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| − | | | + | |caption = Communications Device |
| − | |TL | + | |cost = Varies |
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| − | | | + | |group = Monitoring Device |
| − | | | + | |image = [[File: Imperial Sunburst-Sun-IISS-Traveller.gif]] |
| − | | | + | |TL = 5 |
| + | |size = Varies | ||
| + | |Type = Communications Gear | ||
| + | |Volume = Varies | ||
| + | |weight = Varies | ||
| + | |manufacturer= Various | ||
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| − | A [[Radio Communicator]] is a technological device for sending and receiving signals and | + | A [[Radio Communicator]] is a technological [[device]] for sending and receiving signals, messages and data. |
| − | * It is a | + | * It is a type of [[Communications Equipment]]. |
| + | * It relies on accurate [[metric]]s to interpret data. | ||
| − | == Description | + | == Description ([[Specifications]]) == |
Radio communicators use radio waves to carry information, such as sound, by systematically modulating properties of electromagnetic energy waves. The information in the waves can be extracted and transformed back into its original form by another radio communicator. | Radio communicators use radio waves to carry information, such as sound, by systematically modulating properties of electromagnetic energy waves. The information in the waves can be extracted and transformed back into its original form by another radio communicator. | ||
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| − | * | + | Radios of increasing sophistication remain in use throughout a broad range of [[tech level]]s: radio waves are easy to manipulate, easy to detect, and can be broadcast, allowing anyone within range to receive the signal. |
| + | * A radio is an Active device. | ||
| + | * Active radio broadcasts can be detected by many [[sensor]] systems. | ||
| + | * A radio broadcast (and the ability to receive a broadcast) can be disrupted or blocked.. | ||
* A radio can simply listen to signals and broadcasts: in such cases it is termed a "receiver" and is a Passive system. | * A radio can simply listen to signals and broadcasts: in such cases it is termed a "receiver" and is a Passive system. | ||
| − | * | + | * Although radio transmitters generally transmit a broadcast signal, advanced designs are able to send a tight beam transmission. |
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| + | === Image Repository === | ||
| + | No information yet available. | ||
=== Radio Direction Finder === | === Radio Direction Finder === | ||
| − | A Radio Direction Finder specifically locates radio devices based on the radio waves that they emit. It consists of a receiving array (typically one or more aerials) and a control | + | A Radio Direction Finder specifically locates radio devices based on the radio waves that they emit. It consists of a receiving array (typically one or more aerials) and a [[Control Panel|control panel]]. |
* It is a passive [[sensor]]. | * It is a passive [[sensor]]. | ||
* A Radio Direction Finder can detect signals across a variety of wavelength bands. | * A Radio Direction Finder can detect signals across a variety of wavelength bands. | ||
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* [[Jamming Equipment#Radio Jammers|Radio Jammers]] (active [[ECM]]). | * [[Jamming Equipment#Radio Jammers|Radio Jammers]] (active [[ECM]]). | ||
| − | == History & Background | + | == History & Background ([[Dossier]]) == |
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The power of a radio communicator determines its effective broadcast range – the distance to which a clear signal will carry before it is sufficiently degraded to be indistinguishable from natural background noise and static. | The power of a radio communicator determines its effective broadcast range – the distance to which a clear signal will carry before it is sufficiently degraded to be indistinguishable from natural background noise and static. | ||
| − | * [[Communications Equipment#Personal Communications|Personal radio communicators]] are small and compact, making use of micro-electronics | + | * [[Communications Equipment#Personal Communications|Personal radio communicators]] are small and compact, making use of micro-electronics (and in some cases [[nanotechnology]] components) and very efficient lightweight batteries. |
** [[Commdot]]s are a commonly used form of personal radio communicator. | ** [[Commdot]]s are a commonly used form of personal radio communicator. | ||
* Radio communicators fitted aboard [[vehicle]]s and [[spacecraft]] are correspondingly larger and more powerful, with effective broadcast ranges measured in millions or even billions of km. | * Radio communicators fitted aboard [[vehicle]]s and [[spacecraft]] are correspondingly larger and more powerful, with effective broadcast ranges measured in millions or even billions of km. | ||
| − | * All [[spacecraft]] are automatically equipped with radio receivers integral to the hull. In the event of these receivers being destroyed, the receiver arrays of many other types of electromagnetic [[sensor]]s will function as radio receivers. | + | * All [[spacecraft]] are automatically equipped with radio receivers integral to the hull. In the event of these receivers being destroyed, the receiver arrays of many other types of electromagnetic [[sensor]]s will function adequately as radio receivers. |
