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radiobeacon station

A station in the radionavigation service the emissions of which are intended to enable a mobile station to determine its bearing or direction in relation to the radiobeacon station. [NTIA] [RR]

radiocommunication service

A service as defined in this Section [of the Radio Regulations] involving the transmission, emission and/or reception of radio waves for specific telecommunication purposes. In these regulations, unless otherwise stated, any radiocommunication service relates to terrestrial radiocommunication. [NTIA] [RR]

radiodetermination

The determination of the position, velocity and/or other characteristics of an object, or the obtaining of information relating to these parameters, by means of the propagation properties of radio waves. [NTIA] [RR] [47CFR]

radiodetermination-satellite service

A radiocommunication service for the purpose of radiodetermination involving the use of one or more space stations. This service may also include feeder links necessary for its own operation. [NTIA] [RR] [47CFR]

radiolocation

Radiodetermination used for purposes other than those of radionavigation. [NTIA] [RR] [47CFR]

radiolocation mobile station

1. A station in the radiolocation service intended to be used while in motion or during halts at unspecified points. [NTIA] [RR]
2. A station intended to be used while in motion or during halts at unspecified points. [47CFR]

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