Meaning Of The Word Radio beacon

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radio beacon in American English
a radio transmitter that gives off special signals continuously to help ships or aircraft determine their positions or come in safely, as at night or in a fog
noun: a radio station that sends a characteristic signal so as to enable ships or airplanes to determine their position or bearing by means of a radio compass

radio beacon in British English
noun: a fixed radio transmitting station that broadcasts a characteristic signal by means of which a vessel or aircraft can determine its bearing or position

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