radio fix
A 'radio fix' uses radio signals to determine the location of a transmitter, vessel, or aircraft through triangulation.
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Definition
C1Navigation
(technical, maritime, aviation)Finding the position of a vessel or aircraft by taking bearings to two or more known transmitters.
Example
- The pilot used a radio fix to determine the aircraft's exact location.
- Maritime navigators often rely on a radio fix for accurate positioning.
C1Telecommunication
(technical)Determining the location of a radio transmitter by taking bearings from two or more direction-finding stations.
Example
- The technicians achieved a radio fix to locate the source of the signal interference.
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