Blastmaster's definitions

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

belch

Often used as a synonym for burp. A belch, however, is an obscenely loud, thunderous, and often foul-smelling burp.

A belch rang out signaling that the fat man had finished his meal.

by BlastMaster May 18, 2003

Ja

German word for "yes."

Can you speak German?
Ja!

by BlastMaster June 19, 2003

™

You may have used alt codes to get here. ™ appears after a brand name and stands for "trade mark."

New from Crapmeister™...

by BlastMaster June 19, 2003

chopper

1. A Thompson submachine gun.
2. The rotating part of a mechanical siren
3. A helicopter

1. "Hand me that chopper" (from movie "O Brother, Where Art Thou?"
2. The sirens chopper is responsible for producing sound. It "chops" the air stream.
3. The chopper should be here any minute!

by BlastMaster December 30, 2003

DX

Radio term for "Distance."

-At night this set will pull in some great DX with a decent antenna.

-I stayed up all night DX'ing

by BlastMaster September 21, 2003