radio spectrum

noun

: the region of the electromagnetic spectrum spanning the radio frequency range

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Another worry is that the ambitious scope of the plan will give Starlink an unfair edge, stymying other satellite companies from accessing radio spectrum and orbits to compete. Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 26 Mar. 2025 SpaceX will also need to roll out its planned upgrade for the Starlink constellation, which will involve harnessing a broader range of radio spectrum for the satellite internet system. Michael Kan, PCMAG, 24 Mar. 2025 Moreover, Taara terminals can be strapped to poles, trees, or buildings in hours rather than being blasted into space on rockets, and there are no politicized auctions of radio spectrum to navigate. Michael Teo Van Runkle, Ars Technica, 17 Mar. 2025 However, SpaceX claims the FCC needs to dismiss the application because the C3 constellation will use radio spectrum in the 1.6GHz and 2.4GHz bands. Michael Kan, PCMAG, 7 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for radio spectrum

Word History

First Known Use

1927, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of radio spectrum was in 1927

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“Radio spectrum.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/radio%20spectrum. Accessed 31 Mar. 2025.

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