Noun: radiotelegraphy ,rey-dee-ow-tu'le-gru-fee
- Telegraphy that uses transmission by radio rather than by wire
"Ships at sea relied on radiotelegraphy for communication";
- radiotelegraph, wireless telegraphy
- The use of radio to send telegraphic messages (usually by Morse code)
"Ships at sea communicated using radiotelegraphy";
- radiotelegraph, wireless telegraph, wireless telegraphy
Derived forms: radiotelegraphies
Type of: radio, radiocommunication, wireless
Encyclopedia: Radiotelegraphy