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1) A form of wireless communications in which the output of the transmitter takes the form of dissipating electromagnetic radiation which spreads outward from the antenna through free space. The signal strength drops off as the square of the distance from the source of radiation. Distant radio receivers have to be very sensitive to detect signals that can measure only a few microvolts per meter in strength.

2) A communications device allowing the wireless transmission through space of audible signals encoded in electromagnetic waves in the approximate frequency range from 10 kilohertz to 300,000 megahertz.

3) (maratime definition) An instrument that uses electromagnetic waves to communicate with other vessels. VHF radios are common for marine use, but are limited in range. HF-SSB (single sideband) radios have longer ranges.

4) an electronic receiver that detects and demodulates and amplifies transmitted signals

5) Radio is a system for the distribution of advertisement, chiefly brand advertisement for package-goods, and advertisement for recorded music sold by BigCos. To describe radio as a system for the diffusion of news, or of music, or as a technology, would be not only inaccurate but actually misleading. Radio is a creature of the advertising business, as its child, TV. television

6) Transmit messages via radio waves, usally on a set wavelength, or frequency.
There are many differant types of radio-frequency modulation, these include AM and FM.
by IrishRepublicanArmy December 31, 2003
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Radiohead fan

A virgin. If you're a Radiohead fan you'll probably never lose your virginity.
*preparing for sex*
Person 1: "You're not a Radiohead fan right?"
Person 2: "Uhh yes, is there something wrong with that?"
Person 1: *leaves room*
by dilmour May 19, 2021
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radio nazi

A play on the 'soup nazi' on Seinfeld. What you are faced with when you try to speak to the host and don't phrase your question the proper way.
When it was my turn to speak, I asked the host, "How are you?" and in radio nazi fashion got booted off the air!
by Stephan Smolka December 12, 2009
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Radioheading

seshing, then listening to large amounts of Radiohead while you kick it.
It was a small kickback, but it was trippy: Juliet put Kid A on the stereo and we all started Radioheading, and then we listened to Amnesiac.
by PhilipD June 20, 2008
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Imaginary Radio

A term coined by the host of the podcast TBTL, Luke Burbank, describing podcasting.
Luke: That was a great bit of imaginary radio.
by A Ten October 5, 2009
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Mexican Radio

I feel a hot wind on my shoulder
And the touch of a world that is older
Turn the switch and check the number
Leave it on when in bed I slumber
I hear the rhythms of the music
I buy the product and never use it
I hear the talking of the dj
Can't understand, just what does he say?
I'm on a mexican radio
I'm on a mexican radio
I dial it in and tune the station
They talk about the u.s. inflation
I understand just a little
No comprende--it's a riddle
I'm on a mexican radio
I'm on a mexican radio
I wish I was in Tijuana
Eating barbecued iguana
I’d take requests on the telephone
I'm on a wavelength far from home
I feel a hot wind on my shoulder
I dial it in from south of the border
I hear the talking of the dj
Can't understand, just what does he say?
Radio radio...
by Death Menace October 15, 2022
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Radiohead fan

a. A social outcast suffering from depression. Has no friends because they can't get along with others. Most likely an Introverted person. Basically a paranoid android who wishes to disappear completely.
b. The pretentious music guy. His hobby is criticizing people because "their taste in music is trash" and therefore he is superior than others. Oh, and he's the #1 hater of Pablo Honey.
a. That lonely guy is a huge Radiohead fan.

b. Watch out for that Radiohead fan. He's going to judge you for your music taste.
by guywhosuckatlife March 5, 2022
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