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repeater

1) A device that receives, amplifies (and sometimes reshapes), and retransmits a signal. It is used to boost signal levels and extend the distance a signal can be transmitted. In radio terms, the signal is usally recieved on a input frequency and then retransmitted on a different frequency (output or direct).

2) A network device that repeats signals from one cable onto one or more other cables, while restoring signal timing and waveforms. Repeaters are the most common way to connect local networks together, and can provide either Thinwire or Thickwire connections. They are commonly used to create larger local networks up to a certain limit based on the number of repeaters and the length of the cables.

3) A device inserted at intervals along a circuit to boost, and amplify an analog signal being transmitted. A repeater is sometimes needed because the quality and strength of a signal decays over distance. Repeaters are also used to regenerate a digital signal - "squaring it" and "cleaning it up" - but not changing it. You can regenerate digital signals because technology exists that can separate the actual signal from the noise, regenerating only the signal. No technology exists that can do this with analog signals. The simplest type of LAN interconnection device is a repeater. A repeater moves all received packets or frames between LAN segments. The primary function of a repeater is to extend the length of the network media, i.e. the cable.

4) someone who is repeatedly arrested for criminal behavior

5) a firearm that can fire several rounds without reloading

The Fairfax County Public Schools use digital trunked repeaters that operate in the 800 MHz range for thier school buses.

The criminal (in your case) used a repeater to kill the police officer.

by irishrepublicanarmy December 26, 2003

20πŸ‘ 7πŸ‘Ž


crown victoria

a line of large cars made by ford

driven only by 90 year olds and cops

usally seen with about 7 radio antennas (both VHF and UHF), a lightbar and a police officer in the back, seen all the time on I-66 behind rice burners.

"Dude, i put a hairdryer out of the window of my grandpa's crown victoria and everyone thought i was a cop

by irishrepublicanarmy October 21, 2003

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california kilowatt

A transmitter power setting above the legal limit, usally using an illegally modified amplifier.

that moron on 50.1100 must be running a california kilowatt!

by irishrepublicanarmy January 1, 2004

27πŸ‘ 12πŸ‘Ž


VHF Low Band

as refering to the range of frequencies in the VHF range that are lower then conventional VHF frequencies, but are still not HF channels.

LOW BAND ALLOCATION UNITED STATES OF AMERICA:

30.0000 to 30.5500 U.S. MILITARY
30.5800 to 31.9800 PARK SERVICE
32.0000 to 33.0000 U.S. MILITARY
33.0200 to 33.1000 HIGHWAY SERVICE
33.1200 to 33.4000 BUSINESS RADIO
33.4200 to 33.9800 FIRE DEPARTMENTS
34.0000 to 35.0000 U.S. MILITARY
35.0200 to 35.6800 PAGERS
35.7000 to 35.9800 BUSINESS RADIO
36.0000 to 37.0000 U.S. MILITARY
37.0200 to 37.4200 POLICE
37.4400 to 37.8800 BUSINESS RADIO
37.9000 to 37.9800 HIGHWAY SERVICE
38.0000 to 39.0000 U.S. MILITARY
39.0200 to 39.9800 POLICE
40.0000 to 42.0000 U.S. MILITARY
42.0200 to 42.9400 POLICE
42.9600 to 43.1800 BUSINESS RADIO
43.2000 to 43.6800 PAGERS
43.7000 to 44.6000 BUSINESS RADIO
44.6200 to 46.0400 POLICE AND PARK SERVICE
46.0600 to 46.5800 FIRE DEPARTMENTS
46.6000 to 47.0000 U.S. MILITARY
47.0200 to 47.4000 HIGHWAY SERVICE
47.4200 to 47.6600 EMERGENCY SERVICES
47.6800 to 49.5800 BUSINESS RADIO
49.6000 to 50.0000 U.S. MILITARY
50.0000 to 54.0000 HAM RADIO

42.42-California Highway Patrol

by irishrepublicanarmy November 15, 2003

39πŸ‘ 12πŸ‘Ž


shortwave

1) when referring to (radio) broadcasting, includes frequencies ranging from 1.7 to 30 MHz (1700 - 30,000 kHz), but sometimes refers also to the HF frequency spectrum from 3 to 30 MHz

2) An adjective referring technically to radio waves shorter than 80 meters, corresponding to a frequency of 3.75 megahertz or more. The term is often loosely used to refer to HF frequencies.

3) In radio communications, pertaining to the band of frequencies approximately between 3 MHz and 30 MHz. Note: Γ’Β€ΒœShortwaveҀ is not a term officially recognized by the international community.

I listen to pirate radio stations on my shortwave radio.

by irishrepublicanarmy December 31, 2004

41πŸ‘ 10πŸ‘Ž


facsimile

The transferring of images, usually or hard-copy documents, via telephone lines to another device that can recieve and interpret the images.

I am the only person that knows how to spell that word.

by irishrepublicanarmy December 29, 2004

33πŸ‘ 12πŸ‘Ž


doublespeak

the term comes from the George Orwell book 1984, by the way.

War is Peace
Freedom is Slavery
Ignorance is Strength

by irishrepublicanarmy June 5, 2004

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