selectable frequency
[sɪˈlɛktəbəl ˈfrikwənsi]
nounpl: selectable frequencies
frequência selecionável
1. A frequency that can be chosen or selected from a range of available options, typically in electronic devices or communication systems
The radio receiver has multiple selectable frequencies for different stations.
O receptor de rádio possui múltiplas frequências selecionáveis para diferentes estações.
2. In telecommunications, a frequency option that users can manually or automatically choose for transmission or reception
The walkie-talkie allows operators to switch between selectable frequencies.
O rádio portátil permite que os operadores alternem entre frequências selecionáveis.
This is primarily a technical term used in telecommunications, radio broadcasting, and electronics industries in both English-speaking and Portuguese-speaking countries. It became more common with the widespread adoption of digital communication devices and software-defined radios.
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