... Read more
IN BRIEF: Travel dreams.(News)
Newspaper article from: Daily Post (Liverpool, England); 1/2/2007; 67 words ; TRAVEL in the future could see radio frequency credit cards that monitor personal journeys and enable people to do their own individual carbon emission trading, according... Read more
OUTINGS.(ROCKINGHAM)
Newspaper article from: The News & Record (Piedmont Triad, NC); 12/6/1996; 64 words ; TODAY - SUNDAY Trip to Myrtle Beach, Friday-Sunday, sponsored by Madison-Mayodan Recreation Department. See Radio City Christmas Spectacular starring the Rockettes at the Palace Theater, the Ronnie Milsap Theater and the Magical Christmas Show... Read more
OUTINGS.(LEDGER)
Newspaper article from: The News & Record (Piedmont Triad, NC); 11/20/1996; 62 words ; UPCOMING Trip to Myrtle Beach, Dec. 6-8, sponsored by Madison-Mayodan Recreation Department. See Radio City Christmas Spectacular starring the Rockettes at the Palace Theater, the Ronnie Milsap Theater and the Magical Christmas Show... Read more

Related entries from encyclopedias, dictionaries, and thesauruses

radio
Book article from: The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition ...being used for transmitting sound and television signals, radio is used for the transmission of data in coded form. In...their reflections from objects in their path. Long-range radio signals enable astronauts to communicate with the earth...exploration ). For navigation of ships and aircraft the radio ... Read more
radio range
Book article from: The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition ...of the antenna relative to the radio range. By varying the orientation...direction finders are also called radio compasses, although in aircraft the radio compass usually means an ADF. Another type of radio range called an A-N range transmits... Read more
RC
Book article from: The Oxford Pocket Dictionary of Current English RC • abbr. ∎  Aeron. radio compass. ∎  Electr. radio-controlled. ∎  Red Cross. ∎  reinforced concrete. ∎  Electr. resistance/capacitance (or resistor/capacitor). ∎  Roman Catholic. Read more
signals at sea
Book article from: The Oxford Companion to Ships and the Sea ...wireless telegraphy, and modern radio communications, and a brief...the first signals to include compass directions. By the 1790s there...the Canadian–American radio pioneer Reginald Fessenden...considerably greater distance. Modern Radio Communications. Radiotelephony, voice radio, ... Read more
Navigation at Sea, History of
Book article from: Water:Science and Issues ...magnetic compass. Early mariners thought the mariner's compass was often inaccurate and inconsistent because they did...labeled on the charts, but between major ports there was a compass rose indicating the direction to travel. (The term "compass rose" comes from the figure's compass ... Read more

Related research topics

For Students and teachers!

HighBeam Encyclopedia provides students and teachers facts, information, and biographies from verified, citable sources, including:

Encyclopedia.com provides students and teachers facts, information, and biographies from verified, citable sources, including: