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transmitter Definition

trans·mit·ter (trans mit′ər, tranz-; for 2, usually trans′mit′ər, tranz′-)

noun

  1. a person who transmits
  2. a thing that transmits; specif.,
    1. the part of a telegraphic instrument by which messages are sent
    2. the part of a telephone, behind or including the mouthpiece, that converts speech sound into electric impulses for transmission
    3. the apparatus that generates radio waves, modulates their amplitude or frequency, and transmits them by means of an antenna

transmitter Synonyms

transmitter

n.

conductor, aerial, wire; see antenna, communications, electronics.

transmitter Telecom Definition

Also known as a sender or source, a transmitter is a device that originates, or generates, an information transfer to one or more receivers. Transmitters include telephones, facsimile machines, data terminals, host computers, and video cameras. See also receiver and transceiver.

transmitter Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • attach: The last of three temporary radio transmitters attached to the 12-foot whale with suction cups fell off Wednesday.
  • mount: This is provided by an electrical transmitter mounted on the engine inlet section.

Adjective modifier

  • FM: Many FM transmitters are needed to give good coverage across the country.
  • excitatory: Aspartate, also an excitatory transmitter, is present at a concentration of 1 - 3 mmol/L.
  • low-power: New operators are planning to put low-power transmitters in railroad stations and shopping centers.
  • infrared: As stated before the Blaster is a powerful infrared transmitter.
  • infra-red: The problem was that one of the infra-red transmitters was not working.
  • terrestrial: DAB digital radio is a new way of broadcasting radio via a network of terrestrial transmitters.

Modifies a noun

  • circuitry: Transmitter circuitry to power levels generally below 10W and typically below 500mW.
  • mast: My neighbor is a tv transmitter mast; lovely tv reception!
  • coil: These parts are connected to a transmitter coil which is worn on the side of the head.
  • belt: PUT ALL YOUR HEART INTO IT The unit is available with or without transmitter belt.
  • pulse: If it is used as such the transmitter pulse duration depends upon the duration of the output pulse from the ringing oscillator.
  • antenna: The tower was one of four similar towers at Bawdsey that supported the transmitter antennae for the " Chain Home " radar system.

Noun used with modifier

  • VHF: Notice that the VHF transmitters are at the top here... .
  • FM: In the meantime, it is still illegal to operate low power FM transmitters in the UK.
  • radio: I have just called Beaker using the radio transmitter to find out exactly where he is.
  • fob: The key fob transmitters can also function as panic buttons.
  • wireless: Their photographers use a wireless transmitter to link their camera to a laptop.
  • chest: It has a range of 10m from chest transmitter to wrist unit.