radio frequency
noun
: any of the electromagnetic wave frequencies that lie in the range extending from below 3 kilohertz to about 300 gigahertz and that include the frequencies used for communications signals (as for radio and television broadcasting and cell-phone and satellite transmissions) or radar signals
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The challenge Yakovenko faces is evading Russia’s efforts to jam radio frequencies used to control his drones.
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Dexter Filkins, New Yorker, 14 July 2025
In different ways, infrared laser (or optical) beams have an edge over radio frequencies, says Eric Yeatman, vice-principal and head of the College of Science and Engineering at the University of Glasgow.
—Meghie Rodrigues, IEEE Spectrum, 12 July 2025
Electromagnetic warfare consists of using the electromagnetic spectrum (radio frequencies, microwaves, visible light such as lasers, etc.) to disrupt or deny adversary spacecraft operations.
—Brett Tingley, Space.com, 11 July 2025
The type of radio frequency also gave them an idea of what sort of enemy drone was heading their way.
—Erika I. Ritchie, Oc Register, 13 June 2025
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Dexter Filkins, New Yorker, 14 July 2025
In different ways, infrared laser (or optical) beams have an edge over radio frequencies, says Eric Yeatman, vice-principal and head of the College of Science and Engineering at the University of Glasgow.
—Meghie Rodrigues, IEEE Spectrum, 12 July 2025
Electromagnetic warfare consists of using the electromagnetic spectrum (radio frequencies, microwaves, visible light such as lasers, etc.) to disrupt or deny adversary spacecraft operations.
—Brett Tingley, Space.com, 11 July 2025
The type of radio frequency also gave them an idea of what sort of enemy drone was heading their way.
—Erika I. Ritchie, Oc Register, 13 June 2025
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“Radio frequency.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/radio%20frequency. Accessed 25 Jul. 2025.
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