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radionavigation mobile station

A station in the radionavigation service intended to be used while in motion or during halts at unspecified points. [NTIA] [RR]

radionavigation-satellite service

A radiodetermination-satellite service used for the purpose of radionavigation. This service may also include feeder links necessary for its operation. [NTIA] [RR]

radiosonde

An automatic radio transmitter in the meteorological aids service usually carried on an aircraft, free balloon, kite, or parachute, and which transmits meteorological data. [NTIA] [RR]

radiotelegram

A telegram, originating in or intended for a mobile station or a mobile Earth station transmitted on all or part of its route over the radiocommunication channels of the mobile service or of the mobile-satellite service. [NTIA] [RR]

radiotelephone call

A telephone call, originating in or intended for a mobile station or a mobile Earth station, transmitted on all or part of its route over the radiocommunication channels of the mobile service or of the mobile-satellite service. [NTIA] [RR]

radiotelephone distress frequency

An international distress and calling frequency for mobile radiotelephone stations, survival craft, and emergency position-indicating radio beacons.
Note: An example of a radiotelephone distress frequency is 2180 kHz. [From Weik '89]

radiotelex call

A telex call, originating in or intended for a mobile station or a mobile Earth station, transmitted on all or part of its route over the radiocommunication channels of the mobile service or the mobile-satellite service. [NTIA] [RR]

RADIUS

Remote Authentication Dial In User Service

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