radio spectrum

collocation in English

meaningsofradioandspectrum

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radio
noun
uk
/ˈreɪ.di.əʊ/us
/ˈreɪ.di.oʊ/
a piece of electronic equipment used for listening to ...
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spectrum
noun[C]
uk
/ˈspek.trəm/us
/ˈspek.trəm/
the set of colours into which a beam of light can be separated, or a range of waves, such as light waves or ...
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(Definition ofradioandspectrumfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

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The new framework will also allow for secondary trading ofradiospectrumwhich enables more flexible management of this resource.
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Theradiospectrumhas become a central means of communication, bringing with it money and power.
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We are told - and quite rightly - thatradiospectrumis a scarce resource.
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The general public simply do not understand how important theradiospectrumis in delivering the services that will emerge in the digital age.
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The intention is to promote rational and efficient use ofradiospectrum.
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The legislative framework for managing theradiospectrumwas designed for an era when spectrum availability was not a problem.
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What they all have in common is that they use theradiospectrumas a medium for the transmission of information.
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The result is that complaints abound from virtually all users of theradiospectrum.
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In a sense, we have to return to the underlying principle, which is that aradiospectrumbroadcasting licence is a privilege.
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Theradiospectrumis by definition a finite resource.
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Under current legislation theradiospectrumis managed exclusively by regulation.
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This important measure will provide a balanced package of spectrum management tools enabling the full benefits of theradiospectrumto be realised.
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That shows how expanded use of theradiospectrumfor community purposes would greatly benefit local people.
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This complex study has taken nearly two years to complete and deals with all types of civil use of theradiospectrum.
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That will obviously affect the present regulations, as they were based on the concept of "rare resource" within theradiospectrum.
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Auctions have important advantages as a method of assigningradiospectrum.
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On the auction ofradiospectrumfor the third generation of mobile telephones, we thought congratulations were in order.
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There are also clauses on the efficient use ofradiospectrumand the emergency services.
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A modern economy depends on effective access to, and management of, itsradiospectrum.
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The intent of bringing great efficiency to the use of theradiospectrumstill leaves the need for further clarification.
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