BlastMaster's definitions

regenerative

see radio
A type of radio circuit that amplifies by feeding the output signal back into the input (regenerating) in such a manner that the signal is strenghtened.

If you improperly adjust the feedback on a regenerative receiver, it becomes a transmitter and will mess up the neighbors' radios!

by BlastMaster June 16, 2003

ROF

An abbreviation for "Rate of Fire." This is used only over the internet when weaponry is the topic. Elsewhere, one would say "Rate of Fire"

The MG-42 machine gun has a much higher rof than the MG-34.

by BlastMaster May 16, 2003

Carrot Top

See obnoxious

Nobody likes Carrot Top, so why is he still on the air?

by BlastMaster May 18, 2003

alt codes

A series of numbers on the numpad that when typed while holding the ALT-key will produce a symbol not normally found on the keyboard.

Some examples of alt codes:
Alt+0215 = ×
Alt+0153 = ™
Alt+789 = §
Alt+0134 = †

by BlastMaster June 16, 2003

TRF

Tuned Radio Frequency (see radio)

I have a TRF radio from 1925. It's difficult to use compared to what we use now.

by BlastMaster June 6, 2003

scope

Short for oscilloscope

The scope will help you find the source of that interference.

by BlastMaster January 28, 2004

RC

A regenerative radio reciever built by Westinghouse in the early 1920's. The RC consisted of the RA (reciever) and DA (amplifier) units placed in one enclosure.

The Westinghouse RC was one of the first radios produced for home use.

by BlastMaster June 6, 2003