English

Alternative forms

• short-wave

Adjective

shortwave ‎(not comparable)

1. (of radio waves) Having a wavelength of approximately 10 to 200 meters
2. (of radio equipment) Capable of transmitting or receiving signals at such a wavelength.

Translations

Derived terms

• SW

See also

• microwave, mediumwave, longwave, radio wave
• radio frequency, HF, VHF, UHF, SHF

Noun

shortwave ‎(plural shortwaves)

1. Any shortwave frequency, having a wavelength between approximately 10 and 200 meters

   Many stations broadcast on shortwaves.

2. Any wave in the shortwave frequency band

   Shortwaves are longer than microwaves.