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radio beacon

2 ENTRIES FOUND:
  1. radio beacon (noun)
  2. radio range beacon (noun)

radio beacon

noun

Definition of RADIO BEACON

: a radio transmitting station that transmits special radio signals for use (as on a landing field) in determining the direction or position of those receiving them

First Known Use of RADIO BEACON

1919

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