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| + | === Technological Overview of Radio Communicators === | ||
| + | The [[technology]] is generally thought to mature within the [[TL:4-6]] [[Technological Epoch]]. | ||
| + | * Radio Communicators are widely available from [[TL-5]] onwards. | ||
| + | * Radio Direction Finders are widely available from [[TL-5]] onwards. | ||
| − | == References & Contributors | + | == References & Contributors ([[Sources]]) == |
{{Intermediate}} | {{Intermediate}} | ||
{{Sources | {{Sources | ||
| − | |S1= | + | |S1= {{Ludography cite|name= Referee's Manual |page= TBD}} |
| − | |S2= | + | |S2= {{Ludography cite|name= Fire, Fusion, & Steel |page= TBD}} |
| − | |S3= | + | |S3= {{Ludography cite|name= T5 Core Rules |page= TBD}} |
|S4= [[Traveller Wiki Editorial Team]] | |S4= [[Traveller Wiki Editorial Team]] | ||
| − | |S5= Author & Contributor: Lord (Marquis) and Master Scout Emeritus [[ | + | |S5= Author & Contributor: Lord (Marquis) and Master Scout Emeritus [[Adie Alegoric Stewart]] of the [[IISS]] |
| − | |S6= Author & Contributor: Lord (Marquis) and Master of Sophontology [[ | + | |S6= Author & Contributor: Lord (Marquis) and Master of Sophontology [[Maksim-Smelchak]] of the [[Ministry of Science]] |
}} | }} | ||
[[Category: Communications Gear]] | [[Category: Communications Gear]] | ||
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Revision as of 15:49, 20 March 2019
| Radio Communicator | |
|---|---|
 Communications Device | |
| Type | Communications Gear |
| Tech Level | TL–5 |
| Cost | Varies |
| Size | Varies |
| Weight | Varies |
| Manufacturer | Various |
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A Radio Communicator is a technological device for sending and receiving signals, messages and data.
- It is a type of Communications Equipment.
- It relies on accurate metrics to interpret data.
Description (Specifications)
Radio communicators use radio waves to carry information, such as sound, by systematically modulating properties of electromagnetic energy waves. The information in the waves can be extracted and transformed back into its original form by another radio communicator.
Radios of increasing sophistication remain in use throughout a broad range of tech levels: radio waves are easy to manipulate, easy to detect, and can be broadcast, allowing anyone within range to receive the signal.
- A radio is an Active device.
- Active radio broadcasts can be detected by many sensor systems.
- A radio broadcast (and the ability to receive a broadcast) can be disrupted or blocked..
- A radio can simply listen to signals and broadcasts: in such cases it is termed a "receiver" and is a Passive system.
- Although radio transmitters generally transmit a broadcast signal, advanced designs are able to send a tight beam transmission.
Image Repository
No information yet available.
Radio Direction Finder
A Radio Direction Finder specifically locates radio devices based on the radio waves that they emit. It consists of a receiving array (typically one or more aerials) and a control panel.
- It is a passive sensor.
- A Radio Direction Finder can detect signals across a variety of wavelength bands.
- It is able to precisely pinpoint the source of a radio broadcast.
Countermeasures
Radio transmissions can disrupted or blocked.
- Radio Jammers (active ECM).
History & Background (Dossier)
The power of a radio communicator determines its effective broadcast range – the distance to which a clear signal will carry before it is sufficiently degraded to be indistinguishable from natural background noise and static.
- Personal radio communicators are small and compact, making use of micro-electronics (and in some cases nanotechnology components) and very efficient lightweight batteries.
- Commdots are a commonly used form of personal radio communicator.
- Radio communicators fitted aboard vehicles and spacecraft are correspondingly larger and more powerful, with effective broadcast ranges measured in millions or even billions of km.
- All spacecraft are automatically equipped with radio receivers integral to the hull. In the event of these receivers being destroyed, the receiver arrays of many other types of electromagnetic sensors will function adequately as radio receivers.
Technological Overview of Radio Communicators
The technology is generally thought to mature within the TL:4-6 Technological Epoch.
- Radio Communicators are widely available from TL-5 onwards.
- Radio Direction Finders are widely available from TL-5 onwards.
References & Contributors (Sources)
This list of sources was used by the Traveller Wiki Editorial Team and individual contributors to compose this article. Copyrighted material is used under license from Far Future Enterprises or by permission of the author. The page history lists all of the contributions.
- Marc Miller. Referee's Manual (Game Designers Workshop, 1987), TBD.
- Frank Chadwick, Dave Nilsen. Fire, Fusion, & Steel (Game Designers Workshop, 1994), TBD.
- Marc Miller. T5 Core Rules (Far Future Enterprises, 2013), TBD.
- Traveller Wiki Editorial Team
- Author & Contributor: Lord (Marquis) and Master Scout Emeritus Adie Alegoric Stewart of the IISS
- Author & Contributor: Lord (Marquis) and Master of Sophontology Maksim-Smelchak of the Ministry of Science