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ATIS Telecom Glossary

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amateur service

A radiocommunication service for the purpose of self-training, intercommunication and technical investigation carried out by amateurs, that is, by duly authorized persons interested in radio technique solely with a personal aim and without pecuniary interest. [NTIA] [RR]

amateur-satellite service

A radiocommunication service using space stations on Earth satellites for the same purposes as those of the amateur service. [NTIA] [RR]

ambient noise level

The level of acoustic noise existing at a given location, such as in a room, in a compartment, or at a place out of doors.
Note 1: Ambient noise level is measured with a sound level meter.
Note 2: Ambient noise level is usually measured in dB above a reference pressure level of
0. 00002 Pa, i.e., 20 Pa (micropascals)… (Read More →)

ambient temperature

The temperature of air or other media in a designated area, particularly the area surrounding equipment.

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