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Definitions by irishREPUBLICANarmy

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.
repeater by IrishRepublicanArmy December 26, 2003

pro-wrestling

right down there with American Idol and The OC
I cannot believe they still air this crap.
pro-wrestling by irishrepublicanarmy December 24, 2003
Ummmmm.......i dont think the engine is supposed to be doing that........(impact sound)
FDR by irishrepublicanarmy December 24, 2003

christmas eve 

The day before Christmas
christmas eve by irishrepublicanarmy December 24, 2003
Radio term for "extended distance".
What "extended distance" really is could be 100 miles, 1000 miles, 10,000 miles, it is pretty grey as to an exact number or distance.
11-meter pirate radio operators use the frequency of 27.555 MHz (27555.0 kHz) for DX calling.
DX by IrishRepublicanArmy December 23, 2003

Bi-plane 

What you'll say to your bird if flying costs keep going up.
it says the example is too short
Bi-plane by IrishRepublicanArmy December 22, 2003
pilot speak:

A device designed to operate under all weather conditions, except icing.
United 460, ice at FL 370 and FL 250, be advised.
de-icer by IrishRepublicanArmy December 22, 2003