frequency shift

noun

: a method of communication in radiotelegraphy based on slight shifts in the carrier frequency in accordance with the code signals

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“Frequency shift.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/frequency%20shift. Accessed 25 Dec. 2024.

